Gareth rode his horse through the forest, his heart pounding in his chest. He was on his way to meet the king, and he was nervous. He had never met the king before, and he didn't know what to expect.
Gareth had been a knight for only a few years, and he was still learning the ropes. He had fought in a few battles, but he had never been in a real war. And now he was being asked to lead the kingdom's army against a powerful wizard.
Gareth knew that he was up against a challenge, but he was determined to succeed. He had to save the kingdom.
Gareth rode for several hours, until he came to the edge of the forest. In the distance, he could see the castle. It was a large, imposing structure, and Gareth could see the guards patrolling the walls.
Gareth took a deep breath and rode towards the castle. He dismounted his horse and walked up to the gate. A guard stepped forward and blocked his path.
"State your business," the guard said.
"I am Gareth," he said. "I have come to see the king."
The guard looked at him for a moment, then nodded. "Very well," he said. "Follow me."
The guard led Gareth through the castle, and soon they came to a large room. The king was sitting on a throne at the far end of the room.
The guard led Gareth up to the throne, and then stepped back.
"Your Majesty," he said. "This is Gareth, the knight who has come to save the kingdom."
The king looked up at Gareth and smiled. "Welcome, Gareth," he said. "I am glad that you have come."
"I am here to serve, your Majesty," Gareth said.
"I know you are," the king said. "And I know that you will succeed."
The king stood up and placed his hand on Gareth's shoulder. "I appoint you as the leader of my army," he said. "I know that you will lead them to victory."
Gareth bowed his head. "I will not let you down, your Majesty," he said.
The king smiled. "I know you won't," he said. "Now, go and prepare your men. We have a war to fight."
Gareth turned and walked out of the room. He knew that he had a lot of work to do, but he was confident that he would succeed. He had to save the kingdom.