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nAs City Lord Shannon looked at his knights, a murderous smile formed on his face.

nJust with one glance, anyone could tell that these knights had years of experience and training under their belts.

nTheir muscles were massive and their appearance seemed like they had just crawled out of the pits of hell.

nThey were prepared for battle.

nCity Lord Shannon had fought several battles with his men. They had expanded the city of Riverdale, and had also fought several border battles throughout the years.

nHis knights were strong, proud, very sturdy and most of all, extremely loyal and fearful towards him.

nThey knew what their lord could do, and never ever thought of crossing their lord for one second. Their lord was a brutal and frightening man, who ruled Riverdale with iron hands.

n30% of his men were as good as the top knights within the Capital.

nHe had secretely spent most of his resources and time, training these men to be one of the best in the empire.

nOf course he did all these away from the watchful eyes of King Barn.

nEverytime that he went to the capital, he would take only 40% of his men with him. He would mix both the weakest and the strongest in the group, so as to hide any suspicions towards him.

nAs he looked at his knights, he was confident that his indestructible team, would easily conquer Baymard.

nHow could a lion compare to an ant?

nThe knights carried hard iron shields and long sharp swords, as they steadily made their way towards Baymard.

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"My lord, we should be arriving Baymard in an hours time, should we make camp and attack first thing tomorrow morning?

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"Do we have to sleep outside to defeat such a puny city? We will be arriving at 2 P.M... Once we arrive, get the men will rest for 30 minutes, before we start!!... tonight, I want to lay in my bed back in Riverdale.

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"I think we should be extra careful just in case that brat has more tricks up his sleeves.

" Baron Rogers advised.

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"Hmmp!! No matter how many tricks he has, there is no way that he can win against my men... He had just 330 knights... how is that even a possibility?

" City lord Shannon sneered.

nBaron Rogers also thought that what city lord Shannon said made sense. Indeed, it was not a possibility.

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"From here, are you heading back to the Capital?

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"With the border wars getting more and more fierce, the king had called me in to assist in the wars this time... After, I finish up here, I will leave half of my men with you in Baymard. Do what you mustto keep anyone out of Baymard for the time being... After the border battle, I will come back to further assist you.

" City Lord Shannon said.

nThe message he had received did not mention the progress of the war, but described the need for extra hands at some of the border posts. Deiferus was getting more and more daring with their actions.

nThe empire of Arcadina was the largest empire within the continent.

nOne could say that it was almost double the size of Deiferus.

nGreed, jealousy and envy had led to this never ending war.

nBut for King Barn to send more troops as backup, meant that the war was probably not going as he planned.

nKing Barn could never allow a tiny empire to insult him by taking part of his land.... It would have to be over his dead body.

nEven if he had to use all the men in his empire, he would gladly make that sacrifice... provided no part his land got reduced.

nThere was another reason why city lord Shannon was excited about participating in the border war.

nIf he did extremely well, the king would reward him with anything that he required.

nHe himself had always wanted to control the entire West region of the empire.... It was perfect.

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nNon of the prince's were located in the West. And with no major power constantly breathing down his throat he would easily become a mini king within the empire.

nWho knows... maybe he could get enough forces to be break the West region away from the empire itself.

nCity Lord Shannon had been King Barn's trusted friend ever since his days within the knight academy.

nHe had always been a lackey for King Barn and had always despised the fact that King Barn could have everything he wanted.

nHe had been gathering his forces for years in hopes that he would one day break the West region away from the capital.

nThe West region had more than 12 cities and other villages within it.

nHe had planned that when he performed exceptionally well, he would ask for just 2 more cities to control.

nOnce he successfully conquered the Barons of those cities, he would further move on the shadows to conquer the entire West region.

nWho didn't like power?

nOriginally, Riverdale was just a tiny city. But as time went on, city lord Shannon had attacked the villages around the territory, making the city grow... But he was still not satisfied.

nHe had watched King Barn shine for too long... Even if he couldn't fulfill his dream, he hoped that one of his sons would do what he always dreamt of accomplishing.

nHe wanted his family to have a noble blood line.

nThat was also why he kept pushing his sons towards the royal princesses.

nRight now, his sons were studying in the knight academy in the Capital.

nHe had made up his mind that even if this plan failed, he would get the king to atleast bethrow one of his sons to any of the princesses fast.

nAs he thought about his plans, he couldn't help but smile happily he rode on ahead.

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nOnce they exited the forest, they saw several hazy figures standing on the city walls.

nThe soldiers tensed up, as they stood om the enormous clear fields.

nThe second in command had the men rest, while observing Baymard.

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"My lord, it seems that they were waiting for our arrival..... But there's something strange about this.....Why aren't they standing outside the city gates, but instead observing from the city walls?... are they already prepared to surrender?

" His second in command asked.

nEveryone looked at the situation and couldn't make heads or tails over what these Baymard Knights were Planning.

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"I have always heard that this bastard prince was a fool.... better I never thought that it would be this bad.... What sort of battle tactic is this?... Even if the prince had never experienced war before, isn't this just plain stupidity?.. Why didn't his knights advise him on what to do?

" Another knight asked confusedly.

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"Who knows... maybe he's just arrogant, and didn't want to heed to their advice.

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"Do you think that they plan to trap up when we succeed in getting into Baymard?

" Baron Roger's asked.

nCity lord Shannon looked at the hazy silhouettes and frowned.

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"What difference would it make?.. you go tell the prince that this is his last chance... he either surrenders to me now, or all the citizens would die with him after the battle.

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nOnce the messenger left, the men started assembling in formation, as they waited for the messengers return.

nCity lord Shannon sent the messenger, so that the knights would again be reassured that Landon indeed had no thoughts of surrendering Baymard to them.

nHe too wanted to make sure, as he was thoroughly confused by whatever stunt Landon was pulling.

nAs they saw the messenger coming back, City lord Shannon sneered as he looked at Landon's silhouette.

nIt was finally show time.

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"Men..... leave no one alive!!!! ... kill all!! Even the women and children..... Now, charge!!!!!!!

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