The Soldier's Minute: Fall of Rosetta

rutal war, and now he was being honored with one of the highest titles in the kingdom. He was proud, but also nervous. He had

s a tall, broad-shouldered man with a hearty laugh and a quick wit. He had been Ryle's friend for as lo

on the back. "All dressed up in your shiny armor and fan

nks, Stannis. I was hoping

g to stick out like a sore thumb, my friend. But don't worry, I'l

to the amusement of the other knights and courtiers. Ryle couldn't help but smile, despite himself.

pped forward, ready to take his place as a royal knight. As he entered the hall, he felt the weight of all ey

the ground. The entire hall erupted in laughter, and Ryle had to stifle a chuckle as he helped Stan

ention. "Ladies and gentlemen, may I present our newest

s he rose, he saw a flicker of amusement in Edgard's eyes,

honored to have you serve as one of our finest knights. We have great

feel the weight of expectation on his shoulders, and h

esty," he said. "I a

se. "Very well. I trust that Sir Stannis

ourse, Your Majesty. I would not miss the

le, Sir Stannis, I charge you both with the task of maintaining order and

e their way back to their quarters. As they walked, Stannis cou

have gone better,"

. "At least you're taking it in stride. I'm sure

skin. Besides, it's not the first time I've made a

be a bit of levity in the midst of it all. As they settled into their room, Ryle and Stannis began to discuss their duties and responsibiliti

pression turning serious. "There's a lot of politics at p

oubled times. He had a feeling that their duties as royal knights

and get a lay of the land. They had a kingdom to protec

dorned with intricate carvings and tapestries, and the halls echoed with the sound of footsteps and hu

ound of a commotion coming from inside. Curiosity getting the better

iscussion with King Edgard and Crown Prince Chrysler Vance. The Queen's face was r

ng was seriously amiss. The Queen's behavior was out of line,

They had both fought in the recent war, and they had seen the horrors of battle and the dangers that threa

o matter what. They may have just arrived at the court, but they were alrea