20demayo Chapter 131: Chapter LXXII: The Glorious Return
Chapter 131: Chapter LXXII: The Glorious Return
Chapter 131: Chapter LXXII: The Glorious Return
"So" I start, riding up to the lonely King of Skyrim "How does it feel to consign thousands to their deaths while subjugating the rest?" I ask with false cheer.
Torygg twitches violently, we have been riding for three days now and the young man was
constantly deep in thought, the consequences of the invasion weighing heavily on his shoulders.
He gives me an irritated glare "Must you word it like that?" he grits out, already knowing the
answer.
I shrug "You know damn well that your enemies will do far worse than merely play with words. You should prepare."
The King groans "How can you be so irritating and so right at the same time?"
"I am the master of my art, Your Majesty." I quip, and a moment later I decide to ask "How is your intended taking the voyage?"
He sighs "Thank the Divines we were able to get a carriage prepared, she hasn't been feeling all that well after witnessing the bloodbath" Once again he lightly glares at me but there is no heat behind it.
I wave him off "She will be fine, she has Sybille to distract her after all."
He winces "I don't think teaching her how to set people on fire is a good distraction after seeing literal thousands of them burn to death..."
I raise an eyebrow "So you don't want your future Queen to be able to defend herself" I grin teasingly "Want to have her always be a damsel for you to save, oh heroic King?"
He blushes and looks away "I don't know what you are talking about."
I snort loudly "Why so defensive Torygg?"
"Why must you be so..." he trails off trying to find the right words.
"Dashing?" I quip.
He gives me a half lidded stare.
"Wise?" I smirk.
The stare narrows.
"Outstandingly majestic?" My smirk splits into a grin.
Torygg takes a deep breath and looks away "By the Divines, sometimes you make me wish to die to an angry mob instead of having you nearby."
"I live to impress" I mock bow, as much as I can while riding a horse "What are our plans when we reach the city?" I ask after a prolonged silence.
He thinks for a moment before responding "We will be leaving my new subjects at their designated villages while stationing some of the mercenaries as temporary guards, when we get to the city we will hold a parade to celebrate our victory and after that, we will hold an award ceremony for the most distinguished."
I hold back an irritated groan "Please don't tell me I have to attend that."
Now it is his turn to smirk "How can I allow your glorious deeds to go unrecognized Reyvin, I would never dishonor the greatest warrior of this campaign in such a manner!" His tone is righteous and proper but the mirth in his eyes is clearly evident.
I look away with a 'tsk' "How dare you use my spells against me?" I ask with mock offense.
As he finally gets one over me he chuckles merrily and sighs moments later "This has been a very exhausting couple of months."
"Also very glorious when it comes to your tenure as High King." I add.
He nods "That is true of course, but is it wrong to prefer peace to all this excitement?"
I chuckle and shake my head "As King, peace for your people should always be your top
priority. The only times you should fight is to preserve that peace, whether from potential or current threats."
My agents on the other hand, had no need nor desire to carouse so I paid for a couple of luxury
suites at one of the local inns and had them spend the day there with the exception of Davos who was already too high profile to miss the celebration.
It took less than a measly hour since we dismounted and we were already sitting in the grand
hall of the Blue Palace drinking to our hearts content and listening to our men recount our
glorious deeds.
I noticed Helm and Harald become fast friends almost as soon as their eyes met, and I had the pleasure of watching Helm pout at the fact he was forced to miss out on the massive battle.
The two other Thanes were to my great surprise quite reserved upon our return. I used my blessing to see what was going on and to my utmost surprise even Eirkur was pissy about missing the glory.
Was the spoiled little nobleman finally growing some hair? I guess we shall inevitably find out, after all, there was a far greater battle on the horizon...
The feast went on for almost the entire day, almost consuming the Palace's entire pantry in one fell swoop, but neither the King nor his Stewards minded all that much, they knew all too well the complete disaster we barely avoided.
Sybille throws herself on my bed as we finally climb up the tower.
She takes a long breath and seemingly melts into the luxurious mattress "Finally..." She tilts
her head to the side "I am all for a good fight but if I have to sleep in a camp anytime soon I
will drink someone."
"Didn't you already drink about a hundred of them?" I ask as I slip out of my formal clothes, my voice one of amusement.
She smirks "Exactly my point."
I let out a light snort "Poor poor cave dwellers."
She turns around, laying on her back this time "I still don't see why you had Torygg allow them to settle here, they should have all been permanently dealt with."
I shake my head "So bloodthirsty" Her eye twitches and I shrug "This is both more efficient
and morally correct"
She waves me off "Yes, yes I've heard you explain yourself" her arms spread invitingly "Now enough about that, I need my pillow."
I huff and shake my head "And they call me the childish one." I lazily dodge a flying shoe and
lie down next to her, sleep claiming me almost immediately.
I awaken the following morning alone in my bed, or noon as I soon came to find out.
Apparently all the fighting was exhausting, go figure.
As I exit my chambers, a new set of formal clothes in a more Nordic style and my growing beard shaved down to a neat goatee, I come face to face with Savos Aren, his eyes gleaming
with excitement and curiosity.
Well... this should be interesting.
Much like the crowd granted the army gifts so too should you grant me stones.
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