King Askild looked into the vast sea, pondering what he wanted to do next.
He had expanded his control, but such a thing would only mean he would have more enemies because people would grow wary of Kattegat.
This would inevitably mean that other kingdoms might begin to merge to stand a chance against Kattegat, a thought that did not sit well with Askild as they did not have the men to hold these territories.
Erik had fallen asleep not too far from him, he did not understand what he wanted, but Signy's words sat deep in his heart. Erik knew he wanted to meet Signy again, he had a feeling that Signy could give him something Askild could not, but this did not mean he intended to betray Askild or Vestfold.
"I will conquer the world…." Askild muttered to himself, but a voice soon called his name.
"King Askild, it was Ulf. Ulf had gained the respect of Askild because he had managed to stay close to Birger and watched him throughout the war.