Admin from hell - old style

It was dark and dusky when the horses finally came to a halt in front of the Castle of Furstenhof. Vassals jumping to attention, maids whirling about, stableboys, commoners, dogs and slaves all took a breath of awe when the brave knight from Hell placed his fot on the royal lands of Furstenhof. He was early, in fact he was an entire day early and not everything was ready yet. I smiled inside my shining armour - this is the best way to learn about reality when you catch them off guard.

The normal checking and credit card routine sorted I found myself in my very own "chambre secret" where I could leave my valuables before entering the town of Furstenhof as a common man and watch the street life pass buy. Finding myself a simple but sufficient Indian Pizza restaurant near the red light district I enjoyed a beer and the game where Germany was bitterly defeated by Kroatia and much later on my way back to the castle I encountered supporters of the winning team singing and dansing in the streets.

Blessed are the fearless for they shall go forth and so it was. The next day the new Lord Marshall had arrived with his whole entourage and the usual congregation of lords and knights surrounding him each one eager for his attention. Biding my time I saluted others as they came to me. This was not polite but very purpouseful since at the end of the gathering all others had shaken my hand and paied their respect.

The Lord Marshall set the pace of the gathering and all breave knights had to work hard, speak brave and be both witty and clever. This was truely a challenge and while all of them made it I had the fortune to excel. Naturally this was not to the delight of all the other knights and some even gave me the evil eye but they know to fear the fearless.

In the evening there was a proper banquet that ended in heavy drinking and while the beer slipped down my throat I kept my head clear and observed while interacting with the other knights. What a splendid evening it was.

Caviar from Nassau, spargelfish from Sachenhausen and wine from Krankenhaus. The food was cheesy and the deserts were creamy. The staff were invisible and the arrangement as such was divine. The Lord Master had really managed to set the stage for a most spectacular event.

At the close of the event after much had been spoken and even more had been drunk I left the stage and returned to my quarters knowing that I now have to move to the realm of Bayersholm. This is where the new and splendid kingdom will have its centre and I am one of the brave knights who have been selected to restore its former glory.

It fill my heart with pride and a sensation of really being empowered. I now have the blessing and personal support from the lord Marshall and also the Vice Roy has time and again expressed his absolute confidence in me.

Now we are on the roll !!!

Yes, my new job in Bayersholm will pay handsomely and perhaps I might even be able to affoard a new stallion !

Yours truely
// A F H