Now that the relaxing time is over the mercenaries are ready (somewhat) to get serious again
Chapter 1
Brief Meeting
The ship pulled into the harbor of the first city they spotted from the sea. They got off glad to be on land again and hoping that this time, they won't have to resort to ships as much as they had in the past. Soren looked through the town that was at peace. Being a port town, they probably don't notice the difference between a ship of theirs and a ship of outsiders.
"What do we do Ike?" Ike shrugged "We are just explorers. No need to go to the government." "I suppose…" Soren said before trailing off and the mercenaries began to explore the port town of Uchises.
Soren and Mia strolled through the town looking for a comfortable eatery so that they could enjoy Mia's victory.
"Hurry up Soren! And don't look so glum I beat you fair and square!" Soren looked up at her and gave her a small smile. In reality, he was thinking about telling Mia the truth while they were here since the agonizing atmosphere of Hitenticul is gone.
"Soren?" she walked up to him and snapped in front of him. He looked up "Huh? " She rolled her eyes and grabbed his arm "Come on!" he followed her; partly because he had to and partly because she was pulling him along. I will tell her here on Zatuo.
A man in a dark trench coat dashed through an alley and passed by another man in armor standing still "Here they come." he said passing. The silent man moved in the way and readied his great lance as guards approached. "You will not pass."
The dark man continued to run and sneered "They'll never catch me!" he said as he ran and then turned his head to look back to make sure no one pursued him. When he turned back, he ran into someone tripped and fell to the floor "Watch where you are standing!" the other man got up
"Why don't you? Who are you anyway?" The man in the trench coat stood up "I am Teiaya Ute. Ask around the name will come up. You?" "Traveler; Soren, next time don't run at me or else." Teiaya smiled
"Oh really?" "Soren I think this place is good…who is that?" Mia said as she ran up to him. Teiaya bowed "Forgive my intrusion I am Teiaya Ute and I am talking with him." Soren walked away "Come on let's go." Teiaya turned around as he heard the rally call of the military. "Damn it."
He turned to run but there were more coming from the other side shoving the people aside as he was surrounded. Soren and Mia who were nearby looked in confusion. "Hyte! Sloppy, sloppy work!" "What is going on?" Mia asked. The guards attacked then something flew out of the shadows and killed two of them. "It's the Shadow's Demoness!"
A dark assassin stood up next to Teiaya and smiled "Sorry boss." "No need to apologize Ufernia. Atzu!" arrows shot out and took them down, then Teiaya pulled out a tome "Eclipse!" a black flash engulfed the area and they were gone. "What?" the guards looked around.
Soren turned away "Who were they?" Mia shrugged "Oh well. Come with me Soren, my victory dinner awaits!" the guards turned to them "You two! Do you know of Teiaya Ute." they looked at each other
"No we are travelers and we just met him." Soren said. The troop leader laughed "We believe you! But just in case follow us we may need you." Mia backed away
"We aren't lying if that is what you are implying!" the leader gave the signal to use force. Soren got in front and pulled out his tome
"One more step and you all die!" Mia tapped his shoulder "Don't kill them! We just got here!" Soren backed away as well "I know!" the guards attacked and Soren disarmed them with a gust and the two escaped.
Soren and Mia stopped a ways off "Damn. This is just irritating." Soren said. "What about eating! Oh man I'm going to kill those guys!" Mia added clearly angry about her ruined plans. "I apologize." they turned around to see a massive walking set of armor.
"I am Hyte Comdoe one of Teiaya's Liberators." Soren looked at him "Teiaya's Liberators?" he nodded
"You met master Teiaya while he was escaping right?" they nodded "I will tell you more if you choose to follow me." he turned and left. Soren looked at Mia "Let's go." "But…what about my plans?" she pouted and Soren smiled and gave her a kiss "It's alright. We'll get to it, I promise." she sighed "OK." the pair followed Hyte.
The conflict and plot of this arc will be revealed in the next chapter