{"id":4254,"date":"2026-06-02T11:20:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4254"},"modified":"2026-06-02T11:20:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:20:30","slug":"full-the-knight-regretted-mocking-the-boy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4254","title":{"rendered":"Full &#8211; THE KNIGHT REGRETTED MOCKING THE BOY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town square of Ashkar bustled with life beneath a sky filled with dark clouds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merchants called from crowded stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children ran between wagons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blacksmiths hammered glowing steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The smell of fresh bread drifted from nearby bakeries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To most people, it seemed like an ordinary day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet hidden among the crowds\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">walked a boy nobody noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fifteen years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barefoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing torn clothes patched together countless times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dust stained his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Years of hardship showed in his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beside him walked an old gray horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The animal&#8217;s ribs showed beneath its worn coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its mane was tangled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of its front legs carried an old injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people glanced at the pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most quickly looked away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Ashkar, poverty was nothing unusual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy gently stroked the horse&#8217;s neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Just a little farther, old friend.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse nudged his shoulder affectionately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a moment, it was the only smile on his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THUNDERING HOOFBEATS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The square erupted into alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People jumped aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merchants scrambled to protect their goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A massive black warhorse burst through the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its armor gleamed silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its muscles rippled beneath polished barding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mounted atop the beast sat one of the kingdom&#8217;s knights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sir Garrick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A noble warrior famous throughout Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or perhaps infamous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because while Garrick was skilled\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he was arrogant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cruel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And enjoyed humiliating those weaker than himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight saw the ragged teenager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saw the old horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not kindly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cruelly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of slowing down\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he charged directly toward them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several townspeople gasped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy barely had time to turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THUD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The warhorse slammed into him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teenager crashed across the cobblestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His shoulder struck hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dust exploded upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old gray horse reared in alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villagers shouted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few rushed forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Garrick was laughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loudly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mockingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Watch where you&#8217;re crawling, beggar.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several nervous nobles laughed with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy remained on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight smirked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain the matter was over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the teenager slowly stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dust fell from his torn clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small cut bled near his cheek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old horse immediately stepped beside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy gently patted its neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making sure it wasn&#8217;t hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only then did he look toward the knight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face remained calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far too calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garrick rolled his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then turned his horse away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd began returning to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the boy moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faster than anyone expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GRAB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His hand seized the warhorse&#8217;s reins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What are you doing?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teenager said nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he planted both feet firmly against the stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And pulled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HARD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reins snapped downward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The warhorse reared violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its front legs shot into the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The animal lost balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garrick&#8217;s eyes widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What?!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight desperately grabbed for his saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The horse twisted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His grip slipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRASH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The armored warrior slammed onto the cobblestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His helmet bounced away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His sword rattled across the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence swallowed the marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mighty warhorse calmly walked toward the teenager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lowered its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And stood beside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obedient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old gray horse remained nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fallen knight stared upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Humiliated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unable to understand what had just happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the boy spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You should apologize.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The square somehow became even quieter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garrick&#8217;s face turned red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Apologize?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy nodded toward the old horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You frightened him.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laughter nearly escaped several villagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They quickly covered their mouths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight&#8217;s humiliation deepened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He rose furiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You insolent little\u2014&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SHING.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His sword left its scabbard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gasps erupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd stepped backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody expected things to go this far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight pointed the blade directly at the teenager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You&#8217;ve embarrassed a royal knight.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy remained motionless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old gray horse gently nudged his shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost as if asking whether everything was alright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teenager smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then looked back at Garrick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You embarrassed yourself.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight roared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His sword cut through the air.<\/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\">Powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many turned away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain they were about to witness a killing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sound echoed across the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People opened their eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy hadn&#8217;t moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His hand held an old rusted sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody had even seen him draw it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet somehow\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he had blocked Garrick&#8217;s strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One-handed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shock spread across his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teenager looked almost bored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garrick attacked again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy stopped them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without moving his feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without showing effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sweat began forming on Garrick&#8217;s forehead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd slowly realized something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight wasn&#8217;t holding back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was trying his hardest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And still couldn&#8217;t touch the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the teenager finally attacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLANG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garrick&#8217;s sword shattered into pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The broken blade spun through the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight stared at the handle remaining in his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy lowered his rusted sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impossible had happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A royal knight&#8217;s weapon had been destroyed by what looked like scrap metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then something even stranger happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old gray horse walked forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stopped directly beside Garrick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And snorted loudly into his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several villagers burst into laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others quickly joined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knight&#8217;s humiliation was complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face turned crimson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without another word\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he grabbed his horse and stormed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd erupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People cheered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merchants applauded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the boy simply continued walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leading the old horse away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As if nothing important had happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As if defeating a knight in the center of town was ordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That should have been the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It wasn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three days later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kingdom changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At dawn, enormous bells rang throughout Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emergency bells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warning bells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">War bells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People rushed into the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afraid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the news spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-122.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-122.png 332w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-122-273x300.png 273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A monster had appeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not a wolf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not a bear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not a dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ancient beast from the northern mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A creature called the Stonefang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entire villages had already been destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortresses had fallen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of soldiers had died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monster was heading directly toward Ashkar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panic consumed the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king immediately summoned every knight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every soldier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every mercenary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Including Sir Garrick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following morning\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">thousands gathered outside the city walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rows of knights stood ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banners snapped in the wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Archers lined defensive towers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fear filled every face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the ground began shaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monster approached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trees collapsed around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone shattered beneath its massive claws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its body towered over the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its skin resembled living rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its eyes burned gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature roared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sound shook the heavens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several horses immediately panicked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soldiers lost their nerve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even experienced knights trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then 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