Chapter 11: I will Be King
The Army of the King charged forward as they approached Count Clais crossbowmen opened fire down onto their former countrymen. Crossbow bolts rained down from the walls as they carried the ladder forward they raised their shields some men fell as the crossbow bolts slammed into their bodies some fell from the ladder Movan and his companions were the first on the ladder as it was dropped into place. Movan swung wide and began to clear a path for the rest of the men to come into. The wall was packed so it was hard to swing his heavy greatsword as both enemy and ally alike slammed into each other and struggled to fight. Eventually the King's army began to push their traitor brethren back down the stairs and into the courtyard where more of the Traitors joined the fray. Like the walls however they fell to the Tide of the Loyal and the enemy was pushed into the keep. Movan and his men pressed forward easily pushing aside the door to the keep and cutting down the traitors where they stood, until all were dead or dieing except for Count Clais who stood ready to defend himself as Movan and his men surrounded him Clais dropped his sword and hung his head in shame. Movan's men took Clais by his arms and held him until King Harlaus came.
"Excellent work Movan you have captured the traitor and as such I believe you should have him as your prisoner." King Harlaus said with a smile. "You may do what you like with the traitor execute him sell him or use him as a servant however you see fit."
"I will gift him to you my king after I have a few words with him." Movan said turning his King.
"Of course I will let you say your goodbyes.
Movan nodded to his men as King Harlaus turned and walked grandly away before turning to Clais.
"So Movan Beltasus comes to claim more glories for the pig Harlaus." Clais said spitting on the ground at Movans feet.
"Harlaus has served me well gaining me the fame, men and resources I require for what is to come." Movan said with a smile.
"Oh and what Is to come since I am a dead man anyway." Clais asked curiously.
"I have ambitions to rule and unite the Kingdoms under the Banner of the Red Rose All Bending the Knee to me and me alone." Movan said proudly.
"I see, but no respectable lord in Swadia or any other Kingdom would recognise you as a king you just recently became a Count and you have made several enemies who would not follow you."
"I envision a kingdom where all are treated fairly, and justly, where the Lords Cannot take what they want just because they have a place in the court. a paradise for all.
"Ah that is a lofty goal Movan for one man to do this it would take a lifetime or generations to do to bring the Kingdoms to one banner." Clais said as he sat.
"The Calraidian Empire did it, although they fell when the Kingdoms that exist now said enough is enough. The Kingdoms and I are not so different from each other we all want unity and peace instead of constant war."
"I would enjoy to see that day, but my time is up It has been an Honor Movan Beltasus."
"You shall see it come to pass." Movan said smiling then turned around behind him Borcha stood with his arms crossed. "Borcha Take Escort Clais to Dhirim take the secret doors out then come back.
"Yes Captain." Borcha said as he passed Clais and opened a secret door.
"Thank you Movan but how will you explain this to Harlaus?" Clais asked with a questioning look on his face.
Borcha came up to Movan and punched him knocking him out then Borcha put him gently on the floor and took one of Movans extra swords then led Clais into the secret passage and closed the passage behind him.
When Movan came to he put his hand on his head from the pain.
"Didn't have to hit me so hard Borcha." Movan thought to himself.
"Where is Clais." Asked Harlaus as he entered the Keep.
One of his men wasn't dead he came behind me while I was talking to Clais. Looks like they escaped through one of the passages in the castle they could be out and to Dhirim by now."
"That is troubling but for now we celebrate our victory over the traitors."
"Sound good My King." Movan said as he picked up a jug of wine and two goblets and poured wine into both and handed one to Harlaus.
The two clanked their goblets and drank, That night there was more drinking and a feast in celebration of their victory.