'Why did you invite me out here, cousin?' Asked Knud Lavard.
His cousin Magnus Nilsson, also known as Magnus "The Strong", climbed off his horse.
'I needed to have a word with you.'
'Is it your words? Or the words of your Templar brethren?'
'They are my own, Knud. I know you're not fond of the Templars.'
Before Knud could answer back, Magnus continued:
'But they did tell me something – it's quite funny actually. They told me, that you aspire to claim the thrown after my father.'
Knud got surprised. He did not expect Magnus to come with such an accusation, 'Why would I have a desire for the throne? You are the son of King Nils!'
'Even though my father also subscribes to the ideals of our Order, he is sure you could make a great leader for the country – I heard him say it with my own ears!'
'In the end I guess it's the king's decision, but I'm perfectly satisfied with being the duke of Schleswig! I am not trying to stir up any trouble Magnus, my next child could be born any day now'
Magnus walked with fast, angry paces towards his cousin as he yelled, 'you are a dirty fucking liar Knud!'
He drew a dagger and slashed it at Knud, cutting him on his left shoulder, giving him with a deep wound. He then shoved him to the ground.
'I will make sure, that you don't get to take my place!'
He put his knife to Knud's throat and jerked his hand backwards, opening his throat. His blood spilled out onto the soil. He died within seconds.
Magnus then climbed back on his horse and rode off, out of Haraldsted Forest.