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The Central Tower
“Sir, the enemy has broken through our outer defensive wall.”
“Damn, but at least we have an inner defensive wall, Ralph.”
It was a time of constant warfare between petty baronies. Among the pettiest of the barons was Baron Frank.
“Baron Frank, I didn't want to mention that the enemy broke through the inner wall also. I thought that would make you, well, more upset.”
“Upset, Ralph?… Of course, I'm upset. But at least we have this fortified central tower that's virtually impregnable. From here, I can command our troops in a devastating counter-attack.”
“Oh, about that word ‘impregnable’”...
From Guest Contributor David Sydney
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