[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/f67wb4k.png[/img][/center]
[center][h1][color=870C0B]H[/color]ildr [color=870C0B]t[/color]he [color=870C0B]R[/color]ed[/h1][/center]
[hr]

The caravan had the woman on edge, being in this feminine attire didn’t help with her feeling off either. Her thoughts about it all came to a halt when someone approached her. [b]“By Ipte, what have I caught here today? A fair lady.”[/b] Hildr was visibly disgusted with the man. [color=870C0B]“Could you please refrain from this, I do not wish for any trouble. . .”[/color] the man closed the distance further with intent in his eyes. [b]“Oh, miss. I do not wish for any trouble. I just wish for some fun.”[/b] It was then that the man touched her, causing the warrior to grab his arm and slam him down, shaking the cart. [color=870C0B]“Dare to speak to me like that again you Quentic dog!”[/color] Just moments later the cart was silent and the man sat far away from the woman, clenching his arm.

A couple days have passed and the caravan hit its destination of Salterburgh. Hildr took a deep breath as she stepped out and looked upon her kingdom of origin. going through the capital to search for a place to stay the night, she could hear whispers about her. Had she done something that caused trouble here or had Kressia become Quentic too? She couldn’t care about that for now, all that was required now was a peaceful night’s rest. Finding an inn and rather swiftly hitting the hay. The same couldn’t be said for the morning as two Kressian warriors waited for her outside. [b]“Hildr, Duke Wulfric wishes your audience.” [/b]

Wulfric, that man probably summoned her to ask for her hand in marriage once more. He wasn’t even that bad of a man either, liked and approved by her father as well. Yet something about him sets her off. Like the passionate attempts were more cold and calculated. Once arriving in the court the duke welcomed the knight with open arms. [b]“HIldr, it’s been too long! Have you reconsidered my offer?”[/b] Wulfric stood up from his stool and hugged his guest. 

[color=870C0B]“I have not, Wulfric. . . However it is good to see that you are well.”[/color] Wulfric would fake a pained expression. “Oh, Hildr. How you hurt me so!” There was a twinkle in his eye, but this play ended rather soon as a serious look replaced it. [b]“This was not why I summoned you here. Have you heard the news about Hrothgar?”[/b] The woman nodded. [color=870C0B]“Of course I have, it’s spread to every corner in Drudgunze.”[/color] Wulfric extended his arm towards the other with a confident smile. [b]“I want you to join me in aiding his assault.”[/b] 

[color=870C0B]“I accept.”[/color] The warrior smiled warmly, shaking the duke’s hand. [b]“However, you might need to wear the armor of one of my knights. . I have plans for you, friend.”[/b] Hildr would look surprised. [color=870C0B]“one of your knights? This isn’t a trick to get me stuck in Kressia again, right?”[/color] Wulfric let go of her hand and faked a shocked expression. [b]“You know I wouldn’t trick you into working under me. . . However, I do have some gifts for you once we return.”[/b] A sigh followed the warrior’s breath. [color=870C0B]“What is it this time? A piece of land? Becoming knight-captain?”[/color] a sly grin covered the duke’s face. [b]“No, no, nothing like that. I want you to take your father’s place as my personal aide. That Quentic idiot brother of yours has been pestering me for this position and I would much rather give it to someone who isn’t ‘the lesser’. You know your father’s spent from ever fighting again, this is why I need you, Hildr. . . What do you say?”[/b] The conflicted Hildr nodded. [color=870C0B]“It’s quite dirty to bring my father into this. . . However I agree Siegfried isn’t meant to be in that position, especially after converting. .”[/color] 

[b]“Wonderful! Now that that’s sorted, we have to discuss my plans. I will plant you into my forces wearing our attire. We wouldn’t want them to know a dragonslayer was within our midst, you’d become an instant target and you’re worth more to me alive then dead.”[/b] [color=870C0B]“I see, that makes sense. I don’t think I’ll be able to move as comfortably in it however. .”[/color] Wulfric laughed. [b]“That is the point Hildr, to not catch too much attention! If a knight suddenly starts fighting with the same force behind their hits as you they’d immediately realize something is off.”[/b] With an arm over the other’s shoulder the duke showed much confidence in his plan. [b]“I will make sure the armor is fitted for you before we depart. Be sure to be ready within four day’s time.”[/b] 

[hr][hider=Said attire]
[img]https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ae/75/48/ae7548679c95f4bb085f217dd8ce0c10.jpg[/img]
[/hider]As some time had passed a rather annoyed Hildr would look upon the fleet that she was among. [color=870C0B]“I never thought Hrothgar would be this serious about it. . However the battle will turn, none will be happy with the results.”[/color] the Red now in Kressian knight attire would be approached by the same duke that had coerced her to join. [b]“Isn’t this great? This will be our great triumph over those Quentic swines, hah!”[/b] Hildr was hesitant to be too excited. [color=870C0B]“Will this really be a triumph? Word has probably already spread and I am sure they wouldn’t be dumb enough to not reinforce it. . Hrothgar’s a smart man, but this will just get good men killed.”[/color] [b]“I’m sure he has a plan that would be foolproof.”[/b] The duke laughed before returning to his men. 

[color=870C0B]I’m sure you’re also going to be there, blood brother. . And I hope you were wise enough not to have Vali join you. That boy is perhaps even more talented than us both, but he is not ready for a battle like this yet. .[/color]