"War for the Throne" Chapter3 origin ver.(2)
"Empty the dungeons.Let any fugitive in the kingdom earn his freedom hunting my enemies."
The guard captain saluted,"At once,Majesty.And the matter of the new Lord Steward?"
The King nodded,"Bring him to me."
Mercurio parted with Ulak at the gates of Sprucevale.He made his way to the stable,looking down at the object in his hand.The small doll of woven twigs and dried grass.Such a curious thing for so many to kill for.
The rat had found the cultist at a small shrine on top of the mountain.He had fought to protect the poppet but had been no match for Mercurio.
He began preparing his horse for the journey back to Bleakmarsh when someone called from behind him,"Baron Mercurio."
Mercurio turned,hastily hiding the poppet behind his back,to see a pair of King's Guards sitting astride their destriers."Can I help you?"