"War for the Throne" Chapter2 origin ver.(6)
"Last night you were terrified of Thane returning to Southbank,now you're out for his blood."Mercurio shrugged,"It really is fascinating what wonders the promise of a little gold will work."
"Please,this isn't so petty as simple greed.We'll gain prestige in the kingdom by claiming the bounty on Thane's head.And I happen to know a few local crooks who will be happy to do our dirty work."
Mercurio considered for a moment."Very well.You do what you need to.And while you're at it,think of a way inside the town."
Thane staggered along the mountain path,deeper into the Kingsmount Heights.His breath was heavy,his steps faltering.With his sword belt lost he was forced to carry Grimfrost limply by his side.During their one brief rest since fleeing The Whisperers Pika had bandaged the wound in Thane's side.It still burned with pain,and he now bled from a fresh slash across his sword arm-inflicted during a skirmish in the early hours of the morning.They had not stopped running since that attack,and Thane felt sapped of all strength.Worse yet,they had been forced to abandon their horses and most of their supplies back at their camp in the stone circle.