The Palace at Cairo

[Pharaoh Sabé]

Sabé was pleased with this new turn of events; he had been told that the Scythians were settling into a single nation, but he did not expect to encounter them so soon. "An Alliance, you say? I must say that that could be greatly advantageous to both of our great nations. I accept your proposal with great joy, and as for trade rights; I would do much to get Egypt greater riches and power, and a trade agreement with Scythia would greatly aid us. Therefore I accept both of your proposals." Sabé smiled, sitting up slightly more before saying, "Tell your great Queen that the Pharaoh of Egypt is overjoyed by the new Alliance and sends a gift in the form of this;" The Pharaoh drew from a box at his side, a fairly large diamond, to the human eye, it appeared to have been cut perfectly. "Take this to your Queen, but tell nobody of it being in your posession, for a gift like that is a temptation that many cannot resist."

[Queen Alessia]

"That is good news!" The messenger said as he watched the Pharaoh take out a box, which the messenger took a hold of carefully. He looked down at the diamond for a few moments before looking back at the pharaoh. "Thank you, great Pharaoh. She will likely have something be made for you, since our nation has plenty of gold mines." The messenger said as he bowed deeply before he left the palace, heading back to Scythia as quick as he could.

[Rydmer]

Rydmer walked into the hall of Pharaoh Sabé`s hall and said." great Pharaoh I seek service under your name,What can I do for you my great Pharaoh?"
And he did stop in front of him and wait for an answer.

[Mathias]

Mathias saw the man coming the entire way. He bypassed the entire line of people and just kept coming with no concern for anyone else. Mathias had done much the same thing, but this man was not Mathias. He was of smaller figure and was of a smaller nature entirely. This man didn't look like he could threaten the pharaoh, however, Mathias was not above watching out for his god. Mathias stepped forth from his pillar and began to walk towards the pharaoh as the man did. Once the man reached the pharaoh he began to speak. The man did not bow, he didn't even stop to address him. This angered Mathias and without too much thought he stepped in front of Rydmer, his muscles bulging. He looked over and pulled a spear from one of the two guards at the foot of the throne, pointing it at the man, "You go no further lest it be to the underworld." Mathias said with a cold and commanding voice, "You bow before pharaoh before approaching." Mathias ordered.

[Rydmer]

Rydmer bow`ed and did apologais,he did Say" how rude of me, my name is Rydmer. I only want to serve the pharaoh and I mean no harm."
Rydmer did take his cloak of and did stand face to face with Mathias and did speak again:"But if you do oppose me I will figth until the last breath."
Rydmer did now pull out his blade the 'kusgnai' and did slash it in the air between him and Mathias.
"And by the way I will not go to the underworld exept if I die that is" he did say in a snake like voice.

[Mathias]

Mathias gave an almost animalistic snarl as the man finally bowed before both him and the pharaoh. The man stood, removing his cloak as he spoke. "I assure you that your last breath would have come quickly." Mathias threatened and then the man had the audacity to pull out his blade in front of Mathias. Well, for starters, Mathias was a bit unsure as to why and how this man had managed to bring a weapon into the court of the pharaoh and was not a guard. It didn't matter because Mathias took this as a supreme sign of aggression and he was going to react in such a manner. Mathias pulled his weapon away, avoiding the slashes that were or were not directed at him. Then, with a quick movement, he jutted the bottom of the spear out to strike behind the man's leg and cause him to be thrown off balance. He kept the spear in front of him to parry any attack from the man. The two guards that were at the base of the throne were now in action and they came forward, the one that Mathias had taken the spear from drew his sword and came forward, the second stepped behind Mathias tro protect the pharaoh. Mathias was in kill mode now and only the pharaoh could stop him.

[Rydmer]

"why the long face Mathias,They does`t search trough travelers as me;no country,I have nothing anymore."
He said as he did stand up and did walk until he was half way trough the hall and did put his blade in the sheath and picked up some trowing knifes.
And was waiting for his move

[OOC: I will make a thread called "Mathias VS Rydmer" for our duel I think]

[Mathias]

The man fell to his knee as expected and then he stood up and said a few words to Mathias before he walked away. Mathias raised an eyebrow when the man walked away. No one turned his back on Mathias. That immediately told Mathias two things. The first was that this man was dishonorable and two, this man was a coward. Mathias's lust for this man's blood quickly dropped and he snarled and looked at the guards. A few more had gathered by this time. "Arrest him." Mathias said. The pharaoh had been silent up until this point and so Mathias would assume control of the guards as the senior officer. The guards nodded and six men walked towards Rydmer from his front and three more walked towards him from the door. Four more walked into the doorway and to block any escape. The guards lowered their weapons.

[Rydmer]

"So that was your answer,but I did not come here to figth Mathias I can figth if that is what you want" Rydmer said looking at him from the corner of his eye and sat down in the midlle of the ring of guards.
"I will figth in the proper way whatever what you think of me" raising up again and said "But I will show mercy"

[Mathias]

Mathias wasn't really listening to this man anymore. He had lost any respect for him. He had started with very little respect in the first place and now this man had earned nothing but disgust and disdain for this man. Mathias had no interest in fighting this man because any palace woman could defeat him. Why should a highly esteemed warrior have to deal with the likes of this man. The guards that Mathias had ordered to arrest Rydmer drew closer when he sat down and then when he stood up, four men took hold of him firmly, two others keeping their weapons pointed at the man. They brought him forth to the pharaoh. "My Pharaoh?" Mathias asked, "What shall i do with him?" Mathias asked, no longer concerned with Rydmer, he was in the custody of the guards now.

[Lucius Valerius Silvio]

When the messenger of Rome was allowed to approach the king, he deeply bowed before him and spoke."Greetings Pharaoh of Egypt, I bring words from Rome. The senate asks you for an alliance, as well they wish to trade goods with your land. However this is not all, we also asks for a close bond between our countries so that we sometime in the future could manage great things together." With that said, the Roman curiously wondered what the leader of Egypt would answer. If they would accept it or deny it, everything was up to the Pharaoh to decide. Rome had none intentions of going to war, since most of the people was sick of it and wanted peace. However to become a great city, they needed trade and money. Hopefully with the support from many countries it could do well, thought of course not all was happy about it. If Egypt accepted, then it would not only become great for the Roman Empire but also for them self.

[Pharaoh Sabé]

"Mathias, he says he shows mercy. Take twenty slaves, arm and armour them well, take them to the training grounds and teach him not to show mercy. That should also teach him respect, as he will see how every one of you mortals is ultimately expendable." Sabé said, smiling a rare cruel smile, before reverting to his usual self as the two men were excused. Sabé was sure that Mathias would win if this Rydmer started a fight.

Shortly after this, a Roman messenger approached Sabé to speak. Sabé bowed his head and sat in thought. He agreed that an Alliance between the two nations would be beneficial to both of them, but it could also prove disasterous for Egypt. Carthage was at war with Rome, and Egypt had an Alliance with Carthage; a very strong Alliance, which would soon be backed by marriage. Sabé lifted his head and spoke, "My Alliance with Carthage is too strong for me to ally with one of their enemies. I apologise to your Senate, but an enemy of my closest Ally, is an enemy of mine. If you wish to keep peace, it will be kept, but I cannot give you an Alliance." Sabé did not feel comfortable about his choice, but he felt that it was the only one he had.

[Lucius Valerius Silvio]

"Then let it be peace, for now."The messenger spoke with an slight smile and bow, not happy about Egypt not wanting an alliance with Rome. If they did not wish any agreement between the two great nations, then there would be none. Rome would not hesitate with destroying other countries in the future if necessary, only those lands that had been decided as an ally would be speared the gruesome terror. As everything was said, the messenger bowed on the way out and left to tell the news back to the senate.

[Rydmer]

Rydmer was lead in by the arena guard, they walked to the inner doors where they both did deliver their weapons, after his mind drop last time he did agree it was for the best.
They did walk in While saying this to Lord Sabè "Greatings my Lord"
to Pharaoh Sabé and did bow,
Rydmer did speak" I did pass the tests."
Rydmer did stand waiting.