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Misja dwudziesta:
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"Peace and happiness"

- And Rudolf died?
- Yes, he did. He jumped through the window of his last fortress straight on rocks because he couldn't stand his defeat. He didn't have enough courage to take a fight, such a coward. Few days later his body has been fished out from the sea.
- And what happened next?
- Happy ending. The island remains unocuppied since we have left. Perhaps we'll go there sooner or later as it's full of resources. 
Surprisingly, peasants had rebuilded their villages by our arrival. Everyone was so happy and smiling! And then they chose me to be king...
- Dad, you seem to be pretty touched. Is it a tear flowing? Oh!
- What? Tear? No, I'm not touched, kings don't cry. It's just lack of sleep. Wait! It's about to dawn! You're gonna oversleep your lessons! Want to know more? Fine, but in the evening at least. You'll finish your lessons and I'll get some rest. People may say I'm not a good father. And what kind of king is a man who doesn't let his own son sleep in the night? Ha ha!
- Fine, dad. - Lothar said - I think I've heard enough this night. Goodnight!
- Goodnight, or good whatever's-left-until-dawn - king said and left the room.
- I'll postpone my problems until tomorrow. I need to get some rest, as I am sure Lothar will have many questions. I feel I'm going to regret telling him that story, although I would do that anyway someday. Isn't he too young for that...?

That's what king Karol thought, lying back in the bed next to unknowing spouse.

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Dear Lothar!

You're probably on way to your own territory while reading this.
At this moment you can't expect to see anything special there, but I hope you'll make a nice city (out?) from this settlement.
I count on you, my son! I hope you'll be doing well. Remember, I'm proud of being your father.

Your father, king Karol
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King put pen and inkstan away, sealed the message and gave it to a messenger. He smiled - his son is going to manage his own land now!

If king had only known, what this land and son's latitude would have done...
But that is another story.

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                            THE END

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