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Authors: Richard S. Tuttle

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“Alex?” questioned the king. “He always said that General Clark was the greatest strategist he knew.”

“The queen’s father is a modest man,” smiled the general. “Alexander Tork could outmaneuver a spider in its own web. You need to concentrate on the big picture.”

“He is right, Arik,” interjected Queen Tanya. “We are getting bogged down. Give the Knights of Alcea whatever they want to complete their projects and then forget about them. They are capable people. They will deliver for you or die in the attempt.”

“My money would be on their successful completion,” smiled Prince Oscar, “and I do not gamble away my gold foolishly.”

“I think our king is forgetting the caliber of the Knights of Alcea,” suggested Lord Markel. “With them spread out all over the world, he forgets how remarkable they are, but I am sure his memories are not too far away.”

King Arik thought back on the days when the Knights of Alcea were forming and the incredible victories they accomplished. He began to understand what his advisors were saying to him, and his lips started to curl upward.

“You are all correct. I have been staring at the markers and fearing the great host coming to slaughter us, but I have let the memories of the Knights of Alcea fade, not only the Knights of Alcea, but also the great people of Alcea. We banded together like no other nation ever has, and we can do it again. We will do it again, somehow.”

Everyone in the room began to smile, and the king continued talking.

“You work on the details, General. If you need something from me, ask, otherwise I will refrain from getting involved. Tanya, I am going to need your advice on rousing our people to great spirits once again. When the coming storm finally rears its ugly head, we will send those foul winds back upon our enemy. Alcea will survive.”

Everyone applauded and the king strode confidently from the library to begin his campaign to prepare the Alceans for war. As soon as he was gone, Prince Oscar turned to the queen with a frown upon his face.

“Will his mood last?” he asked softly.

“He will be out speaking to the people all over the country in a matter of days,” smiled the queen. “It is something that he is good at, and something the people really need right now. I cannot think of a better task for him.”

“Perhaps not,” retorted the prince, “but there is still a Claw of Alutar lurking out there somewhere. Perhaps I should remind him of that.”

“You do,” scowled the queen, “and I will turn you into a frog. It was the death of Fredrik that sent him into this depression. I will not allow you to send him back there.”

“What about his safety?” questioned General Gregor.

“I will be by his side every minute of the day,” vowed the queen. I will keep him safe.”

“May the gods watch over both you,” Lord Markel said softly.

 

THE END

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