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Chapter 3 - The Conquest Part 2

Arman riding on Hati reach Jadines. His brother and army close behind him. They march until they reach a small city. Screaming can be heard and men in black cloaks are seen beating and stealing. Arman raise his sword and speaks to his army.

"My men, it seems that the innocent is being harm and handled like cattle.

But we will not stand for this. We will ride and vanquish these ravagers and we will be seen as saviors.

This type of conquest is just as important as other. We will conquer these people through our might and the chain that gratitude bin them with."

Arman and his army charged into the city. They would reach this city and all the other cities of those ravagers. They would reach the ravages home base. 

A big buff man walks to the front, shoving many out of his way. 

"Are you the fool that have been stopping my plans."

"I am and I assume you are their leader. My name is King Arman, ruler of Ashemania. State your name ravager."

"You say you rule over this continent. But I've never heard of you until now and I serve no man. My name is Johnthan Haze. This will be the last name you hear before you die." 

Arman hop off Hati and pull his sword from his sheath.

  "The only one dying today is you, Johnthan. To be so arrogant and yet have a smaller number of men, is laughable.

My men outnumber you from 10000 to a mere 1000 men.

Do you not see that you are outclass and outmatch."

"I don't believe in such words as those.

One's battle cannot always be predicted, and I will give you an example in that," said Jonthan.

Johnthan words would not hold much value and an easy victory for Arman. Johnthan did charge straight for Arman. Arman charge too. Their swords clash and seem like a decent battle. But Arman skill with the sword is more polish and he land a clean blow into his shoulder then his chest. 

The ravager army is all slain and Johnthan head is taken and shown to the villagers. The villager bows down to Arman. They had claimed the land of Jadine. Arman appoint Joseph Steelshell, Egon younger brother, as the new lord of Jadine. 

"Should we head for Dornigo next brother," said Ari.

"Yes, Flint tale will be a challenge to conquer so let's go for the easier one first. So now tell me what you know of Dornigo."

"It is place full of people that would cause annoyance or trouble. It is the fourth wealthiest land on the continent. It is the height of the agriculture development of the continent."

"But what about their army power."

"I would say it is average, but they are sneaky and crafty bunch."

"I see, well it shouldn't be too much of a problem. We move at first light."

Arman Army would go and fight against the kingdom of Dornigo for three months. Dornigo sneaky and crafty tatics made the battle prolong for a while. But they would conquer Dornigo and the current king, king Kal, would be beheaded. The new lord would be his son, Jamie. 

"All that is left is Flint tale and that will be a challenge," said Arman.

"Yeah, but what we make a deal with them for their loyalty and bow down," said Ari.

"But would that work? They are dragon tamers and the wealthiest nation on the continent," said Garcia.

"They are known to be negotiable and kind. If we give them a good deal, it might be possible," said Ari. 

"Alright, I trust you brother. Let's go negotiate," said Arman.

Arman, Ari, Leona, and Garcia would head to Flint tale and was allowed an audience with Flint tale king. King Doryu of house Soltic sits at his golden throne. His black armor, black crown, black necklace with a small dragon sculpted head, and his black sword. 

His presence is felt by all of the members of house Heroux. 

"So, house of Heroux, what do you have to offer me for your bargain," said King Doryu. "Well, we have some of the finest wine and some of the most incredible fur to offer you," said Ari. 

"That wine does sound intriguing; do you have some on you."

"We do." Ari pulls out some wine from his bag and King Doryu motion for a servant to bring him a cup. Ari pours some wine into the cups. The servant hands one to a test taster. He gives a nod to the king. The king drinks the wine and gives a smile. 

"This is indeed some fine wine. Now you also said fur, but it that all you have to offer."

"We also have a few jewels to give away and we have a lot of fur items. We have special wolves that shed their fur. Our ancestor bred them for that specific purpose. We have special technique to help with production," said Ari. 

"Oh, well you have come well prepared. Well, show me these things you offer with my own eyes."

Ari would show King Doryu all these things within 48 hours. King Doryu seems pleased with all of it. 

"Very intriguing offers and gifts. But your so-called king does not speak. Let me hear your words why this union between us should happened," said King Doryu. 

"This continent needs to be one, a dream warned me so. For a great evil will rain upon all of us one day. They will accuse us of some crime that we do not know, and they want to rid this continent of humanity. So, I ask of you, King Doryu, to work under my rule to rid this continent of this evil that has yet to come," said Arman.

"Well that something I didn't expect to hear but you said a dream. We of house Soltic don't take dreams lightly. So, I will lend you my aide until I see that this union is no longer needed," said King Doryu. 

King Doryu got up from his throne and walk in front of Arman. King Doryu unsheathes his sword and put it to ground and pulled off his crown. He bows to Arman and offer his crown. 

"I, Doryu of house Soltic, swear to serve the crown until my view change or until my dying breath."

"I name you the Lord of Flint tale. So now rise Lord Doryu," said Arman.

Lord Doryu rise. Arman and Doryu shake hands. 

"Looks like you did it, brother," said Garcia.

"I knew you could do it brother," said Leona.

"It seems like your conquest is successful and complete brother. You'll done well," said Ari.

"Now to make a more powerful pack, you should marry my daughter," said Doryu. 

"Yes, that would strengthen our houses bond. Alright I will marry your daughter," said Arman.

In the next few days, a marriage ceremony between Arman Heroux and Enya Soltic would happen. House of Heroux and Soltic as well as the other lords would attend the wedding. It was held in Flint Tale castle and had lots of food, wine, and dancing. The wedding would end with both bride and groom cutting their lip and hands. They put their bleeding hands together as they kiss with their small cut bleeding lips. 

A few days after the marriage ceremony, Arman would officially be crowned as King at Growltress. All five lords were in attendance. All commanders of Fang Vale also were in attendance.  Arman walk in and knee down in front of Ari. Ari place a golden crown with fangs on his head. 

"I declare you, Arman, house of Heroux, first of his name, king of the beast, Ashemania, and protector of the continent," said Ari. 

King Arman would stand and everyone in attendance would bow.