Chapter 34: The Frost Gate

Khan's soldiers were preparing for the next battle, which would be at Frost Gate, a formidable castle that would be a challenge to conquer. Boran, the commander of the cavalry, was training his men on horseback, while Master Duvan, the blacksmith master, was busy making new weapons and armor.

Khan was also keeping a close eye on his new prisoner, Commander Marcellus. He had ordered for him to be treated well and given adequate food and shelter, hoping to persuade him to switch sides. However, Marcellus remained stubborn and refused to bow to Khan's will.

On the other side, Ibrahim and his commanders were also planning their defense of Frost Gate. They knew that Khan's army was approaching, and they were determined to protect their castle at all costs. Ibrahim summoned his top commanders, including his most trusted advisor, General Malik, to discuss their strategy.

"We need to be ready for Khan's army," Ibrahim said. "We know they are approaching, and they will stop at nothing to take our castle."

General Malik nodded in agreement. "We should fortify our defenses and make sure we have enough soldiers to defend the castle. We also need to make sure our supply lines are secure."

Commander Gazi, who was in charge of the archers, added, "We should station our archers at strategic points around the castle. They can pick off Khan's soldiers as they approach."

Ibrahim listened carefully to their suggestions and then gave his own orders. "Let's do all of that, and also prepare some surprises for Khan's army. We'll set traps and ambushes to catch them off guard. We cannot afford to lose this battle."

The commanders nodded in agreement, and they set to work, preparing for the upcoming battle. They knew that the fate of their kingdom rested on their ability to defend Frost Gate.

Khan, on the other hand, was also well aware of the challenge ahead. He knew that Frost Gate would not be an easy castle to conquer, but he was determined to succeed. He gathered his top advisors, including his second-in-command, Jamil, and asked for their input.

"We need to approach this strategically," Khan said. "We cannot afford to lose too many soldiers in this battle."

Jamil nodded. "We should scout the area around Frost Gate and gather information about their defenses. That way, we can plan our attack accordingly."

Khan agreed. "And we should also consider using some of our more unconventional tactics, such as tunneling under the castle walls."

Boran, the cavalry commander, spoke up. "We should also consider using our cavalry to our advantage. We can launch a surprise attack on their flanks."

Khan smiled. "Excellent idea. We will do that. And let's not forget about the power of our archers. They will be key in softening up the castle defenses before we launch our main attack."

With their plans set, Khan and his advisors set to work, preparing their army for the battle ahead. Both sides knew that this battle would be crucial in determining the outcome of the war. The fate of the kingdom hung in the balance.