Freya was not pleased. She had watched as her children were married off, one-by-one, to foreign rulers. She had seen the pain in their eyes as they were taken away from their home and family. She could not understand why Mordred was so eager to expand his kingdom and gain more power, at the expense of his own children. Freya decided to confront Mordred and express her displeasure. She had loved him since the day they had met, but she could no longer be a silent observer of his ambition. She begged him to stop, to put an end to the marriages and reunite her children with their family.
Mordred was unmoved. He simply replied that this was the way of the world, and that the marriages were necessary for the prosperity of his kingdom. He could not turn away from this path, even if it meant sacrificing his own children. Freya was devastated. She felt helpless and powerless, unable to convince Mordred to put an end to his ambition. She could only watch as her children were taken away from her, one-by-one, until there was only one left. Despairing, Freya took drastic measures. She gathered her children and ran away from Mordred's kingdom, never to be seen again. The last thing she heard was Mordred's voice, echoing through the night, calling out for her to return.
For years, Freya and her children moved from place to place, never settling in one spot for too long. Everywhere they went, they heard the same thing: Mordred's voice, calling out for Freya. No matter how far they ran, it seemed as if Mordred's voice was always there, following them. Freya was determined to keep her children safe, so she kept running. But the more they ran, the more desperate Mordred's voice became. It seemed as if Mordred was determined to find Freya and her children, no matter the cost. Finally, after years of running, Freya found a small village in the mountains, far away from Mordred's kingdom. She and her children settled down there and tried to start a new life.
At first, the villagers were wary of Freya and her family, but soon they warmed up to them. They took in Freya and the children, providing them with shelter and food. Freya was able to get a job in the village and the children were able to attend school. The children had to adjust to their new home and with time, they started to make friends and enjoy life. Freya, however, still lived in fear of Mordred's soldiers coming to take them back. She was always looking over her shoulder and checking to make sure that the children stayed close. But as time went on, Freya slowly started to relax and enjoy the peace and security of the small mountain village. The children flourished and began to grow strong and healthy. Freya was able to finally breathe a sigh of relief and feel safe for the first time in years. The years went by and Freya and the children settled into their new home. They made a life for themselves and, although they were never completely free from the fear of Mordred's army coming to take them away, they were able to find solace in the peace and security of their mountain home.
But even here, Mordred's echoing voice still haunted them. No matter what Freya did, she couldn't seem to escape from Mordred's taunting presence. At night, when the children were asleep, Freya would sit outside and listen to Mordred's voice, wondering why he was so determined to find her. In the end, Freya finally realized that the only way to truly escape Mordred's voice was to confront him and make him understand that she had no intention of ever returning to his kingdom.
So, one night, Freya gathered her courage and set off to Mordred's kingdom. When she arrived, she found Mordred in the throne room, waiting for her. He had been expecting her for a long time. Freya made it clear that she had no intention of returning to his kingdom and that she was happy with her new life. Mordred was surprised, but he accepted her decision.
Mordred laughed and said that he had no intention of forcing her to return. He said that he could hear the children's laughter and knew that they were happy, and that was enough for him. He said that he was sorry for the torment he had caused her and that he wanted to make amends. Freya was surprised by Mordred's sudden change of heart, but she accepted his apology. She asked him how he had come to this decision. Mordred explained that his heart had been heavy for some time, and hearing the children's laughter had made him realize that he had been wrong. He said that he wanted to be part of their lives and to be a friend to them. Freya was touched by Mordred's sincerity and accepted his offer. The two of them became good friends and Mordred's voice was no longer heard tormenting Freya and the children. He became a part of their lives and helped them with all their struggles. Mordred's voice was a reminder to Freya and the children that even the darkest of hearts can be changed.
He also apologized again for tormenting her and her children with his voice. From that day forward, Mordred's voice was never heard again. Freya and her children finally had the peace they had been searching for all those years.
Mordred was heartbroken, but he refused to give up. He pleaded with Freya to come home, to be with him and the children and to make a new life together. Freya was touched by his sincerity and could see the love in his eyes. She began to understand that Mordred still loved her and wanted what was best for them all. After much discussion, Freya decided to return to Mordred's kingdom with her children. Mordred welcomed them back with open arms and soon, the family was reunited. Mordred and Freya worked hard to rebuild their relationship, and the children were soon settled and happy in their new home. Freya was amazed by the transformation that had taken place in her husband. He was no longer the tyrannical ruler of old, but now a kind and loving father and husband. The family lived happily, and Freya never regretted her decision to return home. She was glad that she had taken the time to listen to Mordred's plea and had been brave enough to take a chance on a new beginning for their family.
Mordred knew that he could not rely on marriage alone to build his dynasty, so he took a different approach. Rather than marrying his children to powerful families, he invested his time and effort into building alliances. He travelled to faraway lands, seeking out powerful leaders who could benefit from an alliance with his kingdom. He was often successful in his negotiations, convincing many leaders to join forces with him. But what truly set Mordred apart from other kings and rulers was his ability to make lasting friendships. He earned the trust of many powerful people, who in turn granted him favours and resources to help bolster his kingdom. He built an impressive legacy.