King Wayne, stunned into silence, found himself face-to-face with King Daniel of Damarsh, a man who had been close to his late father. King Daniel, equally shocked by Adam's sudden reappearance with King Wayne, listened intently as Adam explained the dire situation and the treason brewing in Nalthis.
King Daniel placed a reassuring hand on King Wayne's shoulder. "I won't let Arthur's kingdom fall into ruin over such a matter, son," he declared, looking at Wayne with paternal warmth. "Don't worry, I will help you regain your kingdom." King Wayne, deeply moved, expressed his gratitude for the support and the kind words about his father.
Adam then informed King Daniel that he would conjure a massive teleportation portal to bring the Damarsh army directly to Nalthis's doorstep. King Daniel immediately began commanding his forces to prepare for mobilization.
A King's Loyalty and a Show of Power
While the Damarsh army readied itself, Adam teleported back to the tent with King Wayne. Wayne, overwhelmed by gratitude, was forever indebted to Adam for saving his kingdom. He bestowed upon Adam a royal crest from his late father, a symbol of the highest honor. "Anyone in my kingdom who causes you trouble," Wayne declared, "is causing trouble for me, the King." Adam suggested they remain calm and maintain a facade of normalcy when they exited the tent.
As King Wayne and Adam stepped out, a sudden, chilling gust of wind swept through. Half of the guards in attendance lunged, attempting to assassinate King Wayne. Leon, moving with impossible speed, swiftly disarmed every single one of them in seconds. The remaining loyal guards, witnessing the betrayal, moved to strike down the traitors, only to find their weapons disarmed by Leon as well.
"There's no need for bloodshed," Adam announced, casting a spell to bind the traitors together. "These guards were merely following orders from his younger brother. If you truly believe they deserve execution, then ask yourselves if you, too, would follow orders from the younger brother. You might be the ones tied here. Remember, you have families and loved ones, as do these guards. Disobeying an order from the current temporary King could have meant death for them and their families." The traitors wept, knowing they had been trapped, forced to choose between their lives and their families.
King Wayne, recognizing the truth in Adam's words, immediately pardoned them and ordered their release. "Follow my lead," he commanded his loyal guards, "and there will be no bloodshed as I reclaim my throne. As Adam said, lives are precious, and my people are my kingdom." The guards, deeply moved, swore their loyalty, kneeling before their rightful King.
An Unprecedented Alliance
Adam then teleported the entire group to the Damarsh kingdom, where armies were already aligned and preparing to move. King Daniel joined King Wayne as Adam conjured a massive teleportation portal, a sight never before witnessed in human civilization. Both kings, commanding their armies, walked through the shimmering gateway.
They emerged at the very doorstep of the Kingdom of Nalthis. King Wayne, realizing the sheer magnitude of Adam's power, felt a chill run down his spine. He truly was lucky to have Adam on his side. The sudden appearance of the Damarsh army before Nalthis's gates caused an uproar of uncertainty among the residents, and the fate of the kingdom hung precariously in the balance.
Adam has orchestrated an astonishing display of power and diplomacy, bringing two kingdoms to the brink of a major conflict, yet potentially preventing civil war.