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Chapter 8 The decision We were both silent for a moment after fully reading the letter. “Well.....what now?...” Reaper waited a moment the responded “Well.....he does have a point...though his methods of gaining allies has something to be desired.” I then said “Wait....before we take his proposal lets think about this. If we join him that would mean taking on a force Swordhaven AND Shadowfall's forces combined can't handle alone. If it was us VS. Drakath and his forces....I don't like our chances compared to what we already had in mind.” Reaper was silent pondering all that had happened. He finally said “Well.....if we turn down his decision he might directly attack us.” I responded “Then we must be ready. I think its time we fortified our castle's defense. But first, lets send our reply to Drakath.” So, we sent off a undead messenger. We feared if we sent one of our own, he/she would be attacked and killed. Our fear was well founded because we never saw that messenger again. As soon as we sent off the messenger though, we began fortifying the castle. Once we had finally finished, the castle seemed like it could survive anything but lucky that wouldn't be tested soon. We received a letter at about the time construction was finished from Drakath. It said: Dear Reaper, No doubt you have taken advice from you foolish little assistant, but no matter. I will not attack you and I will leave the deal open. On the day you finally open your eyes, you are free to join be. But, the day one of your troops raises a blade to one of my own, it is war. You will have to choose eventually. Attack me and crumble with the rest. Or join me and grow so your kingdom and mine may fight on a equal basis in the future. Its your choice. ~Drakath Reaper spoke after we finished reading. “Well, lets enjoy our neutrality while it lasts I suppose. Grow stronger when we can. Fight when the time comes, we will an we will win.” I then said silently “So...should we test out the defense one last time?” Reaper then replied “Sure..”
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