Chapter 17: Continuing The Legacy

The peaceful kingdom that Aric and Kaida had fought so hard to protect continued to thrive in the years that followed. The people were happy and prosperous, and the land was rich and fertile.

But even as the kingdom flourished, there were still those who sought to do it harm. Bandits and raiders roamed the countryside, preying on unsuspecting travelers and pillaging small villages.

Aric and Kaida knew that they couldn't allow this to continue. They had retired from their duties as protectors of the land, but they still felt a deep sense of responsibility towards the people they had sworn to protect.

And so, they set out once again, their swords at their sides and their hearts filled with a sense of purpose. They traveled from village to village, driving out the bandits and restoring order to the land.

It was slow, grueling work, but Aric and Kaida were determined to see it through. They trained the villagers in basic combat techniques, and they showed them how to fortify their homes a