Chapter 20: Rewarding the Worthy
A full month had passed since Vaerik arrived at the Crimson Tide Domain.
He now stood on a temporarily built wooden platform, looking down at the gathered people below.
Twelve knights in iron armor were arrayed on both sides, deliberately maintaining uniform postures, making the lord's figure appear more majestic in the firelight.
"Woo!"
As the horn sound broke through the night sky, the Crimson Tide Domain's commendation ceremony officially began.
Over thirty Crimson Tide Domain knights knelt on one knee.
They pressed their left fists to their chests, right hands gripping their knight swords, and recited in unison the oath that Vaerik had written in advance:
"We believe in the Dragon Ancestor and follow the Lord of the Crimson Tide!
Loyal to Vaerik Tudor, we swear with blood and sweat to defend the glory of the Crimson Tide!"
The powerful oath resounded throughout the square.
Then the entire square erupted in deafening cheers. Soldiers beat their shields, farmers raised their hoes and wooden staves, and even children excitedly shouted along.