Many hours later in a carriage jack was sitting full of fear and sweating 😅 like a pig filling suffocating as while he was going back from the tavern a bunch of man wearing all black asked for his name after confirming who he was they stroke him in the head sometime later he found himself in this carriage and an evil looking man was Infront of him as who he was if his memory didn't betray him this one of the baron knight named as Bruce.
His mind was thinking that nothing good probably will happen from this trip after all how many happy endings happens after getting kidnapped but on the other end of they wanted to kill him they could have just sent him to see the lord of light and thrown his body in ditch so taking alive mean that at least for the time being they have some use of him so he is safe as long the dim him useful.
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On the other another part of the world more precisely in room in the main castle 🏰 of the Pendragon clan to figures where having a discussion but one could see the irritation on the face on one of them.
A slimy, skinny and rat faced man but sinister-looking with black hear who from the look on his face one could the anger and aggression this unlike his usual as anyone who only saw his always smiling and calm face no matter what happen as for why he is this angry 😡 his original plan of using the usurper to get rid of his cousin then getting the barrony as his direct fiefdom to rule and use in the upcoming battle for the heir of the grand-duchy where twarthed by Damien thus he had to resort to other methods to get the barrony one who where far more risky and less legitimate.
He spoke with gruffy voice:' I can't believe how useless that Dylan getting beaten by my useless cousin like that with all the ressources I have him he should have died that would have been better I have him a loser is a loser ni matter how much you prop him up so how are the other contingency plan going?'
under the shroud of darknesse dark figure standing beside was acting like a shadow hiding it's face said:' we have already started it my lord in few months the hyena tribe will strike lead by a seconde grade berserk ni matter how much his subordinate are good they are still only first grade they can't surpass the difference between major realms and will also are in contact with the surrounding baronies in order for them not to assist him'.
A big smile was written all of his face Happy with what he heard:' good good did you investigate how my cousin won the battle so easily?'.
The figure answered:' from the information we gathered it compiled to two factors first he using some primitive form of the magic ballista and it seems he got it from the grand-duchy and also he is selling some novel products we can only conclude that the grand-duke still cherishe him immensely and second factor is his subordinate the knight Carl after doing some digging around we Found out he was instructed by the grand-duke himself to serve Damien but that it's not the most important thing about him my lord he seems to have the rare talent of the elements of light and thunder ⚡ in this regard we could contact the order knight of Michael letting them know of his existence they will do everything in their power to get him in their rank and if my understanding of his character he will also would want to join them so by removing him the chances of your cousin surviving the battle are almost none'.
The man seem to ponder for a moment then he said:' we will do as you say but if you fail this time someone has to pay with his life am I understood ?also leave no trace behind eliminate any witnesses the battle for the heir position is entering a critical conjuncture I don't want any misshap is that clear'.
The figure flickered and said:' yes lord it will be as you wish'.
Then it vanished leaving Damien cousin alone sitting on his desk seemingly thinking about something.
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An hour has passed since Jack was escorted to throne room in the manor he heard many rumours and descriptions about it he always wanted to visit it and from the looks of it he got his wishe he only would have loved it to be under different circumstances but he can say it's extravagant.
While he was drifting in his mind the door opened an elegant mand come in it was Damien.
He went to the throne and sat Jack who was sitting hurriedly stood gave him a bow and said :' it's an honour to meet you lord'.
After hearing this Damien chuckled this Jack really know how to stay cool 😎 Ben in this circumstances then he said:'i am happy to meet you Jack I would like to say sorry for the way man brought you here but alas I had no choice in order not arouse doubt suspensions around you'.
Jack was stunned he didn't now what to say it seems the lord already know what the merchant are attending to do he said:' may ask my lord what doubt I could arouse by meeting you lord baron?'.
Damien said:' how to say as you know when I defeated the usurper and took over the town we also came in position of the prison in it we found a few prisoners who weren't mentioned in any documents and some even where executed and I am sorry to say but your father was one of those prisoners who were killed by Dylan and his supporters as for why meeting 🤝 will arouse suspension I think I don't need to tell who would have asked dylan to take down your father bring the body of Mr jack here'.
The door opened two legionnaires came in with body of his father or what left of it seeing it Jack didn't wait for the legionnaires to put it he run to it and hold it with all his might and howled like a wolf 🐺 in greef Damien gestured for them to put the body gently and leave.
After this Damien could see on the face of Jack emotion of sorrow,anger and hate all mixed together not knowing how he should react about this should he mourn his father or angry at himself for not finding out sooner or hating those responsible and taking revenge on them he knew that his plan has succeed a minute or two later he took back control of himself then said:'my lord I am ready to serve for life if you help take revenge on those who wronged my father'.
Damien anwsered :' obviously as lor I will uphold justice for my citizen I will promise you this but wouldn't be better if you could take them down yourself?'.
Hearing this Jack had a sad smile on hi face and said:' my lord I would love to but my talent in any path is almost non-existence except for the priest as you know for this one you have to join a monastic or church knight order for it and none of them exist in our barrony '.
Damien smile in an evolve way but quickly hide it and said:' what if I told I have the ability to open the way for you to become a grade one life form would dare to take it I have to warn it will change you a little '.
Jack was surprised 🙀 after hearing this but he made up his mind fast kneeled an said:'i hereby swear under the truth eye that I will eternally serve you my lord if you grant it to me'.
Damien laughs 'hhhhh I will gladly grant you you wish'.
Then only an after image of him could be seen and he used vampire embrace on Jack and he waited an hour later he woke up Damien asked him:' how do you feel?'.
Jack looking around him but feeling the power coursing through his veins he felt like he could destroy the world he punched the ground and left a mark on it he said:'i feel powerful and thirsty my lord I am eternally grateful to you master for this opportunity '.
Damien said:' you are welcome it nothing compared to what it will come now drink this glass of blood to finish you transformation and let's go deal with your uncle and with his blood you will become a grade one hhhh'.
After saying this Damien he really felt that he is starting to become a little eccentric but it's not a problem as long it's acceptable next is Jack family merchant headquarters apparently his uncle is staying there tonight this will make it even better as they could that he has fallen in a robbery attempt.