The Infernal : The Rise Of A King (K.TH)

Ch 7: Battle Plan

[ 4 Days Earlier]

Taehyung

The small tavern was crowded even now villagers came rushing in, sheltering away from this stormy night. That wasn't the only reason for their arrival. 

According to Yoongi, these men and women held peace among the people. The ones who tried to portray hope. The ones...chosen as the leaders, to guide to young and protect the elders. 

Most of them were men and as more started to enter I could tell that my presence here was not welcomed. They didn't hide their stern gazes or mocking tongue. One even sat purposely in front of me, while we waited for the others to arrive. 

We didn't exchange words just looks, at some point he started to get more agitated by the fact that he didn't faze me. He called me a flapdoodle before spitting at my feet, this turned the events into Jimin knocking him unconscious. I didn't mind him calling me a mere different word for dumbass. It was barely an insult, but Jimin was always one to lose his temper fast. 

I sat on a wooden chair at the tavern. The center of attention, next to me Jimin on my right and Yoongi on my left. The other ones that filled the damp room were the villagers. The ones we had to consult about our reason here. 

None of them know I'm the prince of Navarre. 

''Silence.'' Edda her voice came out small-toned as she poured herself a cup of ale. She was the well-known and respected owner of this tavern. Running it for a tremendous time of years, despite being a woman one could say she ran this part of town. 

The men that hurled in here like a storm were busy proclaiming against one another while judging my looks. 

Once this journey began I got rid of my silk sashes and golden jewelry. I was dressed like a common traveler. Now it was just a loose black pair of trousers with muddy boots, a long-sleeved shirt with a low neckline. My frame was swimming in it as it was originally not for me intended. The only thing that remained the same was the belt I wore around my waist, holding my sword in place.

None of them took measure at Edda her word. Instead they gulped down their ale slamming it at the table demanding more. 

''Silence!'' This time her soft female voice came out like a dragon's roar. It silences the room within seconds even I could feel the shaking of my gut noticing the annoyed look plastered on her face. She turned to me slightly dipping her head into a bow before stepping away, taking a spot beside Yoongi.

Edda was aware of my status, my name, and where I came from. She was one of the few people that reached out to us once the rumor of a rebellion started spreading. She fully supported us, in fact, she claimed she had dreams about us. Long before our arrival. 

A group of cranes would arrive, their feathers colored in the dark blue shade of the royal family, one of them wore a golden crown on its head. When they landed she explained the ground beneath them turned back alive. Factories tumbled over and trees started to grow in their stead. It was a dream of prosperity. 

Since our arrival and plan to overthrow the council that had these people in their ties, we started a rumor. More like an announcement, that we travelers were planning on starting a rebellion. Today these warriors came to attend the secret tavern gathering, to hear out our plan. 

''Good evening.'' I began noticing that silence started to erupt longer than I expected. 

None of them greeted me back, instead, they gave me cold gazes and alert eyes.

''Most of you must be curious about the spreading rumors, I am here to claim it as a fact. We came here as passerby's to this humble village, but the state you all live in alerted us. We mean no harm, no danger, we simply want to help. According to some intel, it seems there is a council here who runs the town. Separating the wealthy from the poor, stacking factories, and enlarging taxes. We want to help...Help you guys overwin them and go back to the peaceful and prosperous days we have heard of.''