"I will not here this slander!" "But father they will betray us." "My foolish son, the northern Norsemen have been our allies for centuries." "Watch father after several weeks they will have enough men to start a military campaign." "By that time we will have double our forces." "What about your troops on campaign in the east. You will have to go back to the frontlines in a week." "Yes but you will lead our forces here if the northerners do attack with your brother." "He's only a child. He has never been in combat." "Fine but what about weapons. We will need many." "My son you will get them. You know our empire stretches almost to the end of the eastern world." "Alright father I will but I want my own personal guard." "Alright my son. I should start packing for my journey." "Alright, I will start mustering the legions."
"Alright men I am here to see which of you are fit for my personal guard." I watched as he had us pitted against each other to the death. When it was my turn I flicked my wrist, and flexed my fingers. "What would you like me to use my lord." I said. "Well are you good with an axe?" "Whatever you give me I can use." "Alright then knives for the young one and sword for the older one I suppose." With a slight twitch I brandished two hunting knives from my wrist. I was a short seasoned soldier against a veteran. He swung I ducked and I lunged for his thighs in a flying tackle. I stabbed him and disarmed him. It was honored to get killed by the blade. I took his sword and swung. That was that. When we were done getting suited up at the palace and got our issued bows and lances we met my lord's brother. He was about my age (about 17), he smiled when he saw me I gave him a quick nod to show respect and not get punished. "What is your name my good soldier?" "Agni, my lord." "Well that name suits you perfectly." "My lords the northerners are attacking!" the princes summoned their guards and rode to the battle site and we set up defenses and started forming ranks. "Alright men. They outnumber us by 1 to 3 but we can hold for a short time until our reinforcements arrive."
