Warriors Of Kagolania - Chapter 46 Chapter 38

Galaspiael tried to ignore a pain in his stomach for several hours.

A war council gathered at the very morning. After a thorough discussion of the strategy, two stages of the battle was decided. The Sekanians were to take the first blow. Then the Kagolanian troops advancing from the opposite side would surround the fighters with a ring that they could not break through.

Earlier, the king had warned that Madegald had much more deadly weapons than swords and arrows, but assure that Kagolanian has something similar. For the first time, he demonstrated the dynamite to a larger group. When he saw a new hope rise in his subjects, he felt self-satisfaction for the first time in a few years.

“Reserve is being prepared in Kagolania. I ordered the non-stop production,” said Galaspiael, resting his feet firmly on the ground and leaning slightly in the chair. He felt a bit better in this position.

“Is this paper?” The Silver Guard captain looked at the invention distrustfully. “I have the impression that it will fall apart in my hands. What if the mixture spills on our people?”

“The explosive mix is stored in packaging made of paper-like material, but much more durable than the one you know. Nothing leaked during the last tests,” the king assured. “We made the first prototypes in glass vials, but this material would be too expensive in the long run.”

“It is better not to disclose immediately what we have. They will send us troops that are not as well equipped as those closer to the border. Sekanians will draw them into our ambush.” General Kien moved the wooden pieces on the map, thus illustrating the plan of the attack. “His Highness, along with the rest of the ride, will stun them.”

“I want to go to their camp after the battle. There may be dynamite reserves there, they will be useful later.”

“An outstanding plan,” Samin said maliciously. “His Majesty is such a great strategist, if we only knew about it earlier, we could declare a war on Madegald instead of wasting time defending Sekania!”

He fell silent as everyone’s attention focused on him.

“I didn’t create this strategy myself,” said the king calmly. “May I ask why you are so snappy my friend?”

“When did you discuss these plans?”

Something was wrong. Galaspiael was surprised by the accusing tone in which Samin spoke to him. He choked up the urge to yell, knowing they didn’t have time to argue.

“We started last night,” said General Rina. “You were not present Samin.”

“Ah yes? Well, it’s definitely my fault I couldn’t show up.”

“I don’t know why you were absent, but you can’t expect us to wait for you forever ?!” Galaspiael almost shouted. “We’re at war, we can’t waste time! Do you understand?”

They both looked at each other for a moment. Finally Samin turned his head first.

“Yes, Your Majesty, I understand that,” he replied with a smile. “Next time I’ll make sure to get there on time.”

“If you want to add something now, go on.”

“Now?” Samin shook his head. “No, this strategy seems to be fine. There’s no need to add anything.”

“Let’s not waste more time arguing with each other. We need to prepare for the battle!”

*

“Why you’re not in Sekania yet?” Nailan greeted Zarkin with these words. He was surprised that she had spoken at all. They argued roughly for several days.

“I’m going there soon,” he replied coldly, “I had to buy a second quiver.”

“Don’t take too many things.”

“I won’t” He clenched his fists angry at the way she spoke to him. “Only weapons, provisions, replacement clothes, and that’s it.”

The girl sat down and stretched lazily. She followed his actions and sighed from time to time.

“The king will be with the ride, is that so?”

“Exactly. How do you know?”

“Her Highness told me that. Apparently everyone should be in place today. Since you’re in the Silver Guard, he probably realized you’re not there by now.”

“First of all, I don’t have Kagolian citizenship, so he should be grateful for the very fact I decided to go to this war. And secondly, I don’t even belong to the ride, I’m an archer!” He shouted annoyed. “Haven’t you noticed it yet?”

“Why are you yelling at me, not everyone needs to know!”

A malicious smile appeared on his face.

“You certainly don’t have to. After all, your funny washer wanted to run from the troop like a coward, right?”

“How dare you!”

“You thought I didn’t know? I saw you going to him several times. Why are you still with me? For living here? You can be in the palace all day. Weren’t you ashamed to pretend to love like that?”

“To love? You made something up, “she murmured. “Why would I even want to be with you? I never gave you one reason to believe it. You should distinguish love from sleeping with someone.”

Zarkin took a step back. He tried not to show how angry or shocked her words were, but he couldn’t. Nailan understood after a moment. She took his hand, but he broke free.

“I thought you knew it wasn’t really a relationship!”

“What do high-born ladies like you call it?” He drawled coldly.

“It was just … some fun. At least for me. I really didn’t know you were taking everything seriously. Why didn’t you say?

Zarkin looked at her with contempt and snorted softly.

“Don’t act more stupid that you already are. For so long I ran after you like a dog and gave everything you asked for. I took you here and I didn’t take any other girls. Still, you thought I didn’t have serious intentions? You better admit that you are ashamed of what I have on my shoulder. You don’t want to be with the ex-slave because the other courts are laughing at you. That would sound much more credible.” He tied the bundle vigorously and threw him on his back. “I wish I had listened to Kalena when she told me she had doubts about you.” Leave this house before she comes back. Goodbye Nailan.”