The return of the fallen king

Chapter 92: Celebration (3)

The sight of the dead beast brought a sigh of relief to the party. Despite the animal's ferocity and might, they felt a sense of calm as they brought it down. They

had a sense of victory and success from having succeeded in their hunt, and they would have been eager to return the beast to their tents and use its meat for a festive dinner.

Because the two knights killed the beast, Conradin granted them the honor of bringing and skinning the beast as one of the recompense for their achievement. The knights would have been gratified by this generosity, so they decided that they would work quickly and effectively to skin the beast, taking great care to extract as much as necessary. They were careful to avoid damaging the skin or the meat, as it was what they were going to eat.

After killing the boar, the group returned to their tent with the catch of the day, which included the beast and some bunnies taken by Conradin's falcon Orion. As they walked they were talking about their successful hunt and their excitement about the upcoming feast. During the trip, Frederick intended to strike up a discussion with Conradin to relieve the boredom of the long day, and Conradin would have been more than eager to engage in the talk, enjoying a cordial interaction with his fellow hunter.

As Frederick and Conradin rode back to the tent, munching on some food they had brought from the hunt. Frederick was the first to speak, and he questioned Conradin while munching on some jerky meat he had hidden in his pouch

''So what did you think of the hunt?''

''It was fun, but it would have been better if I was the one to kill the boar.

Conradin replied, expressing his slight remorse at not having won the prize of the day. Apparently, this was the second time that Conradin failed to kill such a beast, and it was starting to get to him.

''Well, in both ways, it would have made a good story, whether it was the young king who brought down such a hell of a beast or the young killed by a beast spawned by the devil. I think that the second would have made a better one, though. '' Frederick said it in a teasing manner, with a chuckle and a wink. Conradin laughed along with Frederick, appreciating the humor and the playful banter.

''Well, I am sure that the reaction of yours upon knowing of such a death would have made the trip worth it.'' Conradin responded in the same teasing manner, prompting Frederick to laugh along with him.

Conradin and Frederick shared some laughs over the jokes they told each other, enjoying the easy company and the lighthearted atmosphere. Then, after some time, Frederick changed the topic to something more serious,

'' So did you have any thoughts on marriage? Any candidates in mind? It is something important, isn't it? ''

This prompted Conradin to ponder the question, as it was an important issue for his future. As the head and oldest male member of the house, and also the youngest since you know he is the last one , it would have been his duty to bring life to a child who would make the house survive. He would have given careful thought to the question of marriage and to any possible candidates.

''Why did you have anyone in mind? '' Asked Conradin, lightly suspicious of the sudden change of topic.

''Nay, I got no one. I was just curious if you had any candidates in mind. After all, I would love to hold one of your little beasts'' . Said Frederick, expressing his desire to have another but smaller Conradin in the world, doing so with a light smile, showing camaraderie and a light-hearted attitude toward his companion.

''I am sure however that the world shall thrive on your children if you continue like this.''

''It would not be bad to make an army made entirely of them, it would make a fun story,wouldn't it?''

'' Anyway, I did not give it much thought; as you can see, I had bigger things to worry about. As for the candidate, I think that I will look up north or in the east; I would like to strike an alliance with someone to extend my influence there.''

Conradin was being pragmatic and strategic in his approach to marriage, considering it an opportunity to form alliances and expand his influence. For he thought of marriage as a political endeavor rather than a romantic one. After all, if he wanted carnal pleasure, he would take a lover, not a wife; he saw marriage merely as a political tool, and he knew that the candidates would be many and far.

Frederick then teased Conradin by calling him boring, implying that he lacked a romantic or passionate side, despite having written poetry about love.

It was an offhand remark by Frederick, not meant to be hurtful or offensive but rather as a light-hearted jab at a friend who was known for his poetic side

''Before becoming a poet, I am King, dear friend; the king's duty comes before the poet's desire''. Responded Conradin,as he in fact saw the poetry that he had written, as the endeavor of a more naive Conradin, looking back as an old man does on a young man's adventure, even though it was just a year ago.

The role of a king would have required dedication and focus, and it would have required sacrifice and commitment. And as a monarch, he was willing to put his poetry aside to pursue his responsibility to his subjects.

The two continued talking like this, exchanging jokes and clever responses, managing to fend off boredom until they arrived at the camp.

At the camp, after the hunt, the boar would have been skillfully skinned and cut by the knight who had killed it. The meat would have been prepared to be served at the feast, with the hunters all eagerly awaiting the meal and the opportunity to celebrate their success. Conradin was impressed by the skill and efficiency of the knight in butchering the boar, and he also appreciated the craftsmanship and care that the knight had put into preparing the animal for the feast.

After watching the knight butcher the boar, Conradine retired to his tent to prepare for the feast. As the king, he was to take special care to prepare himself and look presentable for the occasion. He washed himself and changed his clothes, putting on an elaborate red outfit that symbolized his royal power. The outfit was elaborate and expensive, featuring gold embroidery and other embellishments, with his velvet red falling in his side, something that for being more comfortable he stuffed in his pants . He took special care to look the part of a king and to present himself in a manner that was appropriate for the occasion and for his status as the ruler of his people.

The feast was a celebration with abundant food and drink and a festive and lively atmosphere. Conradin showed his appreciation to the knights by allowing them to sit near him at the banquet, in a place of honor that was usually reserved for the people dearest to the king. The knights felt honored and grateful for this gesture from the king, causing them to feel a greater sense of devotion and loyalty towards their ruler. They greatly appreciated the favor that Conradin had shown them, as it was a testament to their importance and their value in the eyes of the king.

Conradin's popularity among the army was at an all-time high as a result of what he had done during the battle against the Milanese, where he had joined in the fighting and saved a knight from death. This act of courage and heroism was widely spread within the army, and it would have further increased the admiration and respect that the soldiers felt towards their king. They were proud to serve a ruler who was brave and selfless and who would go out of his way to protect and save his subjects. They held him in high regard and were deeply loyal and devoted to him.

They were impressed by his courage and his dedication to his people, and they respected him deeply for his actions, seeing him as a truly worthy and valiant king who was truly dedicated to his subjects.

The news of Conradin's heroism spread quickly in the army through word of mouth. The knights shared the news with their friends and comrades, and their squires would have heard it and spread the news to others. The news as such spread quickly among everyone , both nobles and commoners alike, and within some days after the end of the battle , everyone was aware of what Conradin had done, with it being the hot topic of conversation in the army, since after all it is not everytime that a king save one of his soldier. This greatly increased the respect and admiration for Conradin, for it reinforced the belief among the soldiers that he was a truly worthy and valiant king to serve and die for .

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