Chapter 150
Fraser looked down at the sword on the floor unimpressed by Leonard being dramatic with his attempt to quit. It wasn’t like he was begging Leonard to stay here but Fraser didn’t like this big move Leonard was trying to pull. "That was funny. Now pick up your sword and make yourself useful by figuring out ways to stop those savages from entering our land so easily. Well, my land," Fraser grinned as this all belonged to him now.
"I am no longer offering my services to this castle. I will not make the mistake of following another fool who will lead this kingdom into the ground," said Leonard.
Like many others, he would save the people on his terms, going against the crown where he saw fit. It meant eventually becoming wanted by the castle where his days would be numbered but Leonard would not regret it. He swore to protect the people and right now, he had to protect them from Fraser.
Leonard left his sword just as it had fallen on the floor. This sword was gifted to him by Richard for all his brave efforts. Many of his peers envied the sword but Leonard hated it. In the past, Richard had told him to take the sword to make up for never having Anne.
Leonard turned his back to Fraser, having nothing more to say to the young man. Fraser would learn his lesson soon. It was only sad the kingdom would have to pay while he learned his lesson.
"Get back here!" Fraser yelled as Leonard walked away. It wounded his pride to see that Leonard was walking out of the castle when from the very beginning, Fraser had wanted the pleasure of kicking him out. "I will have your head for this."
"You are not the king yet," Leonard said as Fraser could not carry out his threat at the moment. Even if Fraser did have the power right now there was not a guard in this castle that would step to Leonard to strike him down. Fraser had a thing or two to learn about loyalty.
Fraser spent his life spoiled, taking down to the servants in the castle and now he expected them to respect him. Leonard on the other hand was in the castle for years and had formed many bonds with the guards and other servants. Though he was leaving the castle, he would still be given quick updates on what was happening and have their loyalty.
"Leonard. Why do you seem upset?" Margaret asked as he neared her at the entrance of the throne room. She was paying a visit to ask her grandson about the hefty bill she was made aware of from Fraser wanting to decorate the castle to his liking.
"I have resigned as a castle guard. When there is someone more interested in the people rather than how they will be dressed I will consider returning to the castle. It has been an honor serving your family, Lady Margaret," Leonard said with a bow.