The Breakthrough!

With limited time to seize the leader of these Christian men, he was easily distinguishable as his companions hurried ahead. Unlike his comrades, he lacked any armor, preferring to maintain the ability to swim should they be thrown into the sea.

"You filthy vermin! How dare you set foot in a boat protected by God?" the man yelled, while his men charged forward to confront the two Vikings.

"Tyr, take his head. I'll deal with these men here," Bjorn reassured Tyr, unsheathing his sword. In a single mighty swing, he bifurcated three warriors in one fell swoop.

The advancing Christians halted in their tracks, unwilling to face the wrath of the Viking who had just dispatched their brethren.