Chapter 18: Something not right?
A few weeks after that. Some knight reporting about a missing villager. The family of the missing villager tell the knight that his wife and 6 years old daughter go missing. The knight ask about when the last he see them. He said that, last night at house. Captain Elara ask Lux and five other to investigate.
As the news of the missing villager spread through the village, a sense of unease gripped the community. Captain Elara wasted no time in mobilizing a team to investigate the disappearance, tasking Lux and five other knights with unraveling the mystery.
**Captain Elara:** "Lux, assemble a team and investigate the whereabouts of the missing villager's wife and daughter. We need to act swiftly to ensure their safety."
Realizing that the missing villager's wife and daughter may have fallen victim to the Blood Brothers Bandit, Lux and his team devised a covert plan to patrol the village discreetly, keeping a watchful eye on the shadows where the bandits might lurk.
**Lux:** "We need to remain vigilant and discreet. The bandits could strike at any moment, so we must be prepared to act swiftly."
Gathering his team of five knights, Lux outlined their strategy, dividing the village into sectors for covert patrols. Each knight would blend seamlessly into the surroundings, their presence undetected as they surveilled the area for any signs of suspicious activity.
Under the cover of darkness, they moved with stealth and precision, their senses heightened as they scoured every alley and corner for traces of the elusive bandits. With each passing hour, the tension in the air grew palpable, the looming threat of danger lurking just beyond the shadows.
As they maintained their silent vigil, Lux and his team remained ever vigilant, their determination unwavering as they stood guard against the darkness that threatened to engulf their village. With the fate of the missing villager's wife and daughter hanging in the balance, they knew that failure was not an option.
With a sense of urgency, Lux gathered his team and set out to search for any clues that could lead them to the missing woman and child. They meticulously combed through the village, questioning witnesses and scouring the surrounding areas for any signs of their whereabouts.
As they delved deeper into their investigation, they uncovered a series of unsettling discoveries that hinted at a darker truth lurking beneath the surface of the village. Suspicion fell upon a shadowy figure spotted lurking near the missing villager's home on the night of their disappearance, prompting Lux and his team to pursue this lead with renewed determination.
Their pursuit led them deep into the forest surrounding the village, where they stumbled upon a hidden encampment nestled amidst the trees. Within its confines, they discovered the missing villager's wife and daughter, bound and gagged, held captive by a mysterious figure cloaked in darkness.
**Lux:** "We've found them! Secure the area and prepare for confrontation."
With their swords drawn and their resolve steeled, Lux and his team confronted the captor, ready to rescue the innocent victims and bring their tormentor to justice. But as they moved to confront the figure, they were met with a chilling revelation that sent shockwaves through their ranks.