Fortunately, not many bandits roamed around as they still frohe vilge leader. The old Ratkin was too fierce after all, only the hostage prevented him from eradig the bandit fort.
Thus, Bloody Edge had it easier staying ued within the barely lit, crude hallways.
But after making it towards the upper floor, the situation ged, with bandits patrolling in front of the higher-ups’ rooms.
Bloody Edge hid in the shadows, trying to gauge their field of view.
Three groups of patrols. Between group three and one I should be able to ehe room…
The thief felt his body tense up. He was eager to prove himself, seeing hope for his future life as a gamer.
Despite only joinierday and having the lowest level, Silver Bde still generously offered him 6000 Credits for the dungeon clear.
Bloody Edge painted a beautiful vision for himself. If he could stick to this party he might mao make a living from gaming, a dream e true.
Thus, the thief hyped himself up, fog his mind.
3, 2, 1, now!
Silent like an owl Bloody Edge glided over the floor, his footsteps barely toug the wooden ground.
Patrol team hree had just turhe er and number one would reappear in a sed.
You do it!
Bloody Edge held his breath, his hand already reag out for the door.
He quickly pushed it open.
Squeak!
Suddenly the thief froze. The door made a spicuous sound.
“Who goes there?!”
A shout came from patrol team number 1. The three bandits saw the open door, bellowing angrily.
“Show yourself, thief!”
Rapid footsteps could be heard. Bloody Edge shivered, sing his surroundings quickly. He looked upwards.
There!
Boosting himself from a chair, Bloody Edge made use of his inhuman agility and nded on top of a wooden beam close to the ceiling.
Right below him was the captain’s bed, the target of his covert missiht o it.
Yet it was so far away as the patrol team entered, sing the room.
Don’t look up! Don’t look up!
Bloody Edge prayed to all gods he knew. After a few seds one of the bandits left to sound arm, the others keeping their eyes on the room.
Oh no, what should I do?
While Bloody Edge cowered desperately, Bck Rat felt that today was his lucky day.
The pro gamer had used his trusty hook to ehe fort through a window, already close to the boss’s quarters.
Finally, my luck is improving! I almost doubted myself after getting caught by the guards.
Shaking his head, the thief sneaked along the wall, almost about to touch the door. But at this moment a otion broke out in the corridor.
Suddenly about a dozen bandits appeared, running in a hurry.
“The thief couldn’t have gotten far! Hurry up!”
Bck Rat froze in pce.
Could I have been found?
Bck Rat gulped, pressing his body against the wall, even closing his eyes, still as a statue.
But fortunately, the bandits were too preoccupied, passing him without taking a closer look.
Bck Rat wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Let’s get out of here quickly.
With a tight chest the thief pushed the door open.
Squeak!
Oh no…
The heavy door made a loud sound. Bck Rat felt his stomach drop.
For a moment everything seemed fine, but suddenly the bandits turned around.
“He’s here!”
“Audacious thief! Stht there!”
Bloody Edge heard the sounds outside, leaving him pletely fused.
Especially as the guards below him left the room, Bloody Edge felt as if something was wrong with the world today.
But a moment ter he recovered.
No time to be dazed! Hurry up!
The thief dropped down on the bed, quickly reag out for the quest item.
[Lersra’s precious book of healingCategory: Magic, Quest
A book piled by the famous Tractra, given out to all Ratkin who desire to lear of medie.]
Bloody Edge didn’t stare at the book for long. He was just about to leave when his gaze swiped a small chest in the room.
As a proper thief I ’t leave without taking everything away.
trolled by a hint of greed Bloody Edge swept away all the valuable items in the room like a whirlwind.
Outside, the footsteps grew lain. The thief hurried up aed the room.
At this momeiced a moving silhouette at the other end of the corridor. As a thief it was an important skill ther stealthed entities.
Bck Rat and Bloody Edge stared at each other across the corridor in a daze.
“Don’t let him escape!”
A shout from the bandits quickly allowed the thieves to snap out of it.
Bck Rat dived through the window while Bloody Edge escaped through the staircase.
The party was already waiting downstairs when the door was suddenly pushed open.
“Friend, did you aplish your task?”
“Did you get it?”
“Finally!”
Bloody Edge panted, ign all remarks as he approached Lersra.
“Here, this is the item you wanted.”
“Ihank you adventurer.”
The female Ratkin smiled brightly as she caressed the precious book.
“Good. Let’s go!”
Bloody Edge was in a hurry, basically shoving the two Ratkin into the tunnel.
“Hurry up guys! Bandits will arrive soon!”
The party members were ied by Bloody Edge’s anxiousness, hastily following him into the tunnel.
A short while ter the group paused within the forest, looking at the bandit fortress in the distance.
“We did it.”
“We’re save.”
S turowards the party.
“Thank you, adventurers. Now it is time for those daring bandits to pay!”
The young Ratkin’s face turned grim as he pulled out a rocket from who-knows-where.
Bang!
A moment ter a bloody red firework could be seen above the forest.
The vilge leader nodded his head. This was the agreed upon signaled.
From Liam’s position he only saw the old Ratkin suddenly vanish, as distressed shouts echoed from within the fortress.
Cye plugged her ears with her fingers, not willing to listen to the screams.
Fortunately S sighe party.
“Let’s go adventurers. There is nothi for us to do here.”
Following the two Ratkin, the party soouro the vilge. Surprisingly the leader was already waiting for them, murderous i still lingering in his eyes, cooling the atmosphere.
“I have to thank you, adventurers. You helped our little vilge greatly.”
“No need, no need.”, spoke Silver Bde, somewhat intimidated.
“Thank you for saving me! Here, take this as a token of appreciation.”
Lersra took out a small book, looking identical to her own book of healing, elig baffled looks from the party.
“If there is more than one book and the bandits died, then what did Bloody Edge take the risk for?”, questioned Cye skeptically.
But the NPC didn’t react to the question, only waiting for Silver Bde took the book of healing.
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[Evaluation: B]
[Receive 450EXP]
[Receive Ratkin pass]
[Receive Skillbook: Heal]
[Receive 500 Retionship with ‘Ratkin Vilge’]
[Receive 100 Retionship with ‘Ratkin’]
[Don’t judge a book by its cover!]
Seeing a skillbook appear in their iories, everyone realized why Liam chose this quest before diving into the dungeon. [Heal] was the bread and butter of every healing css, a bae for every party.
Radiant Shield’s thoughts moved as he coughed embarrassedly, turning towards Liam:
“Mirage. These skillbooks should be worth quite a bit. And we only need one. Don’t you think…”
Liam raised his brow with a smirk.
“My trusted panion, your words sound as if spoken in fn nguage. Please five me for not being able to prehend.”
Radiant Shield rolled his eyes as their friends chuckled.
“Is it possible to trade this precious skillbook for some ?”
“You , but it would be better to wait for a while. Let Balm buy it from you after making some money. Skillbooks not only teach skills, but also increase their ranks.”
Silver Bde added her opinion as well:
“Bleary Mirage’s suggestion sounds solid. We shouldn’t sell these books yet, lest someoakes advantage of it and uses it to beat the dungeon.”
“Alright, I’m vinced.”
The others nodded as well, pnning to store their books for now.
But Cye had another question:
“Mirage, what is this Ratkin pass thingy?”
“Doesn’t it say in the description? It allows you to ehe Ratkin’s undergrouwork.
Those be found anywhere in the world.
But you explore them ter. Right now, let’s focus on the dungeon.”
Liam’s face grew serious. Having already promised Silver Bde to succeed iing the first clear, he didn’t dare to dawdle.
The party members thought simirly, exited and eager.
Thus, the group bade farewell to the Ratkin auro the town. They sold some miseous items and bought health potions.
A few mier they gathered at the town square, as o important matter remaihey were about to meet three eammates.