The bandits started to form two groups right after. They waited out until the designated time of the change of shifts had come. Like the informant said, at eight o’clock sharp the two men guarding the entrance left their posts. "Such diligent b*astards." The boss swore with a low voice.But after the two mercenary guards left, no one came to change their guard post. What the informant had said was only one had a stomachache, so there should be one other to replace the guard post. "This is odd." The boss said with the feeling of uneasiness. "What are we waiting for boss?" One of bandits asked. "Yeah, it looks like the other one is not coming." Another one of the bandits said.The boss still had second thoughts. He noticed something out of the ordinary and had an itchy feeling about it. "This is our chance boss." One of the bandits whispered to him. "Like you said, lady luck is on our side tonight."The boss nodded in agreement and pushed away the doubt in his mind. "Then let us s
[Ragnar’s POV]A few hours before the bandits’ attack I called on Robin who was leading the team of mercenaries to guard this village. It was best to make counter measures on the bandits that planned to attack tonight. My men and the mercenaries formed an alliance and made plans. "What did you say, your majesty?" Robin was surprised with information. "So those bandits are outside the village just waiting for nightfall to attack?!" "It is what I have said." I said with a calm demeanor. "The bandit group that are notorious of the crimes of thievery, rape and murder are outside of this village, just waiting to attack."Robin was clearly furious in learning of this news. "Those f*cking b*astrds did not learn their lesson from our past confrontations."Robin had recounted to us the many times they have confronted these notorious bandits. They were able to reduce the bandits’ numbers and always emerge victorious in their confrontation, but the bandits always escaped. Those that get caugh
[Ragnar’s POV]The young couple had gone out after we have talked to them. They were insisting on cooperating with us and agreed to be the our informant and go to the bandits’ side to give them false information, that was our bait to lure them into a trap. "I hope they do not play a fast one on us." Robin who was by my side said. "The young husband seeks redemption from his wrong ways. Who are we not to give them a second chance?" I said with a neutral tone. "Well... you are the king and future emperor. If there is anyone who has the right to punish the guilty, it is you your majesty." Robin said scratching his head. Robin’s words are true, I am the ruling monarch of Avalon and also the future emperor once these war ends. But I am not someone that is heartless to kill someone who is seeking redemption. "I am still a fair judge. And this place is still outside my jurisdiction." I smiled at Robin . "Punishing criminals inside Wales territory is still under the Wales King’s power.
The boss used his battle axe to defend my sword, but the force of my attack had pushed him out of the door and onto the railing of the second floor. He fell from the railings and down to the first floor with a strong force. *BANG*The boss’ body made a strong impact that it made a huge whole onto the wooden floorboards of the first floor. Smoke from the impact spread all over the first floor receiving area. "*Cough cough cough* that f*cking son of a..." I heard the boss cursed.With the smoke all over, visibility was hard, but I can tell where the boss’ location was after he spoke. Before he finished his sentenced, I launched an attack once again, aiming for his neck for a quick kill. The boss’ eyes went wide when the smoke cleared out on my sudden rush. He was taken by surprise, but he was able to use his battle axe to defend once again. "F*ck, who are you?!" The boss shouted in rage when we were but inches away, with our weapons between us. "You do not need to know." My lips ra
[Isabella’s POV]"My love..." I heard a familiar voice calling out by my side, it was my husband’s voice. "It is time to get up and eat." His sweet tone helped me open my heavy eyelids. "W-What time is it?" I asked groggily, rubbing my eyes, and looking around the room. I was slowly updating myself after my heavy nap. When I looked around the room, I remembered that we are checked-in in an inn at a village we passed by in our journey east of Alvannia. "It is half past eight my love." Ragnar rubbed my cheeks gently. "You had a long nap. I was reluctant to wake you up, looking at your lovely and peaceful sleeping face." He smiled at me. "I slept that long?" I was a little surprised, but I guess it is to be expected.I am currently carrying Ragnar’s child in my belly, our child. I have at least learned the first signs of pregnancy symptoms, and that is fatigue and always feeling sleepy. It was clear that I was now experiencing such symptoms. "You must have been very tired in our jou
After we spent the night at the village, we departed before daybreak. Robin and the other mercenaries under his command accompanied us in the journey of searching for the key fragments. It was refreshing to know that we have gained allied in this quest.Four days have passed by since we departed the village and we were getting nearer to our destination. The location of the first key fragment we are tasked to get was in a place near the ocean. That said, it was lucky that the key fragment was not included in the area where Sparta have sank to the bottom of the sea. ’But the forbidden magic is found under water.’ I sighed remembering that the forbidden magic also sank into the depths of the sea with Sparta. "Let us take a short break." Ragnar said to the group. I was about to doze off in his arms while riding when he immediately ordered the group to rest. "Victor, find a good spot to take a rest and where we could have our lunch." Ragnar ordered."Yes, your majesty." Victor bowed an
[Ragnar’s POV]When Isabella told me she was pregnant, it felt like I was in cloud nine. I was so happy and ecstatic, knowing that our love has borne fruit at last.It was not long since the two of us had been married and we became an official couple. Yes, we did it probably every night after we got married, but to think we would be blessed with a child this early in our marriage made me very happy. We may still be young, but I am sure that with our parent’s guidance we would raise our child with outmost care and love.Our parents had made mistakes when they started out, but their mistakes can tend to be lessons for us the next generation. I have promised to be a good father to my future children even before I met Isabella. The time I first laid eyes on her, I knew she was the suitable one to be my partner. And as time passed by, my feelings grew into love. I was fortunate to have won her love, I was happy to have her by my side.But after Isabella mentioned that she kept the pregnanc
I can feel her warm body in my arms shivering. I let her cry and until all her sorrows have came out. Her quiet sobs were like small needles piercing my heart slowly and painfully.After some time, her cries started to die down. She had calmed down and her body stopped shaking. I gently lifted her face to see her face. "No." Isabella tried to refuse my advances. "I surely look haggard from crying she said. "To me, you will always be my beautiful wife." I said with affection.Isabella had let me see her face at least. I gently lifted her chin and saw her eyes swollen with her crying. On her cheeks were still some wet tears. I took out my handkerchief from pocket and gently wiped her tears away. "See, you are still so beautiful." I said with all honesty. In my eyes, Isabella my wife, was the most beautiful woman in the world. "You are clearly teasing me." She smiled at last. "I am sorry for leaving you my love." I said and planted a kiss at the back of her hand. "I was momentarily