Problems With Time

Lord Hanns shifted uneasily on his horse. It was going to be noon. His army was ready.... but there were no news of the rest.

The enemy was at all defensive mode. Recent successful campaign had forced the self proclaimed King to hole up in his capital. Now once his side had the victory in this decisive battle.... the tyrant will be over throwned. But there was one problem. That was his army of 10000 vs the King's 55000. That's why he sought the help of various Lords and nobles. Together... they will end the tyrant's rule.

It was getting late. The King refused to come out from his stronghold to engage him because he thought he had the more powerful army. Now as the reinforcements had not arrived.... Lord Hanns was afraid the King would see through the plot and attack him. This would create massive damage to his troops.

He saw his messenger riding at full speed towards him.

"Report!!!" The messenger shouted and quickly went to meet Lord Hanns. "Sir! Lord Lousis the Second had suddenly turn his back on you! He said he won't join you for battle unless you reward him an addition of 20000 gold."

"Report!!!" The second messenger had arrived. "Sir, Knight Sebas had only just woke up when I went to him. He haven't mustered his army yet. He told me to give him another 2 hours before he will reach here."

These two sudden messenges nearly made Lord Hanns fell from his horse and vomit blood.

"Report!!" Here comes the third messenger. "Guardian of the North Lord Amorus said he had just discovered a gold mine and had send his army to mine the gold instead. He won't be here."

Lord Hanns was shaking. He couldn't believe what he had heard. He had waited the whole morning for nothing. With a long sigh... he looked towards the sky... thinking hard.

"Sound the bell. We are going back." With that Lord Hanns turned and rode away.