24 The official reunion. (1/2)

”-NO FRICKING WAY!”

”Pretty Please!”

”No!”

”Well screw you, I will go and ask myself”

This little girl is getting more of an attitude every passing day. Vincent humphed in exasperation. He had just asked her to go and ask around the market where to find materials.

It would be a lot less suspicious if a little girl goes asking for sulphur, phosphorous, and other dangerous chemicals.

Well after asking around he had to give up. The most he might get was some coal. This world hadn't even begun the steam revolution yet. Widespread magic has reduced a lot of innovation, not to mention the frequent warring where the strong prey on weak culture is bred. Research work was almost non-existent.

They had gotten admitted into the Flaming Knights. The captain and vice-captain were quite the unique bunch. For now, they only had one job, and that was preparing for the army meet.

So, accumulating strength was the most important for now. A good arsonist prepares. Looks like he will have to improvise and experiment with the native elements of this world to find the best explosives.

”Let's go Kate. We are going to go find a place to experiment with all the crystals we collected in the loot. If I am right then things are going to get a lot more heated out here.”

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”Yes, I will join you,” Lilith answered. ”It's not like I have much of a choice.”

”Well, For now, secretly visiting people in their homes will take too long. We will need to directly prepare for a big show at the army meet.”

”The magical artifacts in this world are extremely low and all the artificers seemed to have fled to the elves for safety from the war. So, it seems we will also have to improvise and build our own devices for the coming time. It is time to arm ourselves”

”I didn't know you had such skills?”

”I don't...but I know someone who does. All we have to do is wait for the signal.”

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Martin had been in a trance ever since he had returned to the inn. He didn't know what and how to process the situation. Just a few weeks ago he had seen everyone go up in ashes, now at least two of them, the most important ones at least we're still alive.

Martin was happy. Yes he was thrilled that he would get to see them again. However he wasn't sure what he wanted anymore. He clearly had a mission to kill the demon lord.

Now, he didn't know whether any of this was important anymore. What was necessary was to meet and clear things up.

He did want to end this war, as an anarchist it was his duty to fight against the injustice of the world. Lucas would also be interested. They had to meet but not as anarchists but under their current identities.

He went and called Marcus and Freya-

”So, what did you want to tell us?”

”Well, there have been some developments. First, I would like you to meet a friend of mine.”

”First follow me.”

They slowly exited the inn and started walking on the empty streets of the city.

”Did you make a new friend while you were investigating yesterday. Is there some sensitive information?” Freya asked thoughtfully.

”You will see, when you meet them.”

”Them?”

”Just wait for the signal.”

”Which signal-”