After the trial, Darzen was taken back to his cell until he was shipped off to the island where he will spend the rest of his life.
There Karma was waiting for him,
"so what they decide for you?"
"They are exiling me to an island"
"Talk about a vacation."
"Hahaha, still joking in a situation like this. Well they probably won't kill you so be safe old friend"
" Yeah yeah and stop making it sound like I am as old as you are you old geezer"
As Karma and Darzen talk for the rest of time they had.
The time of Darzen's departure came.
There along with everyone else, his daughter Ingrid was also present,
"Ingrid, my daughter I am so sorry for putting you in such a predicament. But you are a capable person, I trust you that you will keep the family name alive. Before I go my last piece of advice is that listen to everyone. From the rich to the poor and learn from everyone be it a king or a shepherd. Always remember these words."
After talking to his daughter, he turns towards Lenin,
"Lenin, your father was a great man. Don't do anything that will tarnish his name. You have the potential. I can see glimpses of Joseph in you. I hope the best for you.
As for me I shall pay the consequences of my actions."
With this Darzen bid his farewell to everyone as he was deported to the small island of Helena.
After their loss, House Gramwis owed quite a huge sum of money to Joyern. As well as giving 25% of their army to them.
That night Lenin went to visit Karma.
Karma was in his cell meditating as he askes him," if it isn't Joyern. What brought you here. I would offer you tea but my hands are a little tied right now."
Lenin actually chuckles," still joking huh, guess some habits die hard"
"Well you certainly aren't here because you want to hear my jokes. So tell me what is it you want?"
"I have an offer for you.
Fight for me against Horis"
"Why would I do that?"
"Because I am giving you a chance to get your revenge. We both know how he betrayed you. Fight for me and you shall have your revenge."
"Well well that is a pretty enticing offer. And what if I refuse?"
"Then you can spend the rest of your time rotting in this cell"
" You drive a hard bargain don't you!
Oh well can't say I am totally against this idea as I would also like my revenge on that treacherous son of a bitch.
He is very proud of his power and wealth ain't he, well now he shall pay the repercussions of his actions"
With this Lenin had acquired a powerful ally In the form of Karma. This was the last piece he needed. As now he was ready to enact his revenge against Horis. With five of the seven houses supporting him and addition of Kel and his forces, he was on an equal footing with king Horis.
Horis was no fool though. He was aware of these new reinforments that came to help House Joyern. So to have a fair fight and being aware of Lenin's warfare. He decides to set up camp near the Morning meadows. A huge mass of empty grassland where Lenin couldn't use the environment. Where numbers and pure strength would make all the difference.