I enjoy what you've got down so far. My only recommendation would be to stretch your descriptions a bit. I have questions that you could answer with some more details. Really paint the picture so when he rides in to see the king I can see what the kingdom looks like. What's the castle look like? What's the season or temperature? What kind of weapon dies he carry if any? Tell me a little more about his race, who are they, what are they about? If you find a good balance of details in your world building readers will loose themselves in your story. Keep writing, it is a fun read so far. I look forward to the next chapter.