Chapter 4: Bonding over Killing

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        "Alright lemme' get this straight. Your name is Lawton and her name is Juliet. Fifteen years ago, the dragons fortold in the ancient prophecy of Ainat came down to Uher to reclaim their land from humanity. Law and order were destroyed and anarchy reigned everywhere. Then, eight years ago, you found the newly orphaned Juliet because of a man named Mustafa who is the insane dictator of the timocracy of Fort Kino. You adopted her and took her under your wing and taught her to kill, loot, and then ask questions, which led to here. Me stuck in a vivid nightmare or in a large L.A.A.R.P meeting" Daniel explained to himself and Lawton.

        "Very good, albeit the last part not true. I made up the prophecy part. I just wanted to see how gullible you are," Lawton congratulated in a monotone.

        "Lawton, we can't trust him yet. All he has done is say he is good at archery. We should put it to the test," Juliet theorized.

        "You seem to miss Cesar attempts at flirting, petty theft, and sexual innuendos," Lawton laughed.

        Juliet shrugged and gave a previously looted bow to Daniel. She grabbed Daniel by the back of the head and pointed at a tree in the distance.

        "Hit it," she demanded.

        Daniel aimed at the tree. He waited for the wind to slow down where then he took a perfect shot at the tree.

        "Lucky shot...," Juliet shrugged.  "Welcome to the team... Daniel,"

        "Alright, lets continue our investigations," Lawton stated.

        All three prospectors continued onwards until they were surrounded by hills. Then, 8 shadowy figures appeared over the horizon.

        "All eight are wielding short clubs. Daniel hit the one to the far ri-," Juliet began.

        "Listen, I am not killing anyone, ever!" Daniel quickly stated.

        "Shoot him where the sun don't shine or shatter his kneecap," Juliet hesitated.

        "Fine," Daniel agreed.

        Daniel fired an arrow at the far right figure. It was a little high for where he intended to shoot but nonetheless the figure rolled down the hill after being shot in the intestines. The seven other figures charged down the hill. Lawton took a sharpened throwing axe at threw it into the skull of one them. Juliet threw a small dagger in the shoulder of another. Daniel decided to contribute and shot an arrow at what appeared to be the leader. The arrow destroyed his hip and left him bleeding out. It was now three versus three. The fastest figure ran towards Lawton and threw his club. Lawton caught it in midair bashed the figure's brains in with it. The last two confronted Juliet who took her sword and cut one of them like paper. The last one attempted to flee but was greeted by an arrow from Daniel in the neck.

        "D- Did I just kill that guy?" Daniel shook in fear.

        "I thought this was a dream," Juliet retaliated.

        "Juiliet, Kill everyone except for the leader we have a little talk," Lawton ordered.

        Juiliet went to everyone and impaled everyone through the heart (while on the side looting them). Juiliet dragged the leader to Lawton.

        "Search his pockets, please my dear," Lawton pleaded.

        Juliet searched through the man's pocket's to find a letter covered in blood which read:

        Dear Disciple Yohan,

We have caught the undesirable Cesar Bassaru. He will be swiftly sent to the council for sentencing. I need you to dispose of his posse. Except for Lawton, he can come with me. A family reunion. When you complete these jobs, tryout this new restaurant near the Brazen Bull called the Brazen Bull Tavern. I am currently devouring one of their steaks. On second thought, when you come back to Fort Kino you will be promoted to overseeing officer of city defenses. This steak shall take your current position. So please don't fail. Or the last thing you'll see is your wife at the poorhouse. Let's leave that up to interpetation. Actually, nevermind, we'll feed her to the poor. Just kidding, we'll throw her in the Brazen Bull and then throw her into the underground for the rats.

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