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Chapter 9 - Reunion
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A Squire's Journey Chapter 55 - Joust, Sweets and Cheating
The 22 knights gathered before the arena. Fans in the upper rows of the arena showered their champions with flowers. After the opening ceremony, the King greeted the crowd with the warmest smile and announced the reason why there were fewer contestants on William’s side.“Some contestants had a case of cold feet! But we are blessed to have an equal amount of eleven knights on each side!” The King brushed it off as the Tourney had a high fatality rate during the duels and jousting challenges. However, the King assured the match would go on regardless of how many were left. The announcer took the stage and reminded the audience of the rules of jousting. Contestants’ names were drawn randomly for fairness. They were allowed to use any melee weapons and are committed to doing three passes. Hitting the opponents in the limbs is worth one point, hitting on the body gives two points, and a blow on the head or their shield is three. The contestant with the highest score will progress to the
A Squire's Journey Chapter 54 – Family Comes First
The arena settled as the bell rang for the end of the third challenge. Before them stood 40 knights qualified for the next challenge. Many had fled after suffering grievous wounds. Some died fighting to gain eternal glory, but only these 40 were worthy to proceed.William and Rolfe were still fighting despite the bell. They had to be pulled by their respective team to prevent disqualifications.“Save your strength for tomorrow’s challenge, Jousting!” the King declared, and the arena delighted in the fierce rivalry between Rolfe and his rival.“The Kingdom enjoys your team battle. Therefore, it is right to battle with your brothers in arms to the next challenge! The announcer said as the people cheerfully yelled in support of Rolfe and his ten knights against William and his 28 companions.Rolfe removed his silver helm, wiped the dust and blood from his armor, and turned to the crowd, “Seeing you smile and united with happiness makes me glad. Since Pentalium attacked our Kingdom, we ha
A Squire's Journey Chapter 53 - Checkmate
The Princess nervously drank wine as she watched William dodge and block the attacks from Rolfe. Her nerves were wrecked with anticipation, yet she remained faithful and prayed for William to defeat Rolfe and survive this challenge. And like her, the whole arena watched in awe as the two rivals duke it out.All were drawn to the spectacle, but Lenato, with his Sense, heard Rolfe scream William’s name.“William?” Lenato pondered as he looked down at the Tarwood knight just a few levels below him.“Surround them and give me a tea,” Lenato whispered to a scared noble beside him.One by one, nobles across the benches raced towards the Frostholds and fought over who got to talk to them first. Everyone wanted to secure a business deal with the most profitable ale and wine maker of the Kingdom.John, Berg, and George found themselves caught in a stampede, unable to move, breathe, or even see Lenato.“Alright, gentlemen, let’s take to somewhere more comfortable,” Berg and George invited their
A Squire's Journey Chapter 52 - Deceptions Revealed
Night has arrived, and the Capital is excited for the events tomorrow. While contestants are resting beneath the arena, people speculate about who would win this year’s Tourney over dinner. Many preferred Rolfe and bet that many knights would join tomorrow in the Battle Royal due to his presence alone.But some preferred William, their favorite underdog. After he showed kindness to others and proved strong against Rolfe, some bet he would attract contestants to his side.Everyone gauged their favorite contestant's odds of reaching the next challenge.However, there is one in the streets of the Capital whose mind is too preoccupied thinking of such things, Julie. She hurried back to the Frostholds’ inn, ready to share the result of her investigation. After being let in, she witnessed her teacher being tossed in the air, chanting his name.“Tell us again, Harold!” The men demanded how he fooled Pentalium.“Rolfe sent me to inspect and fix this sewer!” Harold retold how the sewer guards
A Squire's Journey Chapter 51 - Heart of Gold
Across the Capital, lodging areas turned into a pugilist arena overnight. The people dined at their local pubs and enjoyed the ongoing struggle of the contestants over the ribbons.The colourful night sky was joined by a huge fireball shooting from the northern sewers of the Capital. The authorities said that fireworks launched from the sky managed to reach the manholes and caused an explosion, resulting in the deaths of the workers.William overheard soldiers passing while hiding in a dark alley. Their whispers confirmed his suspicions; the public knew this was an accident. But to him, he knew John and the rest were wreaking havoc in every sewer across the Kingdom.He smiled, knowing their plan was working out. This time, they had an advantage against Pentalium.William wore a cloak and hid the bundle of ribbons underneath his wraps. He slowly inched into the shadows to evade ambushes from the other contestants. Across the alleyway was the road towards the many lodgings of the Capita
A Squire's Journey Chapter 50 - Love ones
After the first challenge, John and his team made their way back to their hideout. While the Capital and the contestants prepared for the night, John processed everything that had transpired below the race tracks.They arrived at an inn where Berg and George paid off the establishment. All those months of selling ale and wine now fuel their fight against Pentalium operations.John and the rest celebrated their victory with a tasty dinner. While feasting, John reported their events to the Frostholds.Berg was shocked by how fast Pentalium moved. George reasoned that the construction of the sewer would all have to go through legal means.“The King or the Princess approved of its construction,” Berg said, exhaling a sharp bitterness in his voice.The lengths Rolfe had gone to position himself in a positive light before the people was no mere coincidence. Rolfe came to help them against the Inquisition. Now, the Kingdom looked up to Rolfe as their hero."The favored knight of the Kingdom
A Squire's Journey Chapter 30 - Sham Trial
A witch hunt for the Inquisition and any Zonian descent has begun. The Inquisition has overturned many families suspected of having ties with Margaret and Abigail into their custody. To show fairness, the Inquisition made public trials. The guilty are sentenced to life imprisonment at the Abandoned
A Squire's Journey Chapter 5 - A spark of love in the Dark Forest.
No man dared to enter the Dark Forest. Bandits, wild animals, and even so-called killers lived here. But William is not deterred! He will need to push thru the Dark Forest to reach the foot of the mountain where the hunters lived. During his week-long trek, he was using the most out of his Sense; a
A Squire's Journey Chapter 2 - Let the battle begin!
After a long and exhausting journey, William and Eldric finally arrived at the capital. The Grand Tourney spiced up the capital; the street is booming with traders, swordsmiths, and armourers are selling their items like hotcakes, and all inn are packed with tourists to witness the first round of
A Squire's Journey Chapter 1 - The Journey to the Capital
The cold wind of the morning comforts the citizen of Tarwood as they are slowly waking from their beds. But for William, it is the most exciting day of his life as he and Sir Eldric will begin their two-day travel to the capital to participate in the Grand Tourney that occurs every five years. Th
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