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Chapter Forty-Five

Led by Reynold, the Prouds marched not far from their
land to meet the king’s mighty huge army. Again, the
Prouds were much fewer in number and arms.
Widea’s soldiers were led by the malicious leader
Samuel, who came for nothing but revenge. The king’s
army also included Leader Shawn and knights of the
Sendeys, as the leader would never miss the chance to
retaliate against the Prouds.
That time, the Prouds’ determination and spirits
were low as they were devastated by what had happened to
their strongest knight. Although they had taken off their
black mourning clothes, their hearts were engulfed in
blackness. It had been a long time since they fought
without Jarvis. They were used to him and very convinced
that he was the reason for their victories. Maybe it would
be easier if their first battle without him was against a weak
army or an easy tribe, but they were going to fight the
strongest army around. Maybe they would have been able
to treat their wounds and pain and go to battle in full
strength and spirits if the battle came after the lapse of
sufficient time after his murder.
Reynold felt a huge burden when he had to lead the
Prouds’ soldiers in battle because he was replacing a great
man, Jarvis, and he did not have his strength, courage,
glorious history, or effect on the knights of the Prouds.