{"id":3847,"date":"2026-05-31T15:07:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T15:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3847"},"modified":"2026-05-31T15:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T15:07:46","slug":"full-the-boy-with-the-rusted-sword-entered-the-tavern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3847","title":{"rendered":"Full &#8211; THE BOY WITH THE RUSTED SWORD ENTERED THE TAVERN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tavern smelled like smoke, sweat, and spilled ale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain slammed against the wooden walls outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laughter roared beneath the flickering firelight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the door slowly creaked open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small 10-year-old boy stepped inside alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barefoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing torn ragged clothes soaked from the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mud covered his face and arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And hanging at his side\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">was an old rusted sword nobody would take seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mercenaries burst into laughter instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One giant soldier slammed his mug onto the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLook at this little rat carrying scrap metal!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More men joined the mockery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coins scattered across the tables as drunk warriors pointed and laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the child said nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He quietly walked deeper into the tavern while thunder echoed outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then one mercenary suddenly stood up and blocked his path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cruel grin spread across the man&#8217;s scarred face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou lost, boy?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before anyone could react\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the mercenary grabbed a full mug of ale and threw it directly into the child&#8217;s face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beer splashed across the boy&#8217;s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His ragged shirt became soaked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire tavern exploded with laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one second\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the child remained completely still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SHHHHNK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A metallic blur flashed across the room faster than anyone could see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rusted sword vanished from its sheath instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence swallowed the tavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRAAAAACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gigantic wooden table in front of the mercenary suddenly split perfectly in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mugs shattered across the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wood crashed against the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The laughing mercenaries froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the boy slowly lifted his eyes beneath the dripping rainwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rusted sword rested quietly at his side once more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody had even seen him swing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scarred mercenary looked down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His mug slowly slid apart into two perfect halves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His grin disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tavern became deathly silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then a voice came from the back corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWell now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone turned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A massive man sat alone beside the fireplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gray beard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Countless scars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sword longer than most men were tall rested beside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room instantly grew tense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because everyone recognized him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commander Rovan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The former captain of the king&#8217;s northern army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A man who had survived three wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A man who had killed more bandits than most soldiers had ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the mercenaries respected him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovan slowly stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes never left the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat wasn&#8217;t luck.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovan approached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scarred mercenary quickly stepped aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commander stopped in front of the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then looked toward the rusted sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His expression changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhere did you get that blade?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy finally spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy father.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room remained silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovan&#8217;s eyes narrowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat&#8217;s his name?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer came immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAric.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commander&#8217;s face turned pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several older mercenaries exchanged nervous glances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One whispered,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another looked terrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cImpossible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovan slowly knelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not from weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAric Blackthorn?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody laughed anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because every warrior in the room knew that name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twenty years ago\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aric Blackthorn had been the greatest swordsman in Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King&#8217;s Blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The undefeated champion of the realm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then one day\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he vanished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No grave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only rumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy looked around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy father told me to come here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovan&#8217;s heart pounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer hit like lightning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThree days ago.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commander stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat isn&#8217;t possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy looked down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe said if anything happened to him, I should find the Silver Wolf Tavern.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room grew colder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because they were standing inside the Silver Wolf Tavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovan slowly sat back down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face had gone white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the tavern door exploded inward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wind and rain flooded the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every mercenary reached for a weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A group of black-armored riders entered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their cloaks were marked with a silver serpent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The symbol sent fear through the room instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Serpent Order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s secret hunters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same organization rumored to have hunted Aric Blackthorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lead rider removed his helmet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cruel smile spread across his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWell.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes locked onto the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe finally found him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tavern froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commander slowly stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rider laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStep aside, Rovan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovan&#8217;s hand moved toward his sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rider sighed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAfter all these years, you&#8217;re still loyal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commander replied quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes shifted toward the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI just hate cowards.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steel erupted throughout the tavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SHHHHNK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swords left scabbards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Axes rose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daggers flashed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Serpent Order attacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tavern became a battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tables shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chairs exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glass rained across the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mercenaries fought beside former soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room filled with chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy remained still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remembering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His father had warned him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One day they would come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One day the men with silver serpents would find him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One day he would have to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The leader charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His blade flashed toward the child&#8217;s throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room gasped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SHHHHNK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rusted sword appeared again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The assassin&#8217;s weapon shattered instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tavern froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rusted blade wasn&#8217;t rusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not really.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brown metal cracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pieces fell away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like old paint breaking apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A silver glow emerged beneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient runes awakened across the sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue light flowed through the steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blade wasn&#8217;t damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It had been hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The leader staggered backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child looked down at the weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His father had never allowed him to draw it completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1023.png 426w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1023-300x296.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final layer of rust fell away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tavern filled with blue light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And engraved near the hilt\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">was a royal crest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovan&#8217;s eyes widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not the king&#8217;s crest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An older one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A forgotten one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crest of House Blackthorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The royal guardians who protected Ashkar before the current dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy looked confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat is this?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The assassin laughed nervously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKill him!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fear had replaced confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The leader attacked personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sword moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The leader&#8217;s weapon split apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His armor split apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The floor behind him cracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he collapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unconscious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The battle ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just like that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence filled the tavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain continued falling outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then Rovan slowly approached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour father wasn&#8217;t just a swordsman.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy looked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat do you mean?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commander swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe was the last guardian.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thunder rolled outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room listened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovan continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe royal family everyone serves today\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026is not the family Aric swore to protect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tavern became silent again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat are you saying?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovan looked directly into his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI&#8217;m saying your father disappeared because he discovered the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The storm intensified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning illuminated the tavern windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe throne was 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