Beowulf's challenge would finally come, and would soon find out that heroism has a price. Beowulf had just become king. The days of Geatland had been smooth for the last fifty years, but one day things changed. A dragon had begun to jeopardize the security of the kingdom. Our overly prideful and pompous king considered the threats of the dragon somewhat of a personal challenge, as he had prided himself in maintaining the considerable comfort …
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…and many other superfluous personal items. I carried the king back to my village, where my people and the other worthless Geats were. I described the situation, and explained the former king's request. For ten days the Geats built the tower, putting together an honorable monument, which everyone believed was a necessary request. Beowulf's request was achieved, my destiny was reached, and now I would rule the city of Geatland for many years to come.