The Arrival
The Town was chaotic lately,
Robin was in a hurry he had to leave ,He Started Gripping on the reins again the old mare groaned in response. " I know… girl, He and this horse have gone on many adventures Even the fact that she was still around after all these years is a symbol of there bond.
As He approached one of the checkpoints he Started Stashing various amounts of coin. Worst case they won't get it all . Robin would rather burn his cash then to willingly give it up to Briggands, There were Checkpoints around the outskirts of this city. Got To keep us out Robin Scoffed. This is Where most of the City lived, With the rent becoming more and more unreasonable, the city Mercy No long has the sentiment it preached. Robin Slowed up to get a glimpse of the guards. His heart Beat in relief Its people he Knew. Robin waved in response.
"Dam Robin Your in time today just before shift change" Robin grinned just in time indeed he grabbed a sack from a compartment in his cart. This Wine Is even better then last time.
The guard Gulped and he felt his mouth start salivating. He Reached for it before Robin Playfully pulled it back. "Ah Fine Here's The Guard Routes for this week" The guard produced a piece of paper from his pocket on it hastily sketched on it was the routes and times of the guards and shifts. Robin tossed the guard the sack. "Enjoy" he urged the cart forward. The Guard shouted out " Last time Robin"
"Last time for what?" A voice Came from behind the guard
Sweat started beading on the guard face. "Captain Murphy"
Ignoring the guard The Captain gestured and a few shadows moved Were already at Robins cart
Gripping the reins he gritted his teeth internally screaming
"Why cant things go my way.!!" The guards paused and Growled "pull over for inspection". hold on did i immediately get a bad ending no no my luck
The cart surged forward moving over These aren't normal city guards, he got a glance at the crests on the guards. the milites dei (soldiers of god) They directly under the pope why would they be in Mercy!
He Immediately produced his paperwork doing a proper Bow As the Custom. There was no room for error.
They started to question him
"Where are you coming from?"
The market im a vendor You got my paperwork from the merchants guild
The guards were visibly surprised that Robin started to grin. Even though he was young he was proud of the fact he was a merchant only 3% pass or have the ability.
"Hmm checks out but hehe cart looks mighty empty must of did good at the market"
Synth didn't like where this was going
The Dei were notoriously power hungry and did whatever they wanted in gods name
"Yes that pouch is looking mighty suspicious"
A slash came precisely slashing the string holding his pouch.
"You shouldn't have done that" Robin glanced away , As the string was cut It lit like a fuse, Causing a small explosion the guard jumped back. Hand on sword
"Hold it"
A man approached from behind the guard scowled "tch Lucky day" The guard relaxed and stood at attention
From his uniform he seemed to be a vice captain. Captain murphy I can explai -
Before the guard could get a word out Murphy launched out and used the bezel of his saber and smashed it into his face.
"I will not have you disrespecting the holy see."
Robin resolved himself to stay clear of the Dai
Murphy looked at the remnants the pouch Interesting device
"Roy your greed was your downfall today", Murphy looked down, Roy who was squirming around on the ground stepping on his hand Roy cried out in pain
"We must castaway the earthly pleasures like this"
"Don't you agree?" The captain looked at Robin
"It be hard to lie That Desire keeps me in business" Robin answered honestly
Murphy Paused for a second, " Yes, Yes i can understand your ignorance i will pray for you"
"Thank you for showing me this interesting device, I feel the dai can use it"
Murphy picked up his subordinate, I will say you were lucky today, God may be in your Favor".
As he walked off Robin almost wanted to Yell, "Its Patent Pending"
Yes he was more than aware of how competitive this world is.
He urged the cart forward once again, Robin felt The scythe of the reaper ease from his neck.
Hmm that would be all he had a look like he was pondering something
Finally synth disappeared into the Outskirts
But back at the plaza once he got out of sight
Murphy had a mad look, his eyes bloodshot he proclaimed towards the heavens
"Ah how the lord answers my prayers this haft to be a gift" he was near foaming at the mouth in kneeling in perfect Dogeza at the end of the prayer , he smashed his head into the ground. A stream of blood leaked from his forehead. He then stood there in the plaza with his arms spread out . " Ah how lucky we are fallen report this" Fallen was rubbing his face
"You bastard do it yourself" He walked off.
Murphy looked unfazed "Oh how even the disrespect, He must be reeducated i agree. I will work my best to spread your word!"
The sun was just beginning to set, when Robin had gotten back to the Orphanage he has grown to call his home.The orphanage had a few sections it consisted of a play area, housing and skills and workshops It substituted as a school for those who didn't work out other internships and arrangements.
This orphanage was run by old adventurers that decided to retire, Robin has lived here most of his life. He walked into one of the main buildings administrative. Once you open the door you are overwhelmed with a woody scent. He opened the door to the Principles office and smoke started bellowing out .
Coughing Robin yelled "OI you ok Pierre, haven't asphyxiated Yet?
Robin i told you to call me Guild master
"Yeah yeah First tell me when's the last time you went into the guild? what the hell is this smoke smells like the red light district?"
"Ah how intune your instincts this are this is pheromones from a dragon, i'm gonna make it into an aphrodisiac . Wait, why are you writing that down Robin Wait!"
Yes this money loving grinch is the headmaster and also the local Grand master of the merchants guild ironically
How i wish to grow old and eccentric Passive income FTW
"Good luck with that" he started chuckling patting himself down he produced four pouches, "We ended up selling out" Robin was contracted to sell the wares of the Children in the Orphanage. This is how the orphanage makes their money.
He placed a pouches on the table that was filled with Silver and a few platinum coins. Good thing those soldiers didn't get a chance to pat me down. I doubt it would have ended that easily, though I may have been able to manage.
"NO NO i come here to avoid work you know" Pierre ended up sighing, "Trouble again" looking at robin his fake pouch was missing and his white collar was tinged with gunpowder, Rustling in his desk he grabbed a pouch tossing it to him he's your reward a good merchant needs a dimensional bag. Robin's eyes got wide; he knew how rare it was to find one.
"but " Pierre grimmiced " If the guild asks i'm still on vacation!" Robin started to laugh " your secretary could already be on her way here"
"Terrifying words!"
"Now that I think of it Do you know why the Dai would be in Mercy?"
Pierre looked shocked "those old farts came here huh"
I have to look into anyone with that information well haha has a Opportunity, Whatever it is Those fanatics are never up to no good .
you could see the seriousness in him which was rare,
"Yeah Yeah if you need me you know where to find me " Robin didn't dare mention his interaction. For even a split second he had to use his power
Robin headed back towards the residence wing but as always he couldn't get within 20 ft
Synth play with us
Before he knew it he was surrounded ah these kids
But beware i'm not gonna go easy he boasted as he started to chase them
They laughed in glee, it was well before night before he got back to his bed