Chapter 9 - The Last Flower (2/2)

”Well, I guess that's enough.” Evan picked himself up about a dozen fish. So even given their not-so-large size, he was sure he could get enough.

The only thing left to do was to make a fire. Evan had no problem with that and ten minutes later, he was roasting his prey.

”Eh, normal food at last. It was just a nightmare before.”

Taking one of the fish, Evan took a big bite out of it with pleasure and began to eat. It tasted very ordinary, but in that moment, it seemed magical to Evan.

As he finished the third fish, the sun began to rise and the first rays of sunlight illuminated his meal. About half an hour later, when the entire forest was covered in sunlight, Evan finished his last fish.

”Аh?”. As soon as he finished his meal, he saw blood slowly flowing toward him across the water. There was more and more of it by the second.

Evan wanted to go back to the Mossy Vulture, but he couldn't pass up the chance to get some benefit from other people's fights.

Standing up and shaking off all the dust, Evan headed straight for the bloody trail.

When he reached the right place a few minutes later, he saw a very ordinary picture.

A lot of broken and fallen carriages and wagons. The bodies of bandits and guards were lying all over the place. A pile of dead bodies just lay right on the riverbank. It was obvious that the battle was not yet over, for the biggest and most beautiful carriage was still intact.

There were two men in brass armor and five bandits near the carriage.

Well, the forces were at very different levels. Only unlike the bandits, the soldiers were not in the best shape. They were not wounded, but their heavy breathing clearly indicated that they were very tired.

Behind the soldiers, right in the doorway of the carriage stood a short girl with curly, blond hair and eyes as blue as the ocean. She was obviously the main target of both defense and attack.

Evan simply stood leaning against the tree and watched the whole situation unfold.

The bandits were no use to him, but some important person or rich woman might well be. He had to figure out whether he should protect her and deal with the bandits, or take on their role himself.

While Evan was thinking, one of the soldiers had already been killed, as well as the two bandits. And after a few minutes, the last defender of the carriage was left to fight alone against two and it was clear that he would soon lose.

It was obvious from the girl that she was very afraid and nervous, and there was despair in her eyes. Apparently, she had never been in such a bad situation in her life.

Crack.

The armor of the last soldier was shattered by the hammer of one large bandit. And now, the girl was left all alone against two opponents.

It was at that moment that she noticed Evan, standing by the tree with his arms crossed.

”Please, help me!” At that moment, the two bandits turned around and saw Evan walking slowly in their direction.

They immediately prepared to fight, but Evan wasn't about to do anything.

”What can you offer me? I'm interested in money and magic.” Evan's voice was calm and clear, he wasn't nervous at all.

When the girl heard his words, her eyes glittered and she quickly replied, ”I have money and ...”

The girl did not have time to finish because Evan was attacked. However, the first part of her remark was already enough for Evan to make his decision.

He easily dodged a sharp blow with the big hammer, driving the blade right into the attacker's throat. However, the second bandit was not confused and swiftly attacked Evan with his spear, aiming straight at his chest.

In response, Evan simply let down his sword and grabbed the attacker's spear with two hands. He easily ripped him out of the hands of a bandit and quickly pierced the man with his own spear.

”Well, I've held up my end of the bargain.. Now it's your turn.”