"I'll keep your earlier advice in mind." Ves smiled. "Do you have any other suggestions?"
"You might want to hire a local mercenary corps."
"Oh? Do you lack the confidence to guard me, commander?"
He hired the Kinner mercenary corps with the confidence that they could cover most of his security needs. If Commander Cinnabar thought he couldn't do it, then what was the point of hiring them in the first place?
"I'm still sure that my Battle Criers take care of most threats coming your way, sir." Cinnabar quickly added. "It's just that having a local guide will help us avoid any trouble spots and introduce us to the right people."
"Why not hire an actual guide like Kelandra back at Bloodstone?"
Commander Cinnabar shook his head. "A civilian guide will help you navigate regular society better, but they're not much use when you want to navigate the murkier side of the local region."
