In October 1013, King Sweyn drives an armada of Danish and Viking ships trying to take London Bridge of England. Askeladd's military, recruited by the multitude of Denmark, was among them. Notwithstanding, after the double-crossing of Thorkell the Tall, a Viking known for his overwhelming strength, London Bridge has become invulnerable. Askeladd tells Thorfinn he'll compensate him with a duel in the event that he's ready to kill Thorkell.