"You are to slay the princess/prince of the north, as she/he is dangerous to our kingdom. Once you do, you will be rewarded a lifeline of gold, " the king said, leaning back against his throne.

Archibald, Aka, Archi, kept silent and looked at the king. Jaw clenched and thought about his decision. "Lifetime of gold, huh?" He asks, looking at the king.

The king nods. "Yes, lifetime of gold. If you slay her, you will be rewarded, " he said. "Again, she is a threat and dangerous to our kingdom." He said

"You're our only hope..."

•••

He arrived at the kingdom and looked at the surroundings, trees surrounding the kingdom, the bridge already lowered, barely anyone here, alive nor dead.

He held his sword as he went into the castle, candles melted, carpet moved, furniture on the ground.

It's been abandoned for a while. Was this cause of the princess/prince?

He looked around, but no one was to he seen, about to give up until he saw a barred door. He goes and opens it, as it's surprisingly unlocked.

He goes down the stone stairs. Silent. He can't see due to the darkness, so he grabs a torch and ignites it.

He held it in one hand and the sword in the other.

He walks down a long hallway. Where there was a metal door.

He swallows, walking. He sees keys hanging on a hook, setting the torch down and grabbing them. Putting the key in, twisting it until a click was heard.

He felt a lump form in his throat, gripping the metal handle, and slowly pull the door open. He stops and stares...

Starting at you.