Over the years, Marcelo had acquired plenty of experience negotiating with Wally.
According to the usual procedure, they were supposed to line up their forces, exchange greetings, state their respective demands, and finally enter into a long, friendly negotiation.
But he never expected that this time, they wouldn't even have a chance to speak. The Knight at the head of the opposing force swung a flaming Longsword and charged them.
Instantly, the sounds of battle erupted across the wilderness.
For Ronin, although Rapids Island wasn't his yet, with Bruno's promise, it would certainly belong to him in the future.
'It's better to have more obedient people on my territory.'
'These troublemakers need to be taught a lesson.'
'Talks could wait until after we'd beaten them head-on.'
The Knights brandished their Longswords and charged the group of rebels.
