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??? Bloodied Bandit
Argh...
??? Bloodied Bandit
Why...have you done this...?
In a world far beyond others, there was a child who, like his other mirrors, had his own motivations that were unclear even to him.
This child did not quite go through the same old story.
But nonetheless, he is another assassin, hunting down something that shaped who he is today.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
If I tell you the reason, it would be pointless. You'll be dead in a few minutes anyway.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
Who sent you?
Name (Title)
...Huh?
SLAM!
His hand was on the bandit's neck, instead of his usual dagger. Maybe it was to prolong the pain, or maybe it was to get this poor stranger to understand his misery.
Long ago, he was a mere freelancer in Nemract. His family should have been safe, but the soldiers could only hold the evil back for so long.
...The gods above had other plans. His mother was bitten by the corruption, and her undying soul ran off before he could do a thing.
And his father...
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
For you to have ended up all the way here in Almuj, there must have been a reason.
Name (Title)
I...I don't...
CRACK!
The body falls to the ground, and he sighs. He doesn't want to think about his father, but the possibility was far too close for comfort.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
Why are they always so hesitant...?
Kiya steps all over the bodies, a massacre to behold. Ambushed in an inn, yet all it took was for him to politely ask his two friends to exit so he could deal with everything himself.
He didn't really need their help. But it was appreciated, seeing that they were compliant.
The child meets the two other soldiers - Ishmael, a seafaring soldier stationed in the waters. And Heathcliff, a warrior who was his childhood friend.
Heathcliff Soldier of Nemract
Aye, the lad's back. Did ya leave any room for us to loot?
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
...What is there to loot? The answer is no.
Heathcliff Soldier of Nemract
Drats.
Ishmael Soldier
Huh. You sure killed them all.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
He never sends his best. It's like he's asking me to kill them.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
Where should we head next?
Ishmael Soldier
Somewhere that isn't horribly hot.
Heathcliff Soldier of Nemract
Or cold. I don't really wanna head back to Nesaak...
No matter what, these three would meet in every world. With the corruption spreading steadily, Kiya had no time to waste.
He needed to keep looking.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
We still need to ask Theorick how he dealt with the corruption.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
I need to know.
Ishmael Soldier
You're still on about that? We saw the visions, didn't we?
Heathcliff Soldier of Nemract
Uhh...
Heathcliff knew this. He knew, and sympathized quite a bit.
It would be better for him to wrap an arm around Kiya and let him have this one.
Heathcliff Soldier of Nemract
...Y'know what? Sure. Let's head back. It's a bit of a ride, but if Kiya's lookin' then I'm happy to come with.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
Don't come with us if you don't feel like it.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
There's still a lot of questions in the air on my end.
Ishmael Soldier
I can't leave you both alone.
Ishmael Soldier
You'll probably die without my arrows.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
So we're going then.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
...Lead the way, you two.
Kiya Soldier of Wynn
...And tell the Captain we made a mess in the inn. Sorry.
Surely, the others will understand. Someday, when he can truly open up. But it seems that in his own heart, there are traces of darkness within. A mother's love that never truly left.
He can only hope to reach the end of his goal until then.