The next day. At the outskirts of Mucktown.
Kraus and the other thugs kneeled on the ground.
"Welcome back, Lord Watcher!" They said in unison.
Siderius and Ashe stood in front of them. Ashe stood slightly beside Siderius like a thoughtful maid.
"Stand, my brothers. I believe the Handler must have told you about your next mission?"
"Yes, Lord Watcher!" Kraus said. His head was still lowering. "We will keep a close eye on the Bailiff and Thane Beaumort."
"Once you complete this mission, you can become an official member for our guild." Siderius said.
The thugs looked at each other with joy in their eyes.
Siderius continued. "But there is a choice. You can stay here at Mucktown and become a hidden eye for us. Or you will have to leave this place."
"Where... Where are we going, my lord?" Geolark, one of the thugs said.
