Chapter 178: Chapter 178: A Merciless Interest

After the thunderous barrage outside the walls of Tamworth, the West Saxon Ealdorman who led the defense of Mercia was no longer eager to fight Ragnar and the crushing weight of his iron legions.

To continue meant only obliteration. While Ragnar's steam-belching engines inched closer to the city gates, the Ealdorman was discussing with his remaining Thanes the best path to avoid total ruin.

A group of West Saxon nobles was currently bickering about their options within the Great Hall of Tamworth.