THE ART OF SINS
Chapter 4: Legacy of the North
The longships cut through the icy waters with determined purpose as the Northshield forces launched their decisive raid against the rival jarl’s stronghold. The wind whipped my braids, carrying the salt of the sea and the promise of battle. I stood at the prow alongside Gunnar, Leif, and Erik, my newly forged axe gripped firmly in my hands and a shield strapped to my arm. The full figure that had once marked me as vulnerable now felt like a source of grounded strength, my body honed by weeks of training and the unyielding support of my three kings. No longer a captive, I sailed as their companion, their advisor, and a warrior in my own right.
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