Tyr had entered an alliance with the Ásbirningar's clan Chieftain, Kolbeinn Ungi Arnórsson and this marked a major mark in his personal goals as he found out that this clan had not joined the war just yet.
They had intentionally removed themselves from the conflict, but Kolbeinn knew he had no choice but to join or it might prove to be too late.
Gissur Þorvaldsson had made inroads in his territory even without him knowing, he did not know what else he had done but he was sure if he could do this much under his nose.
Skol must have been the one covering his tracks, and if Tyr did not defeat him and come to him with this information then he would have been none the wiser.
Tyr was now his second in command, this was Kolbeinn's way of showing respect to the title he held. He found out his clan operated under no name, they were not known or feared in these parts and that was why Skol sought security and protection under Kolbeinn.
Even though it looked like Skol had dealings with a more dangerous man.
"Who is this man? He looked to be troubled by him," Tyr said, he knew if they were going to work together they needed to share all the information they had or the alliance would not work.
They had a common enemy and Tyr needed to know if this enemy had any weakness.
Kolbeinn dismissed the ladies beside him and took Tyr into a more private compartment of the room. Tyr was more than everything Nora thought he was, he had not only gained the recognition of Kolbeinn but made Kolbeinn see him as an equal of sorts, something Skol could never accomplish, Tyr did so in minutes and with a single story.
Tyr gave Nora an instruction and that was her bringing the rest of the clan here because he knew they were at risk where they were but Nora was also in charge of keeping them in check.
She knew any trouble or fighting would not be tolerated, it was hard to believe this was just a boy.
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Tyr sat opposite Kolbeinn, he noticed this room had multiple fur clothing and weapons of different varieties stacked neatly in the corner of the room.
"I don't have many guests but Tyr, there is something about you…" Kolbeinn said. Tyr's face was indifferent when he heard this.
"I know who you are, Tyr Ragnarsson. The Kingslayer, the warrior with skin bathed by the earth," Kolbeinn said and Tyr understood the moment he heard this why Kolbeinn was so respectful towards him but if he knew about him, it meant that they had a way of knowing the current affairs of the real world.
Tyr wanted to know how his family was doing but he could not bring himself to ask Kolbeinn, and bit his tongue but Kolbeinn noticed this, Tyr was not as subtle as he thought he was.
"Bjorn Ironside…." Kolbeinn blurted out and Tyr's attention immediately peaked, his eyes came to life like a child waiting on candy.
"I heard Bjorn Ironside has proven himself to be a formidable warrior and became a commander under the rule of King Askild but Vestfold has ceased to be an extension of Kattegat making King Ragnar a true King," Kolbeinn said and Tyr was still stuck on Bjorn being a commander as a smile snuck up on his face but then he processed the rest of the information like a lagging computer.
"Hahaha! I always knew that rascal would be recognized one day! Bjorn has always been strong…" Tyr said, the smile on his face slowly fading as a painful memory soon took its place.
"There is no doubt he would make a great commander with father by his side," Tyr was confident that Bjorn would grow stronger.
"I am sorry to say but Bjorn is a commander for King Askild, not King Ragnar," Kolbeinn shot down his praise and Tyr's jaw dropped. This suddenly did not seem like good news anymore because he understood the kind of man Askild was. Kolbeinn had the same look in his eyes.
It was almost like Askild had Bjorn under his command as a hostage of some sort and to keep Ragnar under control. Lagertha remained in Kattegat because she knew she could not leave Bjorn alone.
Tyr did not follow up with the conversation, he knew this world was not of his concern anymore and Bjorn must have his reasons for serving Askild.
"I see, enough of that. I want to know about Gissur Þorvaldsson…" Tyr quickly changed the conversation.
"Gissur is a man that no one can beat, this is why everyone avoids him, including me. Rumors say it is because of the strange god he serves," Kolbeinn hinted at his strength being attributed to a different god.
"God? What do you mean?" Tyr questioned, he only knew about the Norse Gods so hearing there were other gods was interesting.
"I do not know what God is, but he calls himself Aurgelmir Reincarnate…" Kolbeinn registered the look of confusion on Tyr's face.
"What kind of god grants a warrior such power? What is a Aurgelmir Reincarnate?" Tyr questioned even though he knew he would not get an answer.
"He is the father of all giants, he was created from the drops of water that formed the ice of Niflheim. He is a man who does not wish to go to Valhalla but Niflheim…," Kolbeinn responded but this got Tyr thinking because if he was as strong as Kolbeinn said, why was the clan war still ongoing?
"..... We are nothing compared to those two," Kolbeinn concluded his dialogue, giving Tyr the answer to his thoughts, these two clan heads were at the pinnacle of this world.
But Tyr wondered how strong because even he knew he would have difficulties with Kolbeinn but one thing remained clear.
They were men he needed to conquer, not only as a measurement of his strength but for his renewed rivalry with his brother, Bjorn Ironside.
"Who is the second person?" Tyr asked
"He is Sighvatur Sturluson, a man you do not live twice to fight against," But this revelation only made Tyr want to fight him even more.
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