Day 8

Morning

The wind introduced a couple of rain clouds however ultimately no rain fell on this bald head.

We met the Fortress Commander and delivered the Lord’s order.

The boy was actually clever and accountable and in just some minutes he not solely offered us with the promised 20 troopers but additionally horses and provides for our journey.

Making the most of his good religion I defined the exchanges I needed to do on our approach right here and he agreed to allocate yet another soldier to assist me undo the exchanges and provides all gadgets again to their unique house owners, saying it might be a very good coaching for the recruit.

Proud of our trade, I thanked him and at midday of the identical day we departed town.

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Day 8

Evening

The wind blowing on my bald head abruptly made me keep in mind I forgot my new hat on the inn lounge.

Contemplating we rode by means of all day, I assumed it was too egocentric of me to ask to return simply to guard my bald head so I stayed quiet.

Quickly we made camp and slept along with the highway.

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Day 9

Afternoon

After waking up early and departing once more no occasion occurred till afternoon.

As we determined to take a break for lunch we noticed at distance a toddler operating towards us.

Chasing after her there have been some furry fellows whose plain picture translated to bandits.

The 20 males rapidly received on their horses and charged to assist the poor lady.

Due to the space I could not see effectively, however it appeared like they completed off the bandit cleanly and charged once more our of our sight.

We determined to attend for them the place we have been and certain sufficient 2 hours later they got here again bringing alongside greater than 20 sure bandits and a service provider caravan.

The service provider chief was pretty wealthy and really well mannered. We had lunch collectively and he introduced us the kid we noticed as his daughter. After a nice chat he found we have been heading to the identical place so he requested us for permission to accompany us, which we fortunately agreed.

Sadly due to the bandits assault some carts of their caravan had some components damaged, so we took the remainder of the day to restore them earlier than continuing.

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Day 10

Morning

The climate was clear and my bald head shinned brighter than ever.

As we approached Otron Metropolis we met a bunch of touring elves.

They have been utilizing magic to journey, making them quicker than our horses. Actually an unbelievable sight for a baldy bumpkin like me.

The guards stopped the elves and requested a couple of query simply to make sure they weren’t unhealthy folks.

The elves chief introduced himself as Geo and regarded like a reliable gents.

Geo advised them he was in an pressing mission and wanted to report urgently to our Lord.

As an act of fine religion, he confirmed the Elven Royalty emblem as proof of his phrases.

Seeing the symbol, the guard chief nodded and ordered us to open the trail.

For a couple of minutes we watched the departing elves, then we additionally continued our approach.

I’m wondering what’s so pressing that requires the usage of such an elite group of magic warriors…

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Day 10

Afternoon

We lastly arrived at Otron Metropolis

The service provider insisted in rewarding our assist, inviting us for dinner.

Because it was already afternoon and if we departed now we would wish to camp out we determined to simply accept his supply and keep on his home.

Did I say he lived in a home? That was the most important mansion I ever noticed! Simply the entrance half was sufficient to accommodate greater than half my village. Stuffed with work and statues, it was a spot price of a King!

As night time arrived his servant ready an enormous banquet which was completely devoured by us in lower than an hour. After than there was a present with lovely women dancing and enjoying songs.

I’ve to say, dwell within the Metropolis is actually completely different!

If solely I used to be 20 years youthful and a bit extra hair, I might have a lot enjoyable…

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Day 11

Morning

As we left the product owner’s home, he introduced me a model new hat. Actually a really well mannered individual, that service provider!

With my bald head coated by my model new hat, the Solar was pissed off and his rage shinned brighter than ever.

Final night time appears to have been nice for the kids as they have been barely capable of experience their horse.

At a tempo a bit slower than earlier than, we proceeded by means of the trail towards Blimery Mine.

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Day 11

Evening

Because the Moon rose within the horizon we arrived at Blimery Mine.

The place was so simple as I remembered it and there was not sufficient rooms within the Inn for all of us so I volunteered to sleep within the secure.

My proposal was readily refused by the kids who mentioned they have been youthful and may cede house for the older era.

I mentioned there was no want however they insisted.

In the long run the Inn proprietor talked to the Mine Chief they usually have been capable of finding some rooms within the different homes.

PS: The meals right here was actually unhealthy, so I sneaked some rations from my backpack.

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Day 12

Morning

We departed within the morning because the Solar rose from behind the mountains.

The morning wind blew on our faces as we as soon as once more rode our horses, making us shiver in chilly.

And because the temperature began to rise we reached the damaged bridge.

To our shock it looks like somebody constructed one other bridge in it is place.

Though it was only a non permanent rope bridge, it was greater than sufficient for all of us.

One after the other our horses crossed the bridge after which it was our flip.

In comparison with the log’s bridge, this rope bridge shakes an excessive amount of!

I nearly misplaced my model new hat as I misplaced my stability, making me maintain agency on the ropes.

With this final problem full, we have been lastly just some hour house.

Day 12

Afternoon

Phrases fail me as tears run down my face.

Hell, perhaps that is the one potential phrase to explain this scene earlier than me.

All my years of onerous work vanished, consumed by a hearth that coated the entire village.

The fields that sustained us for generations have been now naked of any life and all our treasures and reminiscences now rested beneath the ruins of what was as soon as my paradise.

Fortunately there was no traces of blood nor corpses in sight.

The guards investigated the ruins and found traces of an enormous group heading up the mountain by means of the mountain path.

Two guards have been chosen to scout forward whereas we searched by means of the village.

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Day 12 night time

The scouts got here again stuffed with bruises, however no heavy damage.

They reported a battalion of orcs forward, over 100.

They appear to be guarding or sieging the Dungeon’s Cave.

Which one was unclear…

The chief determined to go again and ask for reinforcements.

Realizing there was no approach for the 20 guards to win in opposition to the hundred orcs, I clenched my fists and held the horse reins once more.

Now that this disaster hit the village and all villagers had disappeared, I really feel powerless as I can solely pray for his or her security and wait.