Chapter 140: I Won


    Bones and Ogre? Yeah, thats what they called themselves. Derek replied to Jacks.


    The assassins? Jacks asked.


    Yeah You know them?


    Jacks adverted his gaze from Dereks. Malcolm has hired them before more than once. I saw them at those times. Theyre the best assassins you can hire for a reasonable amount of coin. I think thats just because they enjoy killing He exined.


    Well, now they are inmate number two and three. Derek said.


    Are you and Miss Brighton hurt? Jacks asked, after scanning Dereks clothes.


    Derek couldnt me him for asking. His clothes looked like he had just taken them out of a blender. Derekughed. Were fine. They were instructed to leave Ste alone. They only attacked me. It was a fun break to the usual. Im sure they wouldnt agree, though.


    Jacks nced at the locked doors. No, Id guess they wouldnt.


    Derek then looked at Brandi and the others. They had been quiet, just listening to his encounter with the assassins. Were almost to Wilmette. Im going to let you all out before we get there. I dont know about anyws about smuggling, but Id rather be square when paying the teleport fees. Besides, Im not sure about teleporting while people are inside the prison. Im sure itd be fine, but Id rather just do it all legitimately. He exined.


    Oh yeah. Brandi, I have a bunch of bats from the Undying Dungeon in here. He took off his storage ring and tossed it to the girl. There are also some other things from a battlefield. Take all the bats and whatever else you want. Im going to need some more shirts at this rate, if you dont mind. He then took one of hisst pairs of undamaged jeans from his storage bracelet and tossed them to the girl. If you could find a way to make something close to those, it would be awesome.


    Brandi grabbed the pants and examined them intensely. Seeing that she was too caught up in work to reply, Derek turned around and walked out of the prison. He then closed the door and pieced the space back together.


    As soon as he pulled the space together, he received a notification that the skill had leveled to two. <em>Nice. Ill have to check on thatter. </em>


    Back outside with Ste, Derek took his shredded shirt off and reced it with another one made out of the thin bat cloth that Brandi had made for him. He also reced his jeans with hisst good pair. Still, this pair had holes in the knees. He had given Brandi the best pair he had left, so it was the best he could do. He wasnt about to wear tunic and pantaloons, or whatever they called the pants that were popr in this world.


    I thought you had scars all over your body? Ste broke the silence.


    And how would you know that? Derek asked.


    News travels. I didnt see any scars though. She replied.


    Oh? How hard were you looking? He asked with a smirk.


    Ste scoffed. Its nothing like that. I was just surprised, is all. It was all Walters guards could talk about after you arrived. That and sting you with scalding water without you so much as making a noise the whole time. You know, Bones and Ogre arent the only people who have called you a monster.


    It seems to be a theme with anyone who sees me fight. Derek said.


    Ste only shrugged.


    Well, now that the theatrics are finished, we should probably get to Wilmette before Torith somehow manages to get them to shut down ess to teleport. I dont know if he has that type of power, but it seems like something he would do if he could. Especially if he learns that his assassins failed. Derek said.


    Ste nodded. It would take a lot for a City Lord to allow the shutdown of their teleport circle. For most cities, other than the Capital and Savannah, the teleport circles make a good chunk of the money that goes back into them. Well, that and whatever the lords are able to sneak into their own pockets. Its kind of an open secret.


    However, if anyone can get them shut down, its Gerald. It would cost a lot of money and favors, but he could do it. Though, after your disy just then, I dont think anything coulde from it. Worst-case scenario, you get kicked out of the city and they send more prisoners to you. Not to mention your speed. You didnt so much as break a sweat while we were running, so I doubt you would have trouble getting to Savannah on your own, as long as you know the direction. She continued.


    Derek nodded. Thats true, but you never know, someone truly strong could be sent. Plus, Id rather use the teleport circle and get there sooner rather thanter. Lets go.


    With that, Derek and Ste broke through the forest and onto the open road. Not long after, they arrived at Silvis battlefield.


    This Ste said.


    Its where we caught up to Malcolm. Derek replied.


    The bodies and remains were still littered around the area. asionally, Derek took note of people searching through the remains. Derek, Jacks, and Silvi only took things they thought could provide value to them, so there was plenty of stuff left for scrappers and looters. The majority of the looters were covered in dirt and mud, and most were children.


    Derek clicked his tongue. If we had time, Id at least burn the bodies. I may have caused their deaths, but they still dont deserve that.


    Caused their deaths? You didnt kill them? Ste asked.


    Derek shook his head. No, that was all Silvis work.


    Ste came to an abrupt stop, so Derek did as well. The cute bunny? The one who weve been teaching to cook? That Silvi? She did all that?


    Derek nodded. Yeah. I told you she was strong remember? I wasnt joking.


    I didnt think you were, but this Ste sighed. She seemed to be having a hard time ovepping the picture of the cute bunny cook with this bunny of mass destruction. Sorry lets continue. With that, Ste started running again. Derek followed.


    You dont need to worry about their burial or proper funeral. If the looters are already here, it wont be long before the others arrive. Some of those religious sses would miss the opportunity to send off arge amount of dead. Theyre probably already in the city fighting over who gets to do it. Its an easy way for them to gain levels in skills and ss. Ste exined.


    Thats useful?


    Ste smiled. Not really, but theres a ss for everyone and everything. You just have to hope that those with religious rites get there before the necro sses.


    Derek shuddered. He still hated fighting the undying enemies. The only thing more annoying than fighting an army of enemies is fighting them twice or three times or however many times they are able to be raised by a Necromancer.


    Lets hope. He answered.


    Before long, they could see the outline of Wilmette. Derek and Ste broke off from the main path and went to a spot not easily seen. Derek opened his prison.


    Were close. Please exit the bus in an orderly fashion. Derek said.


    Everyone gave him an odd look, but they all left the prison with noment. Silvi hopped onto Dereks shoulder as he closed the prison. asionally, Derek could see Ste side eyeing the bunny cautiously. He chuckled.


    <em>Why dont you let Ste carry you for a bit. She was just saying how cute you were. </em>Derek sent to Silvi.


    Silvi turned her gaze to Ste. Ste flinched.


    <em>Doesnt look like it. </em>Silvi replied.


    <em>Just do it. </em>Derek said.


    Silvi hopped off Dereks shoulder towards Ste.


    Stes eyes went wide and with her maximum speed, she dodged the bunny. Silvinded on the ground.


    <em>She doesnt want to carry me. And now I have dust on my fur. </em>Silvi sent.


    <em>Have her carry you and Ill make sure the kitchen is one of the first facilities we put in the building. </em>Derek said.


    <em>Deal</em>.


    While Ste and Silvi yed tag, Derek exined the n to the others.


    I wanted us all to arrive at the city and use the teleport circle together. I dont want to be used of smuggling people between cities without paying. He spoke.


    They all nodded in understanding, but they were more intrigued by watching the beautiful woman dodge the cute bunny over and over.


    What are they doing? Rayna asked.


    Just ying a game. Derek said. <em>You have five seconds. Were leaving. </em>He sent to Silvi.


    Receiving his warning, Silvi disappeared. When she reappeared, she was sitting on Stes shoulder. Ste let out a surprised shriek, and Derekughed.


    Lets go. He said and took off at a moderate pace that everyone could keep up with.


    Ste tried to brush Silvi off her shoulder, but each time she did, Silvi disappeared and reappeared on her other one. Eventually, she gave up and followed after the rest.


    <em>I won. </em>Silvis voice sounded in Dereks head.


    <em>Yes you won</em>.