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It was March 786 ... and it was a strange period in my life. The unification of Norway was over, the Althing was to be held near Kattegat during the Spring Equinox celebrations ... but not only that was on my mind, Ragnar's wife had health problems since the birth of the twins ... there were times for better and worse, but last winter was special difficult for her health ... and her body finally surrendered, Thora died in early March. Ragnar was devastated though he tried not to show it ... he walked, ate, drank, talked to people ... but he resembled a mannequin or a robot, his behavior was mechanical. Floki, Helga and some other people helped him look after his sons, I chose two female slaves myself and sent them to his house.

Another thing that was on my mind ... I'll be a father again ... and this time Hild was pregnant. The atmosphere in the house became strange, I had a few conversations with Lagertha about it and in theory there was no problem... but there was some tension. Hild became more scared and submissive, and tried to spend more time with me ... Perhaps for fear for herself or for the child.

I decided to talk to them again ... In the evening I called Hild to our bedroom.

- Listen both, I have a coronation and a raid on my head right now, so I want peace and harmony in my house ... (Ulf)

- Ulf ... (Lagertha)

- ... Do not interrupt me, now listen, then you will be able to say your opinion ... My dear wife ... you have known me for over ten years and we have already discussed this several times. You know I'm the son of a slave myself, so despite Hilda's position, I recognize this child. You may not like it, you may object, but I will not change my mind and You don't have to worry about our children... I promised you this, and so far I have kept everything I promised.

Hild sat silently in the corner, no matter what she wanted to say, her sentence didn't matter ... and whatever she said could only make things worse. Lagertha listened to what I had to say, her face showing no emotion. She was silent for a moment longer... After a while, she spoke in a calm voice. Perhaps she thought about what I said or decided that I wouldn't change my mind anyway.

- You never broke the word you gave me, so I will trust you ... but remember, Ulf, that Baldur and Loki are brothers too. (Lagertha)

- I know, and if I ever see or find out ... I'll know what to do... and Hild, while you're here, take your clothes off, Lagertha and I need company in bed. (Ulf)

S.e.x is good for everything and always cheers everyone up, unless you happen to be in prison ... the most important rule, never fall asleep with your mouth open.

The next morning I woke up with Hild's breast in my mouth, she had no milk yet, but I already had the habit.

With the family drama overcome, at least temporarily, I was able to focus on my coronation. I called Erik to me.

- During the Althingi, the use of weapons is forbidden, anyone who draws the sword first will break the law. Therefore, just in case, we will go unarmed ... but this only applies to the Althingi site, so prepare our 400 warriors and let them wait two kilometers from this place. They do not have to hide their presence, and it is even advisable that they be visible. (Ulf)

- You want to intimidate everyone? (Erik)

- No, that would be breaking the law ... My men just train for the raid ... and if anyone gets scared, it's not my fault. (Ulf)

- And what will we do if the result is not your way? (Erik)

- We will start training for real ... (Ulf)

A week later, Kings, Jarls and chiefs from all over Norway began arriving to Kattegat ... there were forty of them in total. Of course, every day there were feasts, my people talked about expeditions to the west and about great riches, there were football games and many other entertainment. Even a few weeks before everyone arrived, I chose the ten prettiest slaves, a few people playing musical instruments, and after cleaning my father's house, I created the world's first strip club ... skimpy clothes, lots of lights and alcohol. There was a long way to go to what I knew from the future, but in those days I was a pioneer... it was all aimed at gaining favorable opinion from my guests .

Kattegat itself was also different from other settlements, it was obvious that it was the king's seat. The temple, buildings, roads, stone walls ... everything made my guests feel small compared to me... a few days later a group of 400 fighters went to training, it was officially done ... and it was a typical show of my strength.

The Spring Equinox festival has come and we have all set off to the assembly site... a throne was set up on a specially constructed pier, and two large containers stood in front of it. Each of the people in the leadership's position had to throw his voice into one of the containers. In the first one there were votes that supported me, in the second there were votes against me ... the voting was not anonymous. So I'll know who to kill after the election.

One by one, people approached, took a wooden ring and headed towards the containers ... one, two ... two to one, three to one ... several minutes later it was my turn. I grabbed the ring and headed to the container ... of course I voted for myself.

After the last person cast his vote, three lawspekers went to the containers to count all the votes.

The result was thirty-two to eight ... of the forty people who voted eight were only against me ... I was officially King of Norway ... now only Sweden and Denmark ... but first a great celebration and a sightseeing trip to England... Of course, I still have to silence the eight-member opposition.