" I don't know about you but I'm pretty sure this place is a ship."
Amon shared as he closed their room door behind him. The room was small and had a round curve shap to it. It was like a cabin of a ship that's been flipped upside down and someone had cut a part of it to make the windows. Philomel dashed up to the window wanting an eagle eye view of the harbour. Sunset painted the ocean a dark red and distance buildings covered the harbour with shadows. Philomel couldn't help but acknowledge the amount of blood, pain and sorrows that trailed behind those pirate ships. Slave traders working with pirate their numbers and force were definitely no joke but Philomel pushed aside the thought for they weren't her target.
" Flipped ship or not. This place is perfect for a quick escape. Just a slip out this window down a drain pipe and we have 10 ship to choose for a good hiding place or escape."
Philomel analysed as she rocks Little One in her arms. Little One silently studied Philomel's focused gaze for a moment before pulling on the collar of her dress.
"I'm pretty sure pirates won't go easy on stowaways."
Amon drops his satchel by his bed before laying down on it and letting out an exhausted sigh and stretching.
" Do keep in mind, alleyway and rooftops are my expertises when it comes to fighting. A ship has a million places to climb up on and narrow cabins. I definitely would be able to slip through with ease and we also have Darzirak with his shadow teleport, we could just hide awhile before teleporting out of trouble."
She moved away from the window and started to survey the room. There wasn't anything much. Just two beds, a night stand, a table and two chairs. Pretty decent for the price of 10 coppers for a night with no meals. Philomel walked up to Amon placing Little One next to him. Little One who was pulling on Philomel's collar, let go of it in exchange to pull Amon's shirt.
" With that mana potion he does have infinite magic well until it all runs out. How many bottles of those did he take again?"
Amon question as he prompted himself on his arm and patted Little One on the head.
" Unsure but definitely a lot. He would be a fool not to teleport back and steal some more. I'm definitely sure he has crates full stocked up within you that's probably why he been staying in Joey. His apartment within you is pretty small to being with and having many crates would definitely make you the perfect storeroom rather than apartment."
Philomel laughed as she took a chair and shove it under the handle of the room door before locking it.
" Oh, Ha, ha ,ha... "
Amon mockingly laughed before noticing what she was doing.
" What's with the extra security?"
Amon questioned with a titled head.
" This place is swarming with pirates who are obviously working with slave traders. We're definitely going to be kidnapped in our sleep and sold off to god knows who or where. I never seen a decent priced room in a run down place like this and I'm definitely sure I know where their side income comes from."
Philomel crossed her arms as she sat on the edge of Amon's bed close to Little One. She gently picks Little One up putting a halt to his climbing Mount Amon expedition, midway.
Little One squirm against her grip before giving up and clinging to her right arm like a koala bear.
" That doesn't sound good. It definitely would mean Lenny's party would be on guard after they enter the kingdom. "
" We probably would have to ambush them before they enter the kingdom and this time we need to be more vigilant. Especially with Little One, I'm pretty sure a white elf baby would fetch a lot in a slave market."
" Would it though? He's a baby?"
" He's an elf and growing up wouldn't be a big issue."
Philomel reminded and instantly Amon imagined the terrible conditions Little One might suffer through under the care of the slave traders while waiting for him to grow.
" Don't worry Little One! I'll keep a watchful eye on you and protect you at all cost. No human will take you away from me."
Amon promised as he checked the handkerchief on Little One's head and made sure the point of the toddler's ears were out of sight. Little One suddenly gaining the attention of both Philomel and Amon squealed in delight as he squirm in Philomel's arms and pulled at Amon's fingers.
" It's going to be dark soon. I best find a nearby well and refill our water satchels."
Philomel informed as she stood up and held out Little One to pass to Amon but Amon instead of talking the toddler from her, stood up as well.
" No, you stay here. I'll get the water. I don't feel comfortable sending you out in such a place."
Amon shook his head as he grabbed a nearby wooden bucket and his spear.
" Very well then but be quick. Rats always work harder in the night than day."
She warned as she opened the door for him. Amon nodded in reply and left, heading down the hallway and out the back door. The night breeze was humid and carried the scent of the sea. Taking a breath and staring at the ocean, Amon couldn't help but grin at the realisation that he was looking at the ocean. Amazed that he didn't realise what a wonderful experience it was sooner as he stared at the boats and ocean waves while he walked past it. But then acknowledged that sooner wouldn't be a good time since the area was dangerous and he needed to be on high alert to protect Philomel and Little One.
Finding the well a distance away from the inn, Amon stroll towards it. Wondering what it would be like to be on a ship travelling across the sea. He daydreamed of what an awesome adventure that would be and wished he could experience it someday. With half a mind, Amon filled the bucket with water and started on his way back, his gaze upon the night sky filled with stars. Knowing that it would be his beautiful map if he ever become a sailor.
" Hey, kid! You're coming with us."
A voice informed that snapped Amon out of his day dream and made him finally survey the area. Five pirates, all of them surrounding him in a semi circle the only unblock path was to his left. It lead to an alleyway with a dead end. It was obvious the pirates had been observing him for some time and planned the trap out well.
Just like that the still calm ocean waves were pulled by the tides and slammed hard against the shore.
Amon gritted his teeth at the realisation as the grip on his spear tightened. Silently cursing himself for getting lost in thought instead of being aware of his surroundings, a dumb mistake but a mistake he still could rectify. Amon instantly put down the bucket and charged at the pirate in front of him. Knowing that losing them in a chase before returning to the inn after losing them would be the best course of action. They would simply give up and find a different target before the night end.
With ease and much skills, Amon dodged the attack of the first priate and knocked border man unconscious. The other priates however were expecting something like that and started throwing cables with balls tied to the end at Amon's arms and legs. Within a few struggling moment, Amon was tied down and spread open between 4 men that each pulled one of Amon's limbs. Amon struggled against the pull of the men but knew that if they ran around him in a circle with that cable in an instant he would be tied up and lose his chance to escape.
Amon uses demon summon _ 5 (+ 5 experience)
" Shadows of night, where dreamers lay, my mind is active, without a guide, give me a little assistance and I'll return the favour."
Darzirak's senses_ 12 ( +5 experience)
Darzirak froze as his ears perked up. He could hear it, he could feel it. His apartment was calling for assistance.
Darzirak likeability of Amon_ 80%
" What nonsense is he caught up this time?"
Darzirak wondered out loud which caught the attention of Scarlett who was tending to the unconscious Joey.
" Ah, don't worry from what I can feel. He just needs me to cut some cables. I'll be right back."
Darzirak reassured as he hid the rest of the situation just to keep the shadow from worrying. Before Scarlett could ask anything more, Darzirak jumps into a shadow.
Darzirak uses shadow teleport_ 15 (+ 5 experience + 2( Cargo= potion bottle)
Within a blink of an eye, Darzirak melts into the shadows and reappears from Amon's shadow. Within seconds the demon cuts all the cables holding Amon down.
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