[POV - Atlas]
As I stood in front of the merchant group I slightly laughed at myself, ME, KING OF THE GODS AND FIENDS WAS ACTUALLY ASKING FOR HELP - FROM A MORTAL NO LESS - TO TAKE ME TO THE NEAREST CITY! UH. THANK G-ME, ARIA &/OR LUCIFER AREN'T HERE TO SEE THIS.
"So, what were ya doing in the Dark Lands mate? ya lost? Or maybe ye a BANDIT!? Ya got bounty? maybe a slave that was fleeing? hahaha, I don't accept run away slaves mate, bring too much trouble with em" Said the fat merchant.
"I AM NO SLAVE! NOR AM I A FUCKING BANDIT!..... Look I am just a normal traveler, I took a small trip into the Dark Lands due to needing water, since a heard a waterfall close by I went in, got some water, had to fight a stupid monster which in turn made me get lost. Now two hour later I came here, I heard your carriage's as I was walking and thought I would see if I could get some direction's too the nearest city, maybe with a ride? Of course I can easily just walk, I don't really mind, just need the direction..."
"That beastie, ya kill it?" replied the one of the guards of the group
"I know different type's fighting technique's along with some magic, I can defend myself." I simply stated.
"So, ya not a bandit nor are you a slave,huh? you're able to handle yourself in a fight and know a bit of magic? which type?" said a big bear like man with a scar under his right eye.
"I don't know why I should give you that information, after all I've only just meet you, you could be slavers" I merely replied with a cold tone.
"Well, my name is Daniel, and before you ask, yes just Daniel, I'm an orphan but I'm also the leader of this escort, not in charge of everyone mind you, I'm just the one making sure no one fucks up big time, we're currently on our way towards Trinity City, also known as Academy City - or rather better known as - and considering you're able to fight on par or better than the monsters in the Dark Lands much less go to a waterfall within that cursed land proves you're at least smart and a good fighter so I wanted to hire you until we reach Trinity City" Said the Bear like man or Daniel
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"Hey wait a minute, you'll just believe his word like that? I don't see a weapon on him how could he even fight a Dark Beast,HUH? I'll be the little shit is just lying" I'm gonna kill this fat bastard in a minute!
"Did you not hear that he can use magic you fucking merchant!? Shut up and tend to your wares and money well I handle the protection details, or would you rather none of us protect your valuable products?" Hehe I'm starting to like Daniel.
"Well I'M THE ONE THAT HAS TO PAY FOR THIS, EXPLIAN TOO ME WHY I SHOULD EVEN HIRE THIS BASTARD!" shouted fatty
"Ok, where to begin, one he can survive the Dark Lands which everyone - EVEN CHILDREN - know that the only way you'll survive is if you're smart and a good fighter, two you can tell he isn't a slave as no SLAVE could survive the Dark Lands, THEY'D DIE EVEN IN THE OUTSKIRTS! AND THREE, WE ARE ABOUT TO ENTER WHAT IS KNOWN AS DEAD MAN'S ROAD AND IF YOU HAVEN'T NOTICED YET, WE HAVEN'T MEET A SINGLE BANDIT ON THE WAY HERE! SO TELL ME WHAT DOES ALL THAT TELL YOU!"
"Tsk, fine I'll pay him, ONLY IF HE'S ACTUALLY FUCKING USEFUL THOUGH! AND THIS ISN'T OVER! I'M YOUR EMPLOYER YOU WILL NOT DISRESPECT WITH OUT REASON"
"I have my reasons, and you're a fool if you still don't see them!" I've never seen an argument like this before, hehehehe. "So now that I've introduced myself, don't you think its time to introduce yourself? Mr?"
"Oh right, well just call me, Atlas Dragnix. Pleased to meet you, Daniel" I replied to his slight curious tone. "Atlas, huh? I've never heard that name before..... Oh well, Pleased to meet you as well, I imagine you might be tired from walking, jump in the fourth carriage and take a nap if you want, some one will wake you up in 2 hours, we want to be alert when we reach Dead Man's Road"
*yawn* "Yea, I think I'll do that"