In the Black Citdial in the throne room, the Kuroinu would usually have an orgy enjoying raping the many captive women they enslaved but not this time the news of their massive loss in the Battlefront of Feoh dealt a great blow to them and made their moods go blue balls. They're all still trying to understand how it all fell apart
Vault sitting on his stolen throne chair while Hicks is on one side and Ken on the other, their men and demons allies are gathered standing still they can feel the anger emitting from each of them Vault, in particular, was most pissed of all 3.
In front of the trio is a captain from the Battlefront of Feoh who and a few others managed to survive and escape before getting captured by the Shield Kingdom. All of them were exhausted, and hungry trying to reach back to the Black Citadel some of them even died when crossing the wasteland but upon arrival, they didn't receive the warm return they were hoping for. Immediately Vault wanted to know what happened at the Battlefront of Feoh not letting them get a moment to rest he wanted answers now. Orcs surrounded the group to prevent any of them from running.
"Care to explain to me…how….how did we lose at Feoh?" Vault asks as he was intensely staring down at the captain sending shivers down his spine
The captain breathes heavily exhausted and scared at how the top 3 dogs stare him down. He can obviously tell how pissed his King is
"T-The Shield Knights had many conscripts who volunteer to help defend but we didn't expect them to hold up in a battle against us!"
"What!?" Vault shouted angrily " How can you lose against a bunch of people who don't even know how to use a weapon!?"
"They weren't King Vault! They actually knew how to wield weapons and know what they were doing! The people had archery and rifle formations! Battle formations as well!"
The Kuroinu leader growled at this while the Young mage raised a brow at that information.
"How did you miss this!? Didn't the insider in Feoh warn Derreck about it before doing the invasion!?"
"T-They did! They informed Derreck that a Mandalorian was in the city and was training them to help the Shield Knights but he brushed it believing we can take them on easily. He was also the reason why the kidnapping of that Pink Princess failed!"
Vault, Hicks, and Kin raised a brow hearing that but knew who he was talking about. The 3 growled, gritting their teeth they didn't expect to hear him again.
"Dredgen that bastard," Vault muttered cursing his name
The Kuroinu leader then looked back at the shaking captain
"And what happened to Derreck? I'm assuming he was killed by that Blond Knight since he's not here to tell me his fuck up himself"
"N-no she didn't…some were saying it was the Mandalorian who killed him. H-He beheaded him right in front of many of us."
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The Captain unable to think he can sense can see the fiery anger aura emitting from Vault he tried to make an excuse that could save him.
"K-King Vault I-I was following Derrecks order! I-If he had listened to that P-Prime Minster then F-Feoh would be-AGRHAH!"
Before the captain could even finish making excuses Vault motioned his head to one of the orcs immediately it used its warclub smashing both of the captain's legs. The scream and loud popping cracking noise made nearly everyone in the room wince by it.
Vault coldly stared at the crying captain he then looks at the leading Orc
"They're yours to deal with, do whatever you like, Kill them, torture them, eat them…..Just make it hurt."
The leading Orc almost smiled to hear that he nods his head, he then grabbed the injured captain's arm and processed to take him down in the dungeon
"N-No! No! King Vault! It wasn't my even fault! Spare me, please! NOOO!"
The captain's men watched in fear as their leader got dragged off they all got a shiver to their spines. All of them knew what's gonna happened to them as the other orcs began approaching them with bloodlust in their eyes.
"F-Fuck you Vault! I'm not gonna die for you!"
Just then one of the captain's troops stood up from the crowd raising his voice against his King
"W-We did everything you order and y-you're blaming us for failing?! Fuck you!"
Vault just stared at the angry merc but the very moment he stood up to him one of the Orcs killed him on the spot smashing an ax right into his skull, almost splitting it into 2. His lifeless body fell to the ground
"Any of you have something else to say?" Vault asks the others
None dared answer they were shaking in their boots. Vault looked satisfied by the looks on their faces they know their place. The Orcs then processed to drag each merc down to dungeon for their unknown begged for their lives as they were dragged off to have a second chance but Vault, Hicks, and Kin didn't say a word the 3 just watched in silence, and not one of them had a shred of remorse toward their men who failed
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After things were quite down the mercs and demons who were there were appalled by their Kings actions towards then his troops but none dared say anything fearing that they'll be next on the chopping block
"Shame what happened to Derreck he was one of our best" Hick first say scratching the back of his head
Vault however didn't seem to care at all he just snapped his tongue and brushed off one of his loyal Field Commander's death like it was nothing,
"Derreck has always been an idiot to him trying to prove his worth to be my second in command of the Kuroinu taking unnecessary risks or not taking a threat seriously."
"To think that Bounty Hunter was enough to thwart our plans to kidnap Primm and fend of our invasion from Feoh." Kin said sounding annoyed
Vault crossed his hands together he felt a sting to his pride he was annoyed that he can't kill Derreck himself for his failure. But what stings the most is him losing the first major battle against the Shield Kingdom. This is not how he envisioned he was certain they would win! He had contingency plans and everything! How can just 1 Mandalorian be enough to fuck everything and hold back an invasion force!?
"It seems I underestimated that Mando-bastard to think he was enough for that Blond Princess to help her defend Feoh"
Kin snapped his tongue. "Tsk, We should've killed that Bounty Hunter when we took over this castle otherwise this wouldn't happen Vault"
"Mando got just lucky that's all Kin." Hicks said
The Young mage only scoffed at Hick's words. "You both should've listened to what I said about his kind childish code of honor. He would've never taken the deal to work for us and I doubt any of his people would even consider joining us."
"He got lucky Kin." Hicks said again in a more aggressive tone. "Stop your whining"
"If you listen to what we should've done from the very start when that Bounty Hunter was with us then we wouldn't be having this argument now you dumb brute!"
"Tsk you motherfuc-"
"Shut up! Both of you!"
Vault's loud voice startled both of them. The Merc and Young Mage briefly stared at each other before both snapped their tongues and were annoyed. They turned away from one another
With them in line The Kuroinu Leader paused he placed a hand to his chin thinking. This major loss will have a great effect on morale and such. This setback is gonna push them back for weeks His forces need to time regroup,resupply and restrategize their next move
"Kin got any ideas what those Shield Bitches will find out?"
The Young Mage closed his eyes sighing and waving his head "We should be worried about our supply line now. We put a lot of resources and manpower into ensuring that we wouldn't lose at Feoh but it was all of nothing. It won't be long till the Shield Kingdom begin investigating how we acquired such a large amount of supplies and weaponry from out of nowhere."
Vault nods his head in agreement, his Young Mage friend is right, when most of the armory in the Black Citital was destroyed by the Mandalorian arming his forces had become a problem at the beginning that they were scarping whatever weapons and equipment they can find or stealing near the borders. But the Kuroinu leader had a backup plan if the Black Citidal armory got destroyed when his forces were invading it.
He has a Young Pompous Noble in the Merchant City of Rad who is their secret supplier that has a lot of connections that came through when the problem arose. At the beginning of his Sex Empire, they already discreetly provided weapons, armor, ammo, food, and everything his army needed to be armed and fed at drop points where his men can go and collect without attracting attention
In return, they wanted to have the first taste of a certain Shield Princess when they come to invade Rad and protection if anything were to occur. But with the loss at the Battlefront of Feoh, problems will occur it'll be not long before the Shield Kingdom tracks down their supplier and cut them off. Vault can't let that happen with his Sex Empire army slowly growing he knows without a stable supply line his army won't last against the Shield Kingdom. They have the numbers against them but in the long run, numbers are useless when his forces are hungry and under equip.
Sending an invasion force to Rad is out of the question for the Kuroinu he was planning to invade that city near the end while they take over the other Fortress Cities from the Shield Kingdom to have a steady supply line. Vault will have to send a small party to ensure their supplier does their part without issue. But can't just send any of his men as he knows most of them aren't very good at keeping or doing things discreetly without drawing attention.
Vault doesn't want any fuck ups on this he needs to send his most capable of men he then looks at his right-hand man
"Hicks, it's time for you to pay a visit to our dear supplier in Rad"
Without question, Hicks nods his head "You got it."
"Take what and whoever you need. Don't fuck this up. You hear! Make sure that fat Noble keeps sending in supplies."
Hicks only just smirked at his Kings order he was getting tired of being cope in the Black Citadel and wanted to see some action. It's time for him to visit an old comrade of theirs and if he's lucky he may have a chance to fuck her.
Many days have passed since the Battlefront of Feoh, and news of the Shield Kingdoms' victory in defending one of their Fortress cities from the Kuroinu has spread across the land. It made the citizens of the Kingdom cheer at this practically celebrating by the news. What's more of how Feoh managed to not fall into Vault's hand
Stories began spreading catching many ears across Eostia that a Mandalorian Bounty Hunter the Goddess Celestine hired was present during the Siege and was enough for Alicia and her forces in Feoh to hold out long enough until Claudia and her forces arrived and help push away the Kuroinu.
Those who were there at the Battlefront saw the Mandalorian tenacity, ferocity, relentlessness, and ruthlessness against the Kuroinu killing many Dirty Mercs and their Demon allies. Sending fear to them when he killed one of their top Field Commanders Derreck Rondo. That the Shied Kingdom was slowly starting to call this Mandalorian Bounty Hunter a certain nickname that seems fitting and in a way to show Vaults Dog who's the superior one and what they're up against
'The Wolf'
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On the south main road leading to Feoh a large fancy white carriage particularly Celestine's personal one It's different from any regular one given it's the Goddess's personal one with its own unique qualities. On the outside, it may look big enough to fit about 6 people inside but it's an illusion upon entering the carriage it's more spacious, roomier big enough to fit in furniture, walk around in, and conduct a meeting on the road when needed to.
The carriage is heavily protected and modified by Light Magic and the Goddess's powers to it making it almost invincible from anything physical or magic attacks. Attempting to ram the carriage off the road or anything attacking the carriage itself with result in nothing only being knocked away even firing Arrows and bullets won't work either for it has a protective barrier around it shielding the occupants inside and most importantly the driver and horses
There's also the fact it's Celestine's personal carriage and of course, she wouldn't just travel without any guards for protection. Surrounding the carriage are the Shield Kingdoms Elite Shield Knights mostly comprised of women who served the Kingdom for years each of them having years of combat experience and were hand-picked by Claudia herself to safeguard their Highness whenever she is away and needed on the Battlefront. Whoever is daring enough to attack the Goddess carriage will have to go through them first.
(The Wolf.)
Celestine thought of the Mandalorian as she looked out the window she received news of their first major victory against the Kuroinu from Claudia through the tele-stone. The Shield Commander told everything what Alicia has learned. She felt relieved that Alicia managed to hold out and repeal Vault's forces but at the same time, she felt disheartened when one of her closest advisors Prime Minster Beastly was the traitor, the one who planned the coup to betray the SHield Kingdom. It was mainly thanks to Dredgen that helped Alicia and the Shield Kingdom won the first major victory against the Kuroinu
The Goddess feels considered lucky that she assigned the Mandalorian to be Primm's Bodyguard to Feoh if she hadn't things would've turned out differently and the nickname people slowly called him by almost seems fitting for him. Dredgen is considered one of the top Bounty Hunters in the White Citadel and plus the fact he's a Mandalorian makes it even more significant for a person like him she lets out a small chuckle she wonders how he would feel being called that
"Hmph Eager to see him so soon?"
"Hmm?"
Celestines turns around to Olga who was sitting down as her Handmaiden Chloe is standing by her side. The Dark Queen has a smug look on her face as if she can tell was what the Goddess was thinking of.
"Dredgen. You seem very eager to see the Mandaloiran again. Did you perhaps miss him?"
Celestine stared at Olga for a moment she lets out a small cough and maintain her calm demeanor
"He is under contract to aid us Olga it is only natural for me as his employer to be concerned for his well being"
Olga just chuckles in amusement she can tell how Celestine is with him and is still perhaps a little salty with her of what she and her handmaiden did with him in her bed chambers
"Well, I am glad to be finally out of your city Celestine I do look forward to seeing the Mandalorian again even my Handmaiden as well."
Chloe twitched at her Queens words but quickly compose herself but she had a slight red blush on her face
The Goddess just stared at the Dark Elves until sighing
"Once we do arrive to Feoh. Please refrain from doing anything toward Dredgen."
"Oh? Afraid that I'll steal him away from you"
Celestine twitched a little her cheeks blushed slightly red she quickly composed herself.
"Because you'll hinder his work."
The Dark Queen just chuckled at her reaction.
"If you say so."
Many hours passed and it was evening the sky orange Celestine carriage was finally arriving to Feoh the walls were heavily damaged but still standing. Shield Knights were guarding the south gate used to be at now just a massive hole, they let the Goddess carriage on through without any issue
Looking out the window the Goddess sees the aftermath of the battle through the streets. The sight of it was horrific to her the carnage left by the Kuroinu is significant they certainly left a mark. Many buildings were destroyed and reduced to rubble, the injured were in makeshift medical tents. The thought of her people suffering made her heart torn by this. Even more to her female citizens that got the worst of all of it. It'll be a long road of recovery both physically and mentally from what they've been through.
But at the same time, she also sees people of Feoh have already begun repairing their homes, Shield Knights providing food, and water to them. All of them coming together to help each other in this time of need it warms her heart by this even through troubling times they all still came together.
As the carriage was going down the street many citizens were staring at and saw their Goddess Celestine inside immediately some bowed their heads showing their respect to her. All of them were glad that she was here.
Celestine finally arrived at the Holy Temple the carriage parked in the inner parts of the temple. Her door was open from the outside and the first thing the Goddess see was Claudia and her Shield Knight who have been expecting their arrival. They all bow welcoming their Highness
Celestines exits the carriage and elegantly walks down the aisle as Olga and Chloe follow her from behind. They all approach Claudia
"Your Highness, it is good that you've arrived here safely." Claudia said with a bow
"As I the same Claudia."
The Shield Commander nods her head and smiles happily that she's here. Her presence alone will boost the morale here and so will the other Shield Princess who will be arriving in a few days later.
"Please walk with me."
"Lead the way."
Claudia nods her head again and began escorting her Highness and the Dark Elves
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"What have you managed to uncover so far Claudia?" Celestine asks they were walking
"A lot my Lady. From what information we managed to obtain from a few traitors and Kuroinu prisoners, they all said the Prime..Former Prime Minster Beasty had been helping Vault for years alongside a few others. He's likely the one who informed the Kuroinu about Primm's trip here to Feoh to kidnap her to be used as leverage against Alicia."
The Goddess felt dismayed by this she wonders how ALicia feels about it "I see. What does Beasty know about the Kuroinu plans?
"I'm afraid nothing."
"Nothing? "
"He was only given information about the invasion of Feoh and the other Fortress cities he knows nothing about them."
The Goddess was unease by it. This was just the first of many battles the Shield Kingdom will have to endure against the Kuroinu
"Anything else we should be aware of?"
"Yes, there is," Claudia said as she continues leading them " The Mandalorian has informed me that we should be looking into something that will help us against the Kuroinu that may give us an advantage.
"Dredgen?" Celestine sounded surprised "What is he wants us to look into?
Claudia paused for a moment "It's best we should discuss that matter with the others, my lady.
Celestine stared at the Shield Commander she can tell by the look on her face it's important whatever Dredgen told her then it must be serious
"Very well"
Claudia then escorted them to the inner courtyard of the Holy Temple. Upon arriving they all see Alicia ordering a group of Shield Knights as Primm was standing next to her
"Distribute the medical supplies to make sure the wounded gets tended first! "
"Yes My Lady!" The Shield Knights saluted and processed to do their orders
When they were gone Alicia made a loud sigh feeling mentally exhausted by this. Primm comforts her cousin by putting a hand on her shoulder
"Alicia…Primm"
"Lady Celestine!" Both Alicia and Primm were startled by the Goddess's voice behind them they quickly turn around and bow their heads her
THe Goddess smiled "It seems you 2 been very busy but I am glad that you are both okay.
Both Young Shield Princess smiled at the Goddess's words
"Thank you, Lady Celestine it is good to see you, Primm said
"As do I." Alicia agreeing.
"What have you been doing as of now?
"So far we've been mostly rebuilding, and recovering from the Kuroinu invasion." Alicia answers " They took us by surprise and we lost a lot of people at the beginning
"But you managed to hold out Alicia," Celestine said " Feoh still stands thanks to you, you should be proud that you did"
Alicia smiled a little she is proud of herself that she did but in truth, she knows it wasn't all her doing
"I can not take all the credit, the many brave Shield Knights, Guild Members, and citizens help fend off the Kuroinu invasion. It was all thanks to them that we all came together and Feoh still remains ours"
Celestine smiled at Alicia's modesty "From what Claudia has informed me that Dredgen had a big part in helping that he was the one who suggested training volunteers to help you and SHield Knights to fend off the Kuroinu"
The Blond Knight nods her head "He has…from what I hear his Mandalorian teachings have been very enlightening towards the volunteers. Primm even part took in it.
The Goddess was taken back at what she heard she looks at the Pink Princess
"Oh? Primm, you have?"
Primm gushed a little feeling a embrasses. "Y-Yes I wanted to be able to defend myself if need be. Dredgen teachings were hard but he taught me well. I managed to defeat 3 Kuroinu on my own"
Celestine suddenly became perplexed at what she heard even the Dark Elves too! Primm sounded proud of herself
"You…"
Primm just chucked she kinda expected that kind of reaction from Celestine even Claudia was too the same when they heard about it. It's hard for them to imagine her taking down a Kuroinu merc let alone 3 and that a Mandalorian taught her!
"Alicia, I'm surprised you would approve of letting Primm partake in such things" Celestine said in a shock manner
"I didn't….. but" Alicia looks at her cousin "Primm chooses to, I don't like it but I will respect her decision"
Celestine was very surprised by this she knows how protective Alicia is of Primm but to see her act like this made her happy that she is letting her cousin make her decision now
"Primm is surprisingly adept with wielding a knife my lady. Claudia said "With some more time and training, she maybe become a proper SHield Knight
The Pink Princess chuckled again "Hmph…I wouldn't go that far, Claudia."
All of them laughed together for a moment.
"Not only Dredgen trained the citizens of Feoh Many of my Shield kNights did also partake in his lessons." Alicia said "All learned a lot from him. Without his aid, we would've lost more people to the Kuroinu and perhaps lost Feoh as well"
"Oh, what's this now Little Girl?" Olga spoke up getting their attention "A sudden change of attitude toward the Mandalorian?
Alicia twitched blushing red for a moment at the Dark Queens' words " W-Wha? What are you talking about?!"
Olga gleefully smirked she can sense it her tone towards Dredgen is very different than before
"At first, you were against the idea of having Dredgen aiding your new war because of his Mandalorian culture but now you're praising him that he helped you defend this city You're even calling his name now."
Alicia again twitched becoming more flustered now
"T-That is his name! For me to keep calling him just Mandalorian would be confusing if there are others like him
"But he is the only Mandalorian you've met so far." Olga points out with a smug look.
"Enough both of you." Claudia spoke up in a high tone breaking it up "This is not the time for games now.
Alicia twitched Claudia is right she shouldn't be easily be provoked by the Dark Queens' words she quickly collected herself
"F-Forgive me, Claudia.
"Hmph."
Olga just huffed turning her head away
"Where is Dredgen now?" Celestine asks looking around hoping to spot the Bounty Hunter in the courtyard
"The Mandalorian is out Bounty hunting." Claudia answer
"Bounty Hunting?"
"I've placed a bounty hunting request in the Guild here in Feoh to capture any Kuroinu stragglers that were left behind. Guild Members have been bringing many in the past few days. I asked him if he wishes to go on the hunt. He didn't mind at all in fact he looked eager to do it, well from what I can tell."
"Ah, how smart of you Claudia."
The Shield Commander nods her head
" His skills as a Bounty Hunter would've been more productive capturing those Dogs than helping with the rebuilding of Feoh. So far he's been doing an excellent job he's brought most of them…. Alive, they're a bit roughed up…but nonetheless alive.
Celestine tilted her head she can sense the way how Claudia said 'Alive' sounded a bit off did perhaps Dredgen was a bit excessive capturing the Kuroinu she thought. Olga lets out a small grin, feeling pleased to hear that she knows what the Bounty Hunter did she expected as much from a man like him
"When do you think he'll be back? "Celestine asks
"He should be returning by now my lady perhaps with another Bounty as speak"
Just as Claudia said that they all heard something coming from above them. A loud whishing noise of some sort caught everyone's attention in the courtyard. Looking up they all see a familiar Bounty Hunter slowly descending to the ground with his jetpack.
Dredgen land in the courtyard across from them. Turning his head Dredgen spots Alicia and noticed the Goddess Celestine is here so was the Dark Queen Olga and her Handmaiden Chloe too. He's a bit relieved to see them but enough about that it's time for him to report his findings and walks up to the BLond Knight
"Found a small encampment far east of Feoh Lady Alicia but it was deserted, whoever was there they're long gone now. I think we won't be finding any Kuroinu mercs."
"Umm..Dredgen…it's rude of you to not greet her Highness" Alicia said
Dredgen looks at Celestine for a moment she's right it's rude and unprofessional to not greet his employer first
"Apologizes…Celestine is it good to see you again
Celestine just smiled feeling happy to see the Mandalorian again alive and well "It is alright Dredgen but I am glad that you are alive and well.
"As do I"
Dredgen turns his head to the Dark Elves
"Olga I did not expect to see you and Chloe here "
Olga smiled so did Chloe too
"Hmph….Celestine brought us for our safety but I am glad for us to meet again."
Dredgen nods his head in agreement
"Heard you send those Dogs running scared after you killed their Field commander in front of so many." Olga said sounding impressed
"Did what I had to." Dredgen answers
"That is enough pleasantly." Celestine spoke up "but Alicia I am aware that the Prime Minster was a spy for the Kuroinu among a few who helped them with the invasion of Feoh
Alicia stood still for a moment her face darken and she clenched her fist "Yes… he was."
The Goddess can sense the contempt in the Blond Knight's voice she must be feeling furious that Beasty betrayed them to the Kuroinu she expected this from her
"We will discuss on what we should do to them and our next move in the war once the others arrive in the meantime we should help with the repairs of Feoh.
Alicia took a deep breath Celestine is right "Agreed You must be tired from the long trip your Highess I will have my Knights provide you and our… mutual associate rooms to stay in
Olga can sense the harsh and hostile tone from Alicia perhaps she was still a bit grumpy about her teasing earlier
"Hmph…you're not gonna assign a guard to watch over my room are you now Little Girl?"
Alicia raised a brow at the Dark Queen "And what if I did..do you perhaps prefer to have the Mandalorian assigned to your room instead?
Olga smirked she liked the sound of that " As a matter of fact I do."
"Excuse me?"
"What?"
Nearly everyone was taken by surprise by the Dark Queens' work, especially Dredgen
Olga flung her black long hair "Dredgen is more than capable of protecting me than your Shield Knights. I've seen that myself After all he is quite the skillful fighter and he's a more pleasant company to be with….. especially in bed.
"I-In bed?"
Alicia and Primm's faces were almost lit red when they heard that Celestine was too but slightly. Dredgen twitched why is Olga mentioning that!?
"You know what I said Little Girl". The Dark Queen said with a smug look on her face.
Alicia's cheeks are red now what does she mean by that?! In bed!? Does that mean Dredgen and her perhaps did it together?! She looks at the Mandalorian who seemed agitated she couldn't tell but his body language seems like she was speaking the truth.
"A-Ahem." Celestine made a loud cough breaking them up likely annoyed at Olga's attics "No need Alicia I will cast a protective spell in Olga's room. Anyone with harmful intent will be paralyzed
Olga pouted disappointed at this "Hmph..You're no fun at all Celestine.
The Goddess just sighed "I need a word with my employee now, Dredgen please come with me.
"Um…As you wish."
Celestine began walking away from the group leading the Mandalorian to a more private area of the Holy Temple
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Celestine leads the Mandalorian further into the inner part of the Holy Temple. Dredgen could tell from the way she was walking she is a bit sour maybe from what Olga said earlier
After some time The Goddess and the Mandalorian were in a garden area. Surprisingly everything looks unscathed from the Kuroinu invasion. Many flowers and other plants still standing it was rather calm and peaceful to be in.
Celestine lead the Mandalorian to a marble gazebo in the center of the garden She stopped and looked at the garden taking in the peaceful atmosphere for a moment before turning around to Dredgen
"I am very glad that you're okay Dredgen." Celestine said with a concerned voice " I was…greatly worried for you."
"I appreciate your concern, Celestine But what is it you wish to discuss? Something you need me to deal with?"
"No…Not of yet just wanted to speak to you alone."
Dredgen paused at that for a moment "That's it?
"Is that a problem?" Celestine asks with a stern look on her face
Dredgen twitched and immediately straightens up "N-No..Not really"
Celestine smiled happily to hear that
"You've been a massive help to Alicia and Primm and the People of exploits on how you help defended this city has spread at how relentless and ruthless you were against the Kuroinu. Some are starting to call you 'The Wolf'"
"The Wolf?"
The Goddess nods her head "It seems fitting for you."
Dredgen stood there he wasn't sure how he feels about people calling him 'The Wolf' because of what he did. He doesn't really mind it or cares about it just another thing people call him by apart from Mando, or Bounty Hunter
"I see..How has Olga and Chloe been? Have they been of good use? "The Mandalorian asks sounding curious
Celestine slightly made an annoyed pouty face for mentioning them but she sighed
"Olga has been a tremendous help in building the magical portal and with the information, she knows of the wasteland we know the routes of the Wasteland the Kuroinu will likely use. Her Handmaiden has been teaching some of my Shield Knights as well.
"I see…I am glad that they are of great help in our situation"
"Indeed it was all possible for you to suggest we form an Armistice with Olga instead of imprisoning her or worst."
"It was for our survival "
Celestine nods her head "Whatever the reason you helped this Kingdom tremendously I thank you from the bottom of my heart
"Just doing what you hired me to do"
The Goddess smiled at his words but it slowly become a dark smile that caught Dredgen's attention
"You know….while you were away Olga kept saying how lonely she was without you
…
"Even more surprising her Handmaiden Chloe too though she tries to hide it."
"Oook?"
Celestines leisurely smiles at him getting closer to him however Dredgen stood stiff it was kinda scary to see. Why did the Goddess say that all of a sudden is she still upset about what he did with the Dark Elves at the White Cidtial?!
"Olga said once she sees you again she wants to continue what you did together in her bed chambers"
Dredgen didn't say a word he was very caught off guard by this.
"Remember what she said about the idea of you and me embracing one another and you likely think it's impossible because of the difference of status between us."
"Um…yes I do recall that"
"While I do understand on how it will look to others but...Don't let the thought of me being a Goddess and your employer bother or discourage you Dredgen. I…I wound't mind with the idea for us to perhaps spend a lovely night together
The Bounty Hunter paused trying to process what he just heard. The Goddess Celestine is okay with the idea of having sex. Dredgen felt unsure about this mainly the differences in status between them and he has a code he follows
"It's…unprofessional if I made any advancements toward you."
The Goddess almost pouted at what he said
"Yet you made a move on Olga and her Handmaiden Chloe"
Dredgen twitched at that
"T-that was because I…"
"Hmph."
Celestine's sudden chuckle made Dredgen stop it caught him off guard
"No need to be so tense Dredgen I was just teasing you."
The Mandalorian stood still processing that. The Goddess Celestine herself. Leader of the Shield Kingdom teasing a simple young man like him? And that she's okay with the idea of having sex with him. It's a bit surreal for him to comprehend.
"Would you like a reward from me personally again like last time?"
….(Again?) Dredgen said in his mind. She wants to do that again?! He thought it was just a one-time thing!
But before he could even answer Celestine already had her hands on his helmet. Her graceful touch and divine made it almost impossible for him to resist her
The Goddess began slowly living up his helmet she was reaching to his jawline until
"Oh, what's this Celestine?"
!
Hearing a familiar voice the Goddess and Mandalorian twitched. Celestine stopped she and the Bounty Hunter turned their heads they see the Dark Queen leaning on the pillar of the marble gazebo with her arms crossed she had a snarky and amused look on her face.
"Trying to remove Dredgens helmet? How disrespectful for the Goddess to do so to a Mandalorian"
Celestine silently stared at Olga for a moment likely annoyed that she was here. The Goddess lowers Dredgen helmet and then innocently began wiping some invisible dust off of it
"I wasn't trying to remove his Helmet Dredgen had some dust on it.
Olga just hums at this raising a brow but she can tell what was Celestine trying to do
"Why are you here?" Celestine asks in a calm and collected matter likely annoyed that she ruined her fun! " I thought Claudia was keeping an eye on you
The Dark Queen just flung her long black hair "Your colleagues had other matters to attend to so I was just curious about what you 2 were discussing. From what I see it seemed very important."
Both the Goddess and Dark Queen intensely stared down one another Dredgen stood still feeling a bit awkward by this situation he can feel a dark aura emitting from both of them it was rather freighting to see the Goddess and the Dark Queen going at it like that
"It's not what you think Olga"
"Right…for the Goddess Celestine to be intimate towards a simple man like Dredgen would be unlikely….but if that's what you were really doing…. I'm not here to judge."
Celestine blushed red for a moment but quickly collected herself
Dredgen and I are done discussing with each other and I was about to leave.
The Goddess was about to leave but before she did she leaned her head to close the Mandalorian ear and whispers And Dredgen about earlier…. "I was being serious about it."
And with that, the Goddess left the gazebo. Dredgen stood still for a second when he heard that he then looks back at the Dark Queen who had an amused look on her which made the Mandalorian sigh in annoyance
"You're enjoying this are you?"
The Dark Queen just playfully smiled she didn't say a word and left the marble gazebo feeling amused at what she saw leaving the Mandalorian flustered in his thoughts
A few days passed soon each of the Shield Princesses from the other Fortress Cities began arriving to Feoh by the day first it was Maia, a couple of days then Lulu, and finally Kaguya. All of them were torn at the destruction the Kuroinu did to Feoh and its people especially Maia who is still secretly in denial and still can't accept Vault and his Kuroinu were the ones responsible for all this carnage they brought.
In a large meeting of the Holy Temple, the Shield Princess gathered The Dark Queen and her Handmaiden was also present among them. Dredgen stood in the back watching the meeting unfold they were discussing what they should do with the Kuroinu prisoners and Noble, and Shield Knight traitors. They've already decided on what to do for the mercs but as for the Nobles and SHield KNights ones who helped them, it's a bit complicated
"These traitors must pay the price for betraying us my lady!"
The one shouting was Claudia and she is very upset about the betrayal within their own ranks
"I understand your anger Claudia but we should not be so hasty of making a decision yet." Celestine said calming her friend "These traitors will face justice but What of their families? Do any of them have a say?"
The Shield Commander paused for a moment Celestine is right she sighed collecting her thoughts
"Some of their family households have cut them off, revoking their Noble status when they heard what they did and want nothing to do with them. And the others are wanting them to face the consequences of their actions requesting for their lives to be spared instead.
"I see"
"That doesn't seem fair to the People of Feoh who have suffered," Kaguya said.
"Yeah! Kaguya is right!" Luu-Luu agrees with the Shrine Maiden
"Perhaps Luu-Luu but we should still consider the option." Celestine said
"Why because they were Nobles or Shield Knights? They helped the Kuroinu Celestine!" Luu-Luu shouted "They betrayed us! Sold out Alicias people to them!"
Celestine sighed she understands that but they shouldn't be quick to on a decision just yet.
Claudia then spoke up
"Rather than argue about what to do with the traitors who helped the Kuroinu we should focus our attention on the one responsible for this invasion, The Former Prime Minster Beastly. He is the Mastermind that made this invasion possible for Vaults forces."
"His colleagues were quick to turn on one another saying it was all his idea. Beastly promised them power and…any woman to be there…ugh..sex slaves."
Claudia sounded disgusted when she said that so were the others
"Anything we've found?" Celestine asks
"From the information we've obtained from the prisoners and uncovered by searching through the former Prime Minster's office, we discovered he has been secretly working with Vault for years. He has been providing, information and funds to his Kuroinu forces. We uncovered a tele-stone in his possession that would explain how he was in communication with them, us unaware this whole time."
Alicia snapped her tongue hearing that she turned her head away feeling frustrated by this. Her colleagues looked at her and can understand her reaction. She was the most hurt by this betrayal by the one who she consider family to her
"We also discover that Beastly was secretly embezzling money from our previous war with our mutual associate here for years all for his own selfish desire. And it seems he wasn't the only one The Nobles and SHield Knight turncoats have a long rap sheet of abuse of power, shady dealings, and activities."
Alicia clenched her fist hearing that feeling angrier at herself she should've seen it sooner but was too naive to believe it
"This is all that we've obtained from them, my lady." Claudia said "What is it we should do to them?"
Celestine didn't have an answer rather it was not up to her to make the decision for that she looked at her friend
"Alicia this is your choice of the matter. What is it you wish to do?"
Alicia stood still almost like a rock the images she sees in her head were Beastly the man who watched her and Primm grow up when they were both a child together and was like an uncle to them but it was all a facade. She began seeing her SHield Knights and People of Feoh being killed or raped on the streets by the Kuroinu he helped to get into the city and him showing his true nature when he helped Derreck to find her cousin Primm for him to rape her and her as well!
The Blond Knight grits her teeth feeling angry at herself but calmed when she felt Primm's hands on her. After collecting herself she lets out a big sigh and has a firm decision in her mind
"The People of Feoh want justice for what these Traitors and Dogs did and I will deliver. Beastly and his closest colleagues who helped orchestrated this invasion will be….publicly executed"
The rest of Shield Princess was taken back this even Dredgen when he heard she wanted them executed. The Dark Queen was also too surprised by this in fact she was very intrigued at how this meeting is going now.
"Execution?"
Everyone looked at Alicia they weren't expecting her to make that kind of harsh punishment but by the look on her face, she was dead serious. Primm was a bit frightened that her cousin wants to that do.
"Alicia..Do you think that's a bit much? "Primm said sounding concerned
"What these Dogs and Traitors did Primm…No."
"This is rather unexpected from you Little Girl." Just then Olga spoke up getting everyone's looked even more impressed at Alicia's decision. "I thought you would want these animals locked in a cage forever"
"The Dark Queen does make a good point Alicia." Kaguya agrees with Olga "This doesn't seem like you, is there a reason why you want to execute them and not just imprisoned Beastly and his associates?"
Alicia paused before she turned her gaze to the Mandalorian for a moment which Kaguya noticed. The Blond Knight remembers what the Bounty Hunter told her the day before the Battlefront began
"This is war….survival is our responsibility and Vault won't stop unless we show him and his Dogs and any traitors hidden among us the price when they betrayed the Shield Kingdom."
The room went quiet for a second when Alicia said that.
"Survival is our responsibility?" Kaguya said a brow raised at her words
"Yes."
The Shrine Maiden just hummed at this intrigued at her colleague's sudden new resolve now. She can guess it was a certain Bounty Hunter who helped her
Alicia then made a loud sigh "Many of the citizens and our own want these Dogs and Traitors sent to the gallows or the chopping block but in my opinion, that's still lenient what these animals have done"
"Oooh! Ooh! How about we disintegrate them?" Luu-Luu eagerly suggested
The other Shield Princess turned their heads and silently stared at the Halfing making her slightly uncomfortable by their gazes
"What?"
"Luu-Luu we will not condone such an act. Claudia said
"Aww? Why not?!"
"It is not our way and we don't even have the means of doing it.
"But we got this Mandalorian with that spear thing he got we can use that!" Luu-Luu turns her attention to Dredgen "Perhaps he wants to do it as well if we let him to!
Dredgen blankly stared at the Halfling and felt somewhat insulted suggestion of using him as their executioner for their prisoners. He can probably guess Luu-Luu wanted to see him use his spearbolt in person perhaps likely wanting to shoot it herself given the chance. And it seems Claudia too knows that
"This Mandalorian is hired to aid our war against the Kuroinu and not be used as a public executioner for our prisoners." Claudia explains
The Halfing puffed her cheeks pouting like a little child feeling very disappointed
"Hmmm…B-But…I really wanted to him use that!"
"Perhaps another time Luu-Luu" Celestine said before she looked at the Blond Knight " but Alicia are you absolutely certain you want to do this?
"….Yes." Alicia said with zero doubt in her voice
The Goddess stared at her friend she was very serious about it and she knows how Alicia is she didn't like her decision but will respect it
"Very well Beasty and his closest associate will be publicly executed in the days to come. Any objections?
All but Primm didn't say anything she sat still for a moment still hesitated about it but this was Alicia's decision so she'll respect it as she has to her now.
With no objection, Celestine nods her head at this decision
"Very well…I'll have someone inform the Former Prime Ministers and his associates there sentencing"
"Wait…"
Alicia looks a Dredgen which caught his attention
"I want Dredgen to do it."
"Me?" The Mandalorian surprised at this
"Dredgen?"
The Rest of the SHield Princess was surprised they all looked back at the Bounty Hunter
Celestine hums at this "You want Dredgen to inform the former Prime minister of the punishment for his crime?
"Yes."
Celestine raised a brow "…May I ask though?
"Because I trust him"
The Goddess stared at Alicia it seems she beginning to trust Dredgen she feels happy that she is"
"If that is what you want Alicia, then I'll allow it."
Celestine then looked at the Mandalorian
"Dredgen."
"As you wish." Without question, Dredgen nods his head at his employer's request
...
Dredgen exits the meeting room he knows where the holding cells are located it's in the underground of the holy Temple. As he was walking there He was honestly surprised that Alicia decide to give the call to execute the Former Prime Minister and his colleagues but he was very impressed that she did. THe Mandalorian expected a girl like her to be more lenient towards them but guess not. He kinda likes that of her
Continue his way to the holding cells the Bounty Hunter from what he knows that the interrogations have been mostly successful. Right away the traitors were telling them what to know the second the interrogation began mainly the old Nobles and some Shield kNights who didn't want to get tortured claiming they were out of the loop mostly. Beastly and his closest colleagues were the Masterminds of the coup and the sabotage.
One thing that agitated the Mandalorian is that he heard that the Nobles and Shield Knights who quickly sold out one another had the audacity to request to have a proper meal and wine and not to be forced to eat whatever slob they were given. Obviously, they were given no such thing and were not in any position to make demands for their crimes and they will all soon face the music.
Dredgen finally arrived at the holding cells, there were 2 female SHield Knights with spears guarding the main door to it.
When he approached them they were startled at his presence for a moment like they didn't expect to see him but he didn't pay much mind to it.
"I've been requested to inform the Former Prime Minister of his sentence for his crimes." Dredgen tells them " Do you know where his cell is located?"
The Females Knight blinked Um Y-Yes he's his cell is at the 2nd Cellblock to the left!
"Thank you."
With a nod from the Shield Knights, one of them opens the door down to the holding cells letting the Mandalorian enter on through
Dredgen walked down the stairs and opened the door to the underground cells of the Holy Temple. Upon entering it was he expected dark, murky, only had torches mounted on the walls for a source of light. Many blocks of cells down the hall were likely filled with Kuroinu mercs and traitors.
Taking the left he heads to the 2nd cell block where the former Pirminster is. As he was heading there he felt many disdain gazes from many he passed by. A few mercs made remarks that they'll kill him when they get out of her and a few traitor nobles or SHield knights said that he'll pay and their families or status will get them out.
Dredgen didn't pay mind to them this was nothing new to him he has this kind of thing happen whenever he captures a bounty. After some walking, he finally reaches the Former Prime Minister's cell block area and he easily spots the fat noble from the others. Beastly certainly looks different now from before he was sitting in a fetal position his lavish green clothes were all dirty and worn he had a putrid smell that he hasn't washed in days as expected
The Mandaloiran approaches his cell as he stood close to the bars the Prime Minister slowly lifted his head up when he heard his footsteps he scowled at the sight of our Bounty Hunter
"You."
"Hello there."
"What are you doing here? Here to mock me in my pitiful state?"
"No…I'm here to inform you and your collaborators have been sentenced for the treasonous acts and crimes you all committed against the Shield Kingdom and the People of Feoh and the punishment you'll all receive.
Beastly almost scoffed at what he heard he expected as much
"Then why are you the one who's telling us and not Lady Alicia herself?
"She wanted me to and my employer allowed it"
The Former Prime Minster snapped his tongue he coldly stared at the Mandlaoiran and ask
"Tell me why a person like yourself is really doing this?"
"Hm?" Dredgen raised a brow at his question
"Why are you aiding the SHield Kingdom? It's not for the money I can tell, are you perhaps trying to reconcile what your kind has done long ago, or Is it that you're trying to be the hero the Shield Kingdom needs? Be The Shining Knight in armor to save the day perhaps? To sweep away one of the SHield Princesses off their feet? Maybe you're after Alicias or Primm's body and that you did all of this to make them your woman so you can fuck them?"
"..."
"I know I have never seen your face but I can tell how you look at Alicia and Primm. You seen their beauty their luscious bodies even you find them attractive that you would want to fuck them don't you? Vaults Kuroinu would've let you do that but you rejected his offer like a fool. You Mandalorian are nothing but savages you lot would've fit in well with them with all the barbaric acts your kind has done."
Dredgen quietly stared at the former Prime Minister his words calling him a savage and saying he would fit it with those dishonorable dogs hit a nerve but he remained calm. Though he'll admit he does find Alicia and Primm both very attractive young women even for him but that is not the reason why he's doing this, Something like Beastly would never understand
"You're mistaken Beastly...They didn't need a hero….they needed a professional."
THe Prime Minsters laughed "Ha! A Mandalorian being a professional? Don't make me laugh you brute"
"Yet…you thought a Kuroinu merc would keep their end of the deal to let you have Lady Alicia to yourself." Dredgen points out
THe Former Prime Minister twitched remembering what that bastard Derreck did he snapped his tongue in annoyance
"And be glad that I wasn't requested to interrogate you further for information otherwise you'll be eating through a straw, like him."
Dredgen warns Beastly as he motions his head to the cell next to the Prime Minster a certain silver-haired ex-Shield Knight
It's Greggory, his head had a wrap around his swollen jaw, and his broken arm was in a makeshift sling. He couldn't speak but can tell Dredgen can tell was livid at him. He was gibberish saying words he couldn't understand but if he would have to guess it would be something like 'You should be the one in this cell not me!' or I'll kill you! You'll pay! Primm should be mine!'
The Mandalorian didn't pay much mind to him he's kinda wishing he killed him back on that ridge but this seems more satisfying for him
Beastly looked at the traitor for a moment before scoffing at his colleague's pitiful state
"Hmph…So what is my punishment? Spend the rest of my old age rotting in this dark cell? Never see the light of day?"
"Some of you perhaps but as for you and your closest colleagues."
Dredgen then looked around the cell block at the Nobles and Shield Knights traitors
"You'll all be receiving capital punishment of the Shield Kingdom which you already know is public execution."
Beastly and a few others in the ceel got a chill in their spines when they heard it
"W-What?!"
"E-Execution!? "
The Prime Minister took the news the heaviest he couldn't believe it "E-Execution!? They can't do this to me! I'm the Prime Minister of this city!
"Your status as the Prime Minister and Noble has been revoked." Dredgen explains "The same goes for anyone who helped you, whatever assets or connections you have are gone or either frozen and their families have cut most of them off.
"Grrr you can't do this! It's sacrilege! My family and I have served this city and Kingdom for generations. The citizens here will not stand for it!"
"I doubt it. And Lady Alicia was the one who decided for your execution"
"Lady A-Alicia did!? S-She wouldn't do something like this! She's not the type to do that! Not to me! I'm like family to her!"
"Was." Dredgen retorted in a calm way
"Grrr you bastard!"
Beastly couldn't believe it the little girl he watched grow up into a beautiful sexy young woman who had a strong sense of justice decided to execute him?! It was the Mandalorian's fault that likely influences her to make that decision! It has to be! It's his fault! It's that savage's fault! The Former Prime Minsters snapped he quickly stood up and ran toward the bar luging his arms at the Bounty Hunter but was out of reach from the Mandalorian Dredgen wasn't even fazed by it he didn't even move at all.
"You'll pay for running everything! Vault will come and help me! He'll take over this city and kill you! He'll kill all of you Mandalorians! Savages is what you all are!"
Dredgen coldly stared at the Prime minister who try to continue to grab him. When he said that word he wanted to do something...brash towards him but looking at him now He's completely lost it it's rather pathetic to see. This is enough for him, he didn't want to waste time he did what he was requested to do.
"That's all I'm here to inform you. Enjoy the time you have left."
The Mandalorian turned around and walked the other way the Former Prime Minister continue to ramble about saying Dredgen will die and whatnot. The Bounty Hunter just ignored his words he and everyone here will get what they deserve.
Many days passed and it was time for the public execution. In a central courtyard of Feoh many people were gathered and in the center of it was a large guillotine platform. A few of the Shield Princess were there it was Claudia, Kaguya, and Alicia even Olga and Chloe were too there wanting to witness the whole thing unfold personally.
The air was filled with dread Alicia was feeling the most of it because she was the one who made this decision she will see it to the end for her people. Just then A few large metal carriages arrived in the courtyard inside of them were the Kuroinu mercs and the traitors
Upon exiting all the prisoners and traitors were in chains and were wearing nothing but dirty rags. Many in the crowd booed at the mercs and traitors, calling them cowards, scum, and whatnot. A few even threw rotten food at them hitting them. Shield Knights guard and surrounded the prisoners preventing any of them from escaping as if it would matter.
The execution soon began the Shield Knights pushed the Kuroinu and traitors up the steps toward their awaited demise
One by one they were executed the crowd cheered louder with each one. Many mercs were resisting going up the steps and putting up a fight, and as for the Traitor Nobles and Shield knights even cried begging to spare crying to the very end. Only a few went up quietly accepting their fate.
The Prime Minister was the last one he still couldn't comprehend what is happening to him. He lifts his head up to see Alicia looking at him
"Lady Alicia! P-Please reconsider!" Beastly begged "D-Don't do this to me! T-THink all I've done for you! F-For Primm!
Alicia didn't utter a word she scornfully stared at the man she once consider family to her now he's nothing but a dirty dog! She isn't backing down from her decision
THe Prime Minster saw the look in Alicia's eyes he knows that look she isn't gonna do anything! In desperation, he quickly looked at the crowd.
"People of Feoh! Listen to what I have to say! Lady Alicia and other leaders of this Kingdom have lost their way! T-They formed an Armistice with our former enemy here the Dark Queen even after what they've done to this Kingdom!"
The crowd when quiet at for a moment it looked like his words got to them but it didn't. The crowd booed at him throwing rotten food at him in the face. Beastly was stunned by this none of them are gonna raise up in his defense? He couldn't believe it after everything he has done it was for nothing. That he fell silent that he didn't react when was dragged into the guillotine
The last thing the Former Prime Minsters saw was Alicia's hand on the switch and flipping the switch herself.
(Author Note)
And Done! The Kuroinu mercs, Beastly, and his colleagues got what they deserved! HA! And Alicia is slowly starting to warm up to Dredgen nice!
Dredgen is now being called 'The Wolf' his reputation is growing which means words get around to...certain people...certain groups across Eosita which could be beneficial to our Mandalorian to aid in his quest or could be more problematic whatever the case Dredgen must honor this quest ...This is the way
Maia's Rad Story Arc is coming up! I look forward to writing it because she is one of my top Waifus!
Hope you enjoyed this chapter and see you on the next!