章節 23: Chapter 23: The Vanquished
* Battle Report: Violet *
* The battle ends pretty well for us. Shortly after Jeremy's disappearance the news spread like wildfire. The demoralized soldiers at having lost their leader laid down their arms and all surrendered. Nova undertook to eliminate the regiments which still resisted and they fought to the death. I had made Edith prisoner, casually she was an acceptable commodity for the slave market. I heard that General Argus had succumbed to his wounds but before that he had fought savagely as if there was no tomorrow. At the first light of dawn we all met in the great hall of the palace. The king was dead like many of his generals so the throne was empty. Besides, Emvis had sat there playing with the crown in his hand. Thorn was lying against a pillar and suffering martyrdom *.
-Good Lord Thorn what happened to you? * I asked *.
-I'm fine I just ....
-He was struck by a sacred relic.
* That voice made us all turn around. The door opened and then entered the most important person in the battle. Sephora Hyverson. Her entry into the room posed an unprecedented calm. But it is to her that we owe this victory *.
-Look at who here, the invisible woman. * Said Kord *.
* She gave him a look out of the corner of her eye and he shut himself *.
-What's wrong Thorn your wound still hasn't healed?
-He took a hit form a relic and it refuses to heal. I believe the sword was dipped in Andromeda's vein. At this rate he will not survive the return trip. * Bauer explained *.
-I see. If you think you're not going to survive we can always finish you off, it'll be done properly.
-I propose to finish you off, buddy. * Said Kord who was surprisingly serious *. I'll do it quickly, you won't feel anything.
-No but it's not ok you bastards * I was shouting *.
* I rushed over to examine his wound *.
-There must be some way to save him. I do not know. The Oracle knows everything, doesn't it?
-Since you're his best friend, you can do that for him. * Said Sephora *.
-You know that this kind of wound does not heal. * Said Kord sadly *.
- Speak for yourself Hyppocrite. I saw you survive an attack from that relic bearer. * Explained Gladys *.
-I have already explained that the centaur saved my life. * He said annoyed *. He absorbed my damage in some way.
-In this case he does it for Thorn * Say I *.
-You're crazy ? Considering the wound, he could die from it.
-We don't care, it's just a mutation. * I said angry *.
-My first perfect mutation in ages you crazy.
- Enough you give me a headache. * Said Sephora *.
* We calmed down but the tension between us did not disappear *.
-That we bring the prisoners. *She says*.
* The guards brought in a man, Lord Ambrosius who had a scar sticking out of his eye but just light and a gash on his cheek. Her long white hair reminded me of Nova. And the girl was probably a young teenager in her fortnight. They were both chained and they were forced to kneel but as soon as the girl met Kord's gaze she burst into tears *.
- You demon ... Don't let him come near me.
* From her terrified expression I deduce that he had managed to traumatize her *.
- Calm down it's only one ....
* Emvis tried to calm her down but she screamed harder *.
-This monster broke into my apartments and killed my father-in-law Lord Gustave right in front of my eyes. He was a good and respectable man. But you murdered him in cold blood.
-Ah I remember that.
-Then he hit me and undressed me before lying down on the bed then he ... He ... * She said in tears *. He sodomized him by making my rectum bleed.
- GARBAGE. * Screamed Ambrosius who stood up in rage *.
* A guard gave him a blow that brought him back to his knees. However, everyone had their eyes on Kord even Prince Emvis shocked by his barbarism *.
-Don't stare at me like that I couldn't deflower her, her price would drop on the slave market.
* Emvis boiling with anger rose from the throne and walked towards him *.
-Her price ? Did you really only think about the price when you raped that little one? * He said a hint of anger in his voice *.
-Bah obviously what else? And I also killed your father. * He continued *. So I technically fucked up your race. Ah yes it seems that we have captured your fiancée. I'll go and rape him too. * He laughed *.
* He took a brutal kick that knocked him through the wall. He fell about thirty meters before reaching the bottom. His luck was that he landed in the water of the moat which surrounded the castle. It was Sephora who had thrown him and damn I hadn't seen her angry in a long time *.
-Because you think we can sell a princess traumatize dumbass?
* Emvis looked at her surprised not at the reaction but at Seph's reasoning. It must be said that for him it was rape the worry but we Killick have other priorities *.
-Return there in her cell. * Said Sephora annoyed *. It no longer has any value.
* The guards brought her back to the cell by dragging her to the ground by an iron collar. Sad end for a fallen princess. Only Lord Ambros remained.*
-So friend. * Said Emvis *.
-I'm not your friend. Devil. * He retorted with rage *. You use these monsters with human faces to satisfy your personal ambitions. I forbid you to call me your friend.
-And yet, since we have killed everyone, you are indeed the only high-ranking noble. And so technically .... You are the king my friend.
-I am not worthy to be the king. The only man who deserves this title is no longer with us.
* The window next door shattered and a trail of dust spread throughout the room. We were surprised to see disembark thus completely covered with water and without his coat, NOVA. Having said that, he threw to the ground a man whose hair he was not holding *.
-J ... Jeremy? * I screamed in amazement. *
* I remember that after stabbing him I threw him to the bottom of the water. Nova had just walked in and yelled at me, wondering why I had killed such a prestigious warrior in such a way *?
-I am ridding our people of a future nuisance. You may not know it but he is only 21 years old. * Had I say *. Instead, hurry to finish your mission or Sephora ....
* He did not listen to me and had removed his coat to dive to the bottom of the water. After that I haven't seen him again until now. Him who is so fast, why has it taken so long? Whatever his fault Jeremy was still alive. This idiot even manage to bring back his sword. Ambrosius smiled and looked at Jeremy *.
-Here is my king.
* Nova nodded, pointing at him, then planted his relic in the ground. Emvis who had witnessed all of this laughed out loud. Jeremy, still stunned, got up and looked around. He could not believe himself to have survived, his gaze stopped on mine and what I saw surprised me. He had neither hatred nor animosity. He smiles at me and says *.
-You are just as beautiful as ever.
* Then he turned to Prince Emvis and his gaze turned cold *.
- Tell me what you want from me.
* Sephora stared at me sternly and I looked away then she stared at Jeremy again. Emvis walked over to him *.
-So you're the famous Jeremy Haneman. * He said *. Everyone here swears by you. You are a hero my friend, a hero and a respectable adversary. Even the Killicks respect you now. And if you're still alive it's because Nova here, thinks you're too brave a person to die like this.
-I see it flattering but everyone here will tell you I'm not ....
* He has said so often that it has become second nature. Yet this time he retracted and looked at Ambrosius on his knees. He thought for a moment, then looked at Emvis * again.
-You are not what Lord Haneman? * Asked Emvis *.
-I'm not Lord. * He said firmly *. I'm the King of Solon, you motherfucker.
* He grabbed his relic and lightning flashed everywhere *.
-So show me respect motherfucker.
* We all got on our toes but Emvis motioned for us to stop. Jeremy released the relic and the lightning ceased *.
-Sorry your majesty. My biggest apologies.
-Well now let's go to the requirements you want?
* The tone of the discussion suddenly changed. I hardly recognized the modest farmer I had frequented for the past few weeks *.
-Rather than conquering your city and upsetting the balance of power in the region at the risk of pissing off having to defend this new, freshly acquired territory again ...
-You want to sign an agreement between our two peoples. * Said Jeremy *. A non-aggression pact as well as a right of passage for your fleet. So you will have a foothold and a solid foundation here. This freshly acquired base would allow you to threaten the interests of the Osmandis Empire.
*I can not believe. He had already grasped the political and military issues in the region *.
-I see that I am dealing with a shrewd man.
-Why should I accept? Our army has already been wiped out, of our 50,000 men there are only a few tens of thousands left. You opposite have only lost half of your army. What advantage will I have in signing such a deed with you?
-Oh ... I thought you were smarter. * Said Emvis disappointed *. You have to believe that I was wrong. Either if you refuse, we will kill you all and we will plunder your resources and then worry about the consequences. As we always have.
-You won't get away with this. * Ambrosius yelled *.
-On the contrary. * Said the prince *. It will be 380 years that my ancestors got out of it and I am living proof of that. Our army is invested so yeah I think I'll be fine.
-It is you who are idiot majesty. * Said Jeremy *. What you want is a puppet king who will be your little whore on this throne. Except that the inhabitants of Solon are not blind. As soon as you leave there will be a revolt. The nobles who remained in the land will attack and civil war will break out. In the end this battle will have been for nothing.
-And what do you offer me in this case?
* Jeremy stepped forward and fixed his gaze on the prince's *.
-You will apologize. Publicly, in front of everyone.
-You are losing your mind, you mannant. * Shouted a guard *.
-Shut your mouth. * He said with a dark look *. Make no mistake, we won. At the cost of heavy losses, of course, but we had to repel the invader of Adrun. Our good king died in the midst of battle and he ceded the throne to me despite the consequences. After which you have to apologize for your insolence and walk away. Being a good king, I accepted them and decided by tacit agreement to be your ally. You will have the right to trade with us but on the surface Solon will remain neutral.
* I was surprised by the speech he had just released. His assurance and the precision of his instructions were all clear *.
-That's what happened, isn't it, Ambros? * He asked *.
-Of course your majesty. These felons didn't stand a chance against you. * Said he smirked *.
* This madman offers us outright to rewrite history. Emvis laughed again, then extended his hand to Jeremy, which he grabbed firmly *.
- Apologies eh. If this is the price to pay to find myself in Osmandis, I will even bow myself at your feet. King Haneman.
* The two men smiled at each other then Jeremy stepped back a bit *.
-One last condition before accepting our agreement.
* He took me by the hance and hugged me *.
-I want my fiancée to stay with me.
-WHAT?
* End of chapter *
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