Chapter 9 - The Chancellor's Fall
The battle below faltered. Thousands of soldiers looked up toward the high walls in shock.
"I am Princess Elara!" her voice carried over the wind. "The Chancellor bound me in dark stone and used me as a weapon of war! King Adrian saved my life! The treaty was a lie created by corrupt leaders!"
Murmurs erupted through the ranks of the Norwyn army. Many recognized their long-lost princess, whom they had mourned years ago.
At the front of the army, the High Chancellor of Norwyn rode forward on a black warhorse, his face twisted in rage. "It is an illusion! A Valerian trick! Cut them down!"
The Chancellor drew his crossbow and aimed directly at Elara on the high wall.
"No!" Adrian shouted.
Adrian threw himself in front of Elara as the black bolt flew through the air. The arrow struck Adrian’s shoulder armor, knocking him back, but protecting Elara completely.
Seeing their Chancellor fire upon their own princess ignited fury among the Norwyn ranks.
"Traitor!" shouted a Norwyn captain.
The Norwyn soldiers turned their weapons on the Chancellor’s personal guard. Chaos broke out in the enemy ranks as the soldiers refused to fight for a lied-to cause.
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Adrian stood back up, holding his sword high. He rallied the Valerian army: "Open the gates! Secure peace today!"
Valerian and Norwyn soldiers who desired true peace joined forces on the field below, quickly overwhelming the Chancellor and his small faction of dark loyalists. The battle was won not with slaughter, but with truth.
