{"id":4868,"date":"2026-06-10T12:25:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4868"},"modified":"2026-06-10T12:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:25:08","slug":"the-prince-who-mocked-a-boy-with-an-empty-sheath-never-expected-the-secret-master-who-would-humiliate-an-entire-kingdom-and-change-his-fate-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4868","title":{"rendered":"THE PRINCE WHO MOCKED A BOY WITH AN EMPTY SHEATH NEVER EXPECTED THE SECRET MASTER WHO WOULD HUMILIATE AN ENTIRE KINGDOM AND CHANGE HIS FATE FOREVER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 2 \u2014 THE BOY WHO NEEDED NO SWORD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence spread across the royal square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A moment earlier, thousands had been laughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now nobody dared speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High above the crowd, the Prince&#8217;s sword spun through the air before crashing onto the stone pavement with a deafening clang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sound echoed through the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince stood frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His hand remained extended where the sword had once been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes widened with disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That strike had been impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ragged teenager remained standing calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old wooden sheath rested loosely in his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing about him appeared extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His clothes were patched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His boots were worn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His dark hair hung untidily around his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet somehow he had disarmed the kingdom&#8217;s finest young swordsman with a single movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince&#8217;s face burned red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around him, nobles exchanged nervous glances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guards stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody knew what to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, the Prince forced a laugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You got lucky.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teenager simply looked at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That calm expression irritated the Prince more than any insult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Pick up your weapon,&#8221; the Prince snapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy glanced down at the sheath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This is my weapon.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laughter almost returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But nobody felt brave enough to laugh now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not after what they had just witnessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince clenched his fists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What is your name?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy answered quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Rowan.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Who trained you?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan smiled faintly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No one you know.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince hated that answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because for the first time in his life\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He wasn&#8217;t the strongest person in the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 3 \u2014 THE SECOND ATTACK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pride is a dangerous thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially when mixed with humiliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince felt both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His father&#8217;s guards watched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles watched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire capital watched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He couldn&#8217;t accept defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not before everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly, he walked toward his fallen sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He picked it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blade gleamed beneath the afternoon sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Again.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several nobles cheered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guards nodded approvingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince pointed the sword at Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You won one exchange.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice hardened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Now fight properly.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan sighed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t want to fight.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince&#8217;s jaw tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Afraid?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Then draw your sword.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t carry one.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd murmured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No sword?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince laughed bitterly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Then you&#8217;re a fool.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without warning, he attacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Angrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blade sliced toward Rowan&#8217;s shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gasps erupted from the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strike was real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince was no longer sparring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He intended to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blade missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince attacked again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd watched in amazement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every strike missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not by much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan flowed around each attack like water around stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Untouchable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince became furious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His attacks grew wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His breathing became heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sweat rolled down his forehead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet Rowan never struck back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, the Prince lunged forward with all his strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan raised the sheath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wooden sheath tapped the Prince&#8217;s wrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sword flew away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire square fell silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince had been disarmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 4 \u2014 THE MAN IN THE CROWD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A voice suddenly echoed across the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Enough.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone turned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An elderly man stood near the fountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His gray cloak fluttered in the wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes never left Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teenager&#8217;s calm expression immediately changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time all day\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He looked surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man approached slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd moved aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the guards seemed strangely nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Who are you?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man ignored him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, he stopped in front of Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then something astonishing happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teenager bowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Respectfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd gasped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince blinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who was this man?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You&#8217;ve improved.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan lowered his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Master.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The word sent whispers through the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Master?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man looked toward the Prince.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I believe the duel is over.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince scowled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man raised an eyebrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I haven&#8217;t lost.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man&#8217;s smile widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Then what do you call dropping your sword twice?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd struggled not to laugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince&#8217;s face darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You insult royalty.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man replied calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Reality insults you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The square became deathly quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody had ever spoken to the Prince that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet somehow the old man showed no fear whatsoever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that frightened everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 5 \u2014 THE SECRET OF THE SWORDLESS SCHOOL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The news spread across the kingdom by nightfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A peasant boy had defeated the Prince.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By morning, the story had reached the royal palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Aldric listened carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike his son, he was a thoughtful ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the details concerned him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially one detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sheath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After ordering an investigation, the king summoned the oldest historian in the kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An elderly scholar arrived carrying dusty records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king pointed toward a sketch of Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Do you recognize this style?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historian froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His hands trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Impossible.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king leaned forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What is it?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Your Majesty\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He looked genuinely frightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I believe the boy belongs to the Swordless School.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king stood immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The legends?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historian nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For centuries, stories had circulated about a hidden order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Masters who believed true skill required no weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warriors who defeated armed opponents with ordinary objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ropes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even empty hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most considered them myths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fairy tales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet the Prince&#8217;s defeat suddenly seemed much more real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I thought they disappeared long ago.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;So did everyone else.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historian looked toward the palace window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;But if Rowan truly belongs to them\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man&#8217;s voice dropped to a whisper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Then he may be one of the most dangerous fighters alive.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 6 \u2014 THE CHALLENGE OF A THOUSAND SWORDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prince could not sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every time he closed his eyes, he saw it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sheath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd staring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The humiliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By sunrise, his pride had transformed into obsession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He wanted revenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He wanted validation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He needed to prove he was superior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So he did something reckless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He issued a royal challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A public tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thousand warriors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kingdom&#8217;s greatest fighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And at the end\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement stunned the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobles celebrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soldiers trained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mercenaries traveled from distant lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Rowan seemed completely uninterested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His master sat beside a campfire outside the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You don&#8217;t have to accept.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan poked the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I know.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Then why are you going?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teenager stared into the flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a long moment, he said nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he answered quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Because the Prince isn&#8217;t evil.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His master looked surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;He attacked you twice.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I know.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;He insulted you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I know.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Then why help him?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rowan smiled sadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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