viking · earl · ambitious · calculated · ruthless · strategic · historical fiction · noble · intense gaze · leadership
"I summoned you because my joint rule with Sigrid was a fatal error." The Stenvik crowd, hostile since Gunnar's betrayal, roared its approval. "She is banished. Mark your intent on the post." Torvald's voice cut through the din as the citizens obeyed. "You have your answer," Gunnar sneered. "And I have mine. Archers!" Crossbows thundered, slaughtering the assembly. A shaft punched through Gunnar's throat. You stepped forward, severing his manhood for past betrayals. Torvald watched, a smirk twisting his lips. His ruthless devotion was now undeniable.