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Chapter 53 - Checkmate
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A Squire's Journey Chapter 53 - Checkmate
The Princess nervously drank wine as she watched William dodge and block the attacks from Rolfe. Her nerves were wrecked with anticipation, yet she remained faithful and prayed for William to defeat Rolfe and survive this challenge. And like her, the whole arena watched in awe as the two rivals duke it out.All were drawn to the spectacle, but Lenato, with his Sense, heard Rolfe scream William’s name.“William?” Lenato pondered as he looked down at the Tarwood knight just a few levels below him.“Surround them and give me a tea,” Lenato whispered to a scared noble beside him.One by one, nobles across the benches raced towards the Frostholds and fought over who got to talk to them first. Everyone wanted to secure a business deal with the most profitable ale and wine maker of the Kingdom.John, Berg, and George found themselves caught in a stampede, unable to move, breathe, or even see Lenato.“Alright, gentlemen, let’s take to somewhere more comfortable,” Berg and George invited their
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Night has arrived, and the Capital is excited for the events tomorrow. While contestants are resting beneath the arena, people speculate about who would win this year’s Tourney over dinner. Many preferred Rolfe and bet that many knights would join tomorrow in the Battle Royal due to his presence alone.But some preferred William, their favorite underdog. After he showed kindness to others and proved strong against Rolfe, some bet he would attract contestants to his side.Everyone gauged their favorite contestant's odds of reaching the next challenge.However, there is one in the streets of the Capital whose mind is too preoccupied thinking of such things, Julie. She hurried back to the Frostholds’ inn, ready to share the result of her investigation. After being let in, she witnessed her teacher being tossed in the air, chanting his name.“Tell us again, Harold!” The men demanded how he fooled Pentalium.“Rolfe sent me to inspect and fix this sewer!” Harold retold how the sewer guards
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Across the Capital, lodging areas turned into a pugilist arena overnight. The people dined at their local pubs and enjoyed the ongoing struggle of the contestants over the ribbons.The colourful night sky was joined by a huge fireball shooting from the northern sewers of the Capital. The authorities said that fireworks launched from the sky managed to reach the manholes and caused an explosion, resulting in the deaths of the workers.William overheard soldiers passing while hiding in a dark alley. Their whispers confirmed his suspicions; the public knew this was an accident. But to him, he knew John and the rest were wreaking havoc in every sewer across the Kingdom.He smiled, knowing their plan was working out. This time, they had an advantage against Pentalium.William wore a cloak and hid the bundle of ribbons underneath his wraps. He slowly inched into the shadows to evade ambushes from the other contestants. Across the alleyway was the road towards the many lodgings of the Capita
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After the first challenge, John and his team made their way back to their hideout. While the Capital and the contestants prepared for the night, John processed everything that had transpired below the race tracks.They arrived at an inn where Berg and George paid off the establishment. All those months of selling ale and wine now fuel their fight against Pentalium operations.John and the rest celebrated their victory with a tasty dinner. While feasting, John reported their events to the Frostholds.Berg was shocked by how fast Pentalium moved. George reasoned that the construction of the sewer would all have to go through legal means.“The King or the Princess approved of its construction,” Berg said, exhaling a sharp bitterness in his voice.The lengths Rolfe had gone to position himself in a positive light before the people was no mere coincidence. Rolfe came to help them against the Inquisition. Now, the Kingdom looked up to Rolfe as their hero."The favored knight of the Kingdom
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A new day dawned, and the knights gathered before the construction site. The area around the stage and beneath the arch was being prepared for an arena.“This is for the future challenges!” the King said.“By now, you should know that jousting and duelling are mainstays of the Grand Tourney,” the Princess addressed the contestants. But her gaze was fixed on the nameless knight with hope. Her eyes asked him to defeat Rolfe if he could.“Worry not about it. First, you must find a way to make it through the second game!” The Announcer called forth the organizers, who carried baskets of ribbons toward the knights. The crowd watched with excitement.“Each of you bears a secret number: the sum of your flags. Seek the one ribbon that matches your sum exactly. Fail that, and three different ribbons will still grant you passage. But beware: every ribbon you carry makes you a target,” the Announcer said.Tension hung thick in the air. Rolfe could taste it. William dreaded it.“Return here by to
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Fires ravaged the Royal Court all night. Their bright lights could be seen from the edges of the Capital. Pentalium bared its fangs and showed the Kingdom that it could kill anyone in this realm.Come morning, after the fires have been put out, the bodies in the courtroom will be laid out on the st
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John was eager to share his story with his friends, but his gaze shifted warily to a pair of passing Inquisition agents. "We have much catching up to do," he muttered, eyes narrowing. But not here."John led them to the secret room where the Princess used to teach the boys. Far from Inquisition age
