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In The Present
Hadrian rode out to meet his uncle who has camped in the border of his own kingdom. The older King met his nephew with a smile and wide arms. King Wilhelm stands a head taller than Hadrian, a great man with a muscular build.
‘Hadrian, my boy!’ King Wilhelm greeted Hadrian smiling widely. ‘I was expecting you to send a messenger, but here you are! The emperor himself! I trust you bring news?’
‘I have uncle, and hopefully we are to meet King Henrik tomorrow.’ Hadrian answered after dismounting his horse.
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