"Narfi, Ennodius Papius, and Beitild have all been eliminated." The contracts were simple, Jade killed them all in there sleep.
Nazir looked up from his meal, "Congratulations, you slaughtered a miner, paranoid man, and a beggar in cold blood. You are truly an opponent to be feared. I never would have thought that you'd make it back."
Jade glared at him.
"Alright, Nazir, I think you've terrorized the woman enough for one day. Give her her payment."
Nazir handed her a bag of coins, as Veezara lead her away from the dinning hall.
"Thank you Veezara...Nazir really enjoys annoying me."
"It's just the way he is. If you more you prove yourself the more he'll respect you, and the more...tolerable he gets." The two shared a smile.
Babette ran up to the pair gabbing their hands, "There you guys are! Come on! The Keeper is here!" and pulled them to the main chamber.
The voice was quickly recognized, but Jade was unable to place it.
"But the Night Mother is mother to all! It is her voice we follow! Her will! Would you dare risk disobedience? And surely....punishment?"
Arnbjorn growled, "Keep talking, little man, and we'll see who gets punished."
"Oh, be quite you lumbering lapdog! The man has had a long journey. You can at least be civil". Festus scolded. "I for one am delighted you and the Night Mother have arrived. Your presence here signals a welcome return to tradition."
"What a kind and wise wizard you are! Sure to earn our Lady's favor."
"You and the Night Mother are of course welcome her, and you will be afforded the respect deserving of your position as Keeper. Understood... husband?"
"Hmph."
"Oh, yes yes yes! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
"But make no mistake. I am the leader of this Sanctuary. My word is law. Are we clear on that point?"
"Oh yes, mistress. Perfectly! You're the boss. For now."
Haven't I seen them before?
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A Fool's Blade
FanfictionForced to spend some time away from the guild, Jade wonders about looking for work and comes across a strange-looking imperial man. He claims to be transporting his deceased mother, but is there more behind this story? After the encounter, Jade beco...
