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The Mercenaries who stood in Valerian's way were slowly approached from all sides. While the duel had gone on, men had snuck by them to flank when the attack was to begin. The Militia who ran were either knocked unconscious or killed during the flanking.

Then the battle began. Mercenary swords clashed upon Solitude shields, and after less than thirty minutes, the Dragon Bridge army had been defeated. Those who surrendered or were close to death were healed and taken prisoner, like the surviving militiamen. They were all rounded up and chained to be sent to the Cells. Valerian had a plan for them, a plan that would benefit him greatly.

After the wounds of Solitude men were taken care of, the army stormed the settlement and captured every man, woman, and child. They too were sent to cells. Endrin, An Advisor to Valerian, was named Count of the Village, and was given the rights to every home and business in the county.

After a garrison was placed to guard the town, Valerian brought his army back north to Solitude. There, he had the best performing men promoted and gave a speech on how Dragon Bridge was now under the control of Solitude, which made the nobles and traders happy.

Then, Two days after the battle, Valerian had the warden take out every person imprisoned in the conquest to the Blue Palace Courtyard.

At the steps, Valerian stood, staring down on the many prisoners in chains, who hadn't been fed in the past three days. "Listen well, Prisoners. For those who listen well will be fed and given a nice warm bath."

This got their attention.

"Due to the demands of the nobles and entrepreneurs, your village homes will be sold to our citizens by the new count. However, you all would still need to be taken care of. So that's where my friend, Nezir, comes in." Valerian explained, before gesturing for Nezir to come forth.

Achilles made himself visible to the audience of prisoners, getting even closer to them then Valerian.

"I am Nezir of the Black Sabre, an organization in the heart of Hammerfell. I am here to inform you that you will not be executed. You will work our fields, tend to our everyday needs, and live like tools until you are given your freedom. Only a lucky few will stay here, but the rest of you will be taken on our Slave Galleys to Hammerfell, where you will serve us. Any disobedience will be severely punished."

After that, the Prisoners were given food and baths, and they were all taken to the blue palace one at a time. There, Valerian would fix upon a price for each individual based on Gender, Strength, Endurance, Professions, and Appearance.

Only a dozen prisoners were kept in Solitude, with 48 of them being sold to the Black Sabre. The payment was 16000 Titans, a Galley, and an exotic Slave taken from raid on the Akaviri settlements in Black Marsh.