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Cirges smirked. "Not close enough."

When the group was ready they left the shop and headed to the city square.

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A large mob of civilians had gathered in the square. Many were anxious to see if the rumors that had gathered them there were true, if the son of Edgar was back in Jehanna. They murmured between themselves as they wainted for Jovron.

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In the castle, King Roland was asleep.

A guard came up to Castallen Gargrell and told him. "A large mob of civilians was spotted in the city square. Things could turn out badly. The king..."

"Is asleep." Gargrell interrupted. "It is wise not to disturb him. You would not want to meet an angry Bouchard."

"But sir..."

"But nothing. Call the patrols to the square but do not wake the king." Gargrell ordered.

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Jovron and his escort reached the square, which was not far from the Norman. As he approached, Louis said loudly. "Make way! Make way for the king!"

The crowd parted slightly to allow Jovron, Cassander and the other 3 to walked through.

The Half-elf reached the center of the mod and climbed atop the foot of the statue in the middle of the square. He felt a bit sick to his stomach but he had prepared this speech for the past few days since his arrival in the city.

The people that recognized Jov from his time growing up in Jehanna muttered. "It's him. He's back. Edgar's bastard."

"People of Jehanna." Jovron addressed them. "You all remember my father, the honorable King Edgar Stentor. Some of you served with him in the Great War, served as servants in his castle, cooked his meals, crafted his armor, or simply lived in his city under his ever humble rule. You all know that he went to Shornhelm and served as the Regent, following High King Gaban's death. However, what you didn't know is that there he investigated the death of his cousin and discovered that he was murdered. Poisoned by the usurper Emeric Auld. Though instead of the killer paying for his crime, it was my father that did. He was captured by the La Rouches and forced to confess to a crime that he did not commit. Then was killed unjustily by the knight of Perien La Rouche on orders of the High Queen Dowager, Abelle La Rouche."

He continued. "My brother, Rob, sought justice for our father. He raised his army and joined with allies to fight this injustice. Some of you had fathers, brothers, sisters, that fought alongside him and died with him too. You all know of the Red Wedding, where Rob, his mother and all your loved ones were butchered like cattle. Betrayed by the ones he called allies. All orchastrated by the High King Perien, King Damian and Duke Roland. A Duke that stabbed his own king in the back and now sits upon his throne. A Duke that now rules the lands rightfully mine by Rob's own decree. A Duke that holds my sister hostage and married her to his sadistic bastard of a son. One that enjoys torturing his prisoners instead of treating them with honor." He waved at Cirges.

Sir Cirges stood there next to Jov to show everyone the hospitality of the Bouchards. His scared face and stump of a hand made many gasp in shock.

"Tell me, people of Jehanna. Is that the kind of king you want to live under?" Jov asked.

The people didn't respond aloud, only in murmurs and head shakes. Seemingly they didn't want to interrupt the Half-elf's speech.

Jovron drew his sword and lifted it up. "I ask you, people of Jehanna, to stand beside me and fight this traitorous Duke! To fight beside me as some of you fought beside my father! As your loved ones fought beside my brother! Will you back me as your king, so that I may finally bring justice for my family that has been crossed so many times?!"

Rather unanimously, the crowd lifted their fists into the air and cheered.

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"Ah, it's nothing that you should worry yourself with, Prince Balin. I am merely past my prime. This old body of mine has just begun to act its age." Marcel said with a grin. "Thankfully I have faithful knights to aid me where my own body fails."

"Always, your grace." Milie stated.

"If you were hoping to see my daughter on this trip, I am sorry to say you might be disappointed. But I assure you that my lovely wife will be joining us for dinner." the king added.