Tears of Ashes En-Us

Chapter 11: The Looting of the Camp

After the intense battle, as the survivors of the guild gathered and prepared for their return to the city, Eldric and Lira exchanged meaningful glances. They knew there was a golden opportunity before them – the bandits' camp left behind, filled with treasures that could benefit their journeys.

"We need to get away before anyone notices," Lira whispered, her adrenaline still high. "But we can't let this chance pass us by."

"I agree," Eldric replied, already visualizing the rewards they could find. "Let's do it quickly and carefully."

While most of the adventurers focused on clearing the battlefield and mourning those who had fallen, Eldric and Lira quietly walked away, taking a path that led them back to camp. The forest was quiet, with the sound of birds contrasting with the tension in their hearts.

As soon as they arrived at the camp, the scene was surreal. Burning trends and the echoes of battle still resounded in the air. Eldric and Lira snuck into the shadows, their eyes attentive to any sign of movement.

"We need to find the main tent," Eldric said, his gaze determined. "It's where they should keep the most valuable things."

Following their instinct, they moved to the center of the camp, where they found a larger tent, still standing. Cautiously, they entered and were greeted by a spectacle of gold and silver.

The tables were filled with coins, jewelry, and weapons of superior quality. Eldric could hardly believe his eyes. "Look at this, Lira! That must be worth a fortune!"

Lira began to fill his hands with coins, his enthusiasm growing as the vision of a more prosperous future became more and more real. They were eager to take as much as possible. As Eldric rummaged through the tent, he found a large box filled with weapon-making materials – irons, hides, and even gems that could be used to create magical weaponry.

"We need something to help us carry all of this," Eldric said, as he looked around. "We can't load everything at once."

It was then that, while exploring a hidden area in the tent, Lira found a simple bag, apparently ordinary, but which emanated a peculiar aura. "Eldric, look at this!" she called, holding her bag.

"This bag seems to be in better shape than ours," Eldric commented, examining it. They knew that, although simple, the bag could serve as a temporary solution to transport the items.

"Let's take this bag and leave," Lira suggested, sensing the urgency of the situation. "We can't risk someone meeting us here."

With the new bag in hand, they began filling its contents with coins, weapons and materials, taking out about 70% of what they found. Time seemed to fly by, and excitement enveloped them as they accumulated more and more treasures.

"We need to go before anyone finds us," Lira warned, looking nervously toward the exit of the tent.

"Yes, we will!" Eldric agreed, quickly closing the bag. "Once we're safe, we can decide what to do with all of this."

After leaving the camp, Eldric and Lira ran back through the forest, taking everything they could. When they arrived at the guild, they were panting, but satisfaction filled them.

As soon as they entered, Eldric and Lira addressed the leader, Aric. "We found treasure in the camp," Eldric began, a nervous smile on his face. "Most of the bandits were too busy fighting, so we managed to loot what was left. It was near the main tent."

Aric raised an eyebrow, interested. "Let's do a count and check."

The two protagonists watched as the guild members checked what had been brought. The amount of gold, silver, and magic items was staggering. "This could change things for us," Aric commented, with a satisfied smile. "We will divide this fairly among all the participants in the battle and also send a portion to the families of those who fell. They deserve it."

With this, the adventurers began to organize the treasures, and Aric made sure that the distribution was done fairly. Eldric and Lira felt relieved, knowing that they had contributed to the cause, even if they had not brought the entirety of the loot.

"You two did an excellent job," Aric said, looking at Eldric and Lira gratefully. "Thanks to you, we can improve our conditions and ensure that those who have passed away are remembered."

"We actually need a new bag," Eldric said, remembering the one they had left behind. "The one we were using was totally ruined. This simple bag we found at camp can help us continue our journey."

"We can get you a bag," Aric replied, nodding. "If that's what you need, consider it done. You deserve it."

With treasure divided and hearts full of hope, Eldric and Lira knew the journey was just beginning. The new bag they had found would be a useful tool, allowing them to continue their adventures without additional difficulties.