The day arrived, heralded by ringing bells and singing birds. Kattegat was armed to the teeth, and the air buzzed with anticipation, excitement, and dread.
They marched forward, and their morale and energy were unparalleled, despite knowing that most of them would die, the fear didn't deter them because they knew they had to protect their home.
Askild was not about to leave Kattegat defenseless either as they knew other kingdoms would use this opportunity to try and snatch the city of Kattegat in his absence and that of his strongest warriors.
"King Askild!" An out-of-breath Hagen approached the departing King, Ulf's eyes shifted towards the direction of Hagen because the reason he was here could only mean one thing. It was complete.
"What is it, Hagen?" Askild questioned the man that had delayed him, he was not in a hurry because Hagen's reputation meant that this was urgent.
