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As the heroes continued on their journey, they came upon a town under Delvonte's control. As they walked into the gates, they were met by a band of mercenaries.

"Oy! What do you think you're doing here?" Said one of the mercenaries.

"Well we have just come to free this poor little town from the grasp of you insolent childish punks, fancying yourselves as a group of mercenaries," replied Jacob.

"That's the funniest thing I have ever heard! Think about this boy, were hardened mercenaries, you're what 17? You try anything you will die. Believe me, you won't come out of an encounter with me," the mercenary leader laughed.

"Why don't you try me then?" Asked Jacob, pulling out his sword.

"I don't think that will be necessary. Get him my men!" He shouted as his men charged at Jacob.

This onslaught was a pointless one as Jacob quickly sidestepped and cleaved the heads off three of the mercenaries in one fell swoop. Another two rushed and he blocked and slashed off their legs and then finished them off. He rushed at the remaining six beheading three and stabbing two in the heart. The last one back off but was astounded to find a small throwing dagger in his forehead. The mercenary group was left with only a leader who took up a defensive stance.

"Better than I thought, but still not better than me," smirked the leader.

Jacob launched himself at the mercenary easily deflecting the full swing at him. In the block, he managed to break the mercenary's sword into two pieces. He went for a swift stab but the mercenary leader fled with such great speed even Jacob was amazed.

"We had better check out the town," said Isaac after overcoming his surprise.

As the group entered the town, they saw it had been under the control of the mercenaries for way too long. Even as they looked on in horror they were met by a band of 100 mercenaries the encircled them in completely. The group drew their weapons and made ready to battle with the might of this tortured town. As they readied for their attack, unknown to then, they were infused with the powers of their weapons.