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2024-10-29 19:42:56When Kain, Taneaya, and Eran arrived at the city of Starastok, the sun had slipped over the western horizon, and the city was beginning to take on the reddish-orange hues of twilight. Taneaya was adamant about not coming and chose to wait outside the city gates, but she eventually relented.
They walked through the city gates, between cobblestone streets crowded with visitors and merchants preparing to close their shops. They brought their horses to be tied up in a special place.Taneaya carefully pulled her bluish-colored veil a little lower, covering a sliver of her graceful face. Kain and Eran walked next to her, following her steps carefully, as planned. Taneaya spoke in a soft voice to her companions, "We must maintain our identities here. I don't want any unnecessary excitement in this city."Kain, who looked serious, replied, "Yeah, we understand that, we understand your position Tane."They both understood the importance of hiding t
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They decided to continue their journey towards the inn after picking up their gifts. Kain, Eran, and Taneaya walked on the streets of Starastok city that had begun to quiet down due to the deepening dusk. The dim light of street lamps began to illuminate the streets as they searched for the inn that had been recommended by the Guild officers.After a few minutes of walking, they arrived at a small inn located at the corner of the street. There were not many guests inside, which made it quite quiet. They approached the receptionist at the front desk, and the receptionist politely greeted them. "Welcome to the Inn. How can I help you?"Kain, who was still the spokesperson for the group, replied, "We would like to reserve a room."The receptionist checked the room availability and then smiled, "Of course, one room with three beds, correct? Welcome to our inn."Kain was about to reply in the affirmative when Taneaya piped up, "Sorry, we'd like
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In the tension-filled silence, Dignus raised his voice. "I seem to recognize the scent of someone familiar," he said in a hesitant tone, breaking the silence that surrounded them. His eyes stared intently at Taneaya.He glanced at Taneaya with obvious curiosity, trying to catch a hint in the woman's reaction. However, before he could get an answer or even formulate words that would express his curiosity, Eran suddenly moved quickly and blocked Dignus.Dignus glanced at Eran who stood in Taneaya's way, and he could read the gesture. But even though he understood that there was something that needed to be explained, the atmosphere became increasingly tense.Eran, with a calm demeanor, tried to explain this complicated situation. "I'm sorry Dignus, this friend of mine was seriously injured while on this mission. Therefore, I ask for your understanding," he said in an apologetic tone, trying to ease the tension that felt so strong.Dignus look
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Their journey through the darkening forest became more tense with each passing second. Kain, Eran, and Taneaya rode on indiscriminately, spurring their horses towards freedom, struggling through the trees and bushes that looked eerie under the dim light of the setting sun.As they tried to cover the distance with the hunters pursuing them, Eran noticed that Taneaya was still trembling badly. He understood that Taneaya seemed to have gone through a lot of traumatic things, and it wouldn't just go away.Taneaya, who looked pale and frightened, grabbed tightly onto the rim of Eran's horse saddle. Her eyes still reflected tension and sought refuge on Eran's face. Eran tried to give her a gentle smile, despite the gravity of the situation. "You're alright, Taneaya. I'll take care of you."But they had no time to linger in the comfort of this slight hope. The sound of horse steps and the clicking of approaching boots from behind reminded them that Dignus a
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"You're a lowly human who knows nothing! You know nothing of the affairs of the royal family!" Duke Dignus shouted in a booming voice, filling the air with anger and hatred. He didn't want to hear any excuses from Eran, the man who had stolen his sister, Taneaya. He only wanted to destroy him, wipe him off the face of the earth. With quick and ferocious movements, he reached for his two swords hanging at his waist. The swords looked thin and sharp, shining in the sunlight that illuminated the field where they stood.Eran swiftly drew his dagger, preparing to face Duke Dignus. He knew that Dignus looked very strong in terms of strength or skill, but he would not give up so easily. Eran would protect Taneaya with his life. The two of them stood next to each other, with Taneaya still seated behind Eran, crying and begging her brother to stop, but her voice was overwhelmed by her fear.In Eran's eyes, time seemed to be moving at a snail's pace, and this
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Eran hugged Taneaya's unconscious body tightly, struggling to keep from being separated by the rushing river. Both of them were carried away by the current for quite some distance, with no control over their fate.Eran, with searching eyes, tried to look around, searching for signs that could be used as a guide in the increasingly precarious situation. That's when he saw something that could be a lifesaver: a sizable log was drifting near them.With all his strength, Eran grabbed the log and clamped onto it tightly. He then tried to lift Taneaya's body slightly so that he could hold her above the surging water.Eran tried to use the log as an aid to guide them to the riverbank. With great effort and determination, Eran tried to push the log and Taneaya's body away from the river that was still pounding them.The water continued to sway their bodies, and Eran felt the gravity of the task at hand. However, his determination to save Taneaya a
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In the thick darkness of the night, Eran and Taneaya both hid in a cave hidden in the middle of a dense forest. Amidst the silence of the night, only a small campfire warmed the cave, shining a crimson red light on their faces that brought a sense of mystery to the surroundings.They sat together around the campfire, feeling the warmth provided by the flames while gazing at the fire with a gaze laden with complicated thoughts and feelings.After a simple dinner, they chose to remain silent, no words passed between them. Eran played with the fire with his fingers, keeping the flames burning, as if trying to keep the warmth and light in their hearts. While Taneaya, with her sparkling amber eyes, contemplated in silence, her gaze focused on the blazing points of fire.Taneaya tried hard to forget the shadow of Dignus and the traumatic events that happened in the past. Reuniting with her brother opened up old wounds she had been nursing, and just imagini
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Kain, who had successfully crossed the border and was already halfway to Alku village, felt his heart wavering, debating whether to continue his journey or return to Eran and Taneaya's place. Stopping his horse for a moment, Kain let his doubts fill his mind."Damn! Why is everything so complicated like this?" Kain cursed in a frustrated tone, while holding his horse's reins to keep it from moving further. On horseback, Kain began the process of reassessing the situation."I know Eran has enough ability to deal with various situations, but I also can't ignore the fact that his body is still in a state of exhaustion after the mission in Hollowfield village. Moreover, the journey to here itself has been quite tiring," Kain muttered as he tapped his fingers on his head, trying to sort out the information he had. "And, not to forget about Duke Dignus who is an ever-lurking threat, this feeling is even worse."Realizing that his friends might be in danger
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