Chapter 51: Revenge and Resolution
The first round of the tournament was getting to its final stages.
The Squires under the Northern Hawks and the castle were going all out in gaining points.
Whenever the Squires of the opposing teams met, they tried to ignore each other. Both sides had noticed that some Squires were missing.
The lack of reaction from their Knights baffled them but they increased their vigilance. They hunted in groups and tried to avoid conflicts.
Open skirmishes didn't happen. Some hidden obstacles and manipulation happened but nothing that escalated.
Aran was a bit disgruntled by the development. He had hoped that the Knights would be angered by the disappearance of the Squires and go all out. It would be the perfect chance to gain more bodies that had undergone Blessing.
'I haven't heard from that bastard Slyth too. I thought that the baron's disciple gone missing would have achieved both our goals. One hand a Blessed corpse and on the other hand ignite a fight between the two parties.'
Aran looked at the sky. Noon was approaching. They would have to leave soon, if they wished to make it on time to the first checkpoint.
"What are you wondering about, star boy?" A heavy hand patted Aran's slim body, making him stumble.
A few older squires stood behind him. Clearly they had all finished gathering their points and wished to return.
Since Aran climbed to the top twenty he received much more respect and admiration from the others. Before, he was only seen as a lackey running Vitor's errands.