Kajus and Grinda walked towards the stairs that lead to the wall, they were going to man the walls and guard the south side city gate against foreign threats. It was already dark outside, it was about 9 pm and the people manning the walls during the day were going to call it a day and switch with the 2 new recruits.
When Kajus got to the top of the stairs he saw the two people that they were going to replace, it was the drunkard and the guy with his hand between his pants. The two guards looked at each other and sighed with relief, they finally finished their shift. The drunkard passed by them like a flash and started going towards the clan building while the wanker smiled at him and Grinda and said "Hey you two are the new recruits right?"
Kajus and Grinda nodded in sync, the wanker laughed and said "My name is Jack, it's a pleasure" when he said this is specifically looked at Grinda and not at Kajus, Kajus did not respond and left Grinda with Jack the wanker.
'I am not going to shake that man's hand, and I don't feel like warning Grinda either' he thought while stroking his scar.
Grinda smiled and introduced herself, Jack got closer and they shaked hands
"Well I have to get to my position. My shift has already started" Grinda said in a hurried tone.
Jack laughed and spanked her butt on the way down.
Grinda froze, she felt really disgusted and wanted to say something but knew that she would never get anywhere talking to creep like him, she was from a wealthy family she cant be treated like this she thought!
Kajus didn't even spare her a glance and picked up the bow, ready for the night.
Grinda dejectedly did the same not saying a word as Jack entered the clan house.
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The night passed slowly, Grinda and Kajus barely spoke but at the end of their shift Kajus didn't feel angry at her anymore, he felt neutral towards her.
The uneventful night passed as the morning sun pierced the clouds, creating a pretty scene.
You could hear two people coming up the walls stairs. It was probably the two guards here to replace them.
'Finally I can get some sleep and some food!' he thought.
Kajus and Grinda passed Jack and the other guard from last night without saying a word to each other ' Jack is probably too tired to start trouble now' Kajus thought.
They entered the clan house and met with Geoff he gave them each a key and told them to go to sleep and that they have a new more exciting mission waiting when they wake up!
He walked upstairs to find his room, the rooms were numbered and his room had number 22. ' it seems not all clan members sleep in the clan house i mean there are barely 40 rooms in this building' He unlocked the door to his room, the room was small and simple, 1 bed and 1 chair with a table, there was also a private toilet. He also saw the golden sack that he left in the medbay as well as the note, he didn't open the note he didn't care about some shallow apology at this point but he was going to appreciate the golden coins!
Kajus ate a quick meal and ran to the bathroom and then hurriedly passed out in his bed.
6 hours later at around 1 pm Kajus got woken up by Geoff
"Come on! rise and shine, you've got a new mission in 2 hours get dressed and come down to eat and i will debrief you"
Kajus dejectedly got up and hurriedly went downstairs and grabbed an egg sandwich with a bowl of oatmeal from the cafeteria. He also got a cup of water from the fountain.
Already sitting there were 2 men he never met before as well as Grinda and Geoff.
"Finally here huh" said one of the new people sitting beside Geoff.
Kajus nodded and sat down
"Let me introduce you, men! This is the other recruit he has amazing bow skills and his name is Kajus Bove, Kajus this is Aron and the person next to me is called Cole. Aron and Cole are both veteran knights so don't give them an attitude!" Geoff said
They nodded towards Kajus and Kajus nodded back. He noticed that they both looked at his new scar, he didn't like that feeling that he got when they did, it made him feel weak and pathetic.
"alright! your mission is a transport mission from Dalelry to the small town southeast of here called New Drifbedd, it's an unsafe town, there are no walls, no garrison and the only thing keeping it a town is because our clan has members there keeping it safe, if anyone didn't know this already, a small noble got into a fight with the king so he left trying to establish his own town where he is the king, well long story short they hired us to make way and establish the city, now it's time for us to transport architects so they can start building up a wall!"
"The way to the city is safe and there should not be any problems, Kajus you will be armed with a bow and sword, Grinda you will be armed with a dagger, you will use your magic. Any questions?"
Cole raised his hand and said " why do we have to take the kids on their first mission?"
Geoff ignored his comments and left the table, creating an awkward mood.
They departed 2 hours later bow and sword ready, Kajus looked at the gates as they were opening thinking to himself 'Finally.... adventure!'