Ch.78 Put her through the Wringer
<span style="font-weight:400">Rudolf ck, the founder of the ck Roses, made a name for himself many years ago when he came out of nowhere to lead thest great war of the Five Kingdoms. Many nobles and kings were killed in the great war of the five kingdoms, which made Rudolf very famous.
<span style="font-weight:400">Most thought Rudolf was nothing more but a simple soldier in the Kingdom of Druwd. He hated being used by nobles and kings of the past. And one day he somehow came in contact with an enemy nobles and killed them without hesitation. That was when he realized that kings and nobles were no different frommoners.
<span style="font-weight:400">And ever since that day, Rudolf vowed to kill all those who would try to control him. To this day he has never lost a fight against anyone who challenged him. Though many people think Rudolf is insane and like to call him mad.
<span style="font-weight:400">There is no doubt that Rudolf is one of the greatest fighters of all time during the war.
<span style="font-weight:400">When he freed himself from the army, he built his own army of mercenaries called ck Roses and went on a rampage on the four other kingdoms until the Kingdom of Marn became rulers of the northwestern part of the continent.
<span style="font-weight:400">Ever since the founding of the ck Roses Rudolf has led his men to be known as some of the deadliest mercenaries in all of the Agon continent for thest three decades.
<span style="font-weight:400">However, it wasn''t long before Rudolf started making enemies with his main employer, the Kingdom of Marn. As the king started fearing for his life and started a war with the ck Roses.
<span style="font-weight:400">After much bloodshed and battles, Rudolf started killing off the members of the royal family for their treachery. However, he and his mercenaries couldn''t stay in one ce for too long due to the constant attacks from other kingdoms and found a safe haven in the Kingdom of Fiafyr, via Count Marcus Revelia who wished to use them to get the throne from his cousin and got his father on board with the n to be king. Rudolf wantednd of his own to rule over in his older age and decided to help Marcus out with his ns.
<span style="font-weight:400">That was until Marcus''s death and Rudolf is now back to trying to find a new lord that would let him getnd of his own. He wished to appease Duke ric Revelia, Marcus''s father, to take the throne in hopes to get his ownnds. But his gut was telling him that it was a long shot. If he feels the duke will betray him, he''ll have no choice but to kill him and try again elsewhere.
<span style="font-weight:400">It wouldn’t be his first time.
<span style="font-weight:400">***
<span style="font-weight:400">"Rudolf. Jeremiah is back and he has the dark elf with him." The voice came from behind him.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Took him long enough to return. So what is the news?" Rudolf asked.
<span style="font-weight:400">"It seems one man died putting the ve cor on it. Luckily it looks like the cor is working." the Merc said.
<span style="font-weight:400">Rudolf gave a sigh of relief knowing it worked. "Good. After spending all that money on it, it better work."
<span style="font-weight:400">"Yes,mander. What''s our next move?"
<span style="font-weight:400">Rudolf smirked and stood up and walked towards the door. "Next we see how strong this dark elf really is."
<span style="font-weight:400">***
<span style="font-weight:400">Rya was walking through the cave corridor forced to follow the mercenaries as they made their way deeper inside the mountain. They seemed to be heading to some kind of meeting point where the mercenary leader was.
<span style="font-weight:400">''Dammit! I still can''t find a way out of this mess. Why did I ever go to that brothel!? Just because I wanted to prove I was still a man? To get back at Nils? Fuck me.'' Rya thought to herself as she kept following the men.
<span style="font-weight:400">Behind her were Jeremiah and Dietrich. Both were silent while walking alongside her.
<span style="font-weight:400">As she continued her way forward, she noticed that the corridor looked like an old mine shaft. It was cold and damp, but there was light ahead of her and a lot of men dressed in ck Rose armor.
<span style="font-weight:400">''There''s like a hundred of them in here alone. Are they nning an invasion or something?'' Rya thought to herself.
<span style="font-weight:400">She saw one of them walk by holding a sword in one hand and a crossbow in another.
<span style="font-weight:400">"ve! Halt!" Jeremiah ordered.
<span style="font-weight:400">Rya quickly stopped and stared at Jeremiah.
<span style="font-weight:400">Jeremiah red at her. "Did I tell you to look at me?"
<span style="font-weight:400">Rya looked away and sighed. ''Fucking asshole.''
<span style="font-weight:400">When she looked around she noticed all the men were staring at her. Some with disgust, others with lust and jealousy.
<span style="font-weight:400">Rya has never had this much attention before in her life. And it made her ufortable.
<span style="font-weight:400">''What the hell is up with all these creeps? I hate how they''re staring at me.'' Rya thought while feeling uneasy. ''I wish Quin was here. I-I miss him. God, he must be angry at me for doing something so stupid... I don''t deserve him...''
<span style="font-weight:400">"Rudolf is taking his sweet ass time," Dietrich said.
<span style="font-weight:400">"You should say that to his face," Jeremiah responded
<span style="font-weight:400">"Uh... J-Just pretend that I said nothing"
<span style="font-weight:400">"Spineless coward... Well, I know how you were the only one to survive the Tomb of the Horde." Jeremiah smirks at Dietrich who was gritting his teeth in anger.
<span style="font-weight:400">At that moment the older man came out of his tent. He had full te mail on and has a huge shield in one hand and a mace in the other. His face has the look of a warrior from long ago. He also had an axe strapped to his back.
<span style="font-weight:400">He looks around and suddenly notices Rya.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Jeremiah, you''ve done well. Do we know what she can do?" Rudolf asked.
<span style="font-weight:400">"I haven''t put her through the wringer to see how strong she is but she''s an earth mage,mander," Jeremiah answered.
<span style="font-weight:400">"We''ll test her. Who in this room wishes to fight this Dark Elf? If anyone beats her they can get to do what they wish to her." Rudolf asked.
<span style="font-weight:400">Everyone in the room cheered for their chance to challenge Rya.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Rudolf! Let me challenge her!" yelled Sims.
<span style="font-weight:400">Rya''s skin felt cold. She hated the sound of his voice, lusting after her.
<span style="font-weight:400">Jeremiah had a smile on his face.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Everyone clear the space in front of her," Rudolf ordered.
<span style="font-weight:400">Everyone backed up and cleared the area.
<span style="font-weight:400">Yelling andughing could be heard.
<span style="font-weight:400">Sims came in close to Rya.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Don''t worry. I''ll take good care of you after the fight." Sims smirked.
<span style="font-weight:400">Rya looked up, ''I gotta take this guy down, if I can.''