103 Truth or Lie? (2/2)
”Thank you very much for this opportunity, but I have to deliver the same message to the captain of the guards and the Guild Master. I only came here first because I was worried that some unfortunate accidents would happen because of fear.”
”Yes, yes, terrible things could happen in those dark moments. You did very well, Miss Gwendoline. Hector!” A swordsman that was visibly tired and had blood on his leather armor approached.
”Bring her to Seron and the Guild Master. Nothing should happen to her.” The adventurer only nodded, because he had seen what sign she made. It was rare for an innocent to be in contact with the White Hand, and if she was to die, even he couldn't be sure that he wouldn't follow her in the afterlife.
”Miss Gwendoline, if you could follow me.” She diligently walked behind the adventurer, leaving the group of old men thinking. Because the enemy outside the gates was in an unknown number, they had first thought to break through, but now, they only needed to hold a few more hours. Since that was the case, they dispatched nearly half of those protecting them back to the frontlines. Of course, it wasn't without a change of contract and an increase in pay at the end of the entire ordeal. But they didn't forget to remember who was loyal to Archet and who was greedy. The future of those belonging to the latter category will not be great.
When Seron saw the young lady coming his way, he almost cursed the one in front of her. ”What kind of bloody moron bring a civil here?” He had recognized her immediately since she was wearing her regular outfit. She was quite bold to stay in those clothes, but his mind was entirely occupied at holding the City Hall. His worst worry still hadn't happened, nothing from the armory was seen. But his bad mood couldn't prevent his harsh words.
”You! Go to the South, right now!” He pointed at the swordsman, not even asking for his opinion. The latter could only grumble in his beard but still followed the order. He only had to survive the night anyway.
”Gwendoline, what are you doing here? We are at war!”
”I am here to bring you a message.” She then repeated her hand gesture. ”Reinforcement will arrive at dawn.” Following this, she could only see Seron laughing madly. She was a bit baffled by this, but still maintained her smile, not perturbed at all.
”That old fool. He promised help hours ago, and now it became dawn. I presume it wasn't him that say this to you?” She could only nod since no one actually told her this. But she won't say this loudly, otherwise, she would lose all the goodwill she gathered. ”And because he talked to them, he is now stuck in some dark ceilings, and we have to deal with the situation in the West. One spark and everything we worked for will crumble, could you please …”
Thinking for a few seconds, he remembered she came from that side and with an adventurer. Only those old families could command them like that, meaning she already did something big enough to gain the recognition of those old farts. ”Captain, the West had been pacified. A pretty girl appeared out of nowhere and … Heee!” The scout only recognized her after saying so much, but Seron dismissed him. He didn't have the time to ask the details, but what he heard was good enough for him.
”Miss Gwendoline, I suggest you return to safety. This place is dangerous, and we have no idea when or where the liches will attack. You, loud mouth, bring her back.” The scout was a bit embarrassed by the nickname, but he didn't dare to contradict Seron. Bowing to the captain of the guards, Gwendoline followed him, leaving a now smiling Seron.
”GENTLEMEN! HELP WILL ARRIVE AT DAWN! WE NEED TO HOLD FOR 2 HOURS! ARCHET WILL NOT FALL TONIGHT!” His loud shouting could be heard from everywhere, even by the Hand of the White Hand. The latter could only look puzzled, before asking a question. ”Your woman is very quick, it has only been five minutes and she already accomplished his mission.” Just that praise was enough for the agent to have a vastly more flourished future.
The woman in question was looking at where Gwendoline was like she had seen a ghost. Right after the departure with Seron, a group of adventurers approached and the scout let her go back alone, guiding the incoming fighters toward the frailest places in the frontline. Following this, the agent of the White Hand picked up the beautiful employee of the City Hall and began to transmit her message.
Because they couldn't let the Mayor leave and the city was in danger, the Hand had decided to divulge the fact that he had asked for help. Otherwise, if the knights he called ended up finding an empty city, it would have been a waste. The moral of the guards was at its lowest, and knowing that someone was willing to help them will greatly invigorate them. As for transmitting the information, they had to find an employee of the City Hall. At least that was the thought of the woman they sent.
When she saw Gwendoline alone, with her distinctive uniform, she thought it was fate. After quickly telling everything she knew, she let the employee go. And a second later, she heard the shout of Seron. Even if the frail girl she captured was an expert, she couldn't be that fast. Shaking her head, she tried to see where the girl went, but she couldn't get a glimpse of her uniform. Puzzled, the agent could only think that her mission was still a success. Only that, there was something extremely weird. But what?