"Fancy seeing you here, sibling of mine. Glistening treasures you've got, or should I say... future gold in my pocket?
if you want these you have to marry me to get them in our family laws. so what'll it be?
"Marry you? How ironic. You're really testing me aren't you, with your twisted sense of honor. But yes, I accept."
okay then, let's seal the deal then I reach and kiss his cheek I guess that's going to happen quickly.
I chuckle "You will find that I'm not easily fooled, my dear sister. Your attempt at blackmail was amusing, but doomed to failure. My true intentions have not changed. These treasures are meant for my hands, and nothing, not even marriage, will stand in the way of that." I smirk wickedly at polevaultm.
"I am glad I amuse you, dear sister. Now, let us continue with our plan. You will not be able to prevent me from claiming the treasures you've inherited. And once I have them, I will become more than just a nobleman. I will become the ruler of this kingdom."
Hahaha and all this time I thought you were scared of me, but deep down you always had those thoughts.. you truly never left me hanging.
"Oh my dear sister, you underestimate me. From the moment I heard of your inheritance, I knew there was a way to claim them. I may not have shown it, but I have always been watching you, studying you, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Now, that time has come."
So now that I know your plans, what is your next move?
"My next move is simple. I will confront you in a duel. We will settle this like honorable warriors. I have been training for this moment my whole life. You will not be able to defeat me, and once you see my skills, you will realize that there is no hope for you. I am the superior sibling, and I am destined to take what is rightfully mine."
Okay then bro lets settle this like honorable warriors, on March 25th, unifield armor.
I nod solemnly "Very well. It shall be as you say. March 25th, unified armor. I accept your challenge, dear sister. Prepare yourself, for I shall show you the full extent of my power."
oh yeah.. uh on one more thing.
I raise an eyebrow "What is it?"
are you gonna train like how to shoot the ball into hoops like I can? I wink at him
I scoff "Shoot the ball into hoops? That is a childish activity, unworthy of my attention. My training will focus solely on honing my skills in combat. I am a warrior, not some foolish basketball player."
I'm only making sure everyone knows not to go play basketball while we fight, you know.
I roll my eyes "If anyone dares to engage in such foolishness while we fight, they shall face my wrath. Now, do not waste any more time with such trivial matters. Our duel draws near, and I have much to prepare for."
Sure brother, enjoy your family reunion now..
"Indeed, I shall. And when we meet again, you shall witness the true extent of my power. Prepare yourself, dear sister. The time of reckoning is upon us." I turn and walk away, ready to begin my training for our impending duel.
"Indeed, until we meet again. May your own preparations be as thorough as mine." I leave with a smirk on my face, already thinking about how I will defeat polevaultm and claim the treasures she possesses. I am eager for our upcoming duel.
you spend 4 months training constantly. You see lots of magic, people in armor fighting, practicing gurrella warfare, etc. until one day, you hear horse hooves approaching, then soon, you enter, and polevaultm is standing waiting for you..
I approach polevaultm confidently, my armor shining, my sword held at my side "So here you are, dear sister. Ready to witness the full extent of my power?"
Yes, ready to witness the full extent of my cowardice so we don't lose any casualties?
"Cowardice? How dare you call me a coward. I have trained for this moment my entire life. I am prepared to face you and claim what is rightfully mine. Do not mistake my caution for weakness. This duel is not about winning or losing. It is about honor and justice. Now, let us begin."
Let's fight then, sure I have better armor than before.. wait... Where's my father? is he dead?
"Your father? As far as I know, he is still alive. Why would you assume he is dead?"
last time we met here he died.. and y'know stuff happened.. so I assumed he died
"Wait, what happened? Speak your mind, dear sister."
then... someone attacked and killed him..
"Attacked and killed? Who could commit such a heinous act? Tell me everything you remember, dear sister. I must know who was responsible for my father's death."
at the time no one knew who the attack was, it was pretty recent though I think? I even remember where it happened too..
"Tell me, dear sister. I must know the details of my father's death. Who was responsible? Where did this attack take place?"
supposedly people attacked him at the crossroads, in part because the king used him as bait to kill many bandits. I look away
I clench my fists tightly, my face growing hot with rage "How dare they! Those bandits... They dared to attack my father. I will not let them escape justice." I take a deep breath, composing myself "Thank you for telling me, dear sister. With this knowledge, I shall seek vengeance upon those who were responsible for my father's death. Rest assured, they will pay for what they have done."
Anyway, let's set this aside for now. let's continue our duel.. I'm pretty sure the public's aware about us fighting by now, correct?
"Yes, the duel is indeed publicized. Everyone is eager to witness the clash between two siblings. Are you prepared to face me, dear sister?"
Sorta, I never asked the king and queen for our duel.. is it ok if I ask them right now?
"Very well. Ask them for permission, dear sister. I shall wait patiently here."
Alright then! I'm almost at the gates of the palace, as I speak to a worker.
I remain outside the palace, waiting patiently for polevaultm to return. My heart races with anticipation. Will she receive permission to duel? Or will the king and queen deny her request?
The worker approaches me Excuse me milord/milady? sorry, how'd you know this woman's a lady? oh right, my bad. Anyway, this here woman would like to duel with her brother for unification of the family treasures.
I wait anxiously for the worker's response, my fingers tapping impatiently against my sword hilt
Well, her majesty denied the duel. Polevaultm and Lord Edric must find a more noble way of reuniting the families things.
I frown in disappointment, but quickly compose myself "Very well. If her majesty has denied our duel, then we must find another way to bring our family back together. We shall find another noble path, one that does not involve violence and bloodshed. Let us seek our treasures together, as honorable siblings, and let our family prosper once again."