Facing The Devil

Gareth's bodyguard couldn't help but hold his breath seeing troops that have arrived on their door. He never expected someone to attack them when Lord Jordan was away. 

"STOP! This village is under the protection of the Noble Lord Jordan. Who are you? Identify yourself. "Gareth's bodyguard shouted on top of his lungs. He wanted to know about their identity and also their intention for bringing such a large number of armed men here.

Soon a middle-aged man came forward and shouted back "Lord Alex has sent us to take back his village. Open the gates now. Drop your weapons and surrender without any resistance. Those who surrender will not be harmed and those who resist will be beheaded without any mercy. Think carefully, I will give a hundred breath time."

"Lord...Alex? Who is that?" the bodyguard asked back but no reply came to him. He couldn't anyone that is from this island by that name.