Months have passed since the group's arrival in Rer as Osmon continues to grow bloodier. As they walked through the towns of Rer they heard people whispering about rising up along with the occasional groups that had seemingly taken control of entire sections of towns.
Godwine watches looking around at the trees surrounding him as the others build a temporary base setting tents up as Celina gathers wood and sticks building a campfire. Eventually the final tent is set up as the sparking of flames grows. The group now sits around the campfire, none speaking. Godwine looks at each of them, noticing that Tasha looks tired. Yet despite her seeming the worst out of the five of them she speaks first. "Well I have an idea of what we should do," Tasha's voice is shaky as she speaks tired from all the walking and constantly having to deal with bandits until they reached Rer. "The town of Klish which if we are correct with where we are should be nearby. While we were traveling I heard that a fair happens year round there. There is bound to be work to be found there so my proposition is that this is where we set up our current base of operations and then we visit the fair to find work."
Godwine looks at the others as he waits for them to respond. "Well I see nothing wrong with it," Elias speaks first as he notices Godwine watching the three of them.
"It'd be nice to go to something like a fair even if it's still for work. I for one need some time to unwind," Celina answers smiling as she looks at Tasha.
"Sure. I'll do it," Katelyn answers coldly as she looks into the trees.
"I agree with this plan, Tasha. I'm glad you were able to catch people talking about that," Godwine respectfully answers.
"Ok then we go tomorrow," Tasha claps her hands once and stands up.
In the morning after a short walk they arrive at the town of Klish. In the distance they can see the sea along with smoke billowing into the sky in the direction of Osmon. As they enter the town the sound of music can be heard along with the laughs and cheers. The sound of clashing weapons can be heard in duel areas along with people shouting about what they're selling. Godwine and Tasha stand next to one another looking at a board with different job postings. Katelyn is pulling an arrow back competing in an archery competition, easily beating everyone who challenges her, some of them making bets and losing all the same. Celina and Elias are engaged in a duel as people gather cheering on either side neither giving the other a chance.
A woman walks up to Tasha and Godwine as they hold a job listing detailing a bandit base tucked away in the forest nearby. The woman stares at them as the two of them talk about accepting this job. "So we can have Katelyn scout out the land and locate them then we will handle them easily," Tasha hands the job paper to Godwine allowing him to look at it.
"We are probably close to them anyways so this would be easy money," Godwine gives the paper back to Tasha. "There is an address there, let's head there to see if they're there right now."
As Tasha and Godwine turn around the woman steps in front of them blocking their way. She stands looking down at the two of them for a few seconds before speaking. "So you two lead some group looking for payments I assume or is it just you two?"
Godwine steps in front of Tasha as he sees the Guandao on the woman's back. "We are a small group of elite mercs and yes we are looking for jobs," the two of them stare at each other. The woman's stare is intense. "Do you have a job that we could handle?"
The woman smiles slightly as she continues to stare at Godwine. "Why yes I do have a job. I've been looking for someone to handle a group of rowdy citizens for me."
"Rowdy in what way?" Godwine refuses to look away from the woman.
"Well they've been spreading rumors about our queen and that is simply unacceptable. So they need to be dealt with before they cause true damage to her reputation," the woman brings a finger to her chin. "So I came up with a thought: I send those who contributed to Mihel's slaughter to do what they did again just in a different manner of course," she claps her hands, looking at the two of them.
Tasha is stunned as Godwine looks at her slightly surprised. "We were simply hired to join the war that is all. We did not kill the innocent, nor did any of the soldiers of Osmon. After all isn't that what a slaughter implies killing anyone, which was not done so I fear you are mistaken," Godwine confidently speaks standing straight with his hand held at his chest.
The woman seems impressed as she nods her head. "Interesting. Well you know how wars always seem to be viewed differently. To us here it looked as if Mihel ordered a slaughtering of the Folgans," the woman looks towards the smoke billowing into the sky. "Mihel died in that war didn't he."
"Yes he and Ferentus died within the citadel of Ceq," Godwine nods as he steps next to the woman.
"It's always so sad to see old friends kill each other no matter the circumstances," the woman shakes her head before turning face to face with Godwine. "Anyways, that is beside the point. Do you accept my deal?" The woman reaches her hand out towards Godwine who turns to look at Tasha.
Tasha reaches out shaking the woman's hand as Tasha looks at her. "Yes we accept the deal, where must we go?"