Chapter 69 Spellsword part two (1/2)
”Didn't know you had a soft spot for kids, Nix.”Hyai teased him as they walked toward the Provost Marshal's HQ.Shana had clung to him like a baby koala; the young girl chattered nonstop the entire time they had been there.
”My defense is weak,” he admitted.Bane was supposed to meet them. Then he would escort them to his home.”Why are we stopping at the Provost?We could have gone straight to your daughter's house.”
Hyai gave him a helpless shrug.”You're a pretty big deal in the Provost Office Nix.You are a high ranking member of the Knights of Colonial, the person who gave them the very profitable Manta trade and the Guild Leader of a City-State.”
Nix sighed, ”Am I being set up here?”
Hyai nodded, ”only slightly.My daughter pushed it when she found out you were visiting.Bane is up for a promotion to captain. We don't have to go if you're against it.”
”So sneaky.”Nix smiled at her, ”I'll say a few words if it will help.He was a big part of getting our friends back.”
When they arrived at the Provost Office a few minutes later, Sergeant Ton was waiting for them.He was flanked by two men that were a head shorter than him.He bowed low to Hyai.”Nice to see you, Mum.”
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”Thank you, Bane.You remember Nix?”
Sergeant Ton nodded and greeted him with a crisp salute.”Colonel Nix, welcome to the Provost Office.”
Nix returned the salute and then offered Bane his hand.”Good to see you again Sergeant Ton.I've been meaning to compare notes with you regarding the Aquarion raid and subsequent hostage rescue, your defensive formations were instrumental in holding the line against much stronger foes.”
”Of course Colonel, I'd be happy to.”Sergeant Ton gestured toward the man on his right.A slim older man who wore a bow like he was born with it.”This is Captain Belik, he runs the Jenzi office.”Bane turned to the man on his left, ”this is Director Chang, he is the district manager for the Northern region.”
”Just call me Nix please.” He shook both of the men's hands.”Nice to meet both of you.”
Belik only nodded, but Chang put on a big smile and patted him on the back.”I hear your name daily Nix.”
Nix laughed at the comment, ”somehow I get credit whenever anyone from Inferno does something.The truth is I'm just a cog in the gear.”
”I hear that the Fire Palace on Glory Island is veryinspiring.”Chang immediate shifted into political mode, unlike Belik who seemed very straight forward.
”Stop in and visit us, Director Chang.My reason for coming today is actually to offer Sergeant Ton a position at Glory Island.”
”You are starting a Provost Office in Glory?That's the southern district, under Director Kleau.”Chang shared a glance at Belik.”Sergeant Ton is a big part of the Jenza Office.”
”We are considering a Provost Office, given Bane's leadership and experience.He's the obvious candidate to head it up.”
Hyai placed a hand on his shoulder, ”we should get going Nix.Bela is expecting us.”
Nix bowed slightly to both men.”Nice meeting the...”An instant later Nix's head snapped forward and his body was thrown into the air to slam face-first into the outer wall of the Provost Office.
[Kraken's Strength: Reflection]
[Nix has been stunned]
Ton was the first to move, He pushed Hyai to the ground and blocked Nix with his body as he scanned the area. ”ALERT, ASSASSIN!”Ton shouted into the building.
Belik shielded Hyai and drew back his bow, just as men streamed out of the door. ”Bring her inside.” Nix was just climbing to his feet, his eyes still dazed.
/Guildchat: Hyai: Someone just tried to kill Nix in Jenza, in front of the Provost Office!
/Guildchat: Wylie: On my way!
A woman's voice screamed out, drawing everyone's attention.Nix shook his head to clear it, immediately swallowing the taste of bile.
[Aura Ignition]
He quickly summoned Ducky while he sprinted toward the scream.
[Command: Scout Area]
A corpse lay on the boardwalk, the top of his head had been blown away.Even missing part of his skull, he was easily recognizable. On the ground next to him was a long sniper rifle.”It's Shank.The Guild Leader of Salamander.”
Belik had followed Nix, while Ton quickly set up a perimeter.He threw a black disk onto Shank's corpse, his face showing anger.”An Assassination attempt in my town?”
[Charm: Target]
Tula has been charmed.
The sound of fighting caused Nix and Belik to duck through the nearby alley to the back of the building.When they arrived, Ducky was watching while two women were locked in a bitter melee fight with drawn daggers.
”The f*ck are you doing Tula?”Vera dodged her sister's slash and stepped in closer to drive her knee into Tula's stomach.There was no reaction from her other than to slash Vera across the face.
Nix raised a hand and four strands encircled Vera.Tula mercilessly stabbed her sister in the stomach several times.
Belik ran toward the combatants, tossing another black disk at Vera when she finally collapsed and then quickly tackled Tula before putting her in restraints.