The very next morning Primm and her Knight escort were in the inner walls of the Holy Temple near the main entrance. Claudia was there to oversee things alongside her Goddess Celestine who wanted to send them off.
Primm's escort was all set and ready to leave but there was one problem. Her Bodyguard Dredgen was not present
"I wonder where Dredgen is?" Primm asks sounding curious of his whereabouts
"This is unacceptable," Claudia said finding Dredgens tardiness irresponsible
"Now don't be so harsh on him." Celestine trying to calm her " Maybe Dredgen overslept that's why he's not here
"He's not in his bed chamber when my knights went to receive him, my lady. Could it be that he ran off?" Claudia asks
Celestine doesn't think so Dredgen wouldn't just run off knowing he has to leave with Primm to Feoh the next day. But still, she did find it strange for him not to be here on time.
"Lady Celestine! Lady Claudia!" Just then a Shield Knight approached them
"Yes, what is Gracie?" The Shield Commander asks her knight
"One of the maids had informed me about the Mandalorians whereabouts"
"You do?" Both Celestine and Claudia asks "Where?"
"Yes, one of the maids said they saw the Mandalorian being escorted by Olgas Handmaiden to her bed chambers last night."
!
A dark aura suddenly appeared on the Goddess at what she heard. Dredgen is where!? Without saying a word she made her way to the Dark Queens chamber leaving Claudia and Primm surprised at her actions.
...
...
"Celestine, please slow down!" Claudia shouted as she and Primm tried to keep up
The Goddess didn't listen; she kept pacing towards Olgas bed chambers practically running through the halls. It can't be she feared, no the Dark Queen wouldn't do such a thing with a man but Celestine did remember how clinging she was to Dredgen. She has to see this for herself!
Finally reaching the Dark Queen bed-chamber without knocking Celestine quickly opens the door making a loud slamming noise and the first thing she saw was our Mandalorian who is fully geared up and just had put his helmet on.
"C-Celestine?" Dredgen caught off guard at her sudden arrival he almost pulled out his gun on her because of that however the Goddess didn't seem focus about that now
"Dredgen..." Celestine then noticed Olga and Chole who were still sleeping naked I might add "...what are you doing here?
The Mandalorian stood still, the Goddess had a very stern look on her face demanding an answer which was surprising to see from her almost frightening in a way, he looked at Olga and Chloe in bed and well it's pretty obvious
"Okay it does what it looks like." The Bounty Hunter had no excuses whatsoever in that situation
Before Celestine could say anything the Shield Commander and Primm enter the room finally catching up.
"My Lady you shouldn't just-"
Claudia stopped when she noticed the atmosphere of the room. Primm had a surprised look on her face blushing a little as for the Shield Commander she had a disdainful look on her face.
"My I didn't think you do such a dirty thing with them Sir Dredgen." The Shield Commander said
Dredgen just sighed in response, waving his head. He kinda expected this would happen if anyone found it and it's Celestine, Claudia, and Primm of all people. This is not gonna going well for him
"Olga!" Celestine shouted waking the Dark Queen up
"Hmm? W-Wha? M-Moring already?" Olga said as she rose up the bed rubbing her eyes, yawing unaware of the blanket falling down revealing her naked beautiful body.
"Olga!" Celestine shouted again, snapping the Dark Queen out of it. "How could you do such a thing to Dredgen?!
Olga slowly collects herself from the Goddess shouting but was getting annoyed by it. "Will you stop shouting Celestine you'll wake up Chole"
"Of course I'll be shouting at what you did Olga!" Celestine shouting surprising everyone in the room at her tone
"Oh?" The Dark Queen raised a brow before smirking " Are you feeling jealous Celestine? That my Handmaiden and I slept with the man you are interested in?"
Celestine's face flashed for a moment she quickly shook her head. "T-That is not the point! You shouldn't do such a thing to Dredgen knowing he has to leave with Primm to Feoh!"
"It was during his off duty." Olga points out "And besides, he wanted to when I was invited him to be our partner Dredgen was quite the beast in bed"
"I…"Dredgen was about to say something but stopped thinking it's best he should keep his mouth shut in this situation.
Olga laughed a little. The look on the Goddess's face was priceless. She can clearly see the jealous look that she made more progress to the man she's interested in than her but the Dark Queen wanted to add a little more fuel to the fire
"If you're so bothered that we did it why don't you both as well." Olga playfully suggested to the Goddess before realizing something "Oh wait I don't you can though. Dredgen probably thinks he can never have the opportunity of having sex with you Celestine who is a Goddess and he, a simple man. Doing it would make quite the uproar with your followers''
Our Mandalorian twitched at that claim he didn't say anything but she was right about that. However, Celestine saw the reaction from him and she had a fearful look on her face. Is that what he thinks?
"That is enough!" Claudia stepped in breaking it up. "We're running late here, Sir Dredgen I do not care what you do during your time off but I expect you will do better as Primm bodyguard"
Dredgen slightly became annoyed at that remark but this does look bad on him "My apologizes Lady Claudia it….just happened"
"Primm's Escort is waiting for you." Claudia said "You'll be in the carriage with her. Her safety is your utmost task.
"I understand. Dredgen nods his head" Lady Primm I apologize for my tardiness."
Um uh no no no it's okay! Primm trying to assure him still in shock at what happened "Let us go"
Dredgen nods his request
"Bye Dredgen" Olga waved her hand to him before he left " I look forward to seeing you again soon Perhaps we can do it again"
Dredgen didn't say a word. He became annoyed a little at Olga she purposely said that to tease him and to probably annoy the Shield Princesses who are staring at him.
"As...do I, Olga."
And with that Dredgen sets off to Feoh with Primm as her bodyguard alongside her personal knight escort
A few hours have passed and nothing has happened so bandits, no Kuroinu, or anything nada.
Inside the carriage, Primm quietly sits, trying to pass the time the best she could but she knows it's gonna be a long trip to Feoh. Usually, she had her cousin Alicia with her on these return trips. They both would talk, play games, and such to make time fly by.
But Alicia is not with her on this trip; she has this Mandalorian accompany as her bodyguard. It's only her and him inside the carriage with her Knight escorts outside on horses.
The Pink Princess noticed Dredgen hasn't said a word to her since departing. He's been sitting quietly looking out of the carriage window on the lookout for any signs of danger. Even though they just left the White Citadel a few hours ago he was very focused on the job as her Bodyguard, very professional, she admired.
After a few seconds of nothing, the utter silence between them was starting to annoy the Pink Princess that's she becoming pouty about it.
"So Dredgen." Primm getting his attention "have you ever been to Feoh?"
The Bounty Hunter turns his head to her "I have Lady Primm, a few times."
"Please just call me Primm." The Shield Princess said with a smile
Dredgen paused for a moment until he nods his head "As you wish..Primm"
...
...
Primm awkwardly laughs, again more silence between them. Guess he's taking his job as her bodyguard seriously which she appreciates but still, it would be nice to converse a bit and get to know each other
"Some of your Knights seem tense with me being here. "Dredgen suddenly said catching Primm off guard as he looked out the window
Primm blinked once before shaking her head "O-Oh uh..Well, they heard you capture Olga and her Handmaiden and also that you are a Mandalorian wearing an entire set of Beskar Armor."
"Valid point."
The Pink Princess smiled a little even though it was just small talk it was nice. But thinking of it is this Bounty Hunter alright being her bodyguard? He's frowned a little probably thinking this is just a waste of his skills and time
"Are you okay being my bodyguard?" Primm suddenly asks
"Hm?"
Primm twitched, he heard that?! She didn't mean to say that out loud! "Oh! Uh-Um... it just seems you were disappointed when Celestine appointed you as my bodyguard."
Dredgen just stared at the Pink Princess. He wasn't bothered by her words
"No, I'm actually fine being your Bodyguard."
"R-Really?" Primm tilting her head confused
"A job is a job Primm," Dredgen said " Celestine is my client whatever she requests me to do. I'll honor it as intended and I will do my best to keep you safe as instructed."
Primm paused for a moment and she let out a small smile feeling a little happy to hear that. "I see"
"Although I have a feeling when we arrive in Feoh I doubt Lady Alicia is gonna be happy to know that I'm your bodyguard. "Dredgen said feeling he's gonna get an ear full from the blonde knight
The Pink Princess laughs a little at that "Hehe...I know you think Alicia doesn't like you Dredgen but please don't think bad of her she just has a lot on her mind about how things are going."
"I don't think she's a bad person." Dredgen said " I admire that she is serious about her duties as a Shield Knight but she is a bit hotheaded though"
Primm can agree with that statement, growing up together Alicia always tend to rush things head-on without thinking ahead especially when it came to her whenever she's in trouble
"That's good to hear." Primm sounded happy about that "I'm sure Alicia will get along with you in time.
Dredgen smiled underneath his helmet he doubts that but it was nice of her to say.
"So umm..what happened between you and Olga and her Handmaiden?" Primm timidly asks making the Mandalorian twitch
"That's...none of your concern Primm" Dredgen replies
Primm's face turned red for a moment "Oh F-Forgive me it was rude for me to ask! It's just I mean both Olga and Chole are beautiful women. I'm surprised they wanted to do such a thing with you. They both must really like you."
The Mandalorian stared at the flustered princess. She's not wrong that Dredgen noticed Olga and even Chole seem more open and friendly with him in particular than most after spending a period of time together and saving each other's lives from danger. Still, he lets out a sigh to be caught like that.
"You could say that," Dredgen said as he looked out the window " It was quite obvious when you, Lady Claudia, and Celestine enter the room"
Primm embarrassedly laughed she knew she shouldn't ask such a thing but her curiosity got the best of her.
"Forgive me for saying this Primm." Dredgen said getting her attention "But you seem awfully fine with me being your Bodyguard. You were kinda scared by me and I personally thought you would be against the idea of it.
Primm felt a little jab towards herself, she awkwardly laughed feeling a little guilty about that "I trust Celestine's faith in you. Even though I was a bit frightened by your appearance at first, I can tell you are a friendly person.
Dredgen just stared at her. He doesn't know how he should feel about that but smiled underneath his helmet `'' Hmph...I don't think friendly is the right word but I do appreciate that.
Both laughed at each other. It seems Primm doesn't need to worry about getting bored on the trip then
Many days have passed and to their luck, nothing bad happened. It's been a smooth trip so far, with a few camp stops and there to rest. During that time Dredgen and Primm have been somewhat getting to know each other a bit.
Our Mandalorian learned that Primm is adept at Light magic; she can perform healing spells and such not as well as Celestine but still, she is capable of helping in some way. Primm also learned a bit about himself that he was a Fondling taken in by the Mandalorians as a child when he had no one else. She felt happy for him that he was able to find a family and to be raised as a Mandalorian. Also, she feels very safe with him being around.
Primm's escort is somewhat easing up with Dredgen being them. They saw how very professional he is. He acted respectfully towards them, did his job as Primm's bodyguard very thoroughly, and didn't do anything that would jeopardize them. They didn't see him once laze around very different from people they had to work with in the past aka the Kuroinu. Some of Shield Knights were impressed by this glad that they had someone discipline and competent for a change
Also during the trip, Primm overheard mostly of her female SHield Knight escorts wondering what Dredgen looked like. Some were speculating that maybe he's a handsome hot man underneath that Beskar Helmet and the others believe he had a grizzled ugly mug of a face. The Pink Princess too was curious about it
Thinking about it now she had never seen his face once when meeting him the first time he was wearing his helmet and has not taken it off since. Even when they stopped to camp and rest up by the roadside he only ate and drank by slightly lifting his helmet where his mouth was. Thinking more of it he even slept with the helmet on as well!
She could ask him to remove it to see what he looks like but she has a feeling it would seem a sensitive and rude thing to ask for him to do. Even some of her knights were a bit hesitant to ask, given that, well he's a Mandalorian that captured the Dark Queen and her Handmaiden alive, not a person you would want to overstep with.
It's around midday and the escort was near to Feoh, about 2 days away from it. Primm humming happily that they are almost there eager to see her cousin soon. As for Dredgen, he's wondering what is he going to do, still be Primm's bodyguard or be assigned to do something else for the Shield Kingdom that would be more productive? Either way, his quest is to aid them in whatever he can do and to find and convince other hidden converts in aiding an old enemy of theirs
As he was pondering his thoughts suddenly the carriage shook around then came to a stop. Dredgen snapped out of it and immediately went into high alert mode, initially thinking it was an attack.
Primm shaken by the sudden disturbs "W-What's happening?"
"Wait here, Primm." The Mandalorian told the Shield Princess as he goes to check it
Dredgen exits the carriage with his hand on his weapon and the first thing he sees is Primm's escort was also doing the same as him who already formed a perimeter around the carriage. The Mandalorian felt kinda refreshed by this, to work with people who actually do their job seriously. But enough about that he has one to do as well.
"What happened?" Dredgen asks any of them to know the situation
"One of the wheels snapped" One of them answered showing him the damages
Dredgen looked at the wheel. It's a clean snap. So no threats of any kind just a road mishap, good in a sort of way.
"How long will it take to replace?"
"Not long Bounty Hunter, we have a spare one." The Shield Knight answered "In the meantime, I believe we should take this moment to rest.
The Mandolaoiran looks around the area,it looks all clear and they've been traveling since sunrise it's best for all to rest up for a bit
"Agreed. Primm, you can come on out
Primm exited the carriage wondering the situation
"What happened?"
"One of carriages wheels is broken" Dredgen answered "but your escort will start working on repairs"
"Don't worry Lady Primm" One of her knights assured" We'll have this done in no time.
The Shield Princess smiled at her escort's words. "I see I was getting sore from sitting"
Primm then looked at her bodyguard with a request "Dredgen I would like to take a stroll in the woods nearby. Please accompany me"
The Mandalorian nods his head at her request. "As you wish"
Her Knight escort was ok with that they all know she'll be safe with a Mandalorian by her side
Primm went into the forest as Dredgen followed her from behind. After a few minutes of walking the Pink Princess admired the nature around them, it felt very calming to her and it was nice to have Dredgen alongside her in this walk as well even though it's because he's her bodyguard it was pleasant. Still, it would be nice to talk together during this walk but she understands he's taking his job seriously to keep her safe. The SHield Princess chuckled, maybe once they reach Feoh they both can have a stroll through the city together.
The Mandalorian noticed her laugh wondering what was that about just then the Shield Princess suddenly stopped. The sudden stop caught Dredgen by surprise
"Primm, is something the matter?"
"Um no Dredgen...it's just...I..I need to 'go'."
'Go?' Dredgen tilted his head confused at her words
Primm became fidgety she rubbed her hands together she knew that was vague of her to say but she can't hold it any longer
"Dredgen...I need to go use the ladies room" She embarrassed said
"Oh you need to go" Dredgen finally realizing what she meant
Primm's face was blushing red but that was the truth"Y-Yes."
"Then I will give you some privacy" Dredgen turned around "I will be nearby if you need me"
Primm smiled at his word but really needs to go! She quickly went into a bush as she was doing her business Dredgen stood away about 10 meters from her. Standing guard he scans the area for anything out of the ordinally nothing in his sights all quiet. Just then he saw a flock of birds suddenly flying away above him. That caught his attention something must've spooked them and that was in the direction of the carriage.
The Bounty Hunter took note on that it could've been nothing he thought they're basically in Shield Kingdom territory but Dredgen knows he shouldn't let his guard down
..
"Grahhh!"
!
He then heard a gut-wrenching scream echo through the forest. It came from where Primm's escorts are! Thinking it was an attack or something he hurried to the carriage to know what's going on. As he was rushing back he heard metal clinging noise getting louder as he got closer
When he got to the carriage he was spot on. There were about 20 or more men alongside a few demons, imps, and goblins. A Kuroinu ambush!
Dredgen can see Primm's escort were fighting the mercs and demons but they were outnumbered. Some were already dead on the ground and others mostly the female Shield Knights were getting raped as the fight around them still goes on.
"Where is she!" One merc shouted as he pressed his sword as a knight "Where's hot princess so I can fuck her!"
"You'll never lay a hand on her! You dog!" The Shield Knight pushed the Kuroinu back he then noticed the Mandalorian
"Bounty Hunter! Go! Get Lady Primm awa-Grahh!"
Before the Shield Knight could even finish he was stabbed in the back by a goblin. Dredgen took a step back at the Knight's death. The situation here is bad. How did they not notice the Kuroinu?! But there's nothing he can do for them he has a job to do, he quickly turned around and goes to Primm.
Back in the forest Primm finally finished her business she was about to explode, just as she pulled her panties up the Mandalorian came out from bushes frightening her at his quick arrival
"Ah! D-Dredgen?" Primm was surprised to see him.
Dredgen quickly apologizes for his actions "I apologize for my sudden arrival but I need to get you safety Primm"
"Safety?" Primm became confused at his urgent tone "W-What's going on?"
Dredgen became stunned by this; she didn't hear that scream earlier? Guess she was deep in her thoughts as she was doing her business but she has to tell the situation
"Primm the Ku-"
"I found her!" Just then a merc appeared behind the Bounty Hunter"She's over- *BANG!*"
Before the grunt could even finish Dredgen quickshoted. His body fell down to the ground as Primm lets out a scream in horror in shock to see a man get suddenly killed
"Primm" Dredgen places a hand on her shoulder to calm her "We need to move the Kuroinu are ambushing your carriage.
Primm's eyes widen to hear that! "The Kuroinu!?"
"I need to get you out of here"
"W-wait! What about my escort?" Primm sounding worried "We can't just let them fend them off the Kuroinu on their own!"
Dredgen became slightly annoyed at her plea. He understands her wanting to help her escort but the Mandalorian saw the situation at the carriage. It was a losing battle for her them some were already dead and were getting raped when he arrived there
"Primm, there's nothing we can do for them now. We need to go now."
"But-"
"Hey! The gunshot came from here! "Just then another mercs voice came from behind them in the distance
Dammit! The Kuroinu are closing on them; he needs to get the Shield Princess out of here! The Bounty Hunter without saying a word he grabbed Primm's hand and quickly ran deeper into the forests as the Kuroinu spotted and chased them.
Dredgen kept running deeper into the forest as he held Primm tight not letting her go. They came into a clearing but came to a stop at the edge of a cliff, a dead-end for them. Looking down, the Mandalorian sees a river down below.
"Well look at that boys". A voice made Dredgen quickly turn around to see 8 Kuroinu surrounded by them. Our luck keeps getting better. A Mandalorian with Beskar Armor
Primm..stay behind me. Dredgen said as she stood in front of her
The merc leader looks at our Bounty Hunter who's pointing his gun at them "You must be Dredgen Jager. The Bounty Hunter who stabbed us in the back and the one who killed Mel. You should know Mando Vault put a high price on your head for what you did in Black Citadel.
The Mandaloiran didn't say a word he's not surprised by that, he did after all blow up part of their new base and took 2 spoils Vault and his men and demon recruits were eager to rape.
Come on, Mando, give it up. Make it easy of yourself. You have nowhere to run and we have you outnumbered. Do you really think you can take us all on?
Dredgen didn't say he would take his chances against them but his priority is to keep Primm safe.
Primm watched in fear, backing away as the Kuroinu slowly approached them. Did they kill her escort? The dogs all had lustful, and predator looks on their faces eager to rape her and turn her into a sex slave. Some were practically drooling!
Our Mandalorian doesn't like this situation; he and Primm can't run, the distance between each side is short our Bounty Hunter can't fight them off and protect the Shield Princess at the same time otherwise they'll nab her but he has a trick up his sleeve to even the odds
Without any of them realizing it our Mandalorian slowly clenched his left hand and out from his vambrace is a slavo of Whistling Birds great for dealing with multiple foes
...
"Ahhh!"
!
Primm's sudden scream caught everyone off guard. Dredgen quickly looks over his shoulder and to his horror, she tripped falling from the ledge and into the river down below
"No!" Without any hesitation Dredgen jumps down to her.
The Kuroinu came to the ledge in shook at what just happened they see the Mandalorian diving into the river
"What the fuck are you dumbasses waiting for!?" The Leader shouted, "Go down there and get them!"
...
The Mandalorian came up from the river he was dragged by its heavy current he can see Primm not far in the distance screaming for help struggling to escape. The current was strong and hard to guide his way towards her and he can barely keep afloat with the armor he's wearing but he has to reach her! Pushing himself towards her and managed to grab Primm. He held her tight with one arm as he tried to escape the current but they were reaching deeper in the river.
Both sank down into the river. Dredgen tried to get them up to the surface with all his strength but they were too heavy. They were about to drown any minute but with quick thinking, the Mandalorian had something to help them
Out from the river, our Bounty Hunter flew up into the air using his jetpack carrying Primm in his arms. But they were only in the air for a moment as Dredgen was unable to control himself flying blindly around.
The Mandalorian looks down on the ground they are gonna crash land hard. Without any hesitation, Dredgen moved his body to shield Primm from the impact by using his own body to take the hit.
Gah..ha ..ha ow. The Mandalorian groaned from the impact thankfully he didn't break anything but enough about himself.
Dredgen checked Primm to see if she was alright but she wasn't moving he quickly noticed she wasn't breathing! She must've swallowed some water while in the river! Instantly our Bounty Hunter began doing CPR. He sets Primm on her back, puts both hands between her breasts pushing down multiple times.
After a few pumps, nothing happened. Dredgen looks at Primm's outfit her soaked dress is compressing her chest making it different for her to get some air he has to remove it! He quickly ripped apart the top part of her dress as he did Prims breast popped out
Dredgen paused for a moment in awe at the sight of Prim's wet breast. They were bigger than he thought. Our Bounty Hunter quickly shook his head. He doesn't have time to ogle at her big breast now!
Prim is gonna die if he doesn't do something! He put his hands between her breasts and began pushing again. But it still wasn't working!
The Mandalorian then looked at Primm's mouth and he knew what he had to do. He didn't want to resort to such a thing but With no other options left the Mandalorian took off his helmet to give her mouth to mouth
He opens Prim's mouth. Dredgen inhaled and placed his mouth onto hers. Blowing air into her lungs
Primm coughed up water, Dredgen backed away when she did it she was breathing and awake but barely. The Pink haired princess looked up her vision was hazy she saw a vague, and blurry look of our Mandalorians' face
"D-Dredgen?"
"It's okay" The Mandalorian calming her " just keep breathing
Primm didn't respond; she closed her eyes, falling unconscious.
Dredgen sighed in relief he saved her, catching his breath he put back his helmet on. He took a moment to collect himself. Well things have taken a turn
The Mandalorians look around them and they're out in the open. He doesn't know how far the mercs are but he's not waiting to find out. They're not safe here; he needs to take Primm somewhere they can hide and rest. the Kuroinu will likely be searching for them if they think they're alive.
After regaining his breath Dredgen carried Primm in his arms and began looking around for a place to hide.
Many hours had passed and it was late evening, Dredgen managed to find a cave where they could hide and recover. He had to undress Primm's wet clothes otherwise she would get a cold, let's just say our Bounty Hunter kept his professionalism while doing so.
Right now she is resting by the fire he made. The situation now is, well bad Dredgen can't contact Celestine what happened because he lost the tele-stone in the river while trying to save Primm, her Knight escort is most likely dead or taken away only the females and he's out here in the wild forest with an unconscious Shield Princess while having Kuroinu looking for them
But something is bugging him,that ambush by the Kuroinu didn't feel random to him. It's as if they knew Primm was on that carriage and when she was heard one of the mercs shouting demanding 'Where she is?' How did they know Primm was on that carriage? Only a few important people knew she was on route to Feoh. Did someone tip them off and plan to take her? Or did that information leak out somehow?
Dredgen doesn't know but knows he needs to be cautious about this. He needs to get Primm to Feoh and inform Alicia about this even though he's expecting her not to believe him but this is the best choice of action he's got on the table. Also, the Mandalorian should be careful about who he encounters out here even Shield Knights if Vault has turncoats most likely from Alicia forces in Feoh he needs to be careful
Looking out the cave entrance the sun was slowly going down and it's gonna be dark soon. Dredgen doubts the Kuroinu are searching for them in the dark of night. He looks over his shoulder at the sleeping Shield Princess she should be safe here while he's out getting some information from dishonorable dogs.
...
In the forest, A group of Kuroinu the same from before was gathered by a campfire. All were drinking and talking about what happened ago
"You worry too much Leo."
"I'm just saying we should keep looking for her." One merc suggested "We waited for days for that hot princess to arrive and If she's dead Derreck is gonna kill us!
"She's alive, I know it" The leader sounded very certain A girl like her isn't gonna get far in the woods we'll find her eventually, and when we do we all can have some fun with that hot piece of ass"
"But what about that Mandalorian she was with? If he survived we still got him to deal with."
The leader just brushed that off. "Pfft, that Mando is dead by now. Probably drowned in the river with that armor he's wearing and hey if we find his body we can pry off that Beskar armor and have it for ourselves. That armor is better than anything else and it's worth a lot of coins!"
His men were unsure at first but their leader is right that Mandalorian is gonna be dead. There is no way he survived. They all laughed thinking that Dredgen was all talk and he got lucky tricking Vault.
"Hey if we do find his body I call dibs on his helmet!"
"No dipshit! One shouted, " The helmet is mine!"
"Oh please, that Beskar armor won't fit your fathead!"
*Ping!*
In a blink of an eye, one of their colleagues suddenly disintegrated. It took a second for the rest of the Kuroinu to process what just happened in front of them
"What the fuck!?"
The rest of them jumped and stood up in shock to see one of them just vaporized into thin air. The Kuroinu looked around in the forest but was unable to see in the dark
"Where the hell did that come from?!"
*Ping!*
Before any of them could answer, another shot came disintegrated a second Kuroinu. The rest panic at the sight of it! Someone is ambushing them!
The Kuroinu quickly picked up their weapons quickly looking around where those shots came from
Again another shot was fired at them but this time at the campfire putting it out leaving the Kuroinu in the dark. The mercs were freaking out in the dark; the only light source they had was the full moon in the night sky
The leader got annoyed at his men's cowardice; he grits his teeth in anger. "Damn it where are you fucker! Come out and face us!"
They didn't hear anything for a moment just then a grapple rope out from the bushes came from behind and wrapped around a mercs neck it pulled one of them into the darkness
Sonny!
The others followed their dragged colleague into the dark forest. The Kuroinu reached an open area of the woods where they saw their comrade to stop standing still motionless. The clouds in the night sky moved away, the moon's light revealed who their attack was, and to their dismay, It was our Mandalorian alive; his visor was glowing blue and he's looking back at them.
Hello there. Dredgen said
The mercs felt a shiver when they heard him. Their leader was wrong about him being dead!
The Mandalorian tossed the dead Kuroinu he just killed to the ground
"What the fuck he's alive!?"
"What the hell are you all standing around?!" The leader shouted Kill him!
His men were hesitant at the order but charged at the Mandalorian. Dredgen placed a hand on the handle of his dagger.
One with a sword swung at him. The Bounty Hunter easily dodged the mercs swing, taking a step back he quickly closed the gap between them and stabbed the Kuroinu right in the chest.
"Grr you'll pay for that Mando!"
Following from behind a Kuroinu with a short ax swung at the Mandalorian. Dredgen blocks a few of his swings with his dagger. After a reckless swing from the merc, he blocked. The Bounty hunter had control of the situation; he sway the ax to the side, giving him a window. Dredgen lungues his dagger at the mercs throat.
There were 2 left. One of the mercs charged at the Mandalorian with a pole blade swung at him Dredgen used both his Beskar vambraces blocking he then pushed the pole away. As he did he saw the other merc behind the other one was holding a musket taking aim at him and was about to fire
The Mandalorian grabbed the base of the pole blade and quickly punched the pole blade user in the face stunning him for a moment. He then grabbed the merc turning him towards the gunmen using him as a human shield
The merc fired accidentally killing one of his friends. The Merc in shook accidentally killed his colleague but soon joined him as he felt a throwing knife to his skull killing him on the spot.
All that was left was Dredgen and the Leader. The Mandalorian turned his attention to him
The leader who just witnessed the whole thing, got a chill to his spine by his gaze, his heart racing, he was shaking in fear. How the hell did this happen!? His men were picked off 1 by 1 in a matter of seconds and this Bounty Hunter is not even out of breath! He's all that's left and this Mandalorian is staring at him like a wolf eyeing at its prey
He still had his weapon in hand but couldn't stop shaking, he couldn't fight this Mandalorian on his own not just after what he witnessed there's no way he can win against him! He had to run for his life!
"G-Get away from me!" The leader quickly turn around and began running in the opposite direction.
But our Mandalorian wasn't gonna let him get away that easily. He fired his rope launcher wrapped around the mercs' ankle causing him to trip.
Dredgen started pulling the merc towards him; he then tossed the rope of a tree branch and began pulling it down until the merc was hanging upside down.
The merc panting with fear. "You..you killed all my men!"
"They got what they deserve" Dredgen crouch down near the mercs head "Now..tell me how you knew about Primm's escort."
"You're gonna kill me anyway if I talk Mando"
"I promise you won't die by my hands if you don't answer the question".
"I don't know, I swear! We just got lucky that's all." The Leader said with an awkward smile
Dredgen knows this dog is lying "Lucky? How funny earlier your men said they waited for days for Primm's escort to come by. Now answer the question this time more honestly"
The Leader Merc twitched "Gek! Okay okay! S-Someone tipped us off about it! Someone in that blond knight's city"
The Mandalorian intensely stared at him when he heard that "Someone in Feoh? Who?"
"I don't know! I really don't. They sent a messenger to our Field Commander D-Derreck and he ordered us to do this! I don't really know who it really is!"
"What were you planning to do with Primm?"
"We were gonna use her as a hostage to make that blonde knight surrender her city to us!"
"Then take over Ur in the process too without much resistance?" Dredgen asks
"Um y-yeah i think. Look, that's all I know Mando I swear to you!"
Dredgen stared at the hanging scared merc he doesn't know whether to believe him or not but at least this confirms his theory that Vault has spies in the Shield Kingdom and knows one of them is Alicia city he's got what he needed
"Thanks for the information." Dredgen stood up and turned around leaving the hanging merc alone
"W-Wait Mando wait!" The Leader shouted "D-don't leave me like this! Cut me down!"
"That wasn't part of the deal"
Just as Bounty Hunter said that slowly out from the bushes in front of him was a pack of wolves. Dredgen stops in his tracks as the Alpha pack leader stares at him growling. Our Mandalorian slowly reaches for his gun but stops as he notices the wolves attention was not on him rather the hanging meal behind him.
The pack leader and the Mandalorian stared at each other more until the Alpha motions its head telling the other wolves to go around the Bounty Hunter.
The wolves and the Mandalorian pass by each other without any conflict. As Dredgen heads back to the cave he can hear the merc trying to shoo away the pack but it was useless, the pack just kept coming. He desperately called out to Bounty Hunter for help even begging him to save him, offering him money, to be his servant, anything to get him back but Dredgen ignored his plead he kept walking away, and shortly afterward he heard the merc scream throughout the forest
Dredgen wasn't bothered at what he did, he is a man of his word. He did say the merc won't die by his hands
(Author Note)
And Done! Dredgen got some useful information and thwarted the Kuroinus original plans for Feoh! Nice!
Mentioned Derreck Rondo from Kuroinu 2 he will have a significant role in the Feoh arc and I'm bringing 1 or 2 of the girls from that series or both into this story arc won't say who they but I'll give a hint. One is prideful as Alicia and the other is very faithful to the Goddess
Hope you enjoyed this chapter and see you on the next!