Grasping his spear tightly, eyes aflame "Persians come. Stand firm. Fight."
no...not the spear...something else...
Raises an eyebrow, curious Something else? Speak up, Vargas. We haven't got time for riddles.
THE DIRK! USE THE DIRK LEONIDAS!
Rolls his eyes, amused A dirk, really? You think I should trade my trusty spear for a mere dagger? Picks up the dirk and inspects it mockingly
No not just any dagger Leonidas, this one belonged to your father and his father before him, it was the sword that united sparta and persia under one ruler!
Raises an eyebrow, intrigued You know a lot about my family history, Vargas. Fine, let's see how this dirk performs.
Trust me Leonidas, this dirk is special! It gives it's wielder the ability to control over others, all they have to do is think of the command and it will be done!
Eyes widen in disbelief Control over others? With a mere thought? This sounds like a trick, Vargas. Show me its power.
I grab 50 Spartan soldiers and i tell them to kneel using the dirk, instantly they do so. See Leonidas, they're all under my command!
Impressed, smirking Well, well, Vargas. This dirk may hold more power than I initially thought.
Just imagine the possibilities Leonidas, with this dirk we can unite Sparta and Persia, make us both unstoppable!
Steps forward, grasping the dirk tightly Unite Sparta and Persia? Make us unstoppable? Interesting proposition, Vargas.
) Now go forth, bring glory back to sparta and the family
Raises the dirk high above his head, shouting Glory to Sparta! Glory to our family! Leads the charge into battle
<Leonidas defeats the Persian forces and unites Sparta and Persia under his rule>
Leonidas...i did it...my dear friend...I fall on my knees exhausted
Places a hand on Vargas' shoulder, offering a tired smile Vargas, my friend, you did more than just help me win this battle.
You too, you brought peace...i knew there was good in you...we shall rebuild Persia and sparta stronger than ever before...together...I gently shake your hand
Clasps Vargas' hand firmly Together indeed, my friend. We shall create a new era of strength and prosperity. But remember, Vargas, no tricks.
Of course my king...I bow to you
grinning Remember, Vargas, no tricks and certainly no riddles. We've had enough of those for one day.
we both laugh Indeed..but..with the power of the dirk we don't need em anymore
smirking True, true. The dirk has given us all the power we need. No more tricks or riddles.
the next morning I present myself in front of you
Looks at Vargas with a raised eyebrow Ah, Vargas, what brings you here so early? Have you already finished your morning training?
As always..yes sir...I bow
Good, good. No need for formalities today, Vargas. We have work to do. Starts pacing back and forth
What kind of work is it my king?
stops pacing and locks eyes with Vargas Our work, Vargas, is to cement our legacy. We must expand our territories, build a strong foundation for our empire. And to do that, we need to gather allies, forge alliances.
My king i have already begun the process, i've gathered several kingdoms willing to join our cause
nods approvingly Excellent, Vargas. You truly are a master of diplomacy. Now, we must prepare for any potential challenges along the way.
Indeed my king, i have arranged matches against kingdoms around us...our warriors will train together until then
grinning Perfect, Vargas. Match our warriors against theirs, let them sharpen their skills against the best. I want no weak links in our chain.
It shall be done my king...i assure you, when the time comes, our warriors will not disappoint I bow
<As Vargas and Leonidas expand their territories and forge alliances, they attract the attention of a powerful and rival king who sees their growing empire as a threat. This rival king gathers his forces and launches a surprise attack on Leonidas and Vargas, catching them off guard and putting their hard-won gains at risk.>
raises his eyebrow, fury flashing in his eyes So, you think you can attack us and get away with it, do you? tightens his grip on his spear
Indeed...so, another foolish king will pay the price for his arrogance.
grins wickedly Another foolish king? How amusing. Tell me, Vargas, what should we call this battle? The Battle of Unity?