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- So, that's where the bandits are hanging out. Everyone knows how to wield a weapon, but not everyone is fit to guard a ditch if they haven't been trained to march in formation, - Krait spat into the dust of the road. - It's all just a game. A man should live every day as if it were his last, not spend his time feeding the bellies of drunkards.
The warrior sighed.
- We'll have to tighten our belts until something comes along... But nothing is wasted - even roots and greens are edible if you cook them.
-- Uh-huh. Let me have the waterskin...
They rode for another couple of hours until they reached the eastern gate. The guards greeted the merchant like an old friend.
-- What do you have on the cart? More goods or some wounded man?
-- Nothing like that... It's a long story.
-- Alright. Farewell.
After driving a little further through the streets of Tirren, they arrived at the same roadside inn where Dunkaniell had rented a room.
-- Wake up, soldier. We're here.