Advices

"We had trained with our master in various places and conditions. And during this period, we had came across the Mountain Trolls territory. Usually a settlement of mountain troll will have more than 40 Trolls. They are extremely agressive. Terrifyingly strong and are extremely tough to take down." Ben explained.

Although the princess was curious and was itching to know more about their adventures and about their training, their top priority was to secure people who can help them avoid as much death as possible from the Trolls attack.

" Alan, Benjamin.. Please help us to avoid as much death as possible. Our Royal Treasury or anything you want would be yours to choose from once we get out of this situation."

Both brothers looked at each other and nodded in unison with an exited look and a wry smile.

"Sharon, the first lesson in negotiations, never show your desperation. As you saw, people will take advantage of you if they feel they can get an upper hand over you. Always let the other party come out with their demand rather than promising them of any riches. This might save you hell lot of gold and valuable treasures." Alan told.

" Let us take our discussion for example now. I might have asked for sometime which might have been of lesser value than a treasure inside the royal treasury. But now, I have a free acces to your treasury and I can pick not 1 but any item I feel like having." Ben explained.

Sharon was speechless. Whatever these two told made lot of sence to her now. Embarrassed, she nodded her head and thanked them.

"Lets rest for the night and start our journey towards the capital tomorrow. As you all are having war horse's we can travel swiftly. How much time do we need if we travell dawn till dusk to reach the Capital?" Alan asked.

"If we ride hard and rest intermittently, we can reach the capital within 15 days. Luckily, as per the latest intelligence we received, we will still be left with more than a week before the Troll reaches us." The guard captain infromed them.

After having a simple but filling meal, they turned in for the night. Alan and Ben shared the same room. Sharon was able to hear them talk, occasionally laugh for a long time befor she fell asleep.

The princess and her team got up early as planned and gathered at the Inn's dining area to have the breakfast before leaving.

Sharon was informing her guard captain to give some more time for the brothers as they were up till late night catching up on their travel adventures. But, when she came down the stairs, she saw both the young man ready and having their breakfast.

Both of them bowed their head in unison and continued having their breakfast.

"Captain Han, let the guards have their breakfast first and then prepare our horses for departure. Buy the two horses we had rented yesterd for Alan and Ben. They look sturdy enough to survive the harsh ride ahead of us." Sharon instructed.

"No need for that, Sharon. We have our own rides." Alan waved his hand in dismissal.

Sharon was taken aback as she had not noticed any other horses than their own party's when she had been near the stable. But she nodded and informed the captain to do as instructed.

After settling their balance with the Innkeeper, they all walked out of the Inn and towards the Stable. When the stable boy saw the two young men, he smiled broadly and bowed with respect. Then he noticed the princess and bowed hastily.

While the princess was standing outside, her tall and majestic war horse was brought out by a guard. One by one all of her entourage brought out their horses and Sharon looked at Alan and Ben expectantly holding her horse's reign.

"Come out you two...."

As soon as Alan spoke the words, two gigantic horses came out of the small stable ment for Inn's own use. Everyone else gawked at the two enormous and majestic looking horses.

Even amongst the War horses their, they looked like they were from a royal lineage!