[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-reborn-king":3,"chapter-the-reborn-king-the-reborn-king-chapter-207":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},1101064,1437,"Chapter 207: Alfred and Desmond","the-reborn-king-chapter-207",207,"\u003Cp>Helga and her army stood on the final road to Helstia. Ralph walked over to her feeling conflicted. On one hand, he still had an attraction to her, but after the brutal ceremony she put on he couldn’t help but feel a slight repulsion.’Father wants me to kill her?’Ignoring the fact Ketil was always by her side, Ralph wondered if he could even do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was terrifying. The lack of pain she felt even when she was stabbed added to the inhumane pleasure she took in taking a life creating an air of terror. Even approaching her felt wrong to Ralph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Father, why did you give me this task?’Taking a deep breath he got the courage to approach. \"Queen Helga.\" Subconsciously he spoke with respect as Helga faced him with a cold glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ketil moved slightly, positioning himself within striking distance of Ralph. \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father has sent word.\" Ralph took out a small note from his pocket. \"He has been forced to pull back and defend his lands that have been attacked by King Andor.\" His hand shook a little handing the note to Helga as she snatched it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is no one doing what I want.\" Angrily throwing the paper to the ground she let out a small growl. Her hands reached for the small dagger on her back causing Ralph to take a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord.\" Ketil called out calmly, \"Right now we must focus on the traitor. Astrom can wait.\" Helga took a deep breath and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right. It’s more dangerous to leave Ivar around.\" Helga slowly let go of the dagger on her back as she calmed her mind. \"What was your name again?\" Helga asked Ralph as the boy clenched his teeth in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, that’s right. Ralph.\" Helga took a step closer to the boy, and a strange smile curled on her face. \"Why exactly are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy wanted to take a step back but stopped himself. Puffing his chest out he tried to make himself more confident. \"To strengthen the alliance between our two Kingdoms.\" Learning his lesson last time he left out the talks of marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right. Of course.\" Helga tapped his chest with her hand, before poking her finger to where his heart would be. \"But yo usee. Astrom didn’t seem to care about this whole thing. So I wonder why he sent you anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ralph froze at her words, his lip twitching. \"Maybe Torsten spoke to him. He is the one in charge of my father’s affairs.\" Whilst he hated the dwarf, using his name at times like this was always useful. But Helga’s words reinforced his belief in the mission he was given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So he doesn’t even rule his own people,\" Helga smirked as Ketil laughed aloud. \"Don’t look like a deer in front of a wolf Ralph.\" Helga watched the stiff boy as she gently tapped his cheek in a playful manner, her smile growing with each tap. \"That brute seems like that, so I believe you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a step back she waved her hand. \"You can go now.\" Ralph wanted to say more, but seeing her turn his back he could only click his tongue and statically walk away. Once out of sight, Ketil turned away aswell, the two dropping all smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch him at all times.\" Helga’s voice was serious as she gave the order with the behemoth next to her giving a simple smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already was.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolf and the old warrior stood over the bodies of four more of their brothers. Despite having wounds over their bodies they didn’t bother with them, instead paying respects to the fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guys.\" Another walked over clutching his shoulder in pain. Despite his pained expression they sighed in relief seeing no blood from the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The others.\" The old warrior asked in a stern voice, only getting a shake of the head in return. \"I see.\" The air around him became noticeably sadder but Rolf smile, patting his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They died happy, knowing they managed to kill at least one of these bastards. Don’t get soppy on me old man or those lot in Uppsala will start to feel embarrassed.\" Rolf joked getting a bitter smile from the old warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right.\" He looked around the village. People looked at the three in slight fear wondering who was brave enough to openly attack the black cloaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we head to Helstia? At this rate, we will all die before we can even catch a glimpse of it.\" The old warrior sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We did our job in drawing out the black cloaks. Why not, I’m sure Gunnar feels alone right now.\" The old warrior laughed putting away his weapon as the three casually strolled out of the village. No one dared to stop them wondering who they even were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ivar more and more keep disappearing. We have gotten word a band of rouges, likely Knut’s old bannermen are attacking the villages.\" A black cloak said to Ivar as he slammed his fist on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Helstia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unrest. News of the invasion has spread and people are beginning to horde. Prices are going up and people are wavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit. Find everyone who is spreading the news and hang them up. The people need to be kept in line. Our Lord can’t come back to this.\" Ivar got up walking off. \"Where is Frida and Brede?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frida has gone into the town and Brede is once again in his room doing who knows what.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring her back and don’t let her leave anymore. We need to keep her in check.\" Black cloak nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One last thing. Our Lord is close by. She will be back soon.\" Ivar’s mood instantly lightened hearing that as he calmed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Have these traitors dealt with before she comes in? I want her to see nothing but perfection.\" Ivar grabbed his clock and put it on. He smiled as he walked to the door leading out.’It seems the people forget their place after a few rumors.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alfred, rode through the streets of Far Mile waving as the people lined the walls and streets throwing things towards the parade, bouquets, flower petals, and small origami creations and Alfred noticed a few indecent items coming his way. It made him want to laugh out loud, but he suppressed it showing his white smile to the people, who would cheer louder for their emporer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking all the way to the mayoral building similar scenes happened wherever he went, people climbing on the roofs to try and catch a better glimpse of the Emporer. Desmond looked around and fixed his appearance before taking a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching as he got off his horse, he made sure to kneel as soon as both feet touched the floor. \"Rise Mayor. You have done me a great service and I don’t wish to talk to you back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You honor me.\" Desmond rose wiping his knees as he invited Alfred in, the crowd slowly dispersing as he vanished inside. \"The church has become bold.\" Desmond got straight to business once inside getting a groan from Alfred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard. I’m sorry to hear about your secretary and guards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their families have been compensated,\" Desmond said quickly as opened the door for Alfred. Chris walked in first clearing the room and once safe let the two in. \"That’s not all I mean, however. They began to target Esmond’s criminal network, a few contacts being lost\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was not completely out of the realm of thought. Criminals have always been self-serving. That request Bishop Byles made. Was he serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Desmond lowered his head. \"It seems he won’t accept no for an answer. And I didn’t really have a way to disagree. When they pull the Blessed One card it’s annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a good PR stunt. I’ll just accept, it’s not like there is much I can do to stop it. Despite all this have the preparations been made.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Desmond got up and went to a set of draws. Unlocking it he pulled out a long sheet of paper and laid it out on the table. \"The day will start as a normal holiday, just a few more activities for the people. At noon, we have the military march on the main street. General Flanders will lead it, after which he will give a speech to the crowd. The day carries on like usual, until sundown, where the Bishops give a speech for Raven, followed by a speech by you. All hosted at the front of the Mayoral building.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alfred nodded reading the long list. It was a quick break up of the day, with Desmond writing going into extreme depth about everything available at each time. \"How is security looking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tapping another section of the sheet he answered. \"The Unyeliding are taking the main bulk of it and have all been given their orders. They know where to be. After the march, the General also ordered some of his men to join in with it. The church is mainly keeping to its own area with security, but I haven’t neglected it and placed a few of my own city watches there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alfred tapped the armrest as he leaned back in his chair. \"Did the papers I sent do well?\" He moved on with the conversation not finding any faults with Desmond’s plans\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It got a huge, prideful smile from Desmond. \"Personally I’m a big fan of it. I do wonder how they were made.\" He snuck a peak at Alfred’s face, \"But I assume that’s not my business.\" Alfred smiled at his words. \"But yes, it became the talk of the city for a while. Some, myself included, are wondering if there will be more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry Desmond. My plan is to make this a weekly thing. I just need to get the logistics and security completely sorted.\" Alfred pushed himself up. \"Thank you for your hard work.\" Desmond quickly got up and fell to his knee, lowering his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Glory to the Emporer. Glory to the Ammary people.\" Alfred walked off and once the door closed behind him, only then did Desmond rise.’If things go right he may even promote me.’Desmond laughed at his own thoughts and brushed them off. Being Mayor of Far Mile already weilded him immense wealth, if he asked for more he was just being greedy.\u003C\u002Fp>",1738,"2026-06-03T11:17:48.775Z","2026-06-03T11:17:51.400Z",1,"novelbin.me","34adf6e697569cef4c88de62b8bc52350520d0f8a4d6e960c88d352466ce6a70","the-reborn-king-chapter-208","the-reborn-king-chapter-206",487,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-reborn-king-cover.jpg"]