"I strongly believe that every person has their own designated constellation somewhere in the sky. The sky has place for each and every one, including the two of us"
"Darling I don't believe in destiny. But you prove me wrong each and every time"
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Upon her arrival, she ordered the guards to wait for her at the end of the street after they're done with the assignment she gave them while she gets the mining equipment order done.
She started strolling in, passing by a cloaked figure with a 'ONE' on their back who soon started walking beside her.
"So?" "Two esteemed blacksmiths, always competing with eachother. The first one is the one to the right and the second one is the one right across, to the left. I suggest you to go to the left" "Alright"
"Something absolutely interesting took place just before you arrived, Lady Joshi" "Hmm?" "Daya, Andrews' most trusted man is here, talking to a guy about assassinating Junior Boss" "I see. Report every single detail to me later. I'll take care of it"
And just like that, the cloaked figure disappeared into the crowd.
After hearing the cloaked figure's words, Akshaya headed to the blacksmith on the left but stopped in her tracks seeing Daya leaving. She then continued heading towards the blacksmith as if she didn't see him and stopped right in front of the blacksmith.
The blacksmith looked up "Hello, I'm from the Hari mining assosiation and I would like to place an order for mining equipment." Akshaya came up with a fake identity right on the spot and plastered a fake smile on her face, successfully fooling the blacksmith with ease.
"What's the order?" asked the blacksmith as he was working on a sword. "A bunch of hammers" was the response he received.
"How many?" "230 hammers. I need them in four days"
The blacksmith stopped and looked at Akshaya. "Listen here sister, I don't do bulk orders in general but when I do, I take an awfully long time. Go find someone else for this" the blacksmith grumbled and continued on forging the sword.
"Hmm if you're unwilling to get my order done in four days, I guess I have no choice but to head to the blacksmith across the street" Akshaya said it loud on purpose for the blacksmith to hear who froze on the spot.
"It's a shame, I've heard a lot about your excellent service and came all the way here. The association is going to be extremely disappointed" Akshaya knew what she was doing. And she knew she had won this silent battle the moment the blacksmith muttered a "Fine, I'll do it" and grumbled.
"But now I've changed my mind. I need it in three days" Akshaya spoke up. The blacksmith froze yet again.
"Sister, you're really unfair you know?" the blacksmith had imaginary tears streaming down his face at the thought of the work he has to do in three days just because he doesn't want his competitor to get a customer.
Akshaya looked satisfied and payed the blacksmith and told him she'd be back in three days to get the hammers.
About to walk away, she stopped and turned to the blacksmith again. "Do you forge weapons as well? Like a bow?". The blacksmith answered with a "yes".
"I'd like a bow made with a custom design, can you do it for me?"
She payed the blacksmith for the bow as well after describing it with precision, making sure the blacksmith got all of that and walked away.
The fake smile dropped off her face as her face morphed into a stoic one. Instead of heading towards the guards, she went the opposite way and walked into an alleyway, well aware of a figure that was watching her halfway through her conversation with the blacksmith and was also following her at the moment.
As soon as she entered the alleyway, Akshaya snapped her fingers twice and another cloaked figure with the number 'TWO' on their back jumped down and landed behind her and got into a kneeling position.
"Yes, Lady Joshi?" "There's an imposter amongst the men I brought here. They probably sneaked in during the little break we took earlier before coming here. Find out who it is and don't engage. I wish to see how this plays out."
"Yes ma'am. But I have a question." "Hmm?" "I've noticed someone look at you from the moment you were negotiating with the blacksmith. Should I investigate that?" "I noticed it too but there's no need. Focus on the task at hand."
"Yes ma'am!" and just like that, the cloaked figure walked away and joined the crowd from the other end of the alleyway.
"You can come out now."
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Here's chapter 2, hope you like it!!
I'm stuck on chapter 3,4 and 5 right now, I typed chapter 3 and 4 already but I'm re reading it as I feel like there's something missing
But they will be up once I'm satisfied with what I wrote 💀
