"One of the many things that make Prince Borgon an eccentric ruler is the fact that, contrary to all common logic, the outer walls gate looks usually open during the night.

Obviously at the same time the gates and the doors of the castle are all well closed,
but with the right equipment it's possible to climb one of the red sandstone walls and access the interior easily.

There are those who would consider this conduct a defense defect, but for the Prince of Valmeridia it's pure and simple courtesy.
He knows how important it is for his subjects to be able to count on his presence night and day.

And on the other hand, if the thieves knew of the existence of a certaom vigilant guardian, who watches over the prince day and night,
they would probably be careful not to even think of being able to enter the castle undisturbed and steal something precious under his mustache.

Still, there's one creature in particular that just doesn't seem to be learning its lesson.

Skaarly the kobold is on his fifth attempt this month.
He now knows almost every access route to the castle, through windows, spiers and even some secret passages.
He's got it into his head that castle della Verbena hides a great secret, made up of mountains of gold, precious jewels and priceless relics.

He comes from the wild lands of the north, although he must have recently moved permanently among the trees of the great forest of Valmeridia, judging by the frequency of his attacks.

Until now, none of his attempts have ever resulted in anything good.
He was always discovered pretty easily, and accompanied to the door or invited to stay by the good prince.

That night, in particular, while Borgon is intent on spending one of the many endless nights at the castle, a clang of metal echoes through the corridors of the castle.
Sir Cordiale had previously warned the prince of the unexpected guest, and had proposed this time to send him away in a bad way.

But, as we know, Borgon really doesn't like the use of violence, even when it's lawful.
And so, very calmly, he in turn makes his way through the corridors, ready to do "Olly olly oxen free" to the little thief caught in the act.

Skaarly soon finds himself with no way out, and unafraid of the prince mumbles something about his nature as an evil lord.

But the dragon is not intimidated at all, rather he is perplexed by Skaarly's words.
And so, the kobold can't even read the signs that warn visitors to behave themselves at the castle?

This is definitely an important matter, one that Borgon wants to resolve immediately.
And since Skaarly is still there and the night is long,
who knows if the prince can't improvise himself as a teacher and give the little kobold thief some special reading lessons?"

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https://www.furaffinity.net/user/docfurpanic

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