After Alex had led his forces to completely wipe out Ramsey's things had changed dramatically. Lady Campbell's forces went from outnumbered to outright superior. Ramsey now only had about half of his most loyal guards left. Lady Campbell knew she had to end the fighting, it was now or never. So she asked the Silver Swords to attack Ramsey's Mansion. They quickly killed the small amount of guards leaving only Ramsey and his family.
Alex walked inside his office, where he was cowering behind his desk. With his family behind him, he held a sword up with both hands shaking.
Alex sighed as he looked around his office.
"W-What are you doing here, fiend?!" Ramsey yelled out.
"I think you know the answer to that." Alex replied.
"I-I won't let you harm my family!" Ramsey yelled.
"I won't." Alex said plainly.
Ramsey was shocked. "Y-You won't?"
"No, your wife and children are free to leave the house. My people won't harm them." Alex said.
"A-And me?" Ramsey asked.
"You already know." Alex replied.
"I...I see. It seems my ambition has gotten the better of me." Ramsey said with a broken smile. He turned around and told his family to leave the house, which they did after some arguing.
Ramsey looked at Alex. "Hey kid...talk to me for a minute."
"Why?" Alex asked.
"Give a man that's destined to die one last thing." Ramsey said.
"Alright." Alex replied.
"Why are you fighting in these battles?" Ramsey asked. "You're young; is it money? women? I just don't understand."
"You don't have to understand." Alex said.
"I suppose I don't. But listen, kid...while I may have made my mistakes, you're still too young. Just, don't lose yourself; remember who you are and where you came from...I wish someone had told me that advice." Ramsey said.
"Answer a question from me now." Alex said.
"Okay," Ramsey replied.
"Why did you even start this fight to begin with?" Alex asked.
"Honestly...I didn't." Ramsey said.
"What?" Alex asked.
"Myself and Lady Campbell's houses have been at war for centuries. It's been so long that the reason we began fighting to begin with was lost to time. I don't know whether it was land, resources, or even if her ancestors just pissed mine off." Ramsey said.
"So why still fight? Sounds pointless." Alex said.
Ramsey sighed. "Most wars are. In the end, wars are fought for the simplest things. Money, power, land, or even women. I was taught from a young age to see Lady Campbell as my enemy and that my life's goal was to destroy her and rise above my station. It only took me witnessing you leading your men in that battle for me to realize that war is good for absolutely nothing."
"I see..." Alex said. "I'm sorry, but it's time."
"I suppose it is." Ramsey sighed before taking one last drink. He then turned towards his window. "Just make it quick...call it my last wish."
"I promise." Alex replied.
Alex used his sword to quickly stab Ramsey through the chest, immediately cutting his heart open. Ramsey fell instantly, and just like that, it was all over.
Alex left the house and told Lady Campbell the news, which she was relieved to hear. Soon, all the mercenaries that she had hired began packing up.
"Uhm Alex?" Lady Campbell asked, looking at Alex.
"Yes?" Alex asked.
"I wanted to propose something to you." Lady Campbell said. "I wish for you to stay here and become one of my personal guards."
"I refuse." Alex said.
"Why? You could stop fighting and live here peacefully." Lady Campbell asked.
"Because...there is still much I need to do. I appreciate it, Lady Campbell, but I have goals I have to meet, and I won't be able to do that staying here." Alex said. "Besides, one day I will return to my family."
"I see." Lady Campbell said, sighing "Just know, if you ever need a place to stay, my door is open."
"I appreciate it." Alex said, sighing.
"So... will you be coming with us?" Leonora asked.
"No." Alex said. "I think I'll head out alone for awhile; I have to clear my head."
"Okay... I'll tell your family that you're okay. If you need me, come find me." Leonora said.
"Thanks..." Alex said.
Alex said his goodbyes and left the camp.
"Saying I'm okay...it's far from the truth."
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