Novels by W.S

Standing in front of the commander's tent along with the rest of the army and its aristocrats come lords truly felt like a battlefield as everyone has a clear distance from one another, no one wanting anything to do with the other, only eyeing one another's armies.Huh... Mines really the smallest, and by a lot too, I have about a hundred men while the next lowest has near two hundred men, that's a bit much of a gap.At this point Nova walked out of the commander's tent in full armor, polished and shiny, "The campaign for the rite of princes is a success! The rewards have been handed out! The men have rested and are prepared, so go now! This war is over!""Ouuuu!!!!!!" All the men raised a cry so loud you'd think they were starting a new war, though I guess they are in some ways, though, there's no enthusiasm in their shouts.Bowing deeply to Surnova I then began leaving with Shion's help as I didn't know the way back only having a general sense of direct

Arriving back at the tent I found that not only Alias but Nefamiti and the other soldiers were inside the tent speaking with Shion tearfully."What's wrong? Did something happen?" Going on alert I approached quickly."Agashiiiiiii!!!!" Alias jumped at me but this time I was ready and dodged seeing him fly right out of the tent."Agashi, it's okay mate, congratulations on becoming the new Lord of Durlivan, I look forward to working under you!" Why did the first half sound sad? What is going on? Why are the soldiers all looking at me like Shion did before?? Am I really so pitiful??"Shion...?" I looked over at Shion who sat there looking at me with open arms.She wants a hug.... right?Walking forward nervously I reached around her and the instant my arms touched her she acted like a fly trap closing her arms tightly around me. So nice.I could really fall in love with this feeling."What is it? Shion?" I asked carefully, she see

Walking through the camp to Surnova's tent felt like walking through the desert all manner of creatures waiting for even a single misstep to devour me alive from beneath the sands.Really these nobles are so annoying.With a good bit of bloodlust the scorpions ran off but still, they don't even know me, and yet they already designated me as a threat.I guess they grew up like that being the fourth, fifth, and so on sons of noble families constantly battling for everything they have, a hardy bunch they are but way too unfriendly to make it, after all, anyone who gets to the top never gets there alone."Prince Surnova, it's me, Agashi Durlivan.""Come in." A light voice flowed out from the tent.Stepping in I found that the tent was now completely different the table had been cleared and a map placed on it as well as several pieces placed upon it, names in a foreign language displayed all over it."I assume you can't read, right?" Surno

"Like I said that isn't love! Would you beat up someone you love to show you love them?!" Shion yelled again her face completely red in rage."No of course... not...." Huh? But, I'm sure they loved me though? They always said it was because they love me though, why... "Why would a family lie to their son?""Because they didn't see you as their son," Shion responded flat out, but they always loved me? Didn't... they...?Ah, what's this? Why is there water falling from my eyes? Are these tears? But... good boys don't cry."There must be a leak in the tent." Standing up quickly I covered Shion with a nearby cape and looked up but there was no hole."Agashi..." Looking back down Shion is hugging me tightly, "It's okay."But a good boy doesn't cry.... a good boy doesn't get angry.... a good boy treats their family with love always.... good boys are loved by their family... I am a good boy, aren't I?So why am I crying? Ah, this feeling...

"Then, Agashi, I will now bestow upon you a noble name." Prince Surnova said smilingly, "In recognition of your feats at Durlivan and here in killing the traitorous Duke I, Prince Surnova hereby bestow upon you the name of Durlivan after the place where we first met, and I will also bestow upon you Durlivan and it's surrounding lands."What. Agashi Durlivan, is it? Quite a nice ring to it. I like it."Thank you, Prince Surnova. I swear to carry out my duties as a lord of the Carrien Empire." With a smile, I kneeled placing one hand over my heart."Please, don't kneel, without you this entire subjugation would likely take much longer perhaps even years to settle down the people, but with a Hero who killed the Duke recognized as a traitor by the former royal family taking command over some land in Dra, I have nothing to fear." Prince Surnova said lightly picking me up by my shoulder, "And call me Nova when in private, I do not want you as simply a retainer but a f

Where are all of his supporters and retainers who helped in the fall of their own holdings for his sake?"Prince Surnova, I'm sure that you understand what it means to have killed my retainers and yet you have the gall to ask me how dare I even point a blade at yours? How do you plan on compensating me for their deaths?" Duke Loktre said coldly.Wow... he isn't even trying to hide his implications nor threats? It's a wonder how this man has gotten the amount of power he has and even managed to keep it."What are you trying to say, Duke Loktre?" Prince Surnova backed off slightly giving ground, his demeanor different from his usual self."Hmph. Prince Surnova I hope you do not forget who helped you to conquer this country, as that person can just as easily plunge it into a long drawn out war, the people were never loyal to the royal family but to me, Duke Loktre!" The Duke, I see now.It all makes sense now. This Duke Loktre is seemingly around thir