Chapter 5 - The Knight Who Knew the TruthThe door opened.
An elderly knight entered, his scarred face hidden partly beneath a gray beard.
He introduced himself as Sir Garrick, formerly captain of the royal guard.
Unlike the other knights, Garrick bowed to Noah.
Not politely.
He lowered himself to one knee.
"My king."
Noah stepped backward.
"Stop calling me that!"
Garrick raised his eyes.
"Your Majesty, I held you in my arms the night the Black Sun swallowed the castle."
Noah shook his head.
"I'm twelve. I live in America. My parents are waiting for me."
Garrick's expression softened.
"And that is why they chose your world. Somewhere far beyond ours, you could grow up safely."
"Who chose it?"
Before Garrick could answer, the distant bells began ringing.
Soldiers were approaching.
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Garrick drew his sword.
"The king has decided you must not survive the night."
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