The court drew back in awe as the words of the Queen drew from her mouth like swords from the sheathe.

“But your Majesty, if you’ll just see his capabilities, you’ll note he’s more than-“ Said Chancellor Grivon.

“ENOUGH. I WILL SEE TO IT. MY SOLDIERS WILL ACCOMPANY ME!”

I decide to speak, as my years of training will not go to waste here. I will slay the forces of the Darkheld, whether I am told to or not.

“With all due respect, Your Majesty, May I please be allowed to demonstrate what I can do? My only goal is to be allowed to do this.”

“Ho, you hold yourself brave, boy. Stand, and face Ainsylwith. I will see to it that our finest wizard teach you the powers you willingly defy.”

Not an hour later, I am set to fight Magistrate Ainsylwith, Stongest of The Queen. She has lost her children to the Darkheld, so I see that she want not another child to be lost to the evil that lurks beyond the Mountain.

The crowd looks in silence as Ainsylwith lumbers onto the field of battle. He looks solemnly at the Queen, who says:

“Show the boy mercy. The battle is already in your favor.”

“Yes, my lady.” His words sounded shattered and broken.

He charges, and the trumpets sound. A Phoenix Flame erupts from his blade. I dodge, and feel the thunder in my legs. He realizes it not, but he is open. And even though it’s for a split second, I can cover the gap. Electric energy swarms my legs, and I practically leap to him. Within an instant, he has been cut, and frozen from the legs up to the wounded chest area.

“Ice Age, Cavernous Crash.”

His head falls and his shoulders lower. He is not dead, but certainly won’t be feeling his legs anytime soon. Before it happened, the crowd fell silent, and the big band stopped, confused.

The Queen rose, and with a grim face, said

“Clearly, you have proven yourself worthy. I appreciate you for heeding the words I gave to poor Ainsylwith. Ainsylwith, my rock, thank you for trying. But you, young lad, have proven me wrong, and may my court bear witness. I declare thee, The Grand Champion! Take your party and lead them into the depths of the Darkhelds repugnant depths, and slay it from within! Best of luck, and we will give support.”

The crowd sighed and cheered, acknowledging their new hero. Finally, it’s time for an adventure.