As soon as he saw the expressions written across the faces of those that stood in the bar, he understood. These were the looks of motivated people. LAST had declared a reward of a million Bhar for any information regarding the First creation. Especially when people were to be in pursuit of it. For one to declare themselves in pursuit of it was equivalent to inviting the world as your enemy. There had been a few who were desperate over the years, having lost everything and with nowhere else to go but up. Having nothing to lose they would simply ask themselves, why not? Men who had nothing to live for and were more than happy to take a chance at becoming something unseen among men. Many had tried and many had failed. Most did not even have the opportunity to leave on their journeys for they were also similarly put in the situation Vlad was in at this moment.
(Crowd):" Arrest him!
There is a guard here!
Take him to his majesty!"
The crowd continuously shouted. Conflict was bound to break out and Kingsley was left with no option but to arrest Vlad if he was to maintain order. He was of course in a tough position as he was charged with looking after Vlad while waiting for the princess. Now, that very person was someone he had to arrest. Vlad on the other hand was not even the least bit worried. Even when surrounded by forty or so people, some of which were approaching him with shattered glass, he simply smiled and welcomed their hospitality. One man approached him with a bottle in hand. his right arm swung it down towards Vlad's head with the intent of knocking him out. Vlad saw the descending bottle and dodged to his right side. The man was stunned when he saw Vlad's movements. Vlad took advantage of the man's momentary confusion and threw a jab straight for the man's jaw. 1,2,3 he was out cold. The crowd was shocked at the skill the youth presented. His stature was not particularly large, but he had managed to knock out a man bigger than himself with one hit. Two more from the crowd burst forth in another attempt to capture him. As Vlad saw their charge at him, he also jumped towards them. His whole body had already exceeded their height and before they could react, his feet were already stamped on their faces. The force of the kick was enough to launch them towards a table which they toppled upon impact. The shouting crowd was brought to silence when they realized this wasn't your average kid. Kingsley was even more amazed by Vlad's display. He was a fairly accomplished warrior himself so he could recognize the ability necessary to take down three men the way Vlad had just done. The technique itself was rather crude but the athletic ability and power he demonstrated were exceptional. Given a bit of practice, he would have been a fine warrior.
(Kingsley):" Stop right there!!! I don't know who you are brat, but o speak of such taboos in this place must mean you are either crazy or looking for a fight. Either one will not serve you well I'm afraid."
(Vlad):" I have no idea what you are talking about but if you want to fight then I hope you make this interesting."
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(Princess Veronica):" Father!!! Father!!!"
She ran through the corridors with worry and anxiety weighing her down. She ran with Sir Ian by her side as they needed to make a report about the events that concluded their expedition. The doors to his majesty's throne room were practically flung open. The guards immediately took up arms as they could only assume they were under attack. They quickly came to realize that the person that had opened the door was the princess. Accompanying her was Sir Ian but judging from their attire they were in an unexpected situation.
Sitting on the throne made from ice was a withered old man. He had been awoken by the sound of the door open but simply sat on his throne with no energy to even entertain shock or surprise. He slowly opened his eyes, the room was brought to silence. The princess bowed as did the royal guard. King Aegis, "The south pole" as he was known in his younger days by the people of his kingdom. Once a mighty bear to his people but can now only issue orders every once in a while with his frail body. Nature truly does run it course and it does so with no malice or sympathy.
(King Aegis):" A princess should conduct herself with a manner that potrays she is educated and mannnered. Likewise to a member of the royal guard. You may only know how to swing that big sword of yours but that doest mean you should give this old man a heart attack with your rude behaviour. Speak now or face your punishment for this crass behaviour."
(Sir Ian):" Forgive the lack of courtesy your highness. We had news that simply could not wait and had to be reported to you urgently.)
(Princess Veronica):" He is right father!! We came across something unexpected on our trip..."
...
After they explained what had happened to their expedition squad, the room was once again brought to be silent. They didn't want to accept the claims that were being made. Some of the best fighters in the kingdom were taken down by forces they were not expecting to encounter. Monsters in the thousands had taken root in their territory. The only forces to stand a chance of repelling them were whatever they could salvage within the ranks of the kingdom. His majesty remained calm about the news and showed no sign of being flustered or moved.
(King Aegis):" I understand the situation. Men!! arrest this man."
(Guards):" Sir!!!"
(Princess Veronica):" Father!!! Did you not hear our report? We clearly stated..."
(King Aegis):" Thats enough out of you! It is clear to me that all the men under his leadership are nowhere to be seen. Now you barge in here and start making noise about some large horde of monsters that somehow avoided detection until you miraculously came across the and miraculously ran from them. Do I need to tell you what that sounds like to me?"
(Princess Veronica):" But.."
(Sir Ian):" Thats enough your highness. I was prepared for this outcome before we came in."
(Princess Veronica):" This doesnt sit right with me. How can you arrest an innocent man?"
The king simply looked at her with disinterest. Her opinions to him were merely noise that he would rather not hear. Apart from being born with the rare ability to heal others, there is little to no value he could see in her. Sir Ian's arrested was still proceeding and just as he was being escorted out of the throne room, a guard came running into the throne room throught the open door. He quickly knelt on the floor and greeted his majesty.
(Guard):" Your majesty, there has been a disterbance in town."
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Dozens of people stood around Vlad. Kingsley was also preparing to fight as he was drawing his shorts daggers. Vlad simply smiled as he was waiting for the crowd to make the first move. Bottles were thrown and he dodged each one. As the fodder charged him, he simply slapped them one by one, and they were made laid down on the floor. Before any more civilians were hurt, Kingsley took the initiative to make the first move. He threw one dagger towards Vlad who only nearly evaded being stabbed. The dagger brushed past his cheek and left a small red line on his face. Vlad then focused his attention onto Kingsley as he was the obvious threat among those that he had to fight in the room. He then charged toward Kingsley who was swinging towards the target running straight at him. Vlad head pulled the rest of his upper body backwards as the weapon was thrust in his face. After closing the distance, he was close enough to dish out a blow of his own. He took a swing at Kingsley's chest and was met with resistance as he noticed that the guard had fashioned armor on his chest. Kingsley then took advantage of the failed attack and slashed down towards the unguarded Vlad. The strike was fast and the little resistance Vlad could afford led to a large wound on his shoulder. He stopped moving as he placed his hand on the wound.
(Vlad):" Hahahaha....I think I took you too lightly. To think you would draw my blood in place like this. I may be more relaxed than I need to be. Carelessness will be costly from here on out. KKKKK, way to make this interesting old man."
Kingsley was surprised by Vlads ability to laugh in such a situation. Before he could get a word in, Vlad vanished from his vision. He then felt a foot placed upon his cheek.