Chapter 262 - The Ruin of a Revenant (2/2)

Aegin made his way down to the docks, his hood up to shield his eyes from the sun as usual. The few coins he had left jingled in the small pouch attached to his belt. He hoped it would be enough for a ticket.

It seemed, Aegin wasn't the only one inquiring. Word of a monster spreading had drawn many people to look at ways out of the city. Still, Aegin managed to find the Dock Master who had a regular schedule for Passenger Sh.i.p.s.

”West?” he asked as Aegin brought up where he wanted to go, ”Well, yes, some of our sh.i.p.s do go that way instead of Eldovia, usually only once a month or so. The last one was scheduled for a week ago before Winter set in”.

Aegin huffed, ”I see, thanks for your-”

”You must be in luck though, because it was delayed in the South for repairs,” the Dock Master continued, ”Bloody Pirates had run rampant ever since Helguard when up in flames. Not that we should be complaining that that awful place is gone I suppose”.

”Then, the ship hasn't come through yet?” asked Aegin.

The Dock Master shook his head, ”No, last I heard it was due here in three days”.

Aegin grinned, ”And tickets?”

”Well, you'll have to inquire when they get here, as I don't have a full guest list, but there should be a spare cabin for you somewhere. Those sh.i.p.s are large enough to haul two thousand passengers. Quite a feat if you ask me. The Yilish really know how to build sh.i.p.s,” the Dock Master stated, ”Anyway, I believe the usual cost to go to the West is between 20 and 30 gold coins. Enough for a bed and meals for the trip”.

Aegin's smile dimmed. He had only 25 gold. A fortune for some, but he'd known such a long trip where he wasn't employed on the ship would be as such. The Dock Master sensed his hesitation.

”You don't have enough?”

Aegin sighed, ”I do. There just won't be much left upon my arrival is all”.

”Ah, but if you're going to the West surely you're going for a new start?” asked the Dock Master, ”Not that I can really see the appeal. From what I've heard, apart from the Triad Capitals, it's rather...barbarian over there”.

Aegin's smile lightened somewhat, ”Could be interesting, is it possible to put my name on a waiting list somewhere?”

The Dock Master nodded, ”I could do that for you. It'll be my dock they deal with”.

”I'd appreciate it,” Aegin replied.