The Nihilist Lament

Part 5

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The demon, so impertinent and diabolical, waited in front of the Rochester Cathedral;

His veins throbbing for vengeance, his Falchion and Billhook ready to drench fresh blood.

The moon full and mighty illuminates the ring making the multiple colors dance across The Nihilist face.

Several soldiers soon became visible to the north of the Cathedral:

They were fully armed in knight’s armor, their numbers were 250.

The Constable was the biggest and most fearsome knight and it was he who spoke “You are the man

Who challenges us? You killed several men—I expected your appearance to be a little more menacing.

You may have killed hundreds of men but can you kill two hundred and fifty skilled knights? Let us being

Our dance.” He drew his Greatsword and brandishes his cross shield; the others drew their swords and

Bows. The Nihilist laughed and cried “You think you can defeat me? I am chosen by Baphomet and

The ancient spirits; I will kill all of you and you will become my servants in my kingdom.”

Nihilist galloped towards the taunting knights; archers fired their arrows,

But the chosen one swayed and slide evading all.

The Billhook slashed and the Falchion pierced. Four by Four the knights fell.

Sir Edwin, the most skilled knight, was battling the beast one on one. Edwin slashed, blocked, and

Parried but his great efforts were in vain: The Nihilist grabbed Edwin by the throat, lifting him off

The ground! With an effortless swift movement of his hands, he ripped of his head.

Edwin’s Spinal cord dangling from his neck like a dead bloody needle-shaped fish frozen in midair.

Now there were 45 knights, they began to retreat; However the Nihilist only let their souls escape

From the world and into the afterlife. A Priest who was watching from afar came and presented

Himself to Walter, he bowed his head and spoke “Sir, I have been watching you slay the many knights.

I want to serve you. I will convince people to stand by your side; I have influence over the people

And I am skilled in the social arts. My manners and charisma will persuade many even among my

Superiors.” He rose his head and the Nihilist turned to him and exclaimed “Alas, I have gain my

First follower I am very grateful to have a man of your skill working for me. Come join me.

You will become a great noble in my kingdom.”

“Thank you my Lord. I will persuade an Abbott, a Dean, and a Monk to believe in you.

The Abbot has a church in Faversham he would be most useful. As for troops that can

Enter combat with you, I can use my arts in conserving to gain the service of knights, squires, and

Peasants. You make take refuge in my house which is next to this Cathedral. As for this mess I will.”

The Priest looked around: The dead knights were smeared across the ground.

“Take care of it.” The Priest bowed his head again.

“You will be a Grand Duke in my kingdom, my humble Priest!”

Walter proceeded to the cathedral front door.