The Arcadia Chronicles III: Wood Elf Quest

The Runaway Fugitive

Third person's POV

Ordea asked skeptically Are you sure about this plan, Chief? Aeromir strapped his greatsword Don't worry about it, we'll have Ayers under arrest by then.

With the quest to capture Ayers, Ordea, Eldon, Aeromir, Kaleid, and Sabrac left the Hall and started heading to Ayers' mansion. Sabrac commented I know it's too late for me to say this but walking directly to the perpetrator's home and arresting him on the spot is a bit reckless, what if he runs?

Aeromir replied He won't be able to, if he does, it's going to be an easy one. Ordea sighed, commenting in thought He's carefree.

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With the authority of a Chief, the guards let him and the others in. Ayers' servants that are cleaning the huge yard stared at the newcomers, Aeromir said in a low voice to Ordea and Kaleid without as much moving his lips If he attempts to run, capture him.

They only nodded in reply, the door is opened by a butler and Ayers met them, wearing a fancy and shiny clothing. Ordea and Kaleid made a face as she saw him, sweat rolling down their cheeks. Kaleid thought What's with his outfit? It's so shiny that it hurts my eyes. Ordea also thought dryly I know what he's rich and all but his sense of fashion is out of place.

He greeted them in an exaggerated manner What an honor for me to be visited by Chief Aeromir and his beloved companions, please freely enter. Once they're inside, they notice that it's a beehive of activity - maids and butlers are cleaning his house. Eldon thought I feel kind of sorry for these people, cleaning such a big house everyday is stressful. Just cleaning our own home, that is much smaller than this, is a pain.

He asked them Is there anything I can do for you?

Aeromir said normally Mr. Ayers, you are to come with me and pay for the crimes you did. There's a sudden momentary silence at what he said - the helpers looked at their direction that Kaleid and Ordea felt uneasy. Ayers gave a guffaw Such accusations, Chief Aeromir, I don't know what you're talking about.

Aeromir said coolly Then, you don't mind if we search your house? He looks at the others and gave a nod but as they stepped forward, Ayers blocked their way I'm afraid I can't let you do that, Chief. You need to have more reason for you to search my place. The Chief replied What you did is reason enough.

Ayers dropped his charade and said in an ugly tone What proof do you have?

We already found out what you were doing, Ayers. Better give yourself up now.

Eldon asked sarcastically Well, I was wondering how much gold it is to buy a young girl for me to enslave or, you know, maybe have fun with? He thought wryly If Vira hears that, she would definitely kill me.

Vira is his wife.

At this point, Ayers could barely make a straight face, he commanded You all take care of them! With three guards, Ayers attempted to get away! Ordea and Kaleid are about to chase after them when the maids and butlers surrounded them, pointing their blades at the newcomers!

Sabrac looks surprise Whoa, I didn't see this coming. Eldon commented Where did they even hide their blades? Ordea and Kaleid frowned What now, Chief?

Aeromir said, without a hint of concern that a number of bladed persons surrounded them Do your thing, be sure to bring him back. Ordea gathered mana on her hand then burst a strong wind at the persons who are in their way and chased after Ayers!