No Dead KVK K236 vs K389

It had been a couple of months since ChristianOr, Bearface and Lord Strandli had moved to Kingdom 389, and as their Kingdom was very small, their KVKs had been mostly uneventful, so uneventful that ChristianOr on a memorable occasion managed to enter the Top Ten Lords solely with gathering resources. 

However, on this mildly cold Saturday autumn night, on the eve of the no dead KVK, way past midnight, ChristianOr tiptoed out of her room, closing her door softly so it would not creak, being very careful as to not wake up Lord Strandli and Bearface, whose chambers were in the other wing of the castle. You might have noticed that ChristianOr was not famous for her bravery, so it was very out of character for her to try to be the first to hit their opponents as soon as the Kingdom vs Kingdom fight began. It would make more sense of course, if you were to know that she was holding first at the Lord of Lords contest and it was still ongoing at the War of Lords phase and would not end till noon. 

No way I am going to allow those two with their bravery antics to steal my first place in Lord of Lords, she muttered to herself, gripping her sword in white knuckled grip, trying to convince herself she was not terrified to be the first to strike out at the enemy. 

The banners announcing their opponent appeared, but she was so busy scouting the enemy kingdom of K236, that she missed the name of the alliance of her opponents.

She had managed to find about ten or twelve unbubbled castles and she could barely contain her excitement. Surely they should be enough to secure her so she would not lose out to anyone. As soon as the trumpets heralded the beginning of the contest, she immediately threw caution to the wind, and descended like the wrath of the Warrior upon these unfortunate castles. But luck was not with her. These castles contained resources and only one of them actually had troops.

Resources are good, she tried to console herself, and at least no one seems to be fighting. Feeling safe as she was the only person in the rankings from the two kingdoms, she headed off to bed, not knowing how lucky she was to have survived as the HHH lords descended into the fight soon after. 

The sun was very high in the sky, when she emerged from her deep slumber. Bearface and Lord Strandli were sitting in the Great Hall discussing calmly. She checked the rankings and their Kingdom was far behind and probably would not catch up. She turned puzzled to them.

How come you two are not fighting? she asked in bewilderment. She checked the battlefield, and there were plenty of HHH lords such as Savages, Isharendra, Jarit Sora and many more, practically begging for some action.

Bearface is not letting me, said lord Strandli petulantly. He is waiting for the clock to strike noon, and the Lord of Lords is ended as he fears he might dislodge you from first place. 

ChristianOr had no words, Bearface was really too kind for his own good.

By the time noon striked and the Sabrina medals had safely been obtained, only Savages remained in the battlefield.

Bearface immediately called the banners on him. 

Looks like he is here, observed Lord Strandli

And he is taking no action to avoid our rally? ChristianOr wondered. Let us hope he will not use his protective barrier, she continued nervously.

The rally was suddenly disbanded. ChristianOr immediately recalled her troops and ported away to safety. She assumed that HHH had attacked Bearface while he was rallying. 

What happened? she asked when she dared to peer back.

Bearface got nervous Savages would bubble and he solo attacked.

ChristianOr looking at the reports recognised the classic Bearface break the wall hit, as the wall was hindering his female generals if he was to attack directly.

Of course he usually sent T1 soldiers for this type of work, but ChristianOr assumed that probably most of his T1s were already in the hospital. 

She noticed the second report and whistled impressed.

Well done, Bearface, I would never thought he could have been soloed.

Chris, hissed Lord Strandli, trying to stop her, maybe see the third report, before talking, huh?

But how is it possible to win one with such a difference and get capped in the next one? she asked genuinely perplexed.

Perhaps you could stop discussing it, asked Bearface with clenched teeth, and maybe start a rally on Savages?

You or me, Lord Strandli? asked ChristianOr shamefacedly. 

To her relief, Lord Strandli called the banners, as she hated rallying people which forced her to be immobile for five minutes. They were about of the same strength, but Lord Strandli had better weapons and greensights, so he was the better choice anyway, she told herself. 

Just two more minutes Bearface and you and your lord will be reunited, called Lord Strandli confidently.

ChristianOr saw the rally arriving and was calculating how to best speedup her troops back home, so she could solo after, when she realised there were no troops walking home back. At all. 

I hate KVKs, she murmured. 

But their troubles were not over as Bearface got blockaded and Jarit Sora started a rally on him. 

Do I try to solo him, while he is rallying? she asked nervously.

Sure, told her Lord Strandli cheerfully, our Lords could use the company.

No need, Chris, I have emptied my remaining army, assured her Bearface calmly. 

Well that is it, I guess, Lord Strandli commented. I am out of commission, for the next five and half hours.

No tears Lord Strandli? asked ChristianOr.

No feelings at all this Sunday, Chris, he answered her seriously.

ChristianOr had a hard time keeping a straight face.

I meant tears of Lys, she said when she was sure she could answer without laughing.

Lord Strandli had no such qualms and exploded with laughter.

By the Seven, I had forgotten all about tears of Lys, and I have tons of the stuff.

However even their friend Savages had bubbled up, so that was the end of their fighting

As their troops would revive the first day, the three friends remained in good spirits, discussing what they could have done better, and ChristianOr was happy to see that somehow she ended up fifth, which would mean she would get a few Unsullied medals which she desperately needed.

I love KVKs, she exclaimed loudly and this time both Strandli and Bearface fell down laughing.