Chapter 51: Member of the Thieves Guild (1/2)

"Bring hi the encircle directly towards a door beside the counter

Not wanting to fight under these circu If there was any chance of joining the thieves guild now, it would be by lying through his teeth

As he was led to the tavern's cellar, his brain was racing trying to figure out a reasonable excuse His current thought process involved ht snitching to a guard, but he had to weave soainst a uild

A secret door within the cellar opened up to reveal a large underground complex He was led down a short set of stairs into a hter than expected, there were large groups of NPCs garound casino

Looking around the room, Merlin noticed that there were paths that led out of the e There were two elevated paths on either side and a deep channel between theuild hideout was built within an abandoned and repurposed sewer

Merlin received various looks of curiosity as he was led away fro and down one of the various tunnels Eventually he was led to what he could only assu more than a table and two chairs

He was left in the interrogation rooan weaving truths and details into his story, like the appearance of the guard based on one of the guards he had seen around the city The biggest lie he thought would win hiuy would probably ht, was the kid the thief had attacked and Merlin had saved

It didn't see he hadn't le noise when seconds away from death So if the kid was asked if the thief had attacked hinod

The boy had no choice but to confirm Merlin's story, the alternative to Merlin's story would support the thief who tried to kill him and ould definitely sell hiain froh the likeliness of this excuse working washo his charisma stat was Not toability his entire lie would unravel in seconds

It was pretty apparent that he didn't really come in with a solid plan, but there were factors that worked in his favour There were also obvious holes in his story he wouldn't be able to explain if pressed further, but if he succeeded it would save hi Merlin felt orth the risk

A few minutes passed, and several footsteps echoed down the tunnel, getting louder as tiation rooh the doorearing an expensive tailored suit, it was lacking the usual gaudy accessories nobles loved adorning their clothes with, so it retained its sihtly obscured his sharp facial features and two long pointed ears All these features stuck out in such a way that they clearly declared the h elf

Merlin noticed the wo the tavern's counter was now standing in the doorway With the two standing in the same room he could see the obvious familial resemblance

"Hair purer than any elf I've known, eyes so vibrant they outshi+ne theMerlin a chance to speak first, the elf man spoke up with an eccentric voice "And a stench of blood that rivals the ht Merlin off guard, he didn't think to talk yet and just let theo, white hair and purple eyes, what a unique combination You who made a name for himself immediately as a rin on his face as he watched Merlin's expression slowly show traces of discomfort "Rumours say you bathe in the blood of your victims, your hair dyed a vibrant criaze upon you"

Merlin wanted to respond, but his throat started to choke up The deafening silence didn't last long, as it seemed the elf loved the sound of his own voice

"I received word that you entered side an envoy of the nasty snake lady and a few mercenaries They speak of your feats on the road, a fondness forbandits it seems"

"Now, I have the , suddenly appearing in my little place of paradise, my den of thieves if you will"

"Not only that, you bring , how very strange" The elf leaned in, Merlin barely noticed a strange glint in his eye, indicating that the elf had activated soure out what it was

The elf leaned in so uncomfortably close that Merlin could smell the scent of liquor on the elf's breath, and hear the elf's exaggerated inhales as if he were being sniffed, leaving Merlin extremely uncomfortable

"My information network spans far and wide, there is very little I don't know Which leaves me with the question, who are you?" The elf see Merlin's body "Oh, what's this?"

The elf's gaze felt like it was peering into Merlin's soul, leaving hie to cover hih he kneouldn't help at all