The Shield Princess Primm slowly opens her eyes, her mind is a bit hazy. The last thing she remembers was falling from a ledge into a river as she and her bodyguard were surrounded by Kuroinu who had ambushed her escort but where is she now? The Pink Princess slowly sat up realizing she's in a cave.
"You're awake...good" Dredgen voice caught Primm's attention turning her head she sees him sitting by the cave entrance with his spearbolt in hand
"D-Dredgen?" The Shield Princess was surprised to see him "W-what happened?"
"You fell into the river." The Mandalorian answered "You almost drowned but I managed to save you in time"
Primm was in shock that he jumped into the river after her but grateful for that "Oh I see. Thank you, How long was I out?
"Almost a day now," Dredgen said looking out as it was currently evening now
"Almost a day.." Primm sounded in disbelief to hear
"By the way, you should get dressed now" The Mandalorian hinted for her
"Get dressed?"
Primm was confused at what he meant until she saw her clothes getting dry by the fire, she looked at herself and noticed she is completely naked. It took a second to realize the situation her entire body beamed red with embarrassment the Shield Princess lets out a shriek and immediately tried to cover her important parts with her arms
"You were gonna get a cold if I didn't remove them but I didn't do anything towards you while you were out" Dredgen explains as he was expecting that kind of reaction from her
The Pink Princess didn't reply, that wasn't what was on her mind the most. Primm does believe Dredgen didn't do anything to her while she was out; it's that this is the first time she naked around a man. She glances over to him, his head still looking the other direction away from her.
She feels a little happy that he's giving her some privacy but enough about that she needs to get dressed. It's improper for a lady to be naked around a man! Primm grabs her clothes and gets dressed. Her dress was a bit worn and torn, she frowned a little this was her favorite dress but she can't whine at such a thing
After a short moment, Primm got dressed
"Um I'm done." The Shield Princess said getting the Mandoloirans attention as she was presenting herself to him
Dredgen didn't say anything, he examined her for a bit before asking "Are you feeling okay? Do you feel hurt anywhere?
"Hm? Um N-No. I'm okay, thanks for asking."
"Good." Dredgen sounded relieved to hear that. The Mandalorian stood up and head to the warm campfire
As he walked past her Primm slightly puffed her cheeks and became a little pouty at his answer. He could've at least said something about her appearances but it was kind of him to see if she's okay first.
"I've also procured some dinner for you if you are feeling hungry." Dredgen said as he sat down by the fire
Primm saw by the fire a couple of sticks roasting fish she hasn't eaten anything for a while now so she is feeling a little peckish now
"Ah, I see thank you Dredgen."
The Shield Princess head over and she sat down next to him which Dredgen noticed but didn't bother to say anything
Primm grabbed a stick and began to eat but after her first bite Dredgen noticed the small grimace expression she made realizing the fish wasn't to her liking
"I apologize if it's something you're not used to Primm"
"Nono it's alright Dredgen!" Primm tried to assure him " This is okay, I do enjoy eating like this, It's as If I was on a camping trip!
Dredgen stared at her and chuckled a little "Hmph well's at least you're trying to make most in the situation"
Primm laughed at his word "Hehe..It's not often I do go camping"
As the Pink Princess tolerates her meal she noticed Dredgen isn't eating "Aren't you gonna eat? "
"I already ate"
"Ah."
Primm slightly frowned that she was kinda hoping he would join her. It's more enjoyable to have a meal with someone. Maybe he would even take off his helmet as well but she probably thinks he would just slightly lift it up to where his mouth is and ate like that
After a short while and with her belly full Primm let out a satisfied sigh even though the fish was okay to her taste but it's nice to finally eat something.
"Thank you for the meal Dredgen."
"It was nothing." The Mandaloiran said " I was just doing my job"
Primm smiled at his words but there's something she needs to know
"Soo…what do we do now? What happened to my escort? Are they all okay?" She asks sounding worried for them
Dredgen didn't reply. He sat there silent and clenched his fist she is not gonna like his answer but it's better to tell her the truth about it
"I'm afraid your escort is gone. The Kuroinu killed them and likely have taken the females to become their sex slaves"
"What?..." The Pink Princess' heart sank at what she heard. "They're all gone? It can't be! "No…no. they can't be, they have to be alright!
"Primm.."Dredgen said in a high tone "They're gone, there was nothing I could do for them by the time I arrived and I had to get you to safety as one of them requested to do before the Kuroinu got them.
The SHield Princess' eyes started to tear up at the reality that her entire escort is dead. Dredgen felt a little pity telling her the truth but she had to know
"Primm I know that's not what you want to hear" The Bounty Hunter tried to calm her before she could burst out crying " but we need to reach Feoh and inform Lady Alicia what has happened to us.
"A-Alicia?"
"The Kuroinu knew you were on that carriage and were waiting for you." The Mandalorian explains "Someone in Feoh informed them about it. They were gonna use you as a hostage to make Lady Alicia surrender her city
"I-In Feoh!? S-Someone told them!?"
"Yes. One of the mercs told me before he died". Dredgen answers "That is why getting to Feoh is our best option."
Primm didn't say a word still trying to take in the reality her escort is dead and that someone told the Kuroinu where they are. But she managed to hold her tears in, she nodded her head in agreement at Dredgen's idea her cousin will know what to do.
Dredgen felt a little relieved that Primm didn't cry when he told her the bad news, making a girl cry is something he's not keen on doing unless he has to.
"We will head out in the morning, in the meantime, get some sleep. The Mandalorian said We have a long day ahead of us.
...
...
Many hours have passed, Dredgen finally getting a chance to rest; he hasn't slept since the ambush.
Primm, however, couldn't, her mind still in disbelief she couldn't believe her entire escort was gone, killed, or taken by the Kuroinu and that someone in Feoh betrayed them but who would do such a thing? The Pink Princess felt a little scared by this, a traitor is among them, it could be someone she knows and perhaps close to! She hopes that isn't the case
The Pink Princess then glances over at her Mandalorian bodyguard; who's sitting and sleeping quietly. He not only saved her life from drowning but from being taken by the Kuroinu and becoming one of their sex slaves.
Primm is thankful he did; she just wishes her escort is here with them. The Bounty Hunter did what he could; she's lucky that Celestine assigned him to be her bodyguard otherwise the Kuroinu would have her in their hands.
…
"Did he?"
Primm suddenly realized something: she almost drowned in the river so Dredgen had to do CPR on her to save her so does that mean he? Thinking more of it her cheeks turned red before realizing it, She quickly shook her flustered head!
(No! Dredgen had to, to save my life!) The Shield Princess said in her mind(I-It wasn't an actual kiss Primm!)
But thinking about it more she placed a finger to her lips. A man kissing her, Primm always wonders what it actually feels like. She has read many romance novels and other certain books about it and often fantasizes about one. A relationship with one is something she wants to do but given her status in the Shield Kingdom, it was very difficult to do so.
Plus the fact her cousin Alicia is very overprotective of her and she would want to make sure that if any man wants to be with her they will treat her right instead of trying to use her for their own personal goals or anything that could harm Primm.
The Pink Princess sighed at the thought of it. She understands Alicia is looking out for her but her cousin has been treating her as a child and still is. She's not letting her make her own decision in life. She's a young adult now, not a child anymore and she can make her own decision she can find a suitable man to be with on her own!
Primm then stared at the sleeping Dredgen for a moment he seems friendly enough to her even though at first was he seemed stoic and was afraid of her a first but after knowing about him and his warrior culture a little he seems like a good and honorable person plus he seems better than most noblemen or Shield Knights she met.
The Pink Princess went over to him, getting a closer look at the Mandalorian. His Beskar armor looked beautiful. It had a few small wear marks there but still, it looked amazing.
"Hmm.. I wonder"
The Pink Princess waved her hand in front of his face to see a reaction but nothing so he is really asleep. Looking at his helmet her curiosity made her tempted
"I shouldn't but…"
Primm looks around to see anyone looking and well there isn't. This made her slightly more determined to do something bold
"Just a quick peek Primm okay?" The Pink Princess whispers to herself
She crouches down near him, she slowly reaches for his helmet her hand drawing near it by the second
"Can I help you Primm?"
"…"
"Ahh!" Primm startled by his voice she jumped back falling down on her butt "D-Dredgen?! You were awake?!
"Just now" The Mandalorian answers, "What were you doing?
"Um uh…I- There was some dust on you." Primm innocently answers " I wiped it off of you."
Dredgen just stared at her Primm was well a little afraid did he see what she was doing and he knew what she was trying to do because of his instinct but he'll play along.
"Oh, I see, thank you."
Primm sighed a little relief believe she was caught in the act though she felt a little disappointed maybe next time she'll get another chance
"Is something the matter? Dredgen asks
Primm twitched at his question "Hm? Um. Nono everything is fine! I'm…I'm going to sleep now. Good night Dredgen!"
The Pink Princess quickly laid on the ground near him and tried to go to sleep. The Mandalorian quietly stared at her as she did. He let out a small laugh to see her act like that but he should do the same and get some sleep. They have a long day ahead of them tomorrow.
The next day.
The Mandalorian awoke from his sleep, feeling rested he could hear the birds outside chirping, signaling him that it's morning now, it's time for him and Primm to get up and head out. But before he was about to stand up he felt something pressing on her shoulder.
Turning his head to and to his shock, Primm was sleeping next to him, her head on his shoulder. He was confused by this; he clearly saw her sleeping on the ground by the fire last night. Did she go up to him unknowingly while half asleep?
Dredgen sat there for a moment feeling a little awkward in this situation to have a woman sleeping on his shoulder and it's one of the Shield Princesses no less.
Staring at her she looked very cute looking all innocent sleeping soundly like a child in a way. But Dredgen knows he should stop looking, for he has a job to do and they both need to get going as soon as possible.
Dredgen placed a hand on Primm's shoulder and shook her
"Primm, Primm It's time to wake up."
"Eh? W-Wha?" The Pink Princess awoke from her sleep, she raised her head rubbing her eye
"It's time to get up," Dredgen said again.
Primm looked at the Mandalorian for a moment, still half awake, she then looked at what she was doing and realized the position she's in. Her eyes widen in embarrassment as her cheeks turned bright red
"Ah! D-Dredgen!" She quickly backed away from him "I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to-"
"It's fine Primm." Dredgen interrupted as he stood up, letting out a stretch. Get ready, we'll be heading out to Feoh soon.
Primm nods her head she felt a little relieved Dredgen didn't seem bothered that she was sleeping next to him though it felt kinda nice she did
…
After eating a quick breakfast it's time to head to Feoh. The Mandalorian checks his gear he's is all set but before they can go. He turns his attention to the Pink Princess
"Here put this on." Dredgen hands her his cloak
Primm was surprised at the gesture "Huh why?"
"We don't want people to recognize you." The Bounty Hunter answered, " After what happened It's safer for you to keep your identity hidden until we arrive in Feoh."
"Hmm..I can see your point." Primm took his cloak and wrapped it around her body it nearly covers her entire dress
Dredgen nods in approval of it concealing her appearances from a distance at least "If we do encounter anyone..friendly, men, in particular, let me do the talking even if they are Shield Knights do not reveal yourself to them right away."
"But we can trust Shield Knights"
"We don't know if this informant in Feoh has others backing them up or how many. Dredgen explains "We need to be careful until we are certain."
The Pink Princess wasn't so sure about that. Her Bodyguard seemed paranoid but can understand her safety is his utmost priority she'll go along with his decision
"Very well Dredgen I'll stay hidden till then."
The Bounty Hunter nods his head and he leads her out of the pulled her hood as she followed him out. Upon exiting the sunlight almost blinded her as she walked out. Mandalorian stopped and offer a hand to her
The Pink Princesses looked at his hand for a moment, hesitant to grab a man's hand but with it being Dredgen she slowly gladly accepted it.
"Stay close to me."
...
The Mandalorian knows the general direction of the main road they need to reach its back where they came from which is up a leads the Pink Princess upstream of the river where they were initially. The terrain was hard especially for Primm she is not used to hiking up a mountain, Her Bodyguard made sure to see if she needed to rest or anything but she assured him that she can handle herself and keep going which Dredgen found to admire
After a few hours trekking up a hill, it was around noon to say and they both managed to reach the top of the hill. Dredgen recognized the area more clearly as they were near the ambush that happened.
Carefully looking around to see any Kuroinu that stuck around, Dredgen had his hand near his weapon ready for anything. After a moment of scanning, there was no one here, just him and Primm and an eerie silence in the wind.
Dredgen knew they are near the carriage now he can only assume the worst for Primm's entire escort but it's best to check it out for any survivors at least though he had a bad feeling that they won't find any nonetheless the Mandalorian kept heading towards the carriage with the Shield Princess.
Upon exiting the forest they were on the main road and they found Primm's carriage or what's left of it now. Dredgen examines the aftermath of the ambush: it was a bloodbath, the carriage was flipped on its side hit by a few arrows, the horses are gone, and, on the ground were a few dead Kuroinu and demons and many Shield Knights there were no survivors. The Mandaloiran sighs at this
As for Primm, her eyes widened in horror she covered her mouth in utter disbelief. Her personally escort she known for a long time and now they're dead in front of them she couldn't hold her tears in
Without saying a word Primm buried her into Dredgen's chest which caught him off guard. Our Mandalorian can hear her sobbing and feel the grief from her. He didn't know what to do in this situation something he's not acquitted to, he just stood there for a moment until he held Primm to try to comfort him
While trying to comfort her Dredgen noticed the bodies of Primm's escort were all males only. Our Bounty Hunter knew right away the Kuroinu must've taken the females alive to be their sex slaves a fate worst than death for them.
"We should give your Shield Knights a proper burial." The Mandalorian said
Primm didn't reply; she clenched tight but could tell she would like that for them.
Dredgen went on to bury Primms' fallen escort, the task was…difficult but needed to be done for them. These Knights were young and old while traveling with them, our Mandalorian overheard them talking about their families, friends, or girlfriends eager to see them again having plans and such once they reached Feoh. But these men aren't anymore because our Bounty Hunter is burying them. He laid each fallen Shield Knight with their swords in their hands to signify they died as warriors, and for their Kingdom. It was the least he could do for them
When the Bounty Hunter was done each grave had a wooden stick cross on them. Primm placed flowers she found on each one and she sat down in front of them giving them a prayer of goodbye.
The Mandalorian stood quietly behind her as she did, he didn't know them for long but still paid his respects to them. This made him remind a quote of how his culture they do to paid their respects to fallen brothers or sisters to honor them and for reminding
'Those who stand before us light the night sky in flame. Our vengeance burns brighter still. Burns brighter still…'
The Kuroinu and the ones who tipped them off will pay for this, our Mandalorian will see that for them.
Dredgen gave the Shield Princess the time she needed when she was done it's time for them to go.
...
Many hours have passed and Primm hasn't said a word since leaving the burial. She stood close to Dredgen holding his hand tight
The Mandalorian can feel how she's gripping and well can tell she's in mourning. Her escort, she knew most of them well, probably some when she was growing up, and now all of them are gone just like 's a shame this had to happen to her. Our Bounty Hunter doesn't really know how to handle this type of situation. All he can do is just be there for Primm when she needs it.
As they were walking on the main road Dredgen noticed up ahead of them a cavalry of Shield Knights slowly approaching them.
"Primm..stay behind me"
The Shield Princess did what he said and hid behind him just as the cavalry of Shield Knights stopped in front of them. Dredgen noticed they were are all males in this group
The one leading his platoon the leader Dredgen can assume has silver bright hair that is shaped in a medium bob hairstyle and had dark brown eyes. He looked young in his mid-20s or so.
"Hello there." Dredgen politely greeted "Can I help you?"
"You might peasant, The leader said "We are looking for someone around this area someone important"
"Are you Shields Knights from Feoh?" The Mandalorian asks
"That is correct"
Dredgen hums at this so there from Feoh Alicia must've sent search parties for Primm good that she did though he doesn't know if this platoon of Shield Knight is on with the traitor in Feoh and is trying to fix the Kuroinu mess of failing to capture Primm. Our Bounty Hunter doesn't want to jump to conclusions just yet if they were female Shield Knights he would be somewhat less cautious towards them
"Who is it you're lookin-"
"Who is that behind you?" The leader interrupted
The Mandalorian stood silent at his question, this is starting to look bad
"Answer the question, Peasant!" The Leader pressed
"It's a friend." Dredgen answer "She's…shy"
"She?" The leader raised a brow which Dredgen took note of "Why don't this lady come so we can introduce ourselves"
"No."
"What did you say!?"
"I said No." Dredgen repeats as he slowly pushes Primm back to make a step away from him for this might end badly.
But as she backed up the Pink Princess accidentally tripped she managed to catch herself but her hood came down revealing herself to the Shield Knights
…
"It's Lady Primm!"
"You filthy brute!" The Leader shouted "You dare kidnap a Shield Princess!? Unhand Lady Prim at once!
"Easy now." The Bounty Hunter raised a hand trying to ease the situation "I didn't kidnap her"
"Lies! She wouldn't be with the likes of you!" The Leader then looked at Primm. Don't worry my lady, I will deal with this scum personally!"
Primm just stared at this knight she felt a little uncomfortable by this, that they're accusing Dredgen of being a bad guy. She had to diffuse the situation quickly!
"W-wait, this man is my-"
"Your captor" The leader interrupted with a smug look "he will be deal with quickly"
Dredgen got a little annoyed at this leader's words. He's already making the assumption that our Bounty Hunter kidnapped Primm though it kinda does look like it. And is he really acting like the shining knight in armor to her now in this situation?
"Calm down and let me explai-"
"Silence you peasant!" The Leader shouted "Any more words coming out of your mouth I'll cut out your tongue! Unhand her at once or face judgment!
The Leader and his entourage drew out their sword Just as they did that Dredgen instinctively drew out his pistol and readied his vambraces arming his Whistling birds pointing both at the platoon of knights.
"Grrr...You dare raise a weapon against me!?"
The Mandalorian blankly stared at the Shield Knight, is this guy serious? He and his entourage drew their weapons out first. Of course, Dredgen would draw his weapon on them to defend himself and Primm.
Dredgen doesn't like this situation; it escalated very quickly. The silver-haired knight then looked at the Bounty Hunters vambrace and laughed at such a pathetic thing
"Ha! You really think that contraption on your arm is gonna help you against us all?"
"Do you really want to see?" Dredgen asks tempting him
The leader growls at the Mandalorian words
Dredgen didn't like this is gonna about to get ugly here. If this Shield Knight would listen to him for one second then this doesn't need to get violent but this is forcing his hand.
Before it was about to turn into a fight they all heard another cavalry of Shield Knights coming to them, getting everyone's attention. As they were approaching Dredgen noticed that this platoon was composed of females only.
Leading this one was a young light skin rose-red hair girl, with emerald green eyes, she looked around Primms or Alicia's age and had D-cup size breasts. Her attire looked similar to Alicia's as well. She wore white accent armor that covered her breasts, arms, waist, and legs. She is wearing a white and gold neck gaiter, a strapless white bra underneath her breastplate, a light pink skirt, and black leggings.
The second platoon stood next to the first one. The red hair observe the situation for a moment
"What is going on here?" She asks
"Ah Iris you've just arrived to witness me take down this bandit scum who kidnapped Lady Primm" The silver-haired answered
The Shield Knight now known as Iris looked at Primm who is behind Dredgen she then turns her attention at Bounty Hunter she stared at him for a moment until her eyes widen realizing who he is
"Stand down Gregory"
The Knight now known as Gregory was shocked when he heard "What?! Why this scum here has kidnapped Lady Primm!
"This individual is the one Lady Alica spoke of." Iris explains The one Lady Celestine speak highly of"
It took it for Gregory to process what he just heard "Wait this is-"
Yes. This is Dredgen Jager the Mandalorian Bounty Hunter from the Guild in Ken,The one Lady Celestine hired to capture the Dark Queen
Gregory and his entourage winced in shock that this peasant is that person
"H-him?! Why is he here and with Lady Primm!?"
"Because I'm Primm's bodyguard, you moron." Dredgen said agitating Charles
M-moron!? You dare insult me!?
"Enough Gregory!" Iris then looked at Dredgen "Bounty Hunter please lower your gun we are not your enemies
Tell them to lower there's said still pointing his gun and vambrace at Charles and his men
Iris stared at the Mandalorian she doesn't want to make this violent while a Shield Princess is here
"Gregory lower your weapons" Iris order
"But!"
"Do it! Iris shouted with high authority in her voice
Gregorygrowled a little, grinding his teeth in annoyance to do such a thing for this peasant! How can this person be Primms bodyguard!? But he and his colleagues followed orders and sheathed their swords. With their weapons out of the way, Dredgen lowers his as well.
With the tension in the air at ease now Dredgen felt a little relieved by this at least this Shield Knight Iris was reasonably unlike this Charles person. Things would've gone south if she didn't arrive.
Iris got off her horse and approached the Bounty Hunter. Just as did Primm came out as she knows her
"Iris."
"Lady Primm." Iris bows her head to the SHield Princess. "We are glad you are okay."
Primm smiled happily to see a familiar face "It was thanks to my Bodyguard
Iris turns her to Dredgen examining him she raises a brow at him and our Bounty Hunter can tell by her expression on her that it is basically saying So you're a Mandalorian or is that Beskar armor?
"I apologize for what has happened when Lady Primm didn't arrive at Feoh Lady Alicia feared the worst and sent mutiple search parties to look for her."
"I'm not surprised by that" Dredgen said had a feeling she would " But who are you?"
"Ah forgive me for not introducing myself sooner. I am Iris Arcadia daughter of the Arcadia household"
"She's a friend of Alica and mine Dredgen." Primm said
The Mandalorian just stared at red hair knight for a moment "I see."
"If you are here then I must ask Bounty Hunter, what happened to the rest of Lady Primm's escort?" Iris asks
"Regrettably they were killed or taken by the Kuroinu." Dredgen answers "We were ambushed by them."
Iris was surprised to hear the Kuroinu attack Primm's carriage and she was disheartened by this news of her escort demise so was her platoon as well
"I see...that's unfortunate news, but it was good that you were Primm's bodyguard at the time"
"Just doing my job." The Bounty Hunter said in a professional matter"
"We must return to Feoh and inform Lady Alicia of the good news. She will happy to hear Lady Primm is okay. We will help escort you both. Lady Primm, you can ride with me"
"No." Dredgen spoke up
"Huh?"
"With all due respect Lady Iris,I am her bodyguard. It's best that I stay by Primm's side for the duration of the trip back to Feoh"
Iris stared at him the Bounty Hunter sounded very serious about it in fact she was somewhat impressed at how he's taking the bodyguard job seriously and Primm looked like she feels safer with the Mandalorian by her side and so she gave in to his request
"Very well Bounty Hunter" Iris nods his head "One of my Knights will lead you there horse
"Good."
W-Wait! I cannot accept this!" The Shield Knight Gregory shouted getting their attention "Lady Primm shouldn't be accompanied by this scum. She should have a Shield Knight by her side not this...Mandalorian savage!"
"Savage, you say?" Dredgen turns his attention toward the arrogant knight
!
Iris immediately sense danger from the tone of the Bounty Hunters voice that it sent chills to her spine
"Enough Gregory! Iris shouted at her fellow Knight "We don't have time to argue on such things"
Both Dredgen and Charles stared at each other for a moment but our Bounty Hunter maintain his professionalism
"She's right," The Mandalorian agrees "Let's not waste any time, shall we?
The Knight Gregory didn't say anything he gripped tight on his reins but thankfully he comply.
...
One of Iris' Knights provided Dredgen a horse so he and Primm can ride together. As they were riding back to Feoh Dredgen could feel a hostile glare from behind. Particularly Gregory and his group, guess he and they can't believe that this 'brute' is the Mandalorian and so many heard of and to close with Lady Bounty Hunter is used to these kinds of things but he has a gut feeling their resentful stares could mean something more for him in the future.
After a few hours, it was evening, the sky orange, and they were arriving in Feoh with no issue. The group could even see the city in the distance.
Arriving at the main gate they all see some commotion more particular it's the Blonde Knight, Alicia rushing frantically as her troops tried to calm her down
"Lady Alicia, please wait!" One of Alicia's captains pleaded "We sent search parties to locate Lady Primm! "
"I cannot just idly stand around while Primm is out there in wild on her own"
"Alicia!"
The Blond Knight raises her head when hearing her cousin's voice she turns her head where it came and sees her getting off a horse. Her eyes widen in shock to see her cousin is here!
"Primm!"
Both ran to each other and hugged embracing one another
"Oh, Primm! I was so worried I feared that-Gek!"
Alicia twitched when she saw our Bounty Hunter approaching them and she's not happy to see him
"W-What are you doing here!?"
Dredgen was not surprised at her reaction and brushed it off "I'm Primm's bodyguard wherever she goes I go."
"Y-You!? You're her bodyguard?! Who told you should!?"
"Celestine appointed me." Dredgen answers
Alicia again twitched, Celestine did? Why would she entrust this man to keep her cousin safe without her say first?!
"She did Alicia." Primm confirms "Dredgen kept me safe when the Kuroinu ambushed my carriage"
"The Kuroinu attack you!?" The Blond Knight shouted " That scum Vault dared to have his men attack Primm. What happened to your escort?"
"I'm afraid they're all gone, Lady Alicia." Iris answers as she comes to them. "They were either killed or taken by the Kuroinu."
Alicia's eyes widened before she clenched her fist in anger at the news. "Damn that Vault he'll pay for what he's done to them"
"Lady Alica" Dredgen getting her attention " we need to talk ….alone"
"Talk?" Alicia raised a brow "Why do we need to talk?"
"Alicia please" Primm pleaded " Dredgen has something important you need to hear in private."
The Blonde Knights weren't so sure about it but her cousin sounded serious so she'll play along and hear what this Bounty Hunter has to say
"Very well, we'll discuss this at the Holy Temple, follow me." Alicia processed to head to the Holy Temple of Feoh as her cousin follows.
Before Dredgen did the same, he turns his attention to Iris
"Thank you Lady Iris for helping us back there"
"I was just doing my duty as a Shield Knight" Iris replies "And it is a pleasure to meet the Mandalorian who's on our side. I do hope we'll meet again.
Dredgen politely nods his head "As do I."
As the Mandalorian left with the Shield Princesses the Shield Knight Gregory from before watches him in disdain feeling agitated that he's the reason why.
…
The Mandalorian followed the 2 Shield Princesses into the Holy arriving the 3 entered a small meeting room. Dregden right away noticed an elder Nobleman in the room as well. He looked in his 60s or so a bit short and chubby to say the extent. He had light dark skin, a short curly gray hairstyle, a gray mustache, and dark brown eyes. He wore a fancy dark green long sleeve shirt, dark blue pants, brown leather boots, and a small brown hat. But why is this person here?
"What's he doing here?" The Mandalorian asks
"You insolent cur!" The Old Noblemen shouted, "Don't you know who I am?!"
"No."
The old Noble became agitated at the Bounty Hunter words
"This is Prime Minister Beastly of Feoh." Alica introduced, "He helps me run things in this city."
Dredgen just blankly stared at the Blonde Knight wondering why she brought him "This information I have is best for you to hear alone."
"You can tell me now" Alicia said "I've known Beastly my whole life and trust him"
"I don't care if you trust this Noble." Dredgen bluntly said "I'm not telling you while he's present."
Alica got a little annoyed she didn't like how Dredgen is acting
"Alicia please, Do what he says". Primm begged.
After Hearing her cousin plead it made the Blonde Knight sighed and give in to his request
"Very Well, Beastly leave us be. "
"But!"
"Leave us be!"
The Prime Minister was still against it but comply Alicia's wishes
"As you Wish Alicia"
Just as the Prime Minister was leaving he gave the Bounty Hunter a resentful glare before exiting the room. The door closed leaving only Alica, Primm, and Dredgen alone in the room. The Blonde Knight then leaned on the table behind her before crossing her arm together.
"Go on.."
"The Kuroinu didn't just ambush Primm's escort by random. They knew she was coming"
Alicia's eyes widened "What? How!?"
"Someone tipped them waited for days for her on the road and wanted to kidnap Primm and use her to make you surrender your city and take over with little resistance and also Ur in the process as well."
"How do you know this?"
"I interrogated one of the mercs before he died. He said it was someone here in Feoh.
"Inside Feoh!? "
"Yes," Dredgen nods his head. " That's why I was cautious about this and didn't want to say anything but to you only because I can trust you on this.
Alicia stood silent for a moment at what she heard "You.. trust me?"
"I don't see a reason why you would want to put Primm in harm's way and you are after all a Shield Princess"
The Blond Knight blinked once as her cheek slightly turned red for a moment but soon regained her composure "W-Well I do appreciate that but do you really believe what they said is true?"
"I don't have a reason to trust a Kuroinu thug but it does mean they were planning moves against you and Primm first. This little setback isn't gonna stop them and Vault probably has a backup plan just in case"
Alicia stood there as much as she doesn't want to admit it the Bounty Hunter makes a good point. Vault has a strategic mind and likely has a contingency plan for such as this
"The Kuroinu were getting information by a messenger to their commander someone named Dereck"
Alicia eyes widen at the name familiar with it "Dereck? Dereck Rondo?
"You know him?"
"Not personally, but he's one of Vault's top Field Commanders."
One of Vault's top field commanders? Dredgen raised a brow underneath his helmet thinking back of it he didn't see any field commanders during his job with the Kuroinu to storm Olga's castle. Guess Vault had them stationed at certain key locations while he takes the Black Fortress smart of him, the Bounty Hunter admits.
But this Dereck person is leading the operation to take over Feoh and Ur while getting information from the inside. Things are gonna ugly here real soon if they don't find out who it is and quickly before they can do some real damage.
"There's still the matter of a traitor among your ranks Lady Alica."
The Blonde Knight grits her teeth he's right "But we don't have any leads to narrow down any suspects"
"I have a theory that could help in the search"
"Oh? You do already?"
"Not a lot of people knew about Primm's escort to Feoh. Only a few did, important people. It was to ensure her safety." The Mandalorian explains "A Noble with a high status or a High Ranking Shield Knight must've known that information and sent it to the Kuroinu though I'm not ruling out those with lower stater"
Alicia's eyes widen at his insight he's right! The Shield Princesses and a few others in their inner circle knew that kind of information she's impressed by his perceptiveness. The BLonde Knight placed a hand to her chin thinking carefully on the Mandalorian said
"I can potentially see someone of low status doing such a traitorous act if the information somehow got leaked but a High Ranking official in the Shield Kingdom? It's unlikely why would betraying us to the Kuroinu benefits them?"
"More money, more power, Absolute Control, Sex, Women" Dredgen nonchalantly said. "Whatever their reason or who is they made their choice Lady Alicia. Can you think of anyone who is willing to betray you and Primm?
The Pink Princess stood quietly thinking of who would want to betray them since the ambush but she can't think of anyone who would do such an act so does her cousin Alica doesn't know as well
The Blonde Knight clenches her fist the thought of someone in her own city is willing to sell out the Shield Kingdom to this Sex Empire. She can't stomach the idea of anyone who is insane enough to do such an act and Dredgen can tell by the look on their faces
"So neither of you don't know?"
Primm frowned as Alicia sighed at his words
"We don't, but I will look into this. I'll contact Celestine and Claudia about this news and will have my knights watch closely to anyone who has been acting suspicious lately."
The Bounty Hunter nods his head at the idea "That's a start."
Alicia slightly smiled at Dredgen "I…I thank you for sharing such information Bounty Hunter"
"Thought that information could be useful for you to hear."
The Blonde Knight chuckled a little "Hmph… Now that my cousin is here in Feoh safe you relive as Primm's bodyguard"
"H-Huh!? Primm sounded surprised to hear "A-Alicia?"
Don't worry Primm. Her cousin trying to assure her " I'll have one of my trusted Shield Knights assigned as your new bodyguard
Primm looked sad she understands her cousin wants to look out for her but she actually prefers to have the Mandalorian by her side
"I know but-"
"Not gonna happen Lady Alicia" Dredgen spoke up
"What?"
"I am Primm's bodyguard"
The Blonde Knight just stared at the Mandalorian thinking he misheard her: "It seems you misunderstood Bounty Hunter. I am ordering you, you are relieved as her Bodyguard"
The Mandalorian however stood firm "With all due respect Lady Alicia I don't take orders from you. You're not my employer, Celestine is. She assigned me to be her Bodyguard and that is what I'll be doing until then."
Alicia twitched at his words, is this man serious!? He just told her that there's a traitor in her city and he's not gonna comply with her order! Why did Celestine hire this man again?!
"Alicia please," Primm steeping in before her cousin gets angrier at him "Dredgen is doing his job as Celestine requested"
The Blonde Knight growled a little but regained her composure. "Fine"
"Lady Alicia" The Mandalorian getting her attention If you want my help in the search you can request Celestine for permission"
The Blonde Knight stared at him and possibly consider the idea "Hmph... I just might.
...
Later at night in an abandoned warehouse in the lower district of Feoh. There were 2 cloak hooded individuals. One calmly sitting at a table and the other walking back and forth ranting feeling frustrated These 2 snakes is none other than the Prime Minister Beastly and Shield Knight Gregory our Mandalorian has met
"Damn it, how can our plan be ruined by one peasant!?" Gregory shouted as he continued pacing his steps " It's all that Bounty Hunter's fault! If the Kuroinu hadn't failed their job Feoh and Ur would be ours now and I would've been enjoying making Primm my woman by now!
"Easy young man."
"Don't tell me to calm down, old man!" The silver-haired knight slammed a hand in front of Beastly the Prime wasn't deterred by it " You told me this plan with the Kuroinu would work! But it didn't! What are we gonna do now?!
The Prime Minister got a little annoyed at this Gregory outburst acting like a child with a tantrum. "Vault's men have already informed me of a plan on what we must do in the upcoming days."
"But what about that Mandalorian? The one who's near my Primm. With him being here he's a threat to our whole plan! He needs to be dealt with right away!"
"No."
"What!?"
"If we do anything towards that savage it'll only draw more attention that mindless brute will be dealt in time. The Mandalorian may have thwarted our original plan and him being in Feoh now won't change anything. He will fall like the rest when this city does"
"But that Peasant scum near my Primm. My Woman!"
"You'll soon have her, Greggory" Beastly assured "and I'll have Alicia as well we all will. Just be patient. Order your men to proceed with the new plan and I'll have my people do the same. If we do this right Feoh and Ur will fall in a day.
Gregory stood still until he formed a smirk the Prime Minister is right that Peasant scum it's only a matter of time
"Fine they'll do as they told but they better get their share like the rest of us.
"They will. Dereck will keep his end of the deal."
"He better."
"One more thing…that savage probably knows there's something going on and has likely told Alicia about it. Don't do anything that'll draw attention to yourself otherwise that brute will suspect something.
(Author Note)
And Done! This is was ehhh...a pain to do but had to be done.
Dredgen and Primm safely made it to Feoh and introduced Iris Acardia and from Kuroinu 2 awesome! She will have a significant role in the Feoh Arc and possibly be another harem member don't get your hopes up.
Since we all know the Prime Minister is the bastard traitor in the OVA and doujin felt like I needed to add another for our Mandalorian to deal with hence the Shield Knight Gregory Weaver an arrogant asshole who thinks he deserves better more particularly Primm!
Some Q/A I've been getting:
Have I considered putting Jedi or Sith in the story?: No, not really if I did it wouldn't be really a Mandalorian story.
Will Boba Fett or any other characters from the Star War series be in the story?: I've considered the idea of using a few since I used Gref as the Guild Master but won't say who.
Hope you enjoyed this chapter and see you on the next!