Chapter 218: Escape
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Chapter 218: Escape
Hey, runt. What did that guy want?
The young guard smiled and waved back towards the nearby tavern, Oh, that guy bought me a drink and asked if we were heading to Red Knife City. He gave me a Flying Sword Message to release.
The older guard laughed and clapped the younger man on the shoulder, Really? You asked for payment, right? How much did you get?
Twenty Spirit Stones. He said it was real urgent and threw them to me before I could even ask.
The older man whistled and then shook his head, Still naive, kid! If he paid that much without you even asking then you definitely could have got even more out of him. Just cause its a lot more than you expected doesnt mean you cant get more!
The younger guard looked down, a sheepish look on his face, Youre right
Laughing again, the older guard comforted him with a few more pats on the back, Consider it a lesson learned and buy me a drink once we get to Red Knife City.
The two thought nothing of the assignment. Daggerguard City and Red Knife City were separated by Red Knife Pass, the border of Green Plateau and Holy Flame Provinces. It was a heavily guarded area and no normal messaging methods could pass through on their own. Messages had to be transferred personally to circumvent the security. On their end, all they had to do was carry an object in their Storage Bag and then activate it a few days later. Some might even take such a simple job for free, let alone when someone offered to pay so handsomely for it.
The caravan left Daggerguard City a few hours later. As an independent Merchant Company, they were frequent visitors and so the checks they suffered at the gate were far less than others. Even so, they were far more stringent than usual. Most figured it was just a safety measure due to the auction. There were many in town that were usually not allowed so they were probably just being extra safe.
Weirdly, there was another security check midway through the pass. Daggerguard City had set up a temporary fortification and were checking everyone a second time. While they were waiting in line at the checkpoint, the young guard looked to the older one, Senior, what do think is going on? Why is there a second check?
The man, Sage, kept from begging too much as hed already made a fool out of himself and it seemed that Peak Master Zhen had no trouble tracking him down. There was little chance of an escape and even less chance of not being caught again, but even if this is where it all ended, he was still curious how he was found.
Im in charge of information gathering, remember? A man with a similar description as you was reported to have asked a message to be delivered.
She stared at Sage like that was all the explanation necessary. Then she finally laughed and tossed the Flying Sword back to Sage, Hah! Did you think I was an idiot? That I could forget you were a beast? Seems that you made your own Flying Sword and added a Beast Bag to it. Nice trick.
Not too far off, but close enough. At least the Universe Ring is still a secret.
I would never think such a thing, Peak Master. The fact just slipped my mind. So, what happens now?
The stress had corroded his usual overly polite and compliment filled speech. Just a few minutes ago he was congratulating himself on using his Hypnotic Eye to make that young guard forget him. The Universe Ring was hidden in a secret slot on that Flying Sword and the kid watched him disappear into thin air. The Flying Sword, with an added Beast Bag function as a decoy, was his escape device, hed built three of them back when he was at the Sect. A backup to always relying on his insects to flee.
Now, he could only think about the Peak Master and how any second now she would capture him and turn him over to the Shihu Kingdom for a bounty. Anyone caught using seals could be traded in for a generous bounty to the Royal Family of the Kingdom. Peak Master Zhen stayed silent for a few long and terrifying minutes, all the while staring at Sage fiercely and putting the weight of her aura into her gaze.
Even though his face was completely expressionless at the moment, the pressure of the Peak Masters aura made him break into a terrible sweat and was rapidly elevating his heart rate. Suddenly, her hand darted out so fast that Sage could barely see it before it slammed against his shoulder and knocked him off balance. While he stumbled to the ground, Peak Master Zhen started to laugh.
Haha, that was great! Even if you keep your face all stiff I can still see the terror in your eyes and smell it in your sweat. Numbskull. If I was going to do something to you, Id have already knocked you out and put you into a cell.
Wait, what?
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Chapter 218: Escape
Hey, runt. What did that guy want?
The young guard smiled and waved back towards the nearby tavern, Oh, that guy bought me a drink and asked if we were heading to Red Knife City. He gave me a Flying Sword Message to release.
The older guard laughed and clapped the younger man on the shoulder, Really? You asked for payment, right? How much did you get?
Twenty Spirit Stones. He said it was real urgent and threw them to me before I could even ask.
The older man whistled and then shook his head, Still naive, kid! If he paid that much without you even asking then you definitely could have got even more out of him. Just cause its a lot more than you expected doesnt mean you cant get more!
The younger guard looked down, a sheepish look on his face, Youre right
Laughing again, the older guard comforted him with a few more pats on the back, Consider it a lesson learned and buy me a drink once we get to Red Knife City.
The two thought nothing of the assignment. Daggerguard City and Red Knife City were separated by Red Knife Pass, the border of Green Plateau and Holy Flame Provinces. It was a heavily guarded area and no normal messaging methods could pass through on their own. Messages had to be transferred personally to circumvent the security. On their end, all they had to do was carry an object in their Storage Bag and then activate it a few days later. Some might even take such a simple job for free, let alone when someone offered to pay so handsomely for it.
The caravan left Daggerguard City a few hours later. As an independent Merchant Company, they were frequent visitors and so the checks they suffered at the gate were far less than others. Even so, they were far more stringent than usual. Most figured it was just a safety measure due to the auction. There were many in town that were usually not allowed so they were probably just being extra safe.
Weirdly, there was another security check midway through the pass. Daggerguard City had set up a temporary fortification and were checking everyone a second time. While they were waiting in line at the checkpoint, the young guard looked to the older one, Senior, what do think is going on? Why is there a second check?
The man, Sage, kept from begging too much as hed already made a fool out of himself and it seemed that Peak Master Zhen had no trouble tracking him down. There was little chance of an escape and even less chance of not being caught again, but even if this is where it all ended, he was still curious how he was found.
Im in charge of information gathering, remember? A man with a similar description as you was reported to have asked a message to be delivered.
She stared at Sage like that was all the explanation necessary. Then she finally laughed and tossed the Flying Sword back to Sage, Hah! Did you think I was an idiot? That I could forget you were a beast? Seems that you made your own Flying Sword and added a Beast Bag to it. Nice trick.
Not too far off, but close enough. At least the Universe Ring is still a secret.
I would never think such a thing, Peak Master. The fact just slipped my mind. So, what happens now?
The stress had corroded his usual overly polite and compliment filled speech. Just a few minutes ago he was congratulating himself on using his Hypnotic Eye to make that young guard forget him. The Universe Ring was hidden in a secret slot on that Flying Sword and the kid watched him disappear into thin air. The Flying Sword, with an added Beast Bag function as a decoy, was his escape device, hed built three of them back when he was at the Sect. A backup to always relying on his insects to flee.
Now, he could only think about the Peak Master and how any second now she would capture him and turn him over to the Shihu Kingdom for a bounty. Anyone caught using seals could be traded in for a generous bounty to the Royal Family of the Kingdom. Peak Master Zhen stayed silent for a few long and terrifying minutes, all the while staring at Sage fiercely and putting the weight of her aura into her gaze.
Even though his face was completely expressionless at the moment, the pressure of the Peak Masters aura made him break into a terrible sweat and was rapidly elevating his heart rate. Suddenly, her hand darted out so fast that Sage could barely see it before it slammed against his shoulder and knocked him off balance. While he stumbled to the ground, Peak Master Zhen started to laugh.
Haha, that was great! Even if you keep your face all stiff I can still see the terror in your eyes and smell it in your sweat. Numbskull. If I was going to do something to you, Id have already knocked you out and put you into a cell.
Wait, what?
Chapter 218: EscapeHey, runt. What did that guy want?The young guard smiled and waved back towards the nearby tavern, Oh, that guy bought me a drink and asked if we were heading to Red Knife City. He gave me a Flying Sword Message to release.The older guard laughed and clapped the younger man on the shoulder, Really? You asked for payment, right? How much did you get?Twenty Spirit Stones. He said it was real urgent and threw them to me before I could even ask.The older man whistled and then shook his head, Still naive, kid! If he paid that much without you even asking then you definitely could have got even more out of him. Just cause its a lot more than you expected doesnt mean you cant get more!The younger guard looked down, a sheepish look on his face, Youre rightLaughing again, the older guard comforted him with a few more pats on the back, Consider it a lesson learned and buy me a drink once we get to Red Knife City.The two thought nothing of the assignment. Daggerguard City and Red Knife City were separated by Red Knife Pass, the border of Green Plateau and Holy Flame Provinces. It was a heavily guarded area and no normal messaging methods could pass through on their own. Messages had to be transferred personally to circumvent the security. On their end, all they had to do was carry an object in their Storage Bag and then activate it a few days later. Some might even take such a simple job for free, let alone when someone offered to pay so handsomely for it.The caravan left Daggerguard City a few hours later. As an independent Merchant Company, they were frequent visitors and so the checks they suffered at the gate were far less than others. Even so, they were far more stringent than usual. Most figured it was just a safety measure due to the auction. There were many in town that were usually not allowed so they were probably just being extra safe.Weirdly, there was another security check midway through the pass. Daggerguard City had set up a temporary fortification and were checking everyone a second time. While they were waiting in line at the checkpoint, the young guard looked to the older one, Senior, what do think is going on? Why is there a second check?The man, Sage, kept from begging too much as hed already made a fool out of himself and it seemed that Peak Master Zhen had no trouble tracking him down. There was little chance of an escape and even less chance of not being caught again, but even if this is where it all ended, he was still curious how he was found.Im in charge of information gathering, remember? A man with a similar description as you was reported to have asked a message to be delivered.She stared at Sage like that was all the explanation necessary. Then she finally laughed and tossed the Flying Sword back to Sage, Hah! Did you think I was an idiot? That I could forget you were a beast? Seems that you made your own Flying Sword and added a Beast Bag to it. Nice trick.Not too far off, but close enough. At least the Universe Ring is still a secret.I would never think such a thing, Peak Master. The fact just slipped my mind. So, what happens now?The stress had corroded his usual overly polite and compliment filled speech. Just a few minutes ago he was congratulating himself on using his Hypnotic Eye to make that young guard forget him. The Universe Ring was hidden in a secret slot on that Flying Sword and the kid watched him disappear into thin air. The Flying Sword, with an added Beast Bag function as a decoy, was his escape device, hed built three of them back when he was at the Sect. A backup to always relying on his insects to flee.Now, he could only think about the Peak Master and how any second now she would capture him and turn him over to the Shihu Kingdom for a bounty. Anyone caught using seals could be traded in for a generous bounty to the Royal Family of the Kingdom. Peak Master Zhen stayed silent for a few long and terrifying minutes, all the while staring at Sage fiercely and putting the weight of her aura into her gaze. Even though his face was completely expressionless at the moment, the pressure of the Peak Masters aura made him break into a terrible sweat and was rapidly elevating his heart rate. Suddenly, her hand darted out so fast that Sage could barely see it before it slammed against his shoulder and knocked him off balance. While he stumbled to the ground, Peak Master Zhen started to laugh. Haha, that was great! Even if you keep your face all stiff I can still see the terror in your eyes and smell it in your sweat. Numbskull. If I was going to do something to you, Id have already knocked you out and put you into a cell.Wait, what?
