I hate that fucking bridge.

“Ah, that's not a bridge, it's practically a fortress. I’m impressed that this city has survived many attacks over the years. It has a lot of history.”

“This isn’t the time to be complacent. This city is going to be trouble and I’m only here cuz you’ve promised an easy win.”

“My bad. I never imagined Cain would side with the enemy.”

“Cain the immortal, he's in bed with the enemy for a challenging fight and the prestige.”

“We’re in this for the prestige too - we sided with the imperial army because we thought my brother had a chance to win. The other princes are the same, **** to prove themselves on the battlefield and increase their share of the spoils.”

“I don’t fight for the princes, that includes you Askr I fight for the money.”

“A man I can rely on. In any case those idiots all want that city over there, we capture that bridge, we can set up a supply line inland to Fortian, maybe beyond into Vanagandr on the border of the Rothschild Empire.”

“Quit acting like you give a shit about the future prospects of the Empire. You want that city for one reason only, it’ll get you one step closer to grasping the imperial crown before your brothers.”

“Ah this is the place to be if you want to stand out.”

“So you have a plan in mind right?”

“It’s not a pretty one. Alexandra, you have work to do, bring me the captain’s head.”

“You’ll promise me a reward?”

“Yes yes same as always you stubborn bitch. So work up about a fight you cannot win.”

“Perhaps she gets it from you.”

“Don’t forget asshole, my only wish is to beat you. I’m gonna carve out your heart and offer it to my mother’s spirit.”

“Hmm then get to work only those who fight get what they desire. That’s the way of the world. My head’s not cheap, you know. I will daul you as often as you like, just get me what I asked for daughter.”

“Are you sure that was wise?”

“She will be fine, she has my blood running through her veins. Besides, I can always have more children.”

With a shimmer of light sharp blots screamed towards them, bringing his sword to him he deflected one of the blots aimed for him. “They pierce my shield even though they’re so far away. Shit they got Olov. Askr?!”

“Crossbowmen. We’re going to take a few losses. Don’t panic Alexandra is up there.”

“You put too much faith in her.”

“Why shouldn’t I? When it comes to her desire to kill me she’s a damn monster.”

“What? They’ve stopped attacking. Maybe they ran out of arrows.”

“Men prepare to charge. This is our chance.”

“Alexandra hasn’t returned.”

“Oh well. I bet she’s dead anyway.”

“Tough kid, did you get hurt?”

“Askr! It’s the captain's head.”

“Well, did you cut it off?”

“You promised. I won’t let you say no. I daughter of lydia, in the name of my mother, challenge you Askr to a duel. To avenge my mother’s ****.”

“She wants to duel now? She’s got guts.”

“I Askr Drakenire third imperial prince, in the name of Alexandra, my ancestor, accept your challenge, Alexandra.”

“That’s not my name!”

“Then beat me and you can call yourself whatever you want.”