"Uh, I think I'm lost. Probably took a wrong turn at Joensinvillehouse way." I said aloud as I looked around as the only thing that I could see were trees and more trees. "Really should have purchased that map from that stranger, but he was selling it for twenty thousand gold. Complete scam if you ask me."
"But still probably should have bought it just in case this situation happened. Or I could ask those rough looking gents, who happen to be heading in my direction." I said louder as the two rough looking gents started to grin with a noticeable smile.
'Well it seems I'm close to their camp, it seems. Or I could be actually lost.' I said to myself as two
They were wearing rough looking leather armor that barely protected their vitals. They both also wore a boar tooth necklace around their necks.
One even had a scar that ran down the entire left side of his face. While the other had multiple small criss-cross scars scattered across his face.
One was carrying a short spear over his shoulders while the other one still had his sword still in its sheath.
"You seem to be lost, little boar." The one with the short spear and long scar on his face spoke in a mocking manner. "Maybe me and my Second Brother here can help you out. Maybe point you in the right direction."
"Yeah, yeah. We can definitely do that for the little lost boar. Right, First Brother?" Second Brother said as he started to rub two of his fingers together.
Ah, the classic help situation for money. Didn't think it would happen so soon or is this just how bandits tend to greet people.
I even wanted to record the situation just to show it to others, but I doubt anyone else besides myself or other Otherworlders would understand that inside joke. Still can't believe I get to experience it.
"Well to answer you brothers, yes. I definitely am lost in the current moment, as I'm pretty sure I took a wrong turn at that one big tree." I said with a nod. "I heard of a decent spot in the Eastern Black Forest that had a great place to fish. And why are you calling me a little boar and why are you calling each other First and Second Brother? Your parents must have had a horrible naming sense."
Both of the Brothers turned to each other as they started to laugh loudly as even Second Brother started to keel over from laughing.
"Haha…!! You actually got lost!! I can't believe it!" First Brother continued to laugh as he started to shake.
"Haha!! I agree I can't believe he got lost!! Even a child from the town next to the Eastern Black Forest can navigate the forest, what a moron!!" Second Brother continued to laugh as well as he actually started to roll on the forest ground.
First Brother agreed as he started to roar with laughter as he started to hug his chest.
My left eye started to twitch slightly as both of the Brothers continued to laugh while rolling on the floor. It wasn't even because they're laughing at me for being lost.
It was the blatant disrespect that they were showing.
Sure I did get lost. That I won't deny. But still for being bandits, shouldn't you at least be aware of the situation or at least make sure that the one you're laughing at won't take your life.
'I was prepared for something like this to possibly happen, but I didn't think it would be like this. I mean sure laugh and have your fun. But at least be aware of your surroundings.' I said mentally as I shook my head as I started to walk towards First Brother.
They didn't even seem to notice me as they continued laughing as I pulled out my Black Wood Steel Shovel from my inventory. Even when I stood next to them, they didn't notice.
"Seems like I need to repeat myself." I said aloud as the two rough looking brothers continued their laughing as I started to aim my shovel's edge at the throat of the one with the sword. "Could you point me in the right direction to that fishing spot."
Both brothers started to lessen their laughter as I didn't hesitate and drove my shovel into the throat of the one who called himself Second Brother.
"Calm dow-...!!!!!! SECOND BROTHER!!!!!" First Brother started to say until he felt something hit his face as he turned to look at his Second Brother as my shovel was half way in his throat as blood sprayed and splattered all over himself and me as well.
"HOW DARE YO-!!!!"
I didn't hesitate as I used my Skill: Bonk on First Brothers knees and then kick away his spear.
His knees snapped like a tree breaking as he started screaming in pain with a look of hatred and rage in his eyes. He even did the whole how dare you speech and said that I would regret what I've done.
He even tried to get me to apologize and he might forget what just happened. As well, pay him a sum of gold just to be really sure.
First Brother continued to scream, wail, cry, and roll on the ground.
"You're a bandit right? Shouldn't you be tough or something? Or is your group filled with weaklings like the both of you?" I said with a slight smile on my face. "Oh and how rude of me I forgot to introduce myself. Ulrich would be disappointed if he found out, so I guess you no longer have use."
I shrugged as I placed the edge of my shovel at First Brother's throat as I gently placed my foot on the step of the shovel.
The look on First Brother's face seemed to morph into one of fear as his eyes started to widen. He even started shaking.
I even noticed an odd smell coming from him.
"WAIT!!" First Brother yelled out as he threw his hand up. "Did, did. You say Ulrich? Like the 'Ulrich'? And I can still be of use, I can still point you in the direction of the lake!!"
I was about to stomp on the step of the shovel but stopped.
"I did, yes. Why would that matter? And did you really think I was looking for a fishing spot, no." I said with a smile as I started to apply pressure to the step of the shovel as blood started to bead on First Brothers neck.
"I was looking for you. The Red Boar Bandits. Now if you could kindly point me in the direction of your camp I'll let you join your Second Brother. And don't worry I'll even make sure to give you both a proper burial for your kind help."
First Brother started to pale as a look of hatred started to form on his face. "You think I'll give up the location of my fellow brothers. Never, go ahead and kill me you coward." First Brother cursed as his stare intensified.
I started to laugh silently to myself as I started to apply more pressure. As First Brothers eyes snapped open as he raised his hands.
"No, wait, stop! I was only kidding!" First Brother shouted in panic as pointed to his left. "That way! The camp is in that direction! I'll even tell you the location of the hidden scouts near the border! Just don't kill me!"
I stopped applying pressure as I nodded my head.
He told me everything, which was a little odd since even though he was a low ranking member of the gang he had a lot of information. But when he started telling me the type of alcohol the leader liked to drink.
I cut him off as I stomped my shovel into First Brothers throat as the look of surprise flashed in his eyes right before the light in his eyes started to slightly fade.
"What, I never said I wouldn't kill you." I said with a slight smile as I stomped again, breaking earth.