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“Call the guards,” Benedict ordered as he stepped out onto the balcony. He looked to the East. He could see the haze of dust kicked up by the Order of Keln’s followers. A brown mist of dust hung in the air beyond the wall. One of the guards arrived behind Benedict who instructed him to call Tordor. Tordor arrived quickly, out of breath. “Benedict, this is trouble.” “Deny them entry. Prevent all movement of the Order of Keln within the walls of the city. A curfew is in effect immediately from sunset to sunrise.” “That’s a bit drastic don’t you think? What will the people of Kyrshom think when we act as if the Order of Keln is the enemy?” “I am beyond caring what the people think. Why do the leaders of the Order of Keln arrive with all their followers? It is a statement if not a threat. I will not leave them waiting though. Send word I will meet their leaders beyond the gates before sunset.” Tordor turned and called to the guards at the door and shouted his orders which they left to
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Semore decided to retain some Alymcyte to fashion tools which could be used to mine Alymcyte without blasting. His thinking was that Alymcyte used to mine Alymcyte would yield better results than any other tools which had all proven to be ineffective other than blasting. He did not inform Breeger of his idea as he was sure that Breeger would not allow it. Work in fashioning tools was slow as the heat required to fashion tools or anything from Alymcyte was extreme and could not easily be created. The Alymcyte which was mined was sold to neighbouring Kingdoms in small quantities so as to ensure that the price would always remain extremely high. The rest of the Alymcyte was transported to a secret location from where it was supposedly transported to the palace. The increased availability of Alymcyte had not gone unnoticed though and neighbouring kingdoms had been quick to inquire regarding the source and the anticipated quantity available. Information provided had been minimal so as to
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Schlek was immediately closer and attacked with his sword. Mota defended deflecting the sword at different places and then swung out striking Schlek on his upper arm as he turned, recovering from his attack of Mota.Schlek did not cry out but flinched and touched his arm.Mota took the opportunity and attacked again. Schlek dived and rolled having deliberately made it appear as if he had been distracted by the cut. As he came up he flung his sword with full force. It was a risky maneuver and if he missed he would most likely die.But his aim was straight and his sword flew true striking Mota in the chest. The blade cut through Mota’s ribs and pierced his heart killing him almost instantly. As he fell, his hand slid down the shaft of his spear severing his lifeless fingers before his hand dropped to his side. Mota fell face down propped up by the hilt of Schlek’s sword.The crowd went wild and cheered screaming for more blood. Schlek paraded ar
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The crowd was shocked. They had never seen a man killed in such a brutal way and it shocked them into silence. Samnom reached down and removed whatever gold Lored had on his person then he walked to the exit of the arena. On the way he stopped and kissed Mota’s forehead saying a quick prayer to the gods. Then he stood and left the arena of death in deathly silence. The guards stepped aside and did not attempt to stop him. He was, after all, a free man now. Then, outside the auditorium, he began to run. The city had been busy throughout the day as people invited to the ball made last minute arrangements. Most had to do with their garments and drove the tailors mad aside from making them rich. This was the day when they could demand almost any price they wanted for the smallest change to a customer’s costume. Tailors had even realized that keeping customers costumes until the day before and then letting customers have them was a very lucrative business for them. As customers discover
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Gelyn new word was spreading as she saw women and men start to glare at her as she moved through the crowd. As she moved, a path opened in front of her as the whispers of who she was overtook her and now preceded her approach.Then at last she stood in front of Breeger.“Ah! My Lady Gelyn!” Breeger said almost shouting so people could hear. A hush fell over the room spreading out from Breeger and Gelyn like a ripple of silence.Breeger looked around and spotted Benedict who had not heard his initial greeting with Gelyn. “My Lord King!” Breeger shouted.Benedict stopped and turned at the sound of Breeger’s voice that reached him now as silence swept across the room like a wave.“My Lord. Do you remember your mistress Gelyn?” Breeger said loudly for all to hear. He saw three men turn as one as they searched for the woman they all knew about. Breeger assumed they were the masters of the Order of Keln.B
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When Harbem had seen Hester exit the hall he did not stop to try and signal to Alexa at the exit as agreed. He needed time alone with Hester and hoped Alexa would not see them when they exited.But Alexa did see them. She recognized her mother and saw Harbem leave shortly after. She did not think it strange that Harbem did not signal to her. It might have been too obvious given the current circumstances in the hall. Alexa had been speaking with a gentleman before Breeger’s confrontation with Benedict, but could not move too quickly for fear of attracting attention to herself.She made her way to the door slowly as the confrontation continued and finally exited closing the door behind her.She tiptoed down the hallway looking for Harbem and her mother. She could not see them but finally, she heard low voices further down the passage. She approached silently as she heard her mother and Harbem speaking.Alexa listened to their conversation with incredu
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The crowd began to advance as Benedict retreated and then a wall of soldiers was established in front of him.In the next instant a man arrived in front of Benedict. Benedict did not know who he was and hesitated wondering if the man was dangerous or not.“Gelyn!” the man called.Gelyn turned and stopped at the sight of Samnom. “Sam!” she cried.“Go. You are all in danger. I will defend you but you must hurry!”Guards hesitated trying to determine if Samnom was a threat then decided he wasn’t. They moved to surround Benedict even as Samnom began to fight.Benedict turned and ushered Gelyn and Arnson from the hall leaving the chaos behind. He cast a fleeting glance behind him before exiting, looking for Hester and Breeger but neither were anywhere to be seen.Benedict led Gelyn along a circuitous route that led them to his chambers.“I am so sorry you
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Benedict searched Hester’s eyes searching for an answer. A way in. But all he saw was ice cold steel resolve.“Very well.” He stood and crossed to the doors. He opened them and spoke with Tordor who was closest. “Let everyone in.”“The men of the Order are here,” Tordor whispered quickly.“Fine. They can come in too.” Tordor opened the chamber doors and let everyone enter in an orderly fashion. Hester stood and watched them as they entered until they finally stood grouped together.Everyone looked at Hester and Benedict who faced them.“This is atrocious!” said Talek. “We have to stand outside while the king speaks with his mistress?”“Mind your mouth,” Benedict said, “or I will mind it for you.”Talek looked as if he were about to answer but something in Tordor’s gaze warned him not to.Hester spoke stepping into the sil
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