[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-reborn-king":3,"chapter-the-reborn-king-the-reborn-king-chapter-182":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Reborn King",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1100939,1437,"Chapter 182: For Your Father","the-reborn-king-chapter-182",182,"\u003Cp>Gunnar awoke next to the port, his hair and beard tips had been frozen by the elements but he sighed in relief at having been able to pass the night in peace. His sigh soon turned into laughter as he realized he managed to escape with vital information. Rushing to the butchers he had forgotten to return to the days previous, he gave a flimsy excuse and left the settlement as quickly as he could. He needed to tell Rolf of his discoveries and give the man hope; but more importantly, a reason to wait and play the long game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much like Gunnar, Brede was also in a good mood. The tasks he had been given by Sven were twofold and whilst keeping Frida safe was easy enough, finding people to turn off Helga was not. The lack of freedom he had been given had made it nigh impossible but having met Gunnar he knew it existed. The only problem was establishing communication with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t do it. The eyes that watched him were constant and anyone he interacted with for extended periods of time, he was sure would vanish. He needed another way. Knocking on Frida’s door he waited patiently. It cracked open ever so slightly and she looked at him with suspicious eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I come in please?\" She eyed him up for a second, not forgetting the previous night but eventually sighed and let him in. Brede’s guard tried to follow hi min but the old man turned and looked at him with sharp eyes. \"It will be alone. Let me and the girl have some privacy at least.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black cloak didn’t budge for a couple of seconds but remembering Ivars orders he nodded and waited outside leaning against the wall and folding his arms. \"What do you want Brede?\" He could hear the annoyance in her voice and a weary smile spread on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive me for yesterday girly.\" He made sure to speak in a hushed voice and Frida caught on quickly. \"But I have a favor to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it related to last night?\" Her eyebrow rose as she took a seat and looked up at him. He smiled and gave a single nod. With a deep sigh, she shook her head. \"No. I don’t know what happened, I don’t want to know. Whatever it is is obviously dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He expected that but Brede didn’t budge. \"Frida.\" Taking a step closer he looked at her with pleading eyes. \"You’re the only one I can rely on. I wouldn’t be doing this if I could myself, but they watch me like hawks here. I can’t even shit in peace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No Brede.\" Getting up she slammed her finger in his chest, only hurting herself in doing so. \"You forced me here, threw me into the dragon’s den, and now you want me to roast meat in front of it. Are you crazy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frida.\" Brede turned away slightly embarrassed but didn’t budge. \"I don’t ask you to do this for me, but for your father. He needs this. His life is in danger otherwise\" The mention of her father caused her to frown but she retook her seat grabbing her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silence lingered in the air only broken with her sigh. \"I need time to think. Please get out.\" He nodded taking his leave. Knowing her it was great that she even considered it and that was enough for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alone her eyes went hard and her teeth grinding.’It’s always for father.’She couldn’t help but get annoyed by that.’Never do they think about me.’Despite this, her eyes softened.’But he didn’t seem to lie about him being in danger.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on the bed she curled herself into a ball.’Why was I born a woman.’Tears formed in her eyes and she felt her legs going wet. Not once did they treat her as an equal. Never was her opinions considered. She hated it. Her brothers would always take priority. Her father wishes always before her own.’I wouldn’t even be here if I was a man.’Even if she didn’t agree, she was sure Brede would force her to help him- because father wished for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second knock on the door echoed in the room, followed by Ivar’s entrance. Looking at her his eyes were emotionless as she didn’t even acknowledge his entrance. \"Did Brede make you sad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivar quickly masked his face with remorse as he sat on a chair. After he spoke only then she looked at him. Seeing that he smiled at her. \"It’s nothing. Just a reminder of my circumstances.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to think deeper into her words, but nothing came to mind. It could mean anything. \"Don’t worry too much,\" Ivar said casually. \"This is only temporary after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida looked at him from the corner of her eye. \"But what if they aren’t.\" Ivar tilted his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if my situation never changes? What then?\" Frida nearly exploded as she uncurled her body and slammed her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivar looked to her side out the window. He could sense that she was asking deeper questions than the hostage situation. \"Then force a change.\" It was a dangerous game. The memory of his vision once again replayed in his mind. \"After all, you still have the choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida looked at him for what felt like hours. \"If only it was that simple.\" A sense of longing was in her voice as she turned to face the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only,\" Ivar repeated the word in a calm voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where have you been old man?\" Rolf said happily as he watched Gunnar enter this cave. The sky had darkened noticeably and his labored breathing showed how tired he was. Despite this, he didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rold saw his happy smile forcing him to mirror it. \"Good news?\" A fury of nods from Gunnar showed how excited he was and Rolf happily pointed to the chair opposite him, throwing another log on the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have allies, Rolf,\" Gunnar said casually but the weight behind the words caused Rolf to open his eyes in surprise. He knew that Gunnar couldn’t mean the bannermen under his father but something new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t keep in suspense old man.\" Gunnar could tell he was really happy today. He would only ever call him old man when in a good mood, which was rare. To do it twice in one day never happening before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know those three in the west?\" Rolf fell into thought for a couple of seconds but nodded. \"Well officially they have teamed up to face off against Helga, but I met someone during my little visit to Helstia. A man named Brede. He isn’t that important. What he said was. ’Guardian of Jarl Sven’s daughter.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf grabbed his mouth but a few seconds later he went wide eyes again. \"Sven sold the two out?\" Gunnar nodded and Rolf could only laugh hysterically at it. \"So she just gets stronger.\" It was a laugh full of madness reserved for those bordering on insanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Gunnar said once his laughter died down. \"I don’t know what game that Jarls is playing but this Brede fellow was quite happy at the knowledge of your survival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you crazy Gunnar? You told him I’m alive.\" Rolf got up and backed away. His eyes went to the cave entrance as he grabbed the weapon at his waist. Gunnar expected this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down, would you? He was happy. Not in the sense that he had leverage against us but at the idea of you being alive.\" Gunnar looked behind him. \"I wasn’t followed you fool, would you calm down.\" His voice went hard saying the last words and after a few seconds of Rolf’s gaze lingering on the cave entrance he only put the weapon down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen.\" Gunnar rubbed his eyes and said calmly. \"I don’t know much about this Sven fellow, but what I do know is he has a blood feud with those two, no way would he join their side under any circumstances.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even more reason to join Helga.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Under normal circumstances yes,\" Gunnar said causally. \"But this is that woman we are talking about. If you don’t accept her for what she claims to be, you are not long for this world. No sane man who would follow her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf looked at him for a minute. \"Don’t come here for a while Gunnar. If you think this is a good opportunity you pursue it. But I can’t trust a man who has bent the knee to that bitch. Only when you know it’s safe, return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gunnar nodded and got up. He could understand Rolf’s paranoia and knew he needed time away from him. It was fine for him, however. Whilst he trusted Brede for helping him and the fact he wasn’t tailed, it wasn’t certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry.\" Grabbing a bag behind him he threw it to Rolf. \"Supplies.\" He got up pulling a mask over his face. \"I’ll return once I’m sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf nodded and watched Sven leave. Alone he leaned against the wall and had his sword lean on his shoulder. His eyes never left the cave entrance, only doing so when he blinked. 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