Time flew by, every minute and hour flew by at great speed for Ryder running through the forest, he, true to his word, wanted to make the appointment as soon as possible in the place where the dam used to be, now it was a ruined place and full of only rubble, at the same time the agreed place, finally Ryder, gasping for air, saw the damaged dam and nothing else.
- I made it. Ryder said to himself, they clung to a dead tree and, breathing fast, rested for a while, but only for a moment.
Ryder was running through the forest again, getting closer to the meeting place every moment until, climbing the last rock, crossing the last forest thicket, he stopped at the threshold of the dam where there was no one, Ryder finally being able to rest sat down in front of the damaged dam, took off his green backpack from his back and waited patiently for the arrival of Ressa.
- the most important thing is that I managed to wait now, even until tomorrow, I just hope that my stupid sister will not come looking for me. Ryder said to herself.
- I didn't know you had a sister. Suddenly, a voice spoke behind him.
Ryder immediately got up, looked behind him where the last uneven bricks ended at the destroyed part of the dam, it was there from behind the precipice first hands clad in plate gloves appeared, followed by Ressa, a girl from the far south in heavy black and red plate armor, currently operating on two fronts, and her confident face hid a great secret, her blue eyes, though calm and delicate, hid a lot just like herself, Ressa, emerging from the edge, turned her head sharply and with her thick golden hair greeted Ryder with a tender smile.
At that moment, Ryder was completely defenseless, first he stood completely held, his breathing became faster and the words even stuck in his mouth as Ressa approached him with a confident look and I could feel it, it amused her how this younger man is completely defenseless completely dependent on her, she could even feel the flow of power, because she could do anything with it, but above all use it for her own purposes, and that was her main goal.
- Well, I've been waiting for you. Ressa said, and that made Ryder finally move, looking down at the ground in slight shame.
- I, forgive me for not having time, I tried my best, I still had to deceive my sister, no, I have nothing to justify myself. Rydel said, but when he heard laughter, he looked at the amused girl who waved her hand at everything and approached him looking in a truly flirtatious way, looking, speaking and acting.
- no problem, actually, I didn't wait for you long, besides, our common enemy is not in a hurry at the moment, but everything can change at any time, nevertheless it's nice to see you here now, today, I immediately feel better, I feel safer when you're with me. said Ressa, giving Ryder her right hand and pulling him towards her, hugging him for a few seconds.
Ryder was practically a helpless man again because he couldn't fight anything, but as Ressa released him from her grip, his brown eyes focused first on her, then on the east.
- Ressa, me, tell me what the barbarians are planning now, what can I do for you how to help, and please bring some food in my backpack, you must be hungry. Said Ryder, full of concern and worry, taking his backpack off his back, opening it and handing over some sandwiches.
Ressa was really surprised because as it turned out, she didn't ask for it Ryder did more than she thought, even guessed everything for her, but Ressa did not refuse the meal, took three sandwiches with cold meats, lettuce, cheese and started eating and when she bit the first raspberry her eyes trembled.
- man, that's great, I haven't eaten something so delicate yet, you really did it, because you know, usually the kitchen is a woman's business. Ressa said, then again taking big bites until the first sandwich was eaten in seconds.
- with us, everyone does the same thing, well, almost everything, but the kitchen, I must admit, is one of my great interests, and I don't hide it, I like cooking, if I had more time I would even sit down with Bogracz. Ryder said proudly.
- Bogracz, and what is this Bogracz. Ressa asked as she sat down on the edge of the rock step with her back to the broken dam.
- Bogracz is a dish from the south, it consists of peppers, onions, potatoes and ripe tomatoes, as well as fried meat and smoked bacon as you like. Ryder said as he sat down next to a girl from the far east who was eating her third slice.
- and you can do it, amazing, but, yeah, you're right about it. Ressa said as she saw Ryder's proud and embarrassed cheeks heat up and she felt a slight twinge of something she didn't want to.
The whole situation made Ressa's jaws clench tight, though in the back of her mind she was taunting Ryder, she enjoyed how Ryder was her slave, but there was something else to it all, something she didn't understand right now.
- right, we have a lot to tell, me in particular. Ryder said.
- You?, I thought I had more knowledge. Ressa asked.
- actually, yes, but all you have to do is ask me anything and I'll tell you, I'll help, I'll do anything for you. Ryder said with a slightly trembling voice, and Ressa, looking into his eyes and his funny confusion, laughed not at mocking his stupidity, something that made her genuinely laugh for the first time.
- You're really funny, Ryder.
- because I'm worried about you.
- What!. Ressa screamed, looking with her eyes open, and her friend's words showed her clearly that she could do anything with him, use him however she wanted.
Ressa looked into the valley where the river flowed all the way to the city of Arendelle, thinking quickly, intensely and just like she got along with her brother, implementing their common plan but she couldn't understand why she couldn't enjoy it, finally Ressa looked confidently at her slave like she defined him as a naive slave and spoke.
- Ryder, I don't know exactly what the barbarians are planning, their leaders are in deep dilemma today, after the attack of the thundercloak a lot has changed, the barbarians are afraid of lightning and he really scared them but not all of them, the barbarians are terribly stubborn. Ressa said, waiting for Ryder's reply which she got quickly.
- he scared us a bit, I don't know how and what would happen if he appeared in the city like that, but he is not in Arendelle, from what Kristoff told me, a certain Anders Malinowski from another world rushed somewhere into the unknown, and no one knows where maybe now, he was saying something about finding a home or something and saying he was angry at being back among humans. Ryder said.
- He's not there. Ressa said to herself, and a logical possibility popped into her head, Anders, the thunderlord had vanished and flew off into the unknown, and this was their best chance, but that didn't mean he wasn't around to attack.
- so you don't know where he went, where and in what direction. Ressa asked, placing her right hand on her interlocutor's hand.
- nnn, no, I don't know, he made a big circle and could have gone anywhere, Elsa thinks that Anders flew somewhere north, very far north, where no one knows. Said Ryder, again giving more answers, thus giving him more necessary knowledge than he knew himself.
- Elsa is in Arendelle, so she's alive, everyone thought he, Anders, blew her up with me. Ressa said.
- no, Anders saved her, they'll take her north to the Dark Sea coast, and then Kristoff, Aldrich and Brandon took her back to Arendelle, I know because I was with them at the time. Ryder said again giving another answer and everything he said was focused on the plan Ressa and Horgan her brother had.
- so Elsa came back to the city safe and sound, it's a great happiness for me too, Ryder. Listen. Ressa said, squeezing both Ryder's hands tighter and looking him straight into his brown quivering eyes.
- thank you for everything, I don't know if I'll ever repay you. Ressa said.
- you already did, you tell me so much, you help sabotaging your own people, and I feel guilty right now because you shouldn't do that even though you help us, you certainly have family there. Ryder said and Ressa, listening to him, mentally sneered and her modest smile covered everything.
- I have no one there except the brother in arms and the only brother, no one, first I ran away, then I found a home, a new tribe, now I see how cruel they are in their pursuit of their goals, Ryder, listen. Ressa said, pausing for a moment because the sight of the concerned Ryder was too strange, difficult for her, something incomprehensible hit her again and she preferred not to understand it, finally Ressa released Ryder's hands and spoke again, telling his brother on his lap as it was planned.
- Rider, listen to me.
- Yeah, I'm listening. Ryder said as Ressa stood up and he did the same, looking tensely at the female warrior from a distance.
- enemies, tribal chiefs are inconsistent today, it is unknown what exactly they are planning such a Horgan can strike at any time, I don't know what they are planning, they can do anything, they are very impulsive, act in the moment, they can even set the day of attack today and will attack tomorrow, but I believe they won't, but I know what they decided that day, Horgan sent a raven to his troops south to Borus, he's about to attack Arendelle again, come on, his fleet has lost twenty Drakkar, he still has ten more ships to spare, we have a fleet Thirty ships, each armed with dangerous catapults and repeating launchers, are scheduled to strike in three days. Ressa said, and Ryder, listening to her, shuddered at the possibility.
Another terrible attack, another blow, and possibly the worst of it all, another war, another battle, another naval engagement, but today Ryder had found a way to stop it, because knowing about the attack three days before the strike was a great advantage, a very great advantage.
- Ryder, remember, knowing about the future attack will give you a great advantage, when you return, say that you overheard someone named Hatos, he's our general, tell it to those in Arendelle and don't be surprised if you find out that one of the chiefs is me, because I'm the sister Horgan. Ressa said, bowing her head, expecting everything including knowledge that the other previously captured barbarians could pass on.
There was a moment when Ressa closed her eyes, waiting for a possible attack, because her words etched into the earth of her listening friend for a moment, but that was also her psychological game, because suddenly Ryder understood that there was a person in front of her betraying everyone, her own brother and admitting to of being one of the leaders of the barbarians and now it turned out that here she, the leader of the barbarians, is the one who opens everything to the listener, even her heart.
- I never thought that I would do something like this, betray my brother and you know why?. Ressa asked, opening her eyes and staring confidently at a shocked Ryder as her own voice trembled more timidly than his.
- Why. Ryder asked before he was tugged and kissed.
- because I loved you. Ressa said and Ryder shivered in her strong grip.
- me, everything because of me, it's my fault, if it wasn't for me, you wouldn't have to betray your brother today. Ryder said feeling guilty.
- but I'm doing it for the good side, aren't I?. Ressa said.
- that too, but no, you shouldn't do that to your brother, but, say the word and I'll even go with you. Said Ryder, shocking this time to the depths of the female warrior from afar, because Ressa again did not expect it.
- you want to join us, you're crazy, I think I know what you mean, this is what it looks like, Ryder, listen to me, Arendelle is going to be attacked in three days, everyone be ready, and I don't know if it will work, but I have an idea, listen because it's very important. Ressa said, stepping back and looking now at the damaged dam.
- Yes, I listen to what I have to do. Ryder asked, coming to attention.
- don't tell anyone as i already asked but i have an idea how to outsmart my brother but i will need not only your help, in three days before the attack, take your people north to this place with big stones, there are more like me, they don't want to fight, maybe together we can figure something out, Ryder, you can help me?. Ressa asked, taking Ryder's left hand in her hands and waiting for the answer she had already evoked.
- I'll do whatever you want, I'll go back to town, in three days I'll bring mine, Yelena, I'll talk to her in three days, you have my word, you have my word and I love you. Ryder said the first time he mustered his courage by kissing the warrior woman, which of course made her tremble again.
- you have my word I will do everything, in three days, at noon, in three days!. Ryder shouted as he left the meeting place, leaving the female warrior behind.
Ressa laughed ominously, shook her head and looked on from the edge of the rock steps looking at the view below where surely the naive man was headed, Ressa laughed out loud again, unable to understand how naive her friend was, how stupid, many words rushed to her tongue all focused on her stupid phrase of a northern man, Ressa sat on the edge and pulled the last slice from her green backpack.
- maybe he's naive but you have to admit, he knows food, maybe even when it's all over he'll be my cook, I'd love to try Bogracz, but how naive he is, he, he, him!. Suddenly Ressa clamped her jaws furious at one thing, Ressa looked at the delicious slice and angrily more at herself ate it to the end because she couldn't mock the man who loved her so much.
- what's wrong, why, after all, this man is, this, this!, why can't it come out of my mouth, Ryder, you!, you!,. you!. Ressa screamed but again not even the smallest insulting word passed her lips and this made everything hit her even more.
- What's wrong with me. Ressa asked, now looking at the river flowing nearby, finally everything focused on the mission's goal and what had happened in the city.
- I hope that Stengard is not mistaken about one of our enemies, I hope. Ressa said and stood up abruptly, heading east through the forest.
Meanwhile, before Ryder managed to return to Arendelle, a walking man in a brown uniform with insignia looked at everything with a sneer, because for him the current alliance with Arendelle was not very convenient, because he had his personal aversion to the queen appointed a year ago, Hans frowning, stroking his brown hair in front of the city looking at everything with distaste, because the current alliance was never something to swallow for him, finally Hans went under the deck of one of the poison-masted ships where, as it turned out, I was alone, because someone from afar was looking at him waited.
On the bed between the armchair and a small table sat a man in a leather jacket with a large two-handed sword behind his back, with short brown hair watching him with watchful green eyes, seeing a stranger with a large sword behind his back Hans knew immediately who he was dealing with.
- barbarian, you?, how are you. Said Hans trying to back out but in one second he was knocked down by brute force, with a strong kick Stengard knocked him to the wooden floor and a massive two-handed sword hung over his throat, Hans closed his eyes seeing his end but with the next seconds ticking by Hans slowly opened his eyes because he felt that the mysterious barbarian was here not to eliminate him but to talk to him, his suspicion was confirmed when the barbarian smiled at him and withdrew his sword, extending his open hand.
- don't be afraid, boy, we have to talk, I suppose you don't like Arendelle and the queen herself, right, you don't like it, and if so, we have a common enemy, and even more. Said Stengard, lifting the prince from the ground with one jerk.
- what are you talking about, what are you talking about, one moment is enough for me to alert. Errrr. Hans said but quickly regretted his words, because in one second Stengard quickly spun his sword and stuck it into the wall a few centimeters in front of the shocked Hans' throat.
- believe me that you won't make it and my proposal is one of a kind, if you say no I'll find someone else anyway, but tell me if you don't want to see Arendelle fall, don't want to pass power here, or really don't want to repay the queen for everything what she did to you, you don't want to show your own how wrong they were either, or maybe you want power here and there, that's fine, just help me. Stengard said, holding his massive bronze-hilted sword in his left hand.
When the steel was driven deep into the wood of the ship and Stengard was imbuing his interlocutor with a ruthless bond, able to end everything at any moment, Hans suddenly smiled at the barbarian agent and his reaction made Stengard smile broadly, Hans looked at the sword with satisfaction, touched it with his fingers left hand and slowly withdrew as Stengard drew his sword, you might call it the tacit signing of a great alliance.
- you offer a lot, so you really need me. Hans said in a gesture of superiority, clasping his hands behind the back of his brown jacket.
- don't overestimate yourself so much, Mr. Hans, there are no irreplaceable people, but yes, I offer a lot, because in a moment I will not offer anything, and I only need a little help, so if it happens, you want revenge, you want power in Arendelle, or maybe you want overthrow your parents, or maybe both, the world is big, you will be king here, under the word of the emperors, that is us, but always king, you don't want that. Stengard asked and his interlocutor's brown eyes flared up to the greatest chance for power that happened.
- say how, when and where. Hans asked, and the listener about Stengard sheathed his sword, sewed loudly and gladly took his place, sitting down on a large chest.
- first, in three days the fleet will come here, the barbarians are already talking about it, but it will be action.
- evasive truth, in the meantime you and a few of mine will hit the castle. Hans asked with a big smile, clenching his fists, which obviously pleased the barbarian agent.
- exactly, I see that you also know how a trick works, so I wasn't wrong when I guessed you, you are so similar to us, but to the point, yes in three days, but until then, I need a mole inside, I need you, tomorrow you will deliver eleven uniforms, ten companions for me. Stengard said, rubbing his hands together.
- only eleven, is it not a mistake, I would send at least thirty. Hans said.
- no, it's not necessary, my ten will be enough for forty enemy soldiers, believe me, we can manage on our own, but I need your help, first of all, tomorrow you will bring us uniforms, we will be waiting for you beyond the fjord in the dense bushes inside the forest by white birch, this place is nearby, secondly, in three days, when the enemies prepare for battle and sail in, you will open the gates of the city for us, the southern ones, and take us to the palace, the rest I will take care of myself. Stengard said and Hans smiled widely again, feeling great success and coming revenge.
- agreed, tomorrow I'll give you eleven uniforms and Arendelle, but I don't know if bulls like you will get it, it can be a problem. Hans said, picking at his beard.
- that shouldn't be a problem either, choose as big as possible and now go, I'm leaving this place in an hour, it's a pity that the rest of my people are not so discreet, but on the other hand, I'm giving you a chance to prove yourself. Stegard said.
- thank you, sir.
- Stengard, Mr. Hans. Stengard said, bowing his head, which was rather strange for a barbarian, but this man was able to behave politely, which was an unusual exception.
- and most importantly, tell your people about our attack, in three days, unless someone else has already told them, our scouts have orders to talk about it loudly, so whether it's you or someone else, all of Arendelle will know about it today.
- I will, I will not fail, Mr. Stengard. Said Hans and with a big wicked smile he went below the deck of the warship, and Stengard seeing the reaction of the southern prince sat down aloud knowing that he had chosen the best.
Meanwhile, Hans, walking fast through the city, was heading for the castle but suddenly stopped in front of the bridge as it turned out, his elder brother in brown uniform was just talking to Ryder, who had just arrived from the north, and he told the terrible news about the planned attack on Arendelle in three days.
- I'm telling you, I heard scouts, they want to attack us from the south, a certain Borus the fleet commander will attack our port, apparently two chieftains, Horgan and Ressa, decided to act because they believed that Anders had gone into the unknown and they are not afraid, they do not want to wait longer than necessary. Said Ryder, looking at the golden-haired Kristoff in the green Arendelle uniform as well as the black-haired Andrich who looked at the third man now muttering something under his breath, a white-haired man in scale armor and two curved swords.
- Brandon, did you say something?. Aldrich asked.
- Yes, I did. Brandon said, focusing his green eyes on Ryder from the north.
- I said I knew those names very well, Borus is the captain of the fleet and Horgan and Ressa are our exiles, they lead the barbarian tribes, Horgan is the worst man that ever lived, cold and ruthless, cruel of exceptions, now he leads both tribe and has great influence over his sister but they won't see that this viper is independent, oh no, she has a lot behind her ears too, I wouldn't want to live with such a person under the same roof for even an hour, she is an extremely poisonous viper with a heart of stone, worst of the worst, if they're planning an attack, they'll do it, as Ryder heard from spying on them, we have to be ready in three days, but something still stinks about it all. Brandon said, his harsh, harsh words about Ressa making his mouth and jaw clench and pent up anger in Ryder's heart because he couldn't stand it any longer.
- so you think, Brandon tell me what you smell. Kristoff asked, clenching his fists as well as all the soldiers listening to him, standing right in front of the bridge leading to the name camp.
- I do not know, but as you have surely found out, the barbarians have already attacked on two fronts once, maybe they want to do it again. Brandon said which of course was met with Hans' response.
- come on, maybe that's what we're thinking right now, maybe there won't be any second attack, they want to test something, secondly, you don't enter the same sea twice, do you?. Hans said, and Brandon, listening, nodded his agreement.
- you're right, everything is possible here, since Ressa helps in planning, certainly anything is possible, anything can be expected from this viper. Barndon said once again insulting the barbarian leaders which was finally met with a harsh statement from an angry Ryder.
- stop insulting her, whether it's an enemy or a friend of women, she's not offended, especially with me, we understand each other. Ryder said gruffly, raising his clenched fists which imbued everyone, including the most calm Brandon.
- I have the right to talk about this rat disease what I want and how I want, for me it is just a mountain of manure, smelly waste, poisonous viper, everything that's worst. Brandon said, but even he never expected such a reaction, suddenly furious Ryder threw his fists at him and Brandon, stepping back, grabbed Ryder's right fist and hand and threw him over him with a big bang, knocking the Northuldra tribe member to the stone ground.
- i think you had something mixed up in your head. Brandon said while holding Ryder's hands.
- you will not offend anyone!, women are not offended, we understand each other, even when they are our enemies. Ryder said, and having his foot free, he pulled it back and hit the opponent's ankle with all his might, causing Bradon to step back and with a second strike knocked the man in the scale armor to the ground.
Hans, Kristoff and Aldrich watched wide-eyed as the bellicose Ryder knocks his opponent down, spins quickly and, grabbing Brandon's throat with his left hand, raises his right fist, ready to fight, but his opponent laughs calmly and closes his eyes.
- I see that I'm dealing with a knight here, well I won't insult her, with you, and always, you have my word since you are so touchy about it. Brandon said, extending his right hand in agreement.
Ryder got up from the ground and walked past Brandon without saying a word and walked into the city, leaving the surprised soldiers behind him, all of them.
- wounds from this side, I didn't know him, but the other side is something, women should not be offended. Aldrich said, remembering his own upbringing, looking out of the corner of his eye at his younger brother who had many bitter words for Anna when he came home and cursed his failure.
Hans didn't answer anything, he didn't even react with anger because he had something great in his memory, a great plan to take his revenge once and for all and everything was going smoothly now and Hans was using it, because it was his clearing for revenge.
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Everything has been set up as Ressa and Horgan wanted it, the trap has been prepared and it's double and even triple, enemies old and new have united in a common goal and Hans and Ressa will shake everything up because it was supposed to be according to plan.
PS.
today, at the urging of my friend, I decided to change the classification of Frozen 3 from regular to Crossover, combined with SHAZAM because Anders Malinowski has the power of thunder and lightning, so as my friend said, it's time to complete the obvious.