Everyone knows it in Auvergne. Wiomarc'h of Chateau Rocher hates riding. So, He hated every minute of this long and annoying journey to Paris. But he had no other choice, and be quick was paramount. Fortunately, he was not alone on his warhorse, and his men was a comfort for him. Every Evening, in a different tavern, he could drink and laugh together, as if they were all equal and he wasn't their suzerain.
But he was, and as duke of Auvergne. He had right of life and death on their heads. And this morning precisely, he was going behead one of them, who raped a woman last night, before he drunk too much. Wiomarc'h wasn't moralistic, and he took pleasure to have fun. But he couldn't afford this kind of misbehavior; It was bad for his reputation. And for the fate of ronan, his only son.
The sword cut in one hit the head, and the sound of the blade against the wood against weird. He wiped the blood mechanically. Paris wasn't far away. His dream was so close...
Mon fils, un jour ce sera à toi !
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The castle seemed to be desert. Since the death of most of the Kings and nobles in the Holy earth, it was common to meet deserted places. This palace was no exception. Inside, after a few hours waiting, he met the former royal council. His members ruled the Kingdom during the Crusade and, after the King's death, stayed at the head. They didn't know when this Regency will end, because no one had enough authority to unify France.
In front of the throne, there was a large table with 13 seats. Every seat had a place for a banner. He put the one of Auvergne.
- Your highness. I am Wiomarc'h of Chateau Rocher...
- We know who you are, we were watching you.
Disconcerted, Wiomarc'h hesitated. He put his hand on his sword.
- I claim the title of Duke of Auvergne. I united most of the duchy under my banner. I own 3 cities and 5 vassals. I rules de facto and de jure this area.
- And we acknoledge you as duke. But the road is still long, don't stay lazy.
The head of the council showed the empty seats.
As you can see, you are the first here. We don't like monologue. Come back with friends and allies, so that we can retire.
So did he...