Chapter 8: Chapter 8:
Siesta and Perseus have been fighting for over an hour with every second could be their last. Their stamina has almost run out completely. Dirt covers their faces and bodies; In Perseus' case, there is blood too. They both failed to achieve their goal: for Perseus, an accurate strike will bring him victory while delivering a vital strike for Siesta.
Siesta looks at her opponent, she has been delivering many hits to his body thanks to her agility. But he always knew to dodge when she aimed at vital points and accept being scratched by her spears. Although there is much blood on Perseus's body, we can say that he has not been damaged terribly.
" How can she even stand? " Perseus has been wondering for nearly 30 minutes. Even with Heracles's Strength, he is still exhausted after such a long time of intense fighting. Perseus knows that each of his strikes has the power to crush a human being; even though, she manages to avoid repelling or change their direction skillfully and survive the fight while causing so much trouble for him with her two spears.
" If I could recruit this woman, she'll be an extraordinary acquaintance." Perseus thinks. "But first, I must win this duel. "
Perseus knows continuing the same fighting style will just keep the battle stalemate. Thus, he needs to do something different to change the tide of the battle.
- " GARHHHHHH." Perseus roars before charging at Siesta with full speed. Raising his hammer, Perseus carefully observes his opponent. Siesta is raising one of her spears while holding back the other, which means she is going to disrupt his movement with one and then attack with another. But Perseus will not fight the same way as he did. This time, he throws his hammer; the object flies with a terrifying speed toward Siesta's face.
Siesta has to use both of her spears to change the direction of the hammer, which nearly crushes her head. However, right after the sound of the hammer crushing the soil can be heard, Perseus has appeared in front of her, delivers a punch that weights 30 men. Siesta's spears are broken; Luckily, she manages to avoid his aggressive movement, trying to get as far as possible from Perseus. But Perseus will ignore such a chance to win the fight? Of course not, his arms move fast and capture her. His arms tighten and after more than an hour, Siesta is now held by Perseus. Due to superior strength, Perseus can kill her at any time now.
Knowing her situation, Siesta gives up:
" I yield "
Hearing her words, Perseus releases her. With a blackened face, Siesta turns her back, prepares to lead her men somewhere else.
" Where are you going? " Perseus asks
" Away from here, as I've promised. " Siesta replies.
" You don't need to go. If we can reach an agreement, I can provide you and your men with shelter and supplies. "
And another negotiation begins. The terms are offered and at the end of the day, temporary tents are built for the Abion soldiers with help from the Fortunians and the Redhorns. Many among the Albion show displeasure when they see the goblins but with a threatening glance from Siesta, they have nothing more to say.
[ You've gained a new Alliance: The Phoenix Legion of the Kingdom of Albion
Diplomatic Fascination: Friend of Legolas ( Prince Legolas's supporters will like you more )
Rewards: 100 CP ]
At the current time, the Phoenix Legion will act as mercenaries for Neverwinter. They'll be provided with food and shelter. And, if the Phoenix Legion helps Perseus to unite all the northern civilizations to a common cause, Perseus will support Prince Legolas's claim to the throne of the Kingdom of Albion. And if they win, Neverwinter's goods will receive non-taxes trading with the Albions. Perseus knows that these terms will only benefit them in case they succeed in the long term; however, he chooses to agree nonetheless since long-term plans are crucial to the development of civilization.
Feeding hundreds of people is not an easy task, every CP Perseus has left must be used to purchase food for the Albion soldiers. Luckily, winter has passed, and the green of the winter wheat appears on the farms, promising an abundant crop. Other seeds saved earlier are now planted and when summer comes, their food supply will be enough to support all of the Redhorns, Albions, and Fortunians.
If domestic affairs are solved, it's time to move into new action. Perseus gathers a meeting between him, Siesta, and Kurk, hoping to gather an army and start conquesting other factions in the northern Arcadia. The kobold settlement is chosen as the first target since kobolds are only good farmers and have no fame for their fighting skills.
14th February, Year 2 of the Fortunian Calendar, an army of 400 men led by Supreme Commander Perseus and Deputy Commander Kurk and Siesta start marching, building the foundation to the rise of the Empire of Fortuna.
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