A True Warrior
You ain't shit!{Don't get cocky.}
Who the hell is he?
Here he comes!
What's the plan, Bjorn?
Er, bro...
Holy shit! Bjorn's gone completely mad!
S-Someone stop him before he sinks the boat!
A-Are you mad too?!
Just how the hell are we supposed to stop a monster like that?!
All hands overboard! There's nothing we can do now!
He's eaten a berserker mushroom...
He did it all bare-handed...
He's more than a monster.
This is the Troll of Jom.
And now for the other ship.
Th-They're coming!
What do you think we should do?
Surrender?
Shit, bring it on!
I'd rather die fighting than be a slave!
Listen up! Make sure the boys are taken unharmed.
They're worth a lot less at market with scars and missing limbs.{If they get hurt, they won't sell for a high price. Be careful.}
Ready to play with us, little boys?
Bjorn?
Thors!
Listen closely! Your strength has already been halved!
Leave this place now, and your lives will be spared!
{OP}
In order to survive, it's sink or swim
They've always said it's a dog eat dog world
What went wrong?
Survival of the fittest, the strong eat the weak
If it's the world that our wisdom will lead
Well tell me what went wrong
What went wrong?
I've paid my dues, I've sold my soul
So tell me what is left for me
When I've given up everything
So, what was I envisioning?
No matter how picturesque it was,
I never felt anything
You see, even if I reassessed my outlook
I was only longing for that scenery
I'm probably emotionless
I wonder what was I envisioning?
But no matter how picturesque it was,
I never felt anything
You see, even if I reassessed my outlook
I was only longing for that scenery
I'm probably emotionless
Is this world so far torn from the truth?
To maintain a balance between good and evil
Is it just kill or be killed?
Is the world so simplistic?
Could someone please try and fucking tell me?
{Part A}
Begone, pirates!
You cannot defeat me!
That cocky whore-son!
Wait.
Don't shoot until Askeladd gives the signal.
The hell are they thinking?
We've got the high ground.
What are they stalling for?
The man is unbelievable.
Up against two warships, and he hasn't given an inch.
We've gotta fight too!
Keep your pants on, you clowns!{Fool. You amateurs will make things worse.}
Or have you forgotten about the archers perched on top of the cliff?
He's the one who knows how to handle this.
But...
Don't you understand?!
Without Thors, you're just a rabble of children and men who've never been in a real battle!
All we can do is leave it to him.
These men are not the type to budge when threatened.
The archers aren't shooting, for now.
There are 30 men on that ship to the front.
Not out of the question for me, but...
The ships are too close.
If their entire force mobilizes, it'll be a melee in seconds.
I can fend for myself, but...
Are you the chieftain?
In the name of almighty Odin,
I seek a duel with you.
If you win, do as you will.
If I win, take your men and leave this place at once.
If you refuse my challenge,
you will gain a mere dozen slaves at thrice the cost.
Mind if I ask a question first?
What makes you think I am their leader?
The smell.
Good answer!
Very well. I accept the your challenge.
I, Askeladd, son of Olaf, swear in the name of Odin.
Stay back near the prow.
Uh, okay.
As it happens,
I smelled something on you too.
We smell alike,
Troll of Jom.
He knows who I am?
Did Floki send you?
You're very quick! I like clever men.{KappaPride}
Father's not a bad guy like you!
I told you to stay back.
Father's strong! He's gonna kill you, pirate!
You're a big poo-head and your armor looks stupid!
Well, the kid's got pluck. Is he yours?
Cut it out, you idiot!
Askeladd. Do you have a wife and children?
No.
I see.
Let's begin.
He just strides right up, closing the distance.
Just grazed him.
Brilliant!
There's not a man alive who can match him in combat!
Father!
He countered it. My moment of opportunity...
Surprise attacks won't work on him now.
Looks like it was worth coming all the way out here.
This fellow is quite the catch.
Thors...
You are strong.
Forgive me, Askeladd.
I can no longer spare you the brunt of my strength.
I'm glad to have met you, Thors.
What?
Hold on...
Unbelievable! Thors is pushing him around!
D-Does it look like Askeladd's in trouble to you?
Well, he's blocking all of that guy's attacks.
Father! Go get him!
Shit.
He's after my blade. It'll give way soon enough.
But that means...
His is also...
There!
Once you know a man's intentions, you can read his swings!
Here it comes. The big swing!
He fooled me.
He was waiting for me to lower my guard and take a healthy hack at him.
He was trying to snap his own sword.
The entire fight went according to his script, not mine.
Damn it all.
I danced to his tune like a fool.
Yahoo!
Well done, Thors!
We knew you had it in you!
Amazing, Father!
You won! You won!
Why do you hesitate? Kill me.
There is no need.
All I want is your surrender.
I'm the leader of these men.
The one thing I can't do is admit defeat before them.
Why don't you just kill me?
If you don't kill me,
this duel will never end.
Ouch, my head hurts.
What? What's going on?
Askeladd...
Defeated?
He lost?
Concede the fight. I won this duel.
Take your men and leave this place at once.
You are a mighty man indeed, Thors.
Truly capable of leading a great force.
But why?
Why does a man of your caliber and skill spend 15 years hiding away in Iceland?
Rather a waste, don't you think?
I don't.
The only reason I must rely on this sword
is because I am imperfect.
A true warrior
needs no sword.
Thors...
Will you lead our band?
Just kidding!
C'mon, where are my laughs? Does nobody get a joke around here?
What? He was joking?
You should know this is no time...
to be fucking around like this!
Nobody move an inch!
Or I'll cut off the boy's head!
Drop your sword!
Do it now!
Askeladd, you bastard!
Father!
Come on, Thors, you're such a goody-two-shoes.
Did you really take us for honorable gentlemen, bound to the customs of the duel?
I played your game and had my fun.
I wanted to know more about the notorious Troll of Jom.
It was worth my time.
Askeladd.
You have violated the rules of the duel.
I am the winner.
Doesn't matter to me either way.
All I want is your life.
I know that.
Fine.
The winner of this duel...
is you.
Father!
Father...
Askeladd.
I've won this battle.
Honor your warrior's oath.
Understood.
In the name of my ancestor, Artorius,
I will withdraw my men at once.
Leif, I must ask you to deliver a message.
Bring my head to Sigvaldi, chieftain of Jom.
If he believes that I chose to hide rather than honor his summons,
the village will pay a terrible price.
You can't be serious!
You there.
I give you my life, just as you demanded.
You drop that boy this instant.
Father... Father!
Thank the gods...
For now...
You stupid little shit.
Today should've taught you to value your own life!
You should be grateful to Thors.
His death is worth more than a hundred green boys like you.
Father died.
Father, who was so big and strong...
Why did he give up his sword?
How could he say a warrior doesn't need a sword?
That's not true at all!
Why?
Why did Father...
Damn it.
He...
He lost to Father!
Damn it!
Why was my father the one who died?
Why is he still alive?
Damn it.
Damn it all!
I still can't believe they left such a beauty of a ship behind.
It must have been a big decision.
They said without Thors, they couldn't sail it.
He rowed with the strength of five men, apparently.
Really?
Comes at a good time, though.
I was wanting to get a third ship.
Twenty-eight wounded.
How many dead?
None? Not even one? Impossible.
Askeladd!
Oi!
Come to the stern, Askeladd!
Can't a man get a little peace and quiet? What do you want?
It's Thors' little boy.
He must have been hiding in the hold.
Look at the little tyke. He's even got a little sword!
Watch out, he's gonna kill us!
Don't hurt me! I'm quakin' in my boots!
How dare you...
How dare you?!
How dare you kill Father?!
I'll kill you too!
I swear I'll kill you!
I'll kill you!
I'll fucking kill you!
He's only a boy.
But that kid's got the eyes of a freakin' animal.
Whaddya say, Askeladd?
Should we toss him overboard?
Leave him.
He will die soon enough.
Father...
{ED}
It’s just like a burning torch in the storm
Like a little flower blooming in the home
Bear a strong, unwavering volition
As long as you still show some kindness
A misty moon
I’m missing you
Lap up the sprawling scenery
As the beat of your heart runs free
Listen to me, sail away again, again
I pray you light the way through uncharted seas
The voices of those behind you are torn towards the unknown world
Unfurl your sails, you're not alone
So brave the stormy seas
Face that darkness