A Living Armour Owns A Tavern 14 Merchant Friend

In the Outskirts of Circa, a traveling merchant named Nico from the neighboring city is traveling in his horse carriage, along with his faithful bodyguard named Rhoanne. Nico has a long, wavy brown hair with a scruffy short-haired beard. He always had this refres.h.i.+ng atmosphere that flows everywhere whenever someone converses with him. Such a suitable aura for a merchant.

Rhoanne is a tanned, red-haired, female adventurer who has a face of a wild child. She has a distinct scar on the side of her face that looks like it came from a claw attack. A Double-handed Longsword is sheathed on her back.

Nico owns a shop inside Tenrocks City, which he calls The Bluefox company. He mostly deals with fur, spices, jewelry, wine, and perfumes since his market is n.o.bles of the city.

Nico and Rhoanne's sudden departure all started when a town messenger delivered a message for him in his office. After Nico finished reading his letter, he ordered his staff to prepare his carriage and hire Rhoanne from the guild. The duo has been riding for a day now. Rhoanne knew that things were serious if Nico needed her for this job. She couldn't help but ask her client and long time friend, Nico.

"Yellowleaf? This sounds fishy boss. There is nothing there but hungry people and an empty beginner's dungeon. What other reason would she call us for? asked Rhoanne.

"Let's not jump to conclusions, Rhoanne. I'm sure Ms. Stillwater has her reasons. I know she would not contact us unless it's of great importance." said Nico.

"But Boss, the letter stated that she cannot explain to us her situation! That alone is already a matter of concern! You are breaking your own rules already!"

"Rhoanne, She is not just anybody. She is Ms. Sarah Stillwater. She was nominated by the Church to be The Citadel of Circa's supposed to be Grand Abbess. Not only that, she happens to be also a close friend of mine."

"Then why isn't she in Circa, and instead chose to live in a run-down place like Yellowleaf?" asked Rhoanne.

"You will have to ask her yourself, Rhoanne. It is not my place to tell you her reasons for doing so. One who does not trust enough is not to be trusted. It's the most valuable commodity a merchant will ever sell. Remember those words well." said Nico.

A little while after, Rhoanne noticed something in the corner of her eye. She sat straight up and took a long look ahead.

"Boss, we have trouble. 2 Wild Minotaurs and 4 Orcs coming in fast." The moment Rhoanne finished her report, a bolt from Nico's crossbow has already flown swiftly, whistling through the air hitting an orc on its shoulder. While the Orc was agitated in pain, Rhoanne grinned as she jumped from the carriage to follow up Nico's bolt attack. Rhoanne executed a heavy HelmSplitter technique with her ferocious double- handed sword.

"CRACK!"

The heavy double-bladed sword has smashed the orc's head right in the middle of it's poor, makes.h.i.+ft helmet, killing the First Orc instantly! She then rolls quickly to one side as the Minotaur's Axe just hacked the ground where she stood. It was so powerful that it shook the ground. But the agile Rhoanne reacted faster and dodged the deadly blow. She quickly followed up with a blinding dagger throw that pierced a running orc just behind her. Two minutes was all it took to whittle down half of the monster pack.

*SHRKK!*

The sharp dagger was fast and strong enough to pierce deeply in the second orc's jugular. As the Minotaur recovered from his staggering downward hack, another bolt pierced its' shoulder and was quickly followed up by Rhoanne's quick sword thrust!

*SHWICK!*

The Heavy sword went through the Minotaur's stomach like a hot knife through b.u.t.ter. The Minotaur dropped quickly like its' heavy axe it was holding, only to be grabbed swiftly by Rhoanne. As another bolt was buried deep in the third Orc's head, The Swift And Strong Rhoanne roared as she threw the heavy axe towards the second rus.h.i.+ng Minotaur.

"HACK!"
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The Heavy Axe went circling towards the Minotaur and it lodged deep in the center of its chest.

Blood spewed everywhere! With One Remaining Orc left, Rhoanne rushed swiftly unarmed and took down the last Orc with her bare hands. Her Punches were blindingly strong! Her fists were so heavy that every punch has sounded like it broke an Orc's rib. Her fist, elbow, and knees were lethal as the Greatsword itself! The Orc finally died after Rhoanne finished it off by breaking its neck.

"You could've been Rank C no... Rank B if you wanted, Rhoanne. Why did you stay in Rank D?" asked Nico as he sets aside his beloved crossbow.

"And do all the n.o.ble's dirty work? No thank you, boss! Getting to a higher rank just spells trouble. You can't even decline their requests! I really enjoy my freedom over anything!" answered Rhoanne as she retrieved her sword which is still lodged in the Minotaur's carca.s.s.

"Load them in the carriage! They will fetch a high price back home." said Nico.

"Yes boss!" said Rhoanne as she grinned and started loading the carca.s.ses.

"Do you really think this request is dangerous?" asked Nico.

"Honestly, I still do boss. This request is just pure danger written all over it." said Rhoanne.

"Although I trust Ms. Stillwater, I trust your instincts more as it has never failed me, my friend. It seems this request is not as simple as it seems. You have senses which are sensitive to danger as mine is to profits. Trust me when I say this request smells profits all over as it as well."

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Back in Yellowleaf, Gus started another project that kept him and the kids busy. They knew the merchant is coming tomorrow so they burned the midnight oil preparing.

Miss Sarah was horrified as the group kept saying words she doesn't understand. They were shouting and laughing at the same time! She even saw Gus and the group kowtow below Little Sage as she laughed fiendishly for the first time! "Who is this little girl? And what did you do to my sweet angelic Little Sage?" asked the poor, disoriented Miss Sarah.