Dark Energy by carlsojos

Chapter 28

We happily scarfed down the food Mrs. Bay prepared. Don't worry about the cost. It's nice having a little company.

I notice something seems to be on Ray's mind, so I inquire. Another morning comes. I defy the creditors one more time, was his response

I wonder what Ray means? Is that about what that man was talking about yesterday?

About me? To be honest, I'm up to my neck in debt. Sure, I'd make more money if I go back to the Hunter's Guild, but my license is collateral for a loan. As a result, every meseta I earn is instantly wired to one loan shark or another. I actually hadn't eaten for two days when I spotted an urgent request for a hunter to go to Zema for a confidential assignment. I accepted it before the receptionist even finished the message, because I figured, if I arrived soon enough, I could bum breakfast off the client. Now, with that Etirn fool paying cash to delay my march to the gallows, he's unwittingly my salvation. If he keeps it up, I might even be able to pay off enough to start getting money again.

Speaking of which, shouldn't Etirn be awake by now?

Good point. Let's check on him. We thank Mrs. Bay for the meal, and gather up our equipment. When we step outside, it becomes apparent how dire the fight was- The ground was soaked in blood. More puzzling, however, is where's Etirn?

I stop a passerby. Do you know what happened to the person over here?

The bloody pulp? He started moving around, so a passing school teacher bandaged him up. The sheriff recognized him, and arrested him.

What?!

The Sheriff said he violated an order of exile. They are probably at his armor shop now.

Ray looks at me. We need to talk to the sheriff!

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