112 Sudden Danger (1/2)

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Of course I understand their plight.

Moreover, I also now understand the severity of this mission.

”I share your sentiments Captain Jordan, even so, it's not like we could refuse this task right?” I asked him which in turn made him grimace.

Jordan doesn't really want this mission, it's safe to say that if he could entrust this mission to someone else, he might've done so already, but there are certain rules that any association needs to follow, and it's their turn to do their part.

Good thing I came across this mission this early, maybe I could do something… Aha! That's a good idea!

”Am I allowed to bring another person in this mission?”

Jordan looked at me weirdly and weighed his options. He then asked: ”If it's someone who could help our mission then maybe we could arrange something.”

”Awesome! When do we leave?”

”Uh…” He hesitated first before saying, ”Tomorrow at sunset. We meet at the western gate.”

”Okay, got it! See you there!”

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”Are we late?”

I asked as soon as we arrived at the western gate. The members of the adventurers tavern was already there. They were wearing a dull colored cloaks around their bodies along with the same colored hoods. This should be for camouflaging…

Jordan looked at me, and the person I bought with me. They measured gazes at first before I diffused the tense atmosphere.

”Captain Jordan, this is Sir Jackson, a Lair Hunter.”

Just with that title alone, the three people immediately had their eyes wide open. They scampered and hurriedly greeted Sir Jackson in order to not offend him.

Come to think of it, recruiting this guy wasn't as hard as I expected it to be. After asking about the contents of the mission he immediately jumped ahead and told me he's coming.

He's the first one that came to my mind since I know that he could be trusted. Plus, Hopper was with him and this black panther needs some real experiences.

”Greetings Sir Jackson, excuse us for the attitude, we are certainly not expecting someone of your caliber to join our little escapade.” Jordan bowed as he apologized to Jackson, the two behind him also followed suit.

I saw Jackson waved his hand non-chalantly before saying: ”Don't sweat it. I've been meaning to investigate that place as well anyway, just so happen that this little guy invited me and I jumped in.”

”Oh! Where are my manners!? M-my name is Jordan, current Captain of the Adventurer's Tavern. Behind me is Alina and George. Pleased to meet you Sir.”

”Same here.” Yep, that's his reply. Super plain and flat.

For some reason, I have this feeling Jackson had another purpose for coming with us, but then again not my business.

”How are the preparations?” Jackson asked.

”All good Sir!” Jordan replied like a good underling.

”Move out…”

Is it just me, or Jackson just snagged the leadership in Jordan's hands? He totally did right? Damn, he's awesome.

I guess that's the prestige of a Lair Hunting Knight for ya'.

If there's anyone whom people trust to have great knowledge on what's beyond the walls, it would be them since outside exploration is the main reason why they're called as Lair Hunters.

Well, there me as well but they don't know that, and I have no plans on letting them know. That's unless something important comes up.

We walked up to the guards stationed at the Western Wall, they blocked us first and asked for our purpose. It was Jordan who came up and dealt with them, after showing them some valid documents, the guards allowed us passage and outside we went.

As we took out first step outside the walls, the atmosphere within the group immediately went cold.