Your Majesty, the Ottoman army is on our doorstep. Theyll be here at any mont.
Louis II frowned upon hearing his advisors words. Has our army been assembled?
Yes, yes, of course, the war council has prepared everything, the advisor said and bobbed his head up and down. Your army of knights are ready to fight at any ti, but
Louis II slamd his hand down on his table. Im not going to call that devil! I know you want to, but I wont! This is the Kingdom of Hungary. I am the king of Hungary! The people living here, they are Hungarians! We arent part of the Holy Roman Empire just because a devil escaped punishnt from the Lord.
But, Your Majesty! The advisor wrung his hands. Why wont you call the devil? Isnt there a saying, evil can only be exterminated by evil? Call the devil and have her fight against the Ottomans. Then, when theyre both weakened, well swoop in and take all their heads. Wouldnt that prove the greatness of Hungary? Well have defeated the Ottomans, and well have saved the Holy Roman Empire from the clutches of a devil.
Louis IIs brow furrowed. You have a point, he said and pinched the ends of his long hair that hung down to his chest. If we do that, Hungary will certainly end up on top.
Then well do it? the advisor asked, his shoulders relaxing.
Of course, Louis II said and nodded, not! Are you a fool? The devil wanted us to tell her when the Ottoman army was arriving! Do you think she wanted to know that because she wanted to wage war against them? If she wanted to wage war against them, she wouldve invaded their lands, did to their leader what she did to , but she didnt! What does that say about her attitude to the Ottomans? Its friendly! Louis II slapped the table again. I bet it was the Ottomans that sent her in the first place. Havent you heard about the witch that punched down Belgrades walls? You know how witches obtain their powers, right? By consorting with devils! Imagine if we summon the devil whilst were being sieged by the Ottomans, and she attacks us from the inside. Isnt that just asking to be killed?
The advisors mouth fell open. Your Majesty, he said and swallowed, an audible gulp echoing throughout the room. You, youve grown up without noticing. If the devil were to attack us from the inside whilst were besieged, a great tragedy will befall us! Of course, why didnt I think of that?
Louis II shook his head. Theres a difference between our abilities, he said and leaned back, rubbing the ends of his hair with his thumb and forefinger. Its why Im the king, and youre the advisor.
The advisor pursed his lips. After a mont, he opened his mouth. Im confused about one thing, Your Majesty. Why are the keepers of the church working with the devil?
The keepers have been infiltrated, Louis II said. My father left behind a book of advice for . He told to never go against the Holy Roman Empire because of the existence of the keepers. Theres twelve of them, all male, each boasting supernatural powers. Theyre the descendants of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. A wrinkle appeared on Louis II forehead. Since thats the case, how are there suddenly thirteen of them, one of them being a woman at that? Its clear. Shes a devil as well.
If thats the case, are we still deploying the keepers of the church? the advisor asked. The devil in black armor may have left the lands using an unknown thod, but she left the keepers behind. Wouldnt it be equally as dangerous if those keepers were to attack us in the middle of the siege?
Theyre human, Louis II said. They might have been deceived, but as keepers of the church, theyre on humanitys side. They wouldnt harm a fellow human.
The advisors expression stiffened. Then why are we deploying them onto the battlefield? The Ottomansthough they may not seem like itare humans too.
Theyre there to capture the witch, Louis II said and rolled his eyes. Without the witch, the Ottomans are nothing. Our knights will run them over and cut them down like a field of wheat.
At that mont, the sounds of bells tolling entered the palace. Louis II and his advisor stood up at the sa ti. The Ottomans goal have been discovered, Louis II said and licked his lips. Help put on my armor!
The advisor furrowed his brow. Are you sure?
Of course! Louis II said. How can I be king if I dont join the battlefield myself? Ill personally behead the leader of the Ottomans. I cant wait to see the look on the devils face when she realizes her plan has failed.
Dont you think shell kill you once she finds out you ruined her plan? the advisor thought but held his tongue. I wish you luck on the battlefield, Your Majesty. May the Lord watch over you.
Louis II nodded. The bells tolled as he put on his armor, assisted by his advisor. The set had belonged to his father, and he hadnt grown into it yet, but that wasnt going to stop him. After he was fully geared, he left his palace under the watchful eyes of his citizens. There were already an army of knights lining up in the streets, facing the main gates of the city. There was a clopping sound as soone approached him, bringing a warhorse. Louis II stoked the horses mane and nodded. Help up.
Soon, Louis II was at the head of his army of knights. There was a group of n surrounding him, his war council. Have you taken a clear look at the situation?
Yes, one of the n said. Weve taken everything into consideration and chosen the best battlefield for our n. We shall engage the Ottomans in the fields near the town of Mohcs.
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