After fifteen minutes...
"Look at this damn place. Just whom did this reptilian-cara angered to force him to change the whole land structure." A guard spoke.
"No more rocky hills, only desert. Whoever did this must be a very powerful earth mage." Replied another guard.
"Guesses, anyone?"
"Master Roland" one guard answered raising the hand. "He uses earth magic."
"That's not possible, the destruction is just too much. It's probably the work of saint who is at the mid-stage."
"I don't think there are any saint level mages in the kingdom of Acnos who would waste their time killing some reptilian-cara, rather than doing their research." The guard continued. "Also I haven't heard of any saint stage earth mage running around destroying around land structures."
"Well, whoever that person was isn't here any longer." The knight continued. " Half of you dig up the place, others keep on looking around. Make sure no one else enters the place."
"Lord, some people are approaching us." One of the guards spoke aloud pointing in the opposite direction.
"Damn it, guards of noble Shannon. Everyone after me."
Climbing on the horses, they started following the knight and rushed towards the approaching Knights.
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"Halt. This site has been taken over by me Ron, Knights of noble Milton."
"Taken over? Since when did the Knights of Milton receive the power to take over on the site residing within the land of our noble Shannon?" The knight of Shannon, Loire questioned taking the sword out of the holder at the same time. "I think we are gonna have to remind you and your guards about whom this land belongs by cutting those legs off."
"We are sent by our lord to determine the cause of the destruction if you are..."
"Cut the crap, we don't care about you, your mission, or your noble." Other knights cut him off. "The only reason you tried to take over the site is for Reptilian-Cara's body. So turn around and get out of our land right now."
"You think we're afraid of you." Replied Ron smirking. "I think the way you are taking with us is not quite respectful. Are you trying to start a war?
Lord Shannon, the noble residing on the very edge of the kingdom of Acnos no longer liked fights and wars. Hence, he was even started to be considered as a peace-loving noble. Other novels on the other hand considered him weak. They have attacked and taken over his land bit by bit however Shannon never fought back.
His Knights on the other hand were very ferocious. They didn't like the fact that their lord started hating war and other nobles were using this information for their gains. Noble Milton happened to be one of those nobles. They knew that in the end, the Knights of Shannon are going to turn around and leave as they have always done.
It wasn't always like this. There was a time when noble Shannon and his father together conquered so many lands that it was as big as one-fourth of the kingdom of Acnos. People used to be scared out of their minds the moment they heard of their names.
However after his father's death. Shannon stopped his conquering spree and returned as if he had lost his passion. He rarely left his property. The only time his people could see him was when he left the property to attend meetings or events.
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Loire, knight of Shannon jerked his horse to slowly walk towards the knight of Milton. This action made by Shannon's Knight surprised them. "Is he going to ask for forgiveness? Is he going to punch the knight?" Is he going to go against Shannon's orders?" Questions arose in their heart.
After Loire reached close to the other knight the horse stopped. "Very well, in that case, you may return to your noble and tell him to get ready."
His words surprised Ron and his guards. They were having a hard time understanding the meaning of those words. Looking at their faces Loire smilingly clarified, "I am ordering you to get back to your puny noble and tell him to get ready for war?"
Ron's face darkened, "You are making decisions on behalf of Shannon? Do you even have that authority? Take back what you just said, and I will pretend that I didn't hear anything."
"Oh! You don't have to worry about my decision. We and our soldiers will arrive with our lord tomorrow morning in your territory. It won't be quite the fight if you and your Noble, Milton isn't ready till then." Loire continued, "Our Lord has been sitting low for quite sometimes, but it seems like you all have taken this fact wrongly as sort of a weakness. We know exactly how to make you all remember the power residing within our Lord Shannon."
"Good, in that case, we the knights of lord Milton will be waiting for you and your lord to make your appearance tomorrow." Ron grinned and continued, "Don't worry we'll make sure to cut Shannon head off his shoulder."
Ron turned around and left the area with all guards. As far as he was concerned they were finally going to show these knights of Shannon's the power residing within lord Milton.
After traveling inside Milton's territory, knight Ron jumped off the horse in front of a large palace and started walked towards the inner hall, where his lord was residing. As he was walking he couldn't help noticing the surrounding was quite gloomy. "Did something happened?" A question arose within him.
As a knight loyal to Milton, he was always given information regarding his lord and the events surrounding him. "Something occurred when he was out in the canyon, no the desert." He concluded.
"My lord, I have returned. And I have bought a piece of news." Ron kneeled in front of Milton. And stood up after he received his lord gesture to stand.
"It can wait." Spoke Milton, "We have a larger problem right now." He continued. "We have just received information mentioning, a war between Noble Nikaj and Noble Shannon, a war between Noble Punkaj and Noble Shannon, and again war between Noble Robert and Noble Shannon."
Milton continued with a gloomy voice, "Apparently, yesterday Noble Shannon fought against Noble Nikaj and killed him, and without stopping Shannon started another war against Noble Punkaj and killed him as well. He has taken over all their lands. Today morning Shannon fought against Noble Robert but the war lasted only five minutes before Robert was killed by his knights out of fear. The way he is taking over everything he will reach us within three days. Therefore I am planning to ask for help with other nobles tomorrow, that way by tomorrow evening we will have enough soldiers to at least defend against Shannon."
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"I want you, Ron to go to Nobel Markel to ask for assistance in the upcoming war. I am sure he will agree, of course, we will assist him against Shannon in return."
Goong...
With a loud sound, the door to the hall was opened, a knight rushed besides Ron and kneed in front of Milton. Before they could question what was wrong, the guard opened his mouth, "My lord, Noble Shannon has taken over Noble Markel's territory. Noble Markel surrendered to noble Shannon before the war even started."
"Damnit, I will have to think it all over again."
Gathering some courage Ron spoke, "My lord, about my news..."
"Ah yes, what is it?" Questioned Milton.
"The knight of Shannon has declared war against us. Lord Shannon will arrive here by tomorrow morning."
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