Duelist ready… Begin!
"Come on you stinkin drunk why don't you try swinging that toy of yours hahaha. I'll have you know I've been a guard and protector of this barony for over 15 years honing my swords skil-"
(Swish) (BAAAAM)
"Gugh"
"Y-you bastard I wasn't ready i wa-"
"Yo the match started already, how about less chatter and more action."
" very well if you have a death wish, boy!"
The men stared each other down trying to gauge one another. If not for the shield Oswins blow would have connected and dealt a serious blow onto Fritz. But not enough to finish the match as both men were wearing full chainmail armor from head to toe , and although unlikeable Fritz is truly serious about swordsmanship despite his low birth status. As both stood still staring each other down the crowd began to grow restless.
"Come on! We're here to see a fight, not a staring contest!"
"Yeah, give us some action!"
"Move it Fritz he just got lucky it was a cheap shot!"
"You got this Oswin that bastard took my last carrot! I need revenge!"
"Fine! Prepare yourself, it's my turn to deliver a blow."
As Fritz finished his sentence he suddenly lunged towards Oswin's direction making sure to tuck his vitals behind his shield.( Boom) (Crack) (splint) (swing) (clank) both wooden shields collided at a shocking speed so much so, that there were visible cracks on both men's shield. There was nearly no time to register what had just happened before Fritz lifted his shield and proceeded with a downward slash towards Oswin's open right shoulder. Almost like a magician's fast hands, Oswin countered with an upwards slash colliding with Fritz's sword. The crowd couldn't help but cover their ears due to the screeching and crying of both men's blades. In the commotion Oswin eyed an opening in Fritz's legs he proceeded with a bash nearly breaking his brittle shield. In his confusion of the sudden bash Oswin produced with a leg swoop dropping Fritz to the ground nearly immediately. Dazed, he proceeded to lift his shield in an attempt to block the incoming downwards slash. BOOOOM CRCK GAAAAAA!!!
The shield shattered immediately upon impact, sending the blade straight into Fritz's arm! If it were not for the chainmail at that speed the blunt sword would have torn his arm open, thankfully although spilling blood it only seemed like a fracture and laceration. Oswin proceeded to point the sword towards Fritz as he whimpered in pain.
"Do you yield?"
"Uh ga un un huh that was a low blow.."
"Knights are allowed to use their body are they not? Should be the same for guards and if not we truly have to change that. So do you yield Fritz?"
"I… yield"
(Crowd goes wild)
"I can't believe that scrawny boy won! By the gods I thought he'd kneel over after the first strike by how skinny he is."
"Does that mean he's a knight-errant?"
"I can't even put into words what I just witnessed. He must have truly been a knight before becoming a drunk. I never knew he had it in him!"
"Rieger make sure to announce his title while declaring him victorious and his surname will be Roderick. okay? Make sure to announce it loud and clear, Oswin Roderick. Got it?"
"I understand milord!"
As steward of his lordship Laim Hoffman it is my honor to conclude today's duel!
"As the gods as my witness I declare Oswin the grand knight of Ubeytere the victor in today's match! May you serve these lands well and protect it from those who choose to harm it! Of course your land and title shall be decided accordingly! Tonight we shall feast to celebrate both our knight and our future grain! All hail our first knight Oswin Roderick! All hail his lordship Liam Hoffmann
(The crowd happily cheers along)
"All hail knight Oswin Roderick!"
"All hail his lordship Liam Hoffmann!"
"Oswin Roderick? Captain!?"
"Wait, isn't that capt.."
"Holy shizzle I guess we aren't alone huh garcia"
"Right on Lopez If the others heard as well we'd finally be able to regroup"
"Yeah hard to believe it's only been a couple of days since we got here, good thing we spawned together huh."
"Yeah,but doesn't the baron back there kind of look like our warrant officer Liam as well?"
"OH MY GOD! That means…. We get to become knights too!"
"Yooo imagine if we had our M32 40mm we'd be the first wizards of these lands!"
"Yeah kind of sucks there's no such thing as magic here, man these people thought I was talking about witchcraf-"
"Wait! Milord as a knight I'm allowed to choose a squire, I'm I not?"
"Indeed if you wish to take in a squire you are free to choose from any of my guards!"
"Then I choose Fritz!"
"It shall be done! As of this moment I relieve Fritz from the duty of protecting my fort and grant him the status of a squire so that one day he may grow to become a fine knight of Ubeytere! May you all witness not just Oswins prowess but his mercifulness and fair nature!"
"Tonight we feast in honor of my glorious knight, tomorrow we shall bear witness to the start of a new civilization, with true unity and justice for all!
(Crowd cheers)
"Why would you choose me as your squire after what I've done to you?"
"Mm I think there once was a man that said keep your friends close but keep your enemies even closer. Which one will you end up becoming, Fritz?"
(Fritz stares in silence)
(Background cheering)
"Oh yeah that's definitely our warrant officer"
"yeah that's warrant officer alright, he always knows how to rally up people."
As the bout concluded Fritz was taken to a local barber to heal due to not having a healer within the barony. The towns folk meanwhile got to enjoy a feast coming directly from the baron's keep. In a few days the counts men should arrive with carriages full of grain. Thankfully transport was included with the grain due to Horses being rare within the continent of Alfredia. Even a rouncey would cost a small fortune making them only viable for merchants and lords with businesses.
"I shall take my leave Rieger, please enjoy the feast. Oswin, come along with me we got some company on the way."
"Yes milord." (Both Rieger and Oswin)