people, where are we heading?» – An old dwarf with a hoarse voice approached us on the road. He clearly appreciated us. Poor gnome. In old leather armor and with daggers. Clearly a former warrior. A long stick helped him walk. The left leg was lame.
– We are going to the city of Beru
– Me too. They are recruiting for the army. The war is said to start. And a big one. With monsters from portals. They say they pay well and accept everyone. My name is Verut.
– I’m Ira and this is Ragu. Nice to meet you.
– Are you newlyweds? I saw you hugging under the tree.
Here’s the old one. Spied on us. We didn’t hide much though.
– No, but we’ll get married soon. He is so patient. Ira said cheerfully. What makes her so funny. All my wives in the vampire world were virgins. I didn’t take any others.
– You can come with me. I won’t give up company. The road here is not calm, there are bandits. Maybe magical beasts will attack. Gotta stick together. I know many stories. And although I am old, I am a noble warrior in the past. Although he was wounded in the war with the orcs. There were hard times. The family died from illness. The village was flooded. So he went to the city. Well, what will you take as a companion?
– Do you mind dear? – Ira hugged me and kissed my ear. Then she said softly. «I’ll take it in your mouth later.» Your finger. little finger. She laughed at my red face.
– No I do not mind. He seems like a reliable gnome. I said without believing him. But if the bride wants company, I don’t mind. Moreover, the little finger is not the only thing that will fit into her beautiful mouth.
We went together. Occasionally carriages or riders passed by. But the road is deserted. Verut knew a lot about the world. He told jokes. Sometimes shared amorous adventures. Ira was very amused by these stories. The beautiful ladies in his stories were clearly fiction. Although the brothels here can serve anyone who pays. It’s a shame I didn’t go to them before. Was a fool. But that’s in the past.
– We need to go to the spring. He’s around the corner. – Said the dwarf and led us over the ravine.
Bandits came out behind the ravine. I knew they were here. They could not bypass such a bread place.
– Whom this time brought «hoarse». Again ragamuffins from the road. – Said the big troll in the armor of the magic turtle. «They don’t even have things. They go light. There is nothing to steal. Although the girl is beautiful. Maybe we’ll use it ourselves and sell it to a brothel. But remember, I’m the first dwarf. He smiled grimly. A fly flew out of my ear. You can see a lot of them inside, the stench oozed out of it. Racial effect nasty aura. – A guy needs to finish. He is not fit for slavery. Painfully puny. This one will die in the galleys. So boy you’re gonna die now. He smiled at me, baring his toothy mouth. – We’re doing you a favor. You wouldn’t have lived in the galleys for a week. But he would become a sea wife for sailors. He served in the galleys. We were often sent these. How we had fun with them. Really guys?
Twenty fellows of different races nodded in unison. Someone raised their sabers into the air. Who whistled. And one elf winked at me.
– I’m scared Rag. – Ira said hiding behind me.
«You will pay for frightening my fiancee. She will be the mother of my children. And give me heavenly pleasures. You will die today.
– That’s a fool. Doesn’t understand the world at all. I finally decided to show off in front of the lady. Well, let’s attack. We will even give in. True guys. – The leader was clearly in the mood to have fun. He liked everything. A sense of superiority overwhelmed him.
– So be it.
I took out the empty vials of poison. Strong poison. From another world. With such potions, I poisoned the enemies by dissolving their arms and legs. During interrogations, the very thing is like a deterrent in the villages, if someone rebels. I threw it at the leader. His face stopped smiling. And melted, like his ugly skull. Everyone fussed. The bandits obviously did not expect this. The rest of the bottles I threw quickly. They began to melt. Screams of pain deafened the clearing.
– Well, uncle dwarf. I left you for dessert.
I pulled out another vial. Yellow. Threw at him. The dwarf shook, began to decrease and turned into a small rat.
– What have you done to me? – Said the rat in a thin voice.
– You became a rat. Three days will pass and you will no longer be able to speak. And you will be a vile creature until the end of your life. Even though you’ve been a rat all your life. Get out of here before I crush you.
– I’ll get my revenge. – The rat, shouting something with its thin voice, ran into the grass.
– Honey, I was so scared. You are so brave. – Ira began to cry and began to kiss my face.
– They’re just bandits. They are nothing. There are many dangers in the world. And there are things that are much scarier than them. Although you, my dear, have nothing to fear because I’m there.
We kissed. Long sincerely. We are one. I ran my hand through her hair. How I love her. Urgently to the temple.
Chapter 4 A Nice Town with Big Problems
The city of Beru met us with a three-meter stone wall and two drunken centaur guards.
– Purpose of arrival? the old guard asked hiccuping. The armor was all smeared with mud and stank of vomit. That there is absolutely no one to go to the guards except them?
We came to be adventurers. – I said politely. These types are looking for a reason to fight. But I don’t need it. I want to settle down here and find out the purpose of the assignment from Yagodka.
– A. – He disgustingly spat at my feet. Good thing I didn’t get my new shoes dirty. – You’re going to war. The country needs recruits. – Thirty coppers tax on. On the. What will we collect the company tax for? – He turned to the third guard, a man who was lying in a puddle with pigs. I didn’t notice it right away. I mistook him for a pig and was not much mistaken.
– I’m hungover. The commander raised his face. – No way to fix the road. That will be more honest. And when you get the money Chizhik. Go to the store. Buy me a remedy for longing.
– You heard the commander. The roads are bad and need to be fixed. Drive money.
– Good. – I gave him money, and we went to the city.
We walked for several minutes. Ira was clearly unhappy and said.
Why did you pay them? Entrance to the city should be free. Has always been.
– I couldn’t wait for our wedding. Time in the dungeon would be the worst punishment for me. Therefore, we immediately run to the temple.
– You are my sweety. Let’s go soon.
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