4 The mad khan

A/N: sect will be used instead of coven because they are in an asian area.

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"My name is Taban Khan, don't speak to me like that sorcerer," I replied coldly

As soon as my name left my lips he backed away fear showing on his face, "The mad khan," he whispered under his breath

The mad khan, a nickname I was given when I lost my temper on a village that called me a fake khan and dismissed me because of my age. They even told me that my father couldn't care less about me. I wasn't in control of my anger at that time, my berserker rage broke through.

It enraged me and in my anger, I lashed out and slaughtered the village, Amun said my expression was filled with madness and glee as I did it, hence my title The Mad Khan.

"Good you know of me, why don't you join my army?" I asked with my best smile

"Join you! I would rather die!" he shouted then he began to chant

"delebo te de terra m-" before he could finish an arrow pierced his heart

I turned around to see Amun stone-faced with a bow, I nodded to him and continued forward leaving the pathetic sorcerer's corpse behind.

I could hear Amun riding faster to catch up, once inside the village I lowered myself from my stead. As did Ezra and Amun, we walked slowly through the village people would go inside their homes once we were spotted.

"Why are we here Taban," Amun addressed me directly using my name

Disrespectful.

"A key to what I seek is here," I said simply and kept walking

"There are more sorcerers here, the one I killed was weak and inexperienced he could have killed you if he used simpler spells," Amun said beside me while Ezra stayed silent

"I know," I said shortly, it was a mistake that I will never repeat

"Where is everyone?" Ezra finally spoke

"I don't know, we have only seen a few people," I replied

"Something is happening up ahead," Amun said gesturing forward

We walked forward and found ourselves looking at the older villagers attacking what looks to be a group of sorcerers.

"Why aren't they fighting back?" I asked confused

"I don't know," Amun replied

"Well let's save them," I said and started to run forward

I reached the villagers in no time, bringing out my knife I got to work.

*shink* I slit ones throat then rushed to another *puuchuck* I stabbed my knife through his heart, bringing my knife out of his chest I threw it at a villager coming up behind me *thunk* I heard the body drop to the floor.

I walked up to the fallen villager and took my knife out of his chest, looking back up I saw Amun and Ezra had killed the rest.

"Thank you for saving us," one sorcerer said with a strained smile

"Why didn't you fight back?" I asked bluntly

"We made a magical pact to not harm the villagers, they took advantage of it," He replied bitterly

"Oh? Since I saved you I have a question," I said while cleaning my blade

"Yes! We will answer any question you have, my name is Han Nguyen," he said in a happier tone

"Han, why did you move to this village?" I asked

He froze I saw his whole body tense his eyes darted to the other sorcerers and sorceresses.

"Well?" I added in a dangerous tone

"We are waiting," was his big secretive response

"For what? Stop testing my patience," I said calmly

His brows furrowed as he opened his mouth to reply, "For the rest of our sect, we left first to find this village, and the rest will soon show,"

"Why is your sect moving to this area?" I asked confused, this area has nothing to note

He seemed to tense up even more, what is he hiding?

"Well?" I asked my tone growing colder by the minute it annoys me to no end when people try to dance around the subject

He glanced back at his friends and then at me, "we want to take over the fairy forest,"

The what?

"Hm, I see, why?" I asked sounding as if I knew what this fairy forest is

"Because the forest will be a haven for sorcerers and sorceresses, the magic in that place will make us stronger but, the fairies don't let anyone enter," he finished bitterly

"I see, but can you go to war against these fairies?" I asked curiously

"We don't know but, we will try," he said with conviction

"Let me aid you and in return you're sect will become my personal group of sorcerers," I offered lightly

He seemed to think about it before saying, "we would have to talk to the patriarch,"

"Good, I will be staying in this village for now," I said and began to walk off

"Sir what's your name?" he asked.

"Taban Khan,"

-Han pov -

"Taban Khan," was the man's reply

Taban Khan..... Oh no.

The mad khan? The one who has been slaughtering his way through the lands with no real agenda? The one who slaughtered a village because they were disrespectful? The son of The Great Khan?!

I turned back to my sect mates and said, "we will need to talk to the patriarch immediately,"

They all nodded mutely probably just as shocked as I.

I set up a quick astral projection array and then began to chant. I appeared in front of the patriarch and bowed, "Patriarch, I have some news,"

-Taban pov -

I sat inside one of the villager's houses drinking whatever this drink is, I think it is a type of Sake but I'm not sure it tastes kind of weird.

"General Khan are you sure it's safe to drink this stuff?" one of my soldiers asked warily looking at the cup before him

"Probably not," I replied with a wide smile then took another drink

I looked at the soldiers I brought into the village and said, "rest for now if all goes to plan we will head for war soon,"

Some excited people shouted in glee at the upcoming war and some just nodded mutely and went to bed, the rest of my warriors that aren't in the village are either sleeping or setting up a camp.

My instincts are screaming at me that this fairy forest will grant me what I wish, and the sorcerer's partnership is just a free addition.

I walked around the village, soon I began to feel small drops of rain fall onto my skin, I gazed up to the sky and watched the bright moon illuminate the village, the rain shot down faster and faster like a volley of arrows.

As the rain dripped off my body I couldn't help but smile, for I knew in my head that soon I will get what I want, soon I will return home.

[next day]

I walked through the village in the early morning, hopefully, I will be able to get what I want from these sorcerers, having magic by my side would be beneficial.

As I enjoyed the beauty of the village I saw Han walking my way, he seemed nervous already. If he is going to become a sorcerer that is partnered to me he will need to grow a backbone, it's pathetic really.

"Han," I greeted him with a small nod

"Um.." he seemed nervous about what he should call me

"General Khan," I supplied easily

"Right, General Khan I talked with the patriarch and he said that he will be here soon and then you both can talk," Han said his eyes unable to meet my own

"Very well," I replied

"Also have you seen a young sorcerer? He attempted to flee yesterday," Han asked with hopeful eyes

"Ah yes, he attacked my men and me, sadly we weren't able to capture him before an arrow killed him," I replied emotionlessly

His eyes dimmed as he said, "I see, thank you for being honest," his voice was weak

He was probably furious with me, he probably wanted nothing more than to gut me where I stood. Alas, he can't not without him and his sect getting destroyed in the process. My army would rain down fury on them if he dared to make a move.

It made me delighted.

[two days later]

Two days passed simmer than expected, I spent those two days meditating and setting up my army better. Right now there are three commanders in my army, Amun because he has the most experience, Ezra because he can handle the wolves, and me because I am the leader and technically the high general of the small army I own. Amun is actually one of fathers generals but, because of the way this journey is he can only be a commander.

Currently, I sat inside the house of one of the killed villagers waiting for the sect patriarch the arrive. The sorcerers gave word that today he will come.

*knock*

*knock*

"Enter," I said calmly taking another sip of my drink

A man entered the room closely followed by Han and a female that I don't know.

"General Khan, I am Hai Patriarch of the Nguyen sect," he said amicably

I gestured with my hand for him to take a seat, "welcome," I replied

"You seem like a man that likes to get to the point so shall we?" Hai said sitting across from me

"I agree, I would like to help you take over the fairy forest and in return, your sect will be my personal sorcerers," I said calmly

"That is asking a lot, a whole sect at your beck and call?" he said in a disapproving manner

"Then Hai, what do you propose?" I asked lightly

"Only my direct lineage will be your personal sorcerers," he said seriously

Interesting, he is hiding something. A patriarch would never offer his lineage only.

"Oh? Add Han's as well and make a pact," I said calmly

Hai looked at Han and when Han nodded he smiled and said, "you have a deal,"

The sorcerers left soon after, Han made the pact first then Hai will after the battle is won. Amun walked down out of the shadows and said, "he is trying to trick you,"

"I know," I replied dryly

Hai underestimated me because of my young age and warrior look, he doesn't realize that father never praised me for combat abilities but for my strategic mind.

"What will you do?" Amun asked indifferently but, by the slight rise of his left brow I could tell he is interested in my answer

"For now play nice, they will betray me that is for certain and once they do his whole sect will be under me," I replied taking one final drink

I could tell he wanted me to tell him more, sadly for Amun, I won't be explaining myself so soon.

-Hai pov -

"Chi prepare for after we take the forest, we must bind our family to it as soon as possible after our victory," I said emotionlessly

"Yes, master," she replied and walked away

Taban Khan, he is too inexperienced to play with me. He will not be leaving that forest alive.

-end-

Now I am doing au things like pacts and lineage pacts because, it leaves no room for betrayal. Also I've been thinking and I really don't know who I should pick Rebecca or Freya, with Freya she is a cool witch and hot but she is also lesbian In the show and with Rebecca she is immortal already and honestly she has shit relationship luck.