Chapter 181: Halt The Convoy
The mortar teams moved into position, and Dominic jogged to the cliff, revealing himself to the convoy.
"Halt the convoy! Don’t make this difficult when we’re feeling peaceable." He shouted.
The escorts drew their blades, and Dominic heard the mortar teams complaining about losing the advantage of surprise.
But the convoy stopped.
Out of the ornate steam-powered transport that the Princess had identified as belonging to Viscount Boscom, a dark-haired man emerged to glare up at Dominic.
"What is the meaning of this? Are mere border guards turning on their rightful King?" He demanded.
"Viscount Boscom? Or perhaps King Boscom now?" Dominic asked, confirming his suspicions.
"That is me. Who are you to stop my convoy."
"My apologies, Your Majesty. I am Royal Sorcerer Dominic Wavemates of Cygnia, and I am afraid that your presence will be required for a meeting here before we can allow your convoy to depart back west." Dominic replied.
"Back to the west?" The Viscount asked.
"Part of what we need to discuss. You see, as of now, everything east of the Skiptondal River is under the control of the Cygnia Royal Army, or will be within the next few days." Dominic explained.
He wasn’t sure that it was true, but all the major cities were, and the smaller ones should be soon.