I remember him

"... I remember him" Liandra finally said, as the outrage died down. "He was the captain of the first patrol, wasn't he?" The woman nodded. "He presented himself as Captain Scro"

"His identity has never been a mystery to us, Liandra. Only the remedy to his predicament."

"I never fought the man. The Orc, i mean. Sorry." There was laughter, even if she wasn't trying to be funny "The halfling I helped, he attacked Captain Scro from behind, while he gave me honor and respect. It was treacherous and vile, but I didn't do it"

Pandemonium broke out again, and Liandra felt like she had command of the situation. She felt like she just out maneuvered a difficult plot against her. And she could still help him.

"But words wont be enough to convince everyone their hero is immaculate. So I challenge him to a test of might! A duel, so he can prove to everyone he is still the great warrior everyone knows him to be" There were murmurs of approval besides the cries of protest

There was shouting and shoving, Liandra was thinking she would just let him win, but not before putting in a show. She still had the ring of the berserker, after all.

"If you challenge him, it would have to be to a Test of Rrp'urash" It didn't mean anything to the princess, but she agreed. Kendra appeared flabbergast, perhaps something was wrong?

"So the challenge will happen tomorrow, and I believe this is the last of the complains" There were disagreement from his fellow judges, but they submitted to the dark elf´s will. "Prepare yourself, princess. For despite your noble intentions, Rrp'urash is a rite of dominance. If you win you will claim his victories, arms and troops. If he wins, he will claim you" That gorgeous woman laughed delightedly at your expression, what could Liandra do?