The trip back to the bandit camp went without a hitch. I found a stash of currency in one of the wooden cabins, and a bunch of food in so kind of make-shift storage. With all that ca with it, I just used |Item Box| to store it.
"You have gained |Experience|. |Experience| limit reached. |Item Box| has gained a level." [Spirit Guide]
Other than that, we managed to keep all the bandits in line. It wasn't very hard since they were pretty weak compared to their boss. With that, we handed them over to a group of knights Wilharrow called via ssenger pigeon.
"I appreciate you all coming here." [Wilharrow]
"No need. It is our duty to protect and serve." [Knight]
For so reason, I expected more knights to show up. There were only four of them. They each had red and gold armor, with only three of them having blue capes while one had red.
"Oh, it's you!" [Knight]
"Huh?" [Solace]
One of the knights pointed at . Among the four of them, the one with a red cape ca forward. I could tell it was a woman from the voice, but I don't think I was familiar with any female knights. The only knight I knew of was Vanport.
"...Do I know you?" [Solace]
"Ah, forgive . It must be my helt." [Knight]
The knight took off her helt, allowing long red locks of hair to unfurl down her shoulders.
"You...?" [Solace]
I kind of recognized her. ...I think.
"Still no? I was there when the criminal Jukhan made a ss of the city square." [Red Haired Knight]
"Ah...!" [Solace]
It was the lady that stood up for when I got attacked by Jukhan. From what I recall, she was a knight captain.
"You look well! How's your n? I rember Jukhan hitting them pretty hard." [Solace]
"It was nothing a few potions and healing magic couldn't fix. We're fully operational." [Red Haired Knight]
"Very nice. By the way, I never quite caught your na." [Solace]
It felt weird talking to this knight captain. It was like one of those socially awkward conversations I was forced into back on Earth.
"Where are my manners? My na is-" [Red Haired Knight]
"Huh? Auntie?!" [Fina]
"Auntie?" [Solace]
Stepping out from behind, Fina ca forward. That was weird since It was supposed to be and Wilharrow taking care of the situation.
"Fina? What are you doing here?" [Red Haired Knight]
"I'm part of the Hero's party!" [Fina]
"What?! That's incredible!" [Red Haired Knight]
Wilharrow and I exchanged confused looks.
"So... you two are related?" [Wilharrow]
Fina shook her head in a rapid manner once she heard that.
"N-No! She's the mother of a friend of mine!" [Fina]
The red haired knight smiled and placed a hand on Fina's head.
"That may be so... but Fina feels like another daughter of mine." [Red Haired Knight]
Fina seed a bit bashful to hear that.
"Oh my, I almost forgot. My na is Eris Reid, Captain of the Crimson Knight Order. Pleased to et you." [Red Haired Knight]
She reached out and shook Wilharrow's hand.
"And I am Wilharrow, the Hero of tus." [Wilharrow]
I was just going to shrug off the "Auntie" information until Fina poked my side.
"By the way, that's Leyhna's mom." [Fina]
"Eh?" [Solace]
Leyhna's mom. Sothing that simple, yet so profound.
"...You're Master's sister?" [Solace]
"Master...?" [Eris Reid]
I cleared my throat.
"I an Vincent Reid. Are you related to him?" [Solace]
Realization crossed Eris' face.
"Ah... yes, that would be my brother. You're his disciple?" [Eris Reid]
"Yeah. I'm friends with your daughter by the way." [Solace]
"Is that so? Then I hope you take care of her going forward." [Eris Reid]
It was... strange. Eris was so... nice. So refined. I really wonder how Leyhna turned into... that.
"I never knew my brother took in a fourth disciple." [Eris Reid]
"Hold on, fourth?" [Solace]
That was news to .
"I know Nakros. Who are the others?" [Solace]
Eris began to speak, but chose not to.
"Hm... I think it'd spoil the surprise if I tell you. Well, maybe next ti." [Eris Reid]
"Next ti?" [Solace]
Eris then motioned to the other knights, who then began to shepherd the bandits.
"I'm quite the busy woman. We can chat in a more open setting next ti." [Eris Reid]
You know what? I'm used to getting left on cliff hangers like this. I didn't even say anything. All that happened after that was Eris handing Wilharrow a bag of l, which is the currency of this world, before heading off.
"How much did we get from that?" [Solace]
Wilharrow peered into the bag, causing his eyes to widen.
"A lot." [Wilharrow]
He then handed it to .
"Put it into your |Item Box| for now. I really don't want to lose it." [Wilharrow]
"If you're making such a big deal out of it, I don't really want to lose it either." [Solace]
Then again, money is money. I'll take every l I can get.
"Well then, shall we proceed with the plan?" [Wilharrow]
"Plan? What plan?" [Solace]
"The plan to take down the demon on the bridge. I had Raon and Leon get what we needed. Now all we have to do is take him down." [Wilharrow]
I had almost forgotten that I told him and Raon to think of a plan while I looted the bandit base.
"I hope it works." [Solace]
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