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Chapter 218. Emperor Rostam.

Rostan’s army ripped through Turan, taking over every city, fort, and small country. He even captured Khotan, though fortunately for Afrasyab, it was the one that wasn’t in Japan. Eventually, he made it to Afrasyab’s throne in the capital, where he sat, put his feet up, and relaxed for the first time in weeks. Continue reading Chapter 218. Emperor Rostam.

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Chapter 217. Khotan?

Afrasyab and his army didn’t stop running till they reached the East China Sea. “Do you think he’s still following us?” said Afrasyab nervously. “I don’t think so,” panted Piran. Continue reading Chapter 217. Khotan?

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Chapter 216. Human Again (And Again, And Again).

Early the next morning, Afrasyab strode out among his sleeping soldiers and held up a massive alarm clock. “What are you all waiting for? Today’s the day! I’m leading you idiots myself, and either we push them back, or we die.” Continue reading Chapter 216. Human Again (And Again, And Again).

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Chapter 215. No, Not Pilsam...

One of the horsemen broke ranks and rode up to Afrasyab. “Your Majesty! Allow me to challenge Rostam to single combat?” “Can’t hurt,” said Afrasyab. “Go ahead, and if you win, I’ll not only give you a lot of treasure, but marry you to one of my spare daughters.” Continue reading Chapter 215. No, Not Pilsam…

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Chapter 214. Everyone!

“We lost?” sniffled Afrasyab. “How could we have lost?” “They’re really, really mad about Siyavash,” said the dusty, bloodstained captain. “In fact, they’re so mad, they killed Surkha the same way.” Continue reading Chapter 214. Everyone!

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Chapter 213. Surkha.

Frantic and sweating, a messenger galloped into Afrasyab’s capital. “Rostam’s coming! They’ve already killed Varazab!” “Just like the wizards repeatedly told me,” said Afrasyab, disgusted. “Well, I was ready for this. Muster the army! Where’s Surkha?” Continue reading Chapter 213. Surkha.

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Chapter 212. Faramarz.

Faramarz was another son of Rostam’s, one whom he’d managed to avoid killing thus far. He insisted that Faramarz wear a nametag at all times, just in case. Continue reading Chapter 212. Faramarz.

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Chapter 211. The End of Sudabeh.

Kay Kavus took in Rostam’s wild appearance, his words, and the mace he was brandishing illegally in the palace. Continue reading Chapter 211. The End of Sudabeh.

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Chapter 210. The Person Responsible.

A week later, Rostam showed up at the gates of the palace, dusty and with a furious glow in his red eyes. “I want vengeance,” he growled. Continue reading Chapter 210. The Person Responsible.

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Chapter 209. Last Alas for Siyavash.

Editor’s note: I’m getting really old, and it sucks. Continue reading Chapter 209. Last Alas for Siyavash.

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Chapter 208. Siyavash's Tree.

Farigis took Kay Khosrow, and her retinue of Siyavash loyalists, back to the ruins of Siyavashville. They spent several years clearing thornbushes, watering the tree that grew from Siyavash’s blood with their tears, rebuilding palaces and streets, watering Siyavash’s tree with their tears, setting up a new centre of trade, and watering Siyavash’s tree with their tears.  Continue reading Chapter��

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Chapter 207. A Simple Shepherd Boy.

The problem, as it turned out, was about to solve itself. A few months later, a letter arrived from Afrasyab. Continue reading Chapter 207. A Simple Shepherd Boy.

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Chapter 206. The Shepherds.

Piran’s next stop was, as promised, the campsite of some traveling shepherds from the steppe. “Here, take this baby,” he said, holding little Kay Khosrow out in the general direction of the ring of sheepskin-wearing wanderers. “I’ll pay you gold if you don’t ask questions. Bring him up as one of your own, and don’t let anything happen to him – don’t even let the wind or dust touch him.” Slightly…

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Chapter 205. Kay Khosrow.

Several months later, as Piran was peacefully asleep, Siyavash rather rudely shook his shoulder. “Wake up!” Continue reading Chapter 205. Kay Khosrow.

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Chapter 204. Piran To The Rescue.

Several months later, as Piran was peacefully asleep, Siyavash rather rudely shook his shoulder. “Wake up!” Continue reading Chapter 204. Piran To The Rescue.

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Chapter 203. Alas for Siyavash.

At that point, Garsivaz decided things had gone on long enough. He gave Gorui a sharp nod, and at that signal, the warrior grabbed Siyavash by the beard and dragged him off the road. “God, make my son avenge me,” prayed Siyavash, but he had the sense to do it silently. Pilsam came running, only for Siyavash to wave him off. Continue reading Chapter 203. Alas for Siyavash.

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Chapter 202. Uh, Dad?

At that point, Farigis, still pyjama-clad and wild-haired, appeared on the scene. “Dad! What are you doing?” “Uh, hi sweetie,” said Afrasyab. “It’s not what it looks like – okay, it’s exactly what it looks like, but I can explain-” Continue reading Chapter 202. Uh, Dad?