Araluen's Peril

Chapter 19 Incursion Part 1

Chapter 19 Incursion Part 1

"So you're telling me, that the enemy ships have already outrun the scouting fleet?" Arvin Bloodsword spoke deliberately with the tone rising at every word.

The pigeon man stutters, "That's w-what according the pigeon carrier said."

The knight slammed his fist on the desk, "How far are we till we reach the mouth of the river?"

The coordinator checked their current position and replied, "In two days with this current wind and man power in rowing."

This is taking far too long, even if we get to the shores, before we erect a stable camp ground the will at least have a decent opposing force before the main arrives!

"Send the word; we are moving this floating vessel as fast as possible." Arvin ordered.

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General Haz'kam stood looking out at the sea, "General Nit'zak, How are our men holding?"

He shifts his armor, "It was a good idea to choose this route, and practically all of our men are losing their consciousness in battle ready."

He saw a sudden flicker of anger in the eyes and amended, "Our personal healers says after a day of rest on dry, flat land they will be back who they once were...sir."

The General muttered, "Weaklings."

"Pardon... I didn't quite catch that." The deputy craned his neck to listen.

"Nothing of importance" Then he noticed a change in how the ships moved, "Why is that blasted pirate speeding up our fleet?"

Nit'zak looked nervously at the General and then sniffed, "We got...reports."

Haz'kam looked at him with a peculiar eye, "What is it?"

Hesitant, "Reports from the scout fleet, the enemy ships have out run them and headed for their homeland."

A long silence fell around, seemingly the time stopped. "Good."

"I'm sorry sir, we'll doubl-" paused confused, "Wait-what?"

"Good, now they can panic. An invasion army is at their doorstep, they can't retaliate with a decent force. They need at least 1 month of preparation for a substantial resistance." Then turned on his heels went inside.

Good grief. Nit'zak looked around at the large fleet. He's right, they are no match for our superior power, we will crush them easily with the least tactics ever.

Not realizing that it was the gravest mistake ever. Forgetting the fact it was the legendary Ranger Corp's and the Araluen Kingdom they are up against.

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As the sun shone on the glistening walls of Castle Araluen, with the tall turret towers along with flags flying high, each friendly country allied.

Maddie yawned as she woke up, she heard scampering of servants through the halls. She went and opened the door to hit right in the face of Jack who leaned on the wall beside the door.

"Ow!" Jack rubbed his forehead feverishly

"Sorry!" Maddie apologized quickly. "Wait, Jack what are you doing here? Outside my door you sneak!"

Jack raised his hand in surrender, "Faye is over there on the other side of the door. The side that didn't get hit."

Maddie turned her head to see Faye breathing softly, sleeping peacefully.