Chapter 3

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Serojin had a lot in his mind. Lord Truchard had occupied his castle and Serojin had to move to the Prior's house. It was more or less a castle though it was called a house.

Priory had been closed and the prior and all the monks had been banished following the coronation of Lord Truchard. Some of the monks were allowed to stay and work as craftsmen but were not allowed to teach or follow the way of god. They were just commoners and were not treated any better.

Serojin was fortunate to be left in power after the fall of the kingdom. It had everything to do with his cunning mind. He had convinced Lord Truchard that he was a useful ally but now Serojin was wondering if he hadn't done a very good job.

Lord Truchard didn't trust him. That much was clear. But the recent events suggested that Serojin needed to be careful of everything he does. And of everything that happens in the Colton alley.

Lord Truchard's infantry has taken residence in the alley. Serojin knew that apart from the official military, many of Truchard's spies had entered in to the villages and the town as countrymen coming to witness the ceremony. He wasn't sure how many of his council members were spies to Truchard. At this point, he could not trust anyone. It was as if he postponed his and the region' s fate.

Lord Truchard of the Northern mountains invaded middleland, overthrowing the emperor and the Royal family  reducing the castle to rumble. He built a new Castle on the banks of river Eneer.

The land did not accept him as their king. This made Truchard even fierce. The land was his  and he did whatever he deemed fit with it. Most regional rulers have been driven away  or killed. Serojin was fortunate.

It was his time to change things for his own good. And the plan was already set in motion.

He would claim what he deserve.