By Stathis Trapezanlidis/ info@eurohoops.net
Previously on Games of Cup – Three armies have survived and they are heading to Berlin. The throne is empty and only one decisive battle remains for the fourth contender to rise…
King again
Former emperor Giorgos Bartzokas got his first win in Barcelona and returned to Krasnodar triumphant. The people of the city hailed him for his victory, but he knows better. Pascual will return for more and he is ready to ambush him, if he gives him the chance.
“Malcolm I called you here to announce you something really important”, said Bartzokas to his finest warrior.
Malcolm Delaney is always eager to hear him. There’s trust and respect between them. Bartzokas smiled and he looked at his right hand-man
“Malcolm, the Catalans are coming. Draper knows them too well and he expects them to try and assault our walls again”.
“Don’t you worry my General. Janning and his archers are already in their places, waiting your orders”.
“I trusted you since the first time I arrived in Krasnodar, Malcolm. This is your moment. If you want to throne, you have to seize it”.
Bartzokas’ voices echoed in the chamber, full of vigor and confidence. His hand was on Delaney’s shoulder and the two of them didn’t need more words in order to understand each other.
“Help me to get back on the throne it was once mine and I promise you that I will help you return to where your heart is. I promise to put an end to this adventure. It’s your time to return home Malcolm, to the West across the Ocean”.
Sir Delaney didn’t reply. He knows more than well that this is his biggest chance to make things happen and to return to his family. His will couldn’t be stronger, but nothing is given. It has to be earned…