<em>On that fated day, Ken was returning from an errand. His training neared completion at last, and he was sure that his master will grant him the title of swordmaster before the calendar turned.<br/>"Oh man, that would be so great! I'd show those smug nobles where talent lies!" He talked to himself as he walked on the side of the main road to the capital of Lancor. It's been a while since he was last here, his latest mission turned out quite lengthy. The swordsman was happy to see some familiar faces back home. His friend, and Prince of Lancor Alister, along with the shy Lily who always hanged out with the noble. Even the apprentice mage who always practiced with the swordsmen, and who like him, was taught by one of the best masters of the kingdom. As he neared the gates he spotted Alister leaving the city in a hurry, with Lily right behind him, carrying her bow. He figured someting was fishy and moved to intercept them. When the two runaways reached a nearby apple tree, Ken jumped out behind them and surprised them with an "Oi, what's up?"<br/>After listening to the prince's story on the move he agreed with his old friend. He was sure that Alister was doing the right thing, so without giving anything a second thought he tossed an apple to Alister and smiled like an idiot "Mind if I join?" He didn't have much money left from his recent trip, only his sword and some medicine, but he knew that his friend would need help in his quest. He looked back at the capital and let out a sigh. Finishing his training could wait, right now he knew where his place was.</em><br/><br/>And he didn't regret since. He smiled at the prince as he told them their idea. It wasn't a bad idea, not at all. Since that day when they left the capital, several others joined Alister's cause. Ken volunteered to be on the ambush team, saying that striking quick and hard was his speciality. Also, the job of the ambush unit was critical, since he anticipated pursuers to be on their trail. He knew that it was cruical to defeat the enemies as fast as possible, or Alister would be trapped between two forces. And Ken wanted to make sure that doesn't happen himself.<br/>Once everyone took their position, Ken along with the others in the ambush team hid in an old fortress near the mountain path. Soon the enemy showed up, and the myrmidon grasped the hilt of his<em>killing edge</em>with determination. He eyed the footsoldiers of the enemy, then the cavalry. He didn't want to get on the wrong end of the cavalier's long lances, so he decided to stick with the soldiers he could find.<br/>Eventually, the bluff worked out. The enemy moved to the seemingly retreating Alister, probably thinking they intimidated the lord. They couldn't be any further from the truth. The trap sprung, and the ambush unit charged out of hiding, catching the enemies by surprise from the back. They engaged the soldiers and cavalry, and now it was up to Alister's group to move into position.<br/>A cavalier charged trough the battlefield, seemingly intent on impaling Ken. the myrmidon jumped out of the way in time, and managed to slash the horse on its side. Hope fully this will give an edge to Ken's allies who would engage the rider, but he didn't want to waste time on prolonged battles. He intercepted one of the footsoldiers, and cut him across the back, leaving a bloody gash. The soldier stumbled forward a few more steps then fell to the ground face down.<br/>The swordsman looked around to see how the others were doing, and spotted the slow-moving armored knights closing in on them, slowly but surely. Ken figured he would only dull his sword on that armor, since his blade was meant for precise cuts, not for dealing with reinforced armor and shields. He decided to make himself useful in the meantime and ran to aid his comerades.