Sailing The Seven Seas -Joshua x Niles-

Chapter 7 Troubling Arrival

The ports of Askar were finally at view, and just a few minutes away from stationing the boat, Captain Joshua gathered the sailors for a quick announcement.

"Alright men, before we head out, I would like for each and every one of you to take a pouch. Inside, you'll find a list of items I would like you to collect; there is just enough money for the purchase and any extra for personal use. Also, there is a group of names written on it, so make sure to stick together, and each group will be taking turns on watching the boat. Last group needs to arrive before 7 p.m. Understood?"

"Yes Captain Joshua!"

"Good, now anchor the ship and head out!" And with that, the sailors hurried around to steady their ship for a halt.

"All good here Joshua?.." The archer yawned.

Joshua stiffed for a moment, Does he remember?

"Man, that fever was awful, but I had this amazing dream of a charming m'lady~ Too bad it ended so soon, her punch felt so real though...." Niles responded massaging his cheek.

He doesn't remember? This is unbelievable, wait did he just call me a chick?! AND THAT PUNCH WAS REAL IDIOT!

"Is that so...well things are all good here. I already made orders. Ah, looks like we're finally at Askar." And Niles turned to look at the town behind him and smirked in delight.

"Sure looks like it"

"Lets head out shall we?"

"Right behind you, Captain." The Archer responded following behind his partner towards the busy town of Askar.

It seemed as if the two Captains were in luck, considering that it was Market Saturday, having the town abundant in stands to shop in more than usual, and best of of all, it's Discount At 3 PM, a trend within the market where items are discounted from 3pm-4pm.

Niles and Joshua purchased items at every few stands, until a peculiar red headed startled them.

"Hello fellow townsmen, you're in luck! I've got the best deals that no one else can compare! Please, please, take a look; you name it and I have it, don't waste your time now and spend your fortune here!" The red headed exclaimed at the two gesturing her wide variety of products.

It appeared to be that the loud merchant's name is Anna as there was a stack of books titled "The 10 Laws To Riches" By Anna, with a picture of her in a pile of gold. But besides the awkward book, she did indeed had items to boast about. Niles and Joshua began to finish their purchase.

"According to the price tags, that would've been a total of $600,000, but how much of a discount are you going to offer?"

"Discount? There is no such word in my financial vocabulary." Anna retorted.

Joshua's eye twitched in annoyance, about to make a remark, but Niles butted in by holding out his arm in front of him.

"Let me have a word." Niles whispered with a smirk making Joshua quiet down.

"Ah, but that's quite unfair, it's Discount at 3 pm."

"But not anymore." The red headed crossed her arms as the bell rang indicating that it was 4 pm.

"Your discount is dismissed."

Now Niles felt a prick stabbing him, Ok don't lose your cool now, after all she is a lady.

"Feisty eh? I like that~ How about a night with me to pay the debt and we'll call it even eh?" Niles cooed as he dropped his arm over the merchant only to have Anna shove him away in disgust.

"Get your hands off of me you creep before I call the guards on you! Pay or Get Out!!"

"BUT WE WERE READY TO PAY YOU BEFORE 4 PM!!"

And the two started to argue, while Joshua slightly winced in panic at the attention they were getting as passing villagers sneaked a peak at the argument. But what caught the Captain's eye to slit wide, was a perculiar green headed person followed by a cloaked young man....

The Black Fang was here.