The following days word spread amongst the powers that the faceless mercenary company was no longer taking any official duties or missions.
It caused a lot of powers to ponder in confusion. But since the company was in truth a secretive one, it didn’t cause that much of a stir in the day to day activities of the city.
Meanwhile, The great mage damien pulled a few strings and sneakily placed 4 faceless men on guard duty in the most prestigious area in all of duan city.
The center of duan city.
"It’s very strange to see mercenary company members taking part in the prestigious act of serving our noble ancestor’s Misson" on the streets of Duan city’s center, an aged individuals with gray hair and a massive helmet could be seen leading a group of guards down the streets.
"It is our honor senior" right behind the aged man, a kid in city guard uniform said with a tone of reverence.
The faystone family was an ancient one, going far back to a time of strive in the kingdom, their ancestor single Handley saved the kingdom. At least that was what they would usually say.
As for what they did to save the kingdom, it was a mystery, wiped from the history books.
"Good!!! You remember that it’s free right?" The aged man looked at Leon with the side of his eyes.
Free guard duty, no one liked it, they had to do it themselves most of the time. So seeing the faceless mercenary company volunteering was very weird.
"Do not worry about it senior, we are here to serve and learn" Leon smirked.
He had a plan on ground to lure out the sorcerer with the help of the brute of duan city, then they would proceed to gang up on him and destroy him.
However, it was easier said than done, killing a middle to peak level 3 mage was too hard even with Arian on his side.
"This place is really huge" Leon’s eyes panned to the horizon. The center of duan city was the most luxurious place in the whole city, this was were the most prestigious families and households were based. Including the Dalriss family household.
The roads were paved with high-quality stones and the walls seemed to be newly painted all the time. But the most eyecatching thing in this part of the city was a massive structure erected in the very core of the city.
The Duan families royal Palace.
It pointed up to the sky as if trying to break it apart, and it’s sheer size ate up a quarter of the city center. It was a truly magnificent sight.
(Very soon)
Leon couldn’t help but burn with passion while looking up at the Palace. Somewhere in there was the key to his being here in duan city. He only needed to go in and get it.
"We’re here" soon the aged man with the massive helmet reached the gate and announced.
They had arrived before an old rusty metal gate as large as life.
This was the faystone family household.
"Open the fucking gates!!"
The old man screamed at the top of his voice.
—crrrrrerreee
Magically it swung open revealing a large expanse of land with the likeness of a forest. With trees everywhere.
(Hmm, a place like this in the middle of the city isn’t normal right?)
Leon thoughts to himself, this didn’t make sense this was the center of duan city. Why was there a forest in here?
His question would not be answered though, at least not yet.
"Stay close, we don’t want you getting lost or anything sinister" the old man said casually with a sly smile on his face.
Soon Leon was lead through the forest path by the old man, and luckily, the journey was uneventful with little to no mishaps. A short while later they arrived directly infront of a household in the middle of the forest.
It wasn’t very big, just medium in size for a family household, as for security? It was not existent. From the gate till the house there was absolutely no one. It was unsettling
"Senior, is there a reason why this place is so devoid of life? And what’s with the forest?" at the back a faceless man inquired. He had a fairly impressive build with a black sword right on his back.
This was the blade Demon, he was the only other honored that had not been kidnapped by the Sorcerer. So it was strange to see him here in such a dangerous mission.
"Ah? Yes. They are all inside I’m afraid. The family is severely understaffed. Hopefully with you here the security would be beefed up." with a smile on his face the Old Man Said.
Actually, they didn’t need Leon and the rest here. But the royal family saw in need for additional guards in the family mansion. So there will occasionally send troops here on their own volition.
So they were used to it, but this time was different. Since the guys here volunteered, he didn’t really know what to say to them.
—click
The door to an old household slowly opened and a hall they likeness of the Vikings of old appeared before them.
"Hail Lord faystone" the old man walked forward and bowed causing the entire Hall to fall silent. There were few men here, but their presence caused Warmth in the room.
They were seemingly having a party of some sorts.
"Ah? Uncle Frag, come over and join us" at the helm of this hall a young man who didn’t seem to be a day over 6 shouted at the top of his voice.
He had in his left hand a lab of a chicken, and it is other hand a bottle of grape juice.
"Hehe, come forward" hearing the young man invite them over. The old man looked back and said to Leon and the rest. And so they approached the helm of the hall.
"Are these the ones who volunteered?" The kid asked with eyes filled with eagerness and thrill.
Never are the heard of anyone volunteering to Guard another person’s house for free. It was funny to him, he couldn’t help but feel intrigued.
"Yes lord, these are the ones" the old man explained.
"Can they fight?" The kid asked with bright eyes filled with intrigue. Normally, when the royal family sends guards he would have them fight to see who was stronger.
But he wasn’t sure if he could do the same with these guys, after all, they were volunteers..... Could he really use them the way he wanted?
"I’m afraid that would be inappropriate sire" the old man called Frag responded with some bitterness. The kids standing before him was his elder Brothers son. Is Elder brother had died quite early leaving only one son. This spoilt pampered brat in front of them.
"Then they are useless, kick them out!!" The kid looked annoyed and shue off Leon and the rest.
" Alvin!!!!" The elder showed displeasure. The kid didn’t know what it took for people to take their families cause seriously. If he chased them away, more people would raise browse about their status and need for them.
This was a bad outcome
"Hm? You dare scream at me?!!! Kill the old bastard!!!" as soon as those words left the old man’s mouth. The Lord of the faystone household became angry and ordered his men to capture him.
In but a few seconds Spears were drawn pointed directly at the old man and the group behind him.
They had just got here and they were already in trouble.
"Haha, of course we can fight" all of a sudden from behind the old man Leon’s voice resounded drawing the attention of the Lord of the faystone family.
"You can?" with eyes filled with glee the kid asked. All he wanted was a good show of force, he didn’t care for the winner or who got hurt.
"Yes, but we can’t fight each other, as you see we are all related...." Leon explained that in their organization in fighting Was not allowed.
"Sooooo you can fight others right?" The kid inquired.
And leon replied with a slight nod.
"Great, fight against the old bastard Frag, I want you to teach him a lesson" the kid clapped his hands in enjoyment and sat back into the chair.
He didn’t like the old man from a long time ago, he was always falling his fun, now it was time to set him straight.
"Ahhh, okay. Blade Demon you’re up" Leon nodded upon hearing the request.
Not even up to 5 minutes ago, the old man had defended them and now Leon was being pitted against him. It was awful.
But Leon didn’t hesitate one bit. They were here for something and they had to complete it, else a lot of people would die.
Leon wouldn’t mind beating up the old man himself, but he let the blade Demon do it.