<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="color: #0040BF">"Well that was fun while it lasted... True, I have attacked his men... And while it was simply to get his attention, I only used my sword and I managed not to spill any blood. Still, will he execute or does he have something else in mind? But it is time to hear my final judgment. "</span></span>Blake muttered softly, watching the eyes of King Sephiroth split their view Sir Gallin and himself.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">“You are a very good fighter, very good.. which is why..”</span>The King began first turning to his most capable knight,<span style="font-style: italic">“I am very impressed with how this man stood his ground against you, which brings me to.. an offer. Before I come to this offer, I will say this now.. Gallin, you are my best fighter.. but I do believe this man could have bested you had the battle continued for a few seconds more, but it was not your lack of skill that would have lost you the battle my knight.. no, your skills in battle and earth magic are excellent. I knew no man to be your equal.. until now... what made you come close to losing this battle was arrogance, you let your abilities blind you..”</span><br/><br/>Though Blake knew it for himself, he was surprised to hear this king tell him what was wrong with him altogether rather than he had heard... If a knight did not bring victory, he was executed. Rather a grim punishment for one loss. Even if the losses were constant, he could not stand by and watch a good man be killed for nothing meaningful. But as Sephiroth turned his gaze over to Blake at long last, Blake crossed his arms, waiting with curiosity for the man's words.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">“Which brings me to my deal, Alluria.. I am very impressed with you, never before has anyone held their own against my best knight and lived.. yet you were at ease, and your magic ability... I have only known one other to possess power akin to yours, sadly he is no longer with us... Naturally, I could have you executed for being a large threat to me, but that would be such a waste.. no, I have bigger plans for you! I would like you to be in my army, Mister Alluria. Of course because of your skills, you will be placed in the same rank as my head knight... Should you refuse this offer, I will give you a day's head start before I hunt you down myself and I will personally see to your execution. And I trust that you and Gallin are willing to work together as comrades in arms, should you take up this offer. I will expect nothing less, because alone the two of you are great. but together you could be legends...”</span><br/><br/>"So let me get this straight... Your Majesty. Though you could have me killed... You would place me at the same ranking as Sir Gallin here?" Blake asked, turning to Galling with a smile. He shrugged his shoulder before a huge grin played on his face. "I must say... You're making it impossible to refuse. While the thought of fighting you<span style="font-style: italic">does</span>excite my sword and the arm that holds it, I think I would be beyond happy lending my services to a king like you." Finally, he turns to Sir Gallin, extending a hand to the knight, "What say we work as a team, you and I? Don't worry... I doubt I could steal your thunder."