Troubling news I

Chapter 1

The man which was a normal knight came in a hurry with no requests for permission. Although it was rude, but the news he brought completely washed up all the thoughts about the etiquette thing. He then described that he was a guard from taxes caravan from the border castle Ranbauren. While they had just started moving toward the designated tax collecting rig, only after 3 hours they were heavily plundered by goblins, to the point that no one survived. Shortly after taking a breath, he also said that suspects Ranbauren might have already fallen into goblins' hands.

"If you are telling everyone is dead, then how come you're the only survivor?", Said Fuhan, the crown prince with a serious look. The knight just replied in fear,"My lord, I dare not lie. If it was not for my cowardice, I would have fought bravely and died. The moment they attacked we were taking part time rest and some of the guards were asleep. We were shocked to see goblins on our lands. Our captain was killed by a goblin archer, so we didn't have a chance to react and lost our will to fight".

"A knight with no pride can not continue their life but in shame! Since knights are remembered thorough their pride, you can not be called a knight anymore and shall be punished accordingly. what kind of man escapes from the battlefield and leave their comrades behind?" said Fuhan while was angry.

"Spare him for the time being, now we should focus on more important things. What is your idea of the current situation Reinhold?", The king looked calm.

- Minister Reinhold: I think we need to send a group to investigate it thoroughly. The case looks suspicious. Percival Meg was there 2 weeks ago and suddenly went missing. We don't know his whereabouts yet and now this happened. If this man is telling the truth, then I think there's more going on than just plundering resources.

- Rogan: So what are you saying is...

- Minister Reinhold: I am not sure yet milord...We have to see what is truly going on there.

- Fuhan: But we don't have any percival for the current case. They are busy with their own matters and Percival Kennel does not know of any magic yet.

- Kennel: please let me go for the investigation your majesty. Although I have not any knowledge of magic but I have a brave heart that fears no enemies and a mind full of combat experience. I can surely do the right thing and would not let your majesty down.

- Rogan: I am glad to hear your determination Percival, but world is a place full of surprises. One of my subordinate's life is already at danger. I do not want to risk for more.

- Kennel: this...My lord, rest assured. Kennel would come back not only unharmed but with my hands full. In a situation that my country's people are being hunted, I would not let them get hurt any further. My job is slaying the intruders not to die.

The moment Percival Kennel said those words, there was a sudden warmth flowing through Rogan's heart, he felt calm and with a slight smile decided to let the new adventurer handle the case.

- If that is so, then I'll let you go for investigation. but have in mind percival Kennel, I do not accept failure or death. do not let down.

- Percival Kennel: I'll come back in victory my lord.

- Minister Reinhold: Still we need to take some precautions. You will be given the elite cavalry and some mages. but remember, do not take rest until you reach Ranbauren.

- Percival Kennel: As you say minister.

A few hours later Kennel started to march toward Ranbauren with 3 elite units of cavalry and a group of 3 mages at utmost speed. They reached Kazan at night. Tomorrow they set off for Kerdan passage so that they'll reach to their destination faster. After passing Kerdan passage in midday, they some how managed to reach Ephira till night, which is a city that is only 1 day away from Ranbauren. However after Ranbauren incident, things have already changed in Ephira too, far beyond what Kennel could imagine.

What was waiting fro Percival? Take a wild guess

To be continued...

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