Ian's P.O.V.
My life as a guard captain of a village was like anyone else in my shoes. But who knew, my life was going to face such extraordinary events. It was a usual escort service to our village's noble. Unlike other nobles, she was really humble. That's why our people loved her all these years.
This time, she had an unexpected guest with her. Seems to be a woman but who was I to ask. So, we were returning to the White Willow. But all of sudden, more than dozen kobolds ambushed us. It did seem better due to our even numbers but they were more experienced than us.
We were losing men with time and including me only five remained. We circled the carriage, it was pretty obvious what was going to happen. Then, kobolds which were about to kill us, started to be taken down. There were magical streaks striking them, three at a time.
THOSE WERE ARROWS!!! But who and I got my answers when a young warrior with two remarkable shorts words arrived.
He was killing those things like they were nothing. Seeing that we also helped him and all the kobolds were dead. I decided to make contact. A mercenary. Well, that's a common job in South. His name was Usman, that's my first time hearing such name. Seeing his skills, I asked him to help us in our return. Obviously, I would reward him.
But as a reward, he asked me to take him to a tavern? Well, there were strange people in the world. So, I informed the lady, who became curious herself. Rest of our travel was peaceful. After informing the gate keepers and seeing off the carriage, I took the warrior with me to Pedro. There, I learnt something unbelievable.
HE WAS 16 YEARS OLD AND ON CR 1. A MAGICAL WARRIOR, HUH. Then, I took him to Falcon's place. The boy paid him for a week with two meals. When, he was eating.
Falcon " Where did you met the boy? He seems strong."
Ian" Well, I am already tired. "
Falcon put a mug of ale Infront of me.
Falcon " Consider it on the house."
I sighed and told him about our encounter till now.
Falcon " A magic warrior, you should be shocked. Seeing his age."
Ian" I thought he was at least 20."
Falcon" You are not at fault here, southerns are quite taller than us."
Ian" What you think about his swords?"
Falcon "Those are enchanted without a doubt."
Then, I went home. Next day started like any normal day. I thought, it would end the same. But I was wrong, we were under attack by bandits. Seems like they were after her lady. They were well equipped too. We were pinned!
Suddenly, other guards came and we killed them all.
Ian" You made it quick. Were others had poor equipment?"
Guard" No. But they were killed by some magical red streaks."
Could it be?!
Ian" Were those arrows?"
Guards were shocked.
Guard" Yes! H.. how do you know?!"
So, it was him. Then, I went to her lady and reported about the attack.
Lady Ubik " So, the same boy saved us again?"
After some time, her lady looked at me.
Lady Ubik" Go to the boy and offered him reward. IF he rejects, ask him to come here for dinner tomorrow. Insist IF he still rejects."
Ian" Uh.. sure."
I bowed and went out. Why would he reject? On my way, I saw Rafile. I greeted and went to the tavern. When I entered.
Falcon " So, you finally came." He said with a smirk.
Obviously, he knew.
Ian" Well, he did save us again. Where is he?"
Falcon looked at the stairs.
Falcon" There he is."
I turned and see him. He had a new bow and arrows. I moved towards him and offered him reward. But like her lady expected. He rejected. Then, I asked him for dinner and he was going to reject it TOO!! But when I insisted, he ACCEPTED! When he went to eat, I went to Falcon.
Ian" Do you help him with the bow?"
Falcon " He made them himself."
WHAT?!!
Falcon " I was too. But after seeing his skills, it's was all expected."
Ian" Isn't he TOO young?!"
Falcon" South is far dangerous then here. Obviously, I am not counting forbidden zone."
Ian" That's true but still..."
Falcon" Everyone has a story besides the former was planned by her lady."
I nodded.
Falcon" Interesting... tell me later what happens."
Ian" Sure."
Next evening, I was at her lady's house.
When, we were attacked by cultists. They not just captured me but also killed other guards. But it was all done by Rafile?! DAMN!!! THAT TRAITOR!!! He was going to kill me and her lady! Her lady's guest was all tied up. They were taking her away. Suddenly, there was a heavy sound. Was someone here?! But can that person help us?
Then, with a burst the same boy yet again came in. He shot the guy pinning me, one who was about to kill her lady and the one behind the guest. Damn! Magical warriors were SOMETHING ELSE!!! He pinned down Rafile with shooting him with two arrows. He tried to interrogate him but Rafile was a stubborn one. Then, he took out a scroll.
It was not any but a MAGIC scroll of CHARM PERSON!!! I still remembered that scum face. Then, Rafile spilled the beans. He was going to kill us and going to blame the boy. Cultists were going to use the guest for some RITUAL?! BASTARDS!!! Then, boy knocked him out and freed us. When he was going out, me and her lady asked him how he knew this.
And MAN! Those were some skills and he saved us for his sake. Well, It was kinda expecting from someone like him. But would I do the same?
Falcon's P.O.V.
It was a long time since I saw someone like him. The boy, Ian brought had a presence. The 2nd day of his stay, he brought some woods. Then, after some time he returned from his room with a remarkable bow and arrows which were without a doubt were enchanted. To be this skilled, he had some good training.
Suddenly, a villager informed us of a bandit attack!
The boy rushed out? I went behind him and saw him jumping on my tavern's roof. Could it be... I was correct. Soon, there were red streaks launching from the roof. I asked someone to gather information. The boy came down shortly by jumping down through the proximal house. When I asked him, I was shocked.
He was practising the arrows?! You could choose a better idea. Soon, I was informed about his shots. They were all headshots and accurate! In the evening, as I was expecting Ian came to see the boy. He offered the boy a reward, which he REJECTED! Then he asked him for a dinner in Ubik House. So, it was her lady's idea.
What was she after? Boy was going to reject again but Ian's persistence succeeded him. Things were interesting. Next day, when the boy was moving out. I told him about the importance of contacts, even though it wasn't my place. He went out. In the evening, he did go to dinner. He was still carrying his weapons though.
It was a good habit to be cautious. But he returned sooner and he was missing arrows. I brought his meal myself and inquired. Looked like something happened and Ian was injured. Her lady was in danger, too.Yet again the boy saved them again.