Home / War / A Squire's Journey / Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

Lahat ng Kabanata ng A Squire's Journey: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

32 Kabanata

Chapter 21 - Abigail's Guests

The King and his royal guards, clad in thick armor, made their way to the Silverhand estate. Behind them marched four hundred men—knights, squires, and soldiers from their respective families and estates. Following closely behind the knights were the catapults and war machinery. The King hoped that this display of force would deter Abigail and her men from further conflict.Forests, hills, and rivers characterize the southern part of the Kingdom. While there are many paths they could take to reach the Silverhand estate, the King chose the shortest yet most dangerous route, leading them toward the ravine, believing it would be less guarded. The ravine tends to flood when the ice melts in the northern part of the Kingdom. Although the water reaches a child's height, the King was confident they could safely cross it on horseback, and the catapults were large enough to be pulled across by their ropes.Upon arriving at the ravine, the King and his men observed loyalist soldiers armed with o
last updateHuling Na-update : 2025-02-11
Magbasa pa

Chapter 22 - Revelation

The boys were in awe of the underground city within the mines. Shimmering stones illuminated the surroundings as sunlight filtered through the cracks above, guiding them toward the city's center. The rhythmic sound of miners striking the earth with their tools created a harmonious dedication to their work. John and William decided to split up to search for Abigail's whereabouts.William decides to enter the tunnels, blending in with the workers because he believes Abigail will be there, particularly in the section where the heaviest work occurs. Once inside, he discovers their flexible work schedule; miners can work anytime without meeting quotas. They are motivated by Abigail's belief that their efforts will bring them closer to justice.As he observes, two miners catch William's attention as they discuss the previous location of a large slab. To his surprise, William realizes he is somewhat familiar with that location. Trusting his instincts, he follows the clues and arrives at the
last updateHuling Na-update : 2025-02-12
Magbasa pa

Chapter 23 - Trial for Peace

Abigail hearing her loyalists marching towards them gave her confidence that she would live another day. Unfortunately for her, once the crowd got nearer, their cry for her execution became louder.Fear filled Abigail's eyes, demanding the boys what they had done to persuade the loyalists to their side. John pointed to the ceiling above them and claimed that all he had done was burn the obstruction from the pipes above them while William distracted him."You do have a beautiful voice. Undeniably your voice." William said, teasing her.Abigail began to panic, realizing she could not deny her voice and what she said. No amount of reasoning or money will save her from the mob coming for her. Left with no option, she pulls out a poison vial from her garb. Luckily, William still uses his Sense's power and reacts faster than her. William grabbed the candy from his pocket and threw it in her fingers, causing Abigail to let go of the vial and crash onto the floor. Humiliated, she turned her b
last updateHuling Na-update : 2025-03-10
Magbasa pa

Chapter 24 - Inquisitive natures

The word of the Inquisition's return spread like wildfire, striking fear into those who had lived through its brutal reign forty years ago. To them, it was a grim reminder of the horrors that once gripped the Kingdom. However, the Inquisition's revival was welcomed by the younger generation, those who had not witnessed the bloodshed firsthand. They viewed it as an efficient means to root out the Pentalium.The Frostholds wasted no time leaving the capital, their unease palpable. While they understood why the majority voted for the Inquisition, they could not forget the scars it had left on their house. During the war against the Sand People, Frosthold knights had fought bravely alongside the King. But while Berg led his men to the front lines, the Inquisition waged its battle within the Kingdom's walls. When Berg returned, victorious yet broken, he found the families of his fallen comrades under suspicion. The Inquisition was convinced that Frosthold wine shipments reaching enemy hand
last updateHuling Na-update : 2025-03-13
Magbasa pa

Chapter 25 - Julie

The enamored Julie is obsessed with the drawing. She eagerly told William that the Zonians had left murals throughout their underground structures. Recently, a new underground tunnel had been discovered beneath Margaret's Keep, but the central piece of the mural was missing. She believed the drawing he had fit perfectly in that gap.William replied that the stone slab had snapped into place when he set it into the mural back in the Silverhand's mine, but he had seen nothing significant. The slab seemed out of place, as if it wasn't meant to be there. Instead, it felt more like a warning, like a falling star approaching.This revelation blew away Julie. "You were able to interact with the mural?" She paused, eyes narrowing with curiosity. "Wait, the knights took over the Silverhand estate after Abigail's arrest. That means—" She leaned in. "You broke in, or you're a knight on a secret mission!"William raised an eyebrow at her assumption. "Or I was just there before the knights took ov
last updateHuling Na-update : 2025-03-16
Magbasa pa

Chapter 26 - The Hidden Prophecy

After the Court session, William met with the Princess and asked how the case was progressing. She told him that despite her sleepless nights, she and her assistants were working nonstop to investigate and filter the reports they had received from citizens regarding suspected Pentalium members. One by one, families across the Kingdom were being cross-checked against the Inquisition's findings. Soon, they would have a comprehensive list of those who had betrayed the Kingdom.The Princess also congratulated William on his hard work in developing Tarwood. She had heard of its rapid growth but apologized for being too busy to visit. As she spoke, her eyes fell on the young woman standing beside William, staring in shock. Julie quickly bowed before the Princess, bewildered by how casually William spoke to royalty.The Princess chuckled at Julie's reaction. "No need for such formalities. But tell me, how did you and William meet?"Julie enthusiastically recounted their encounter, but before
last updateHuling Na-update : 2025-03-24
Magbasa pa

Chapter 27 - The Ride to Home

Julie and William returned to the camp, celebrating with the team. For a moment, William forgot his worries and felt he belonged with Julie. Her simple smile burned away the anxiety that had haunted him for three years. As William went to bed that night, he hoped that things would improve, hoping this feeling wouldn't disappear.At daybreak, the research team was awoken by the assembly of knights. Their commanding officer shouted at the top of his lungs, searching for three missing knights. Though they had been allowed to celebrate with the researchers, they were not excused from abandoning their posts.Shamus, a knight of Greymound assigned to a post at the far end of the sewer by the seawall, had gone missing. Two other knights stationed with him were also gone. The commander ordered his men to sweep the remaining structures around the Keep, suspecting they had gotten drunk and fallen asleep on the job.After the assembly, William turned to the research team and thanked them for the
last updateHuling Na-update : 2025-04-02
Magbasa pa

Chapter 28 - Assassination

John was eager to share his story with his friends, but his gaze shifted warily to a pair of passing Inquisition agents. "We have much catching up to do," he muttered, eyes narrowing. But not here."John led them to the secret room where the Princess used to teach the boys. Far from Inquisition agents who could eavesdrop on them, the boys traded a month's worth of information.First, William filled in what transpired since he last saw John, from meeting Julie to their encounter with the assassins and their way back here.Though intrigued, John was more concerned about the exiled royal families still serving Pentalium. After they defeated Margaret, the boys assumed the exiled families had just given up after their failed plans.William expressed how tired he was fighting those people.John then reminded William that desperate people will do anything: opportunity for money, a life out of exile, or revenge against the Kingdom. In that case, Pentalium can easily control their motivations
last updateHuling Na-update : 2025-04-07
Magbasa pa

Chapter 29 - We are the Inquisition!

Fires ravaged the Royal Court all night. Their bright lights could be seen from the edges of the Capital. Pentalium bared its fangs and showed the Kingdom that it could kill anyone in this realm.Come morning, after the fires have been put out, the bodies in the courtroom will be laid out on the steps of the Court to be inspected by the Inquisition.Crying from seeing their relatives among the dead, the citizens demand that they claim the bodies of their relatives. The King, standing beside his friend the Inquisitor, asked the people to remain calm, for he asked the Inquisitor to do a public inspection to show the public that the Inquisition does not do forgeries and is doing their best to root out Pentalium from this Kingdom.The Inquisitor turned to the victims and pointed out that the majority who died were also not innocent and deserved to die. His statement angered many people in the crowd, but there was quick silence when the Inquisitor pointed out that those who died were all b
last updateHuling Na-update : 2025-04-10
Magbasa pa

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 Abyss. And despite the power that the Inquisition wielded, the streets remain bloodless. There was no senseless killing, and everything the Inquisitor did was within the Inquisitor's promise to the King.With each guilty verdict, the people's approval of the Inquisition grew, and more young people voiced their support for the Inquisition and the King.As weeks passed, the Inquisition almost reached the Kingdom's entire region. The only realm it hasn't visited is the Frosthold, the most northern part of the Kingdom. Positioned in an icy terrain, surrounded by the intense cold winds of winter and the tall mountains, the Inquisition's visit to this region was difficult.Messenger pigeons could
last updateHuling Na-update : 2025-04-12
Magbasa pa
PREV
1234
I-scan ang code para mabasa sa App
DMCA.com Protection Status