The bandits who attacked Nicholas were no ordinary bandits. They turned out to be organized bandits who had been roaming the Oxwadeshire lately. These bandits decided to work together and form a group because they knew that the trains coming in and out of Oxwadeshire were definitely not ordinary trains. Their main target was usually a group of merchant trains with less than 5 trains.
"Everyone, out of the train! Move!" bellowed a commanding voice from one of the bandits. As he approached a particular carriage, he continued, "You, too—"
But before he could finish his sentence, his body met the swift and piercing edge of an axe. "Bandits, huh... This might just be a worthwhile hunt," mused Ottar as he emerged from the carriage, assessing the unfolding situation.
Surveying his surroundings, Ottar quickly grasped the reality—he found himself encircled by a formidable force of 40 bandits. His initial confidence waned as he pondered how bad their situation was.
