The Unlikely Overlord

Overlord's chambers. The weight of the revelation still pressed heavily o

rtant you familiarize yourself with every corner of

guide me on the basics. I'll gradua

greement, leading

ned in various forms of combat. The clang of sword

had always been his favorite thing right from his town. His combat master

skills. Every soldier here was carefully selected and trained since bi

thousand. Just like me, their l

ay, my

idas ackno

nner circle of men, after scrutinizing their skills to your taste.

atched the soldiers moving wi

rriors standing at attention to his presence. Surveying his

pointing to a warrior acros

ck, drew his sword, taki

ce, circling his opponent wh

is sword arcing towards the young war

r. Midas's movements were seamless, transitioning from one

ering a powerful kick to Garrick's midsection. The youn

das praised as he s

er, combat is not just about strength. It's about str

insight, young Mast

f the best swordsm

mmand?" Midas asked, request

hawk, young

tall with a muscular build that spoke of years of ri

. I'll make ready thirty-nine

oung Master," Th

ll the warriors followed, hooti

, acknowledg

him. "You'll find no shortage of w

mpress

s more t

vernous room lined with banners depicting victories of the 1st division.

hold our gatherings and

vings of past Overlor

asked, "What does the roya

anyone or anything. They dare to love and

particularly at a painting. "Is t

d. I grew to

eak. His hazel

o overstep my L

Midas o

ant you to l

rotect you. I guess she couldn't survive but

his chest. His breath cut, as if snagged on barbed

my Lord?" Rag

he said, dismiss

ving at the armory, a vast room fille

ar picked up a beautifully crafted swo

ith," he started. "Handmade and enchanted, you

sword he was drawn to, feeling its weig

up the sword, giving it to Kaelan who had just m

e fortress, to a room fill

are devised and battles are planned. E

g with possibilities. Turning to his henchmen

back genuinely to

you now to your chambers

n agreement, fol

r eyes widening as they caught sight of him; the Overlord's son, newly found and returned. Whispers

n eyes, blushed deeply as he passed. She quickly lowered her gaz

is chambers, Kaelan opened the door,

, my Lord," Kaelan gest

ith a master-sized bed, a writing desk, and

ng the thought that had gone in

ease let me know. I've made sure the room

him, "Thank yo

ou too, R

"It's our honor to se

to rest now," R

dside and we'll be here." Kaelan added, placing the

walked over to the large wind

se of the 1st division, the land stretch

red, the shame and oppression. Resolving in a smirk, he muttere

e door snapped him

urning to see who had d

net hair stepped inside, her eyes downcast. She car

ou some water. I thought

" Midas sai

the desk, her hands

adjacent bathing chamber," she a

ed appreci

ng else you requ

ok his

dinner will be served in the Hall of Flames. The coo

idas. "The Hall of F

n will escort you down there, my

nodd

, he called after her.

g his. Quickly she lowered her e

to satisfy your need

hank you

r lips. "It is my honor

of the room, closing the

as greeted by the sight of a large ma

is tense muscles. He shed his clothes and sank into the hot wat

the fresh clothes laid out for him: a rich velvet tunic

bronze mirror. For a brief moment, he couldn't help but picture

s eyes-a resolve to make everyone t

for my return," he

the summoning bell. Soon after

e in

lked in, their expre

for dinner, my Lor

pair of grand wooden doors. Pushing the handles open, Kaelan

was laden with an array

s of spiced lamb kebabs adorned the table. There was also an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, ho

the length of the hall in full armor, standing at attention. Seated at the table were the r

turn, acknowledgin

im sat the formidable Overlord, his

ight bow as he took his seat, the others foll

ldered, bore a striking re

is son. Lord Xzander lifted his jeweled goblet, filled with a rich r

sced the time when Arthur Neon had emptied wine on him. Clenchin

the Overlord began, his v

erlord," Lord Xzander continued,

is chest. The reality of e

nothing more than a pawn in his matrimonial family. But

in the thrilled faces of the councilme

" With the thumping sound of spears on the floor by the wa

e the Ove

ly, every movement deliberate as he absorbed

despite the whirlwind of feelings inside him. He r

ter of the councilmen, the clinking of goblets, an

ing corridors of the Dragon's Lair, following the pa

y Lord?" Kaelan spok

g of wo

y within the 1st division. The outside world

from the s

d Kaelan

o happen in two days' time, where the entire ten divisi

few things to get done b

, my Lord," Rag

or the 5th division," Midas instructed as the

We will go with you,

em. "Fine. Kaelan, you'll go wit

or you. I'll write the details on a s

oth no

" they bowed slightl