Chapter 46 - An encounter

         

         What would be the real danger really ? Survivor said, we have an army, they

         have not... They are scattered, their forces if it called be that consists of 

         deserters naives... random entities like wild animals ?

         

         Who can match my skills.. let alone yours elder.. These are savages... 

         

         But when you think about it.. even if they aren't an army.. their numbers could

         overwhelm us, when you make such a calculation... Elder said. But the biggest

         danger is the time that we spend over here.. if they are able to rouse some

         resistance among the tribes... its really the worse case scenario, as we could

         face armies..

         

         Their morale can pick up, and we could end up losing everything.. Either way

         adventure awaits us..

         

         ....

         

         The troops have started marching on good order.. The weather was clear... The

         morale was tight.. after some rest, soliders were fresh.. and motivated. The sound

         of armor and weapons mixed in the ordered march..

         

         The army was off to northern plains...regions.

         

         ...

         

         Hold on, hold on... someone were running.. shouting and panting.. 

         

         Hold, the survivor commanded.... What is it, villager ?

         

         Take my son too... he wants to join the war..effort..

         

         Then shouldn't he have joined the army, its too late now...

         

         He wants to serve under you, as a square... He is not a bad warrior, but too

         stubborn to ask himself.. would you take him along ?

         

         Alright, bring him over...

         

         A young man stepped forward in a shy manner... He wasn't wearing armor but robes..

         

         A warriror ? hardly.. looks more like a spellcaster.. Elder said..

         

         The father bowed respectfully... 

         

         Alright show me defensive spell elder asked..

         

         The youth thought for a minute, then he made some moves with his hand..A bit later he

         was surround with some kind of wind/sun armor..

         

         Survivors eye were almost popped open... Ehm elder.... this looks superb..

         

         I thought it was gonna be something of a joke or a witch treatures.. That's good.. you can come,

         Elder said simply.. Let's go, say your goodbyes..  

         

         ..

         

         It was night time so army was camping..

         

         So, what's your name.. ?

         

         Kihel, my lord, the youth answered back..

         

         Alright you are now assigned to survivor, as a square.. do whatever he commands.. and expect teachings..

         Knowtow three times...

         

         The youth did the ritual..

         

         Congrats, now he is your elder..  and you re his disciple.. Be glad.. sinc ewe don't often take homeless people

         apprentice..

         

         Homeless ? That's a bit harsh elder, survivor said, unknown people you mean..

         

         Yeah ? Don't you think these duo were in trouble.. running from stuff.. By that now you are also associated

         with its bad karma...

         

         Ah, that's bad.. survivor looked upset...

         

         .....

         

         Do we have the supplies to walk to army around randomly like this ?

         

         We have too much supplies.. Larchen didnt' tell you huh.. He wants us to set upa  main base of operations at

         an opportunite place, with plent resources and easy access to surrounding areas, as well as defensible...

         

         Take me to your leader... A wild woman were struggling loudly in the custody of  guards.. She was dressed well

         and had the bearing of an adventurer.. Who are you people ?

         

         She is speaking the common language ? Hey, bring her over...

         

         Careful my lord, she can be dangerous, solider said..

         

         Wow.. its like civilization has come back, what do we have here...

         

         The woman dusted off her clothes. She wasn't young... She appeared well fed, and she was attractive..

         

         You speak our language ? woman...

         

         My name is anti-tribe..

         Anti-tribe were wearing some red leather pants, and black bots, she had a cut top above and had large jewelleries made

         of pearls

         

         That's strange.. like some kind of cursed exile ? Elder inquired..

         

         Not really. woman didn't said anything else. 

         

         Ehm, so what do you want.. want to join us ? You can be a translator if you want...  Are you married ?

         

         No.. woman answered quickly..  It's been some time too, are you looking for a wife ?

         

         Eh . what.. survivor blushed, as others laughed at him..

         

         I can be a devoted girlfriend..

         

         .. survivor were sweating like a pig... as others kept laughing..

         

         Of course, you'd need to have a job.. if you are thinking of kids.. Its not fun... we usually have seven...

         

         Alright stop.. you clearly are making fun of him.. elder interjected.. But how did you end up getting caught...

         

         Ehm, the tribes are retreating deeper into territory, when i came back from forest, everyone was gone.. i

         was left standing around like an idiot..

         

         Hmm, we'll need a guide, can you help us ?

         

         No.. i can speak the language... But im not a good scout... Perhaps we can find smo else on the way... A few

         local people would do you good on your journey.. other than me of course.. 

         

         I may not look it but i've my uses.. 

         

         So where do we look ?

         

         There are twelve tribes around here... They have lots of people combined, we'll encounter lots of them

         regardless...she said. Its inevitable..

         

         Fine, we'll need a political advisor and scout, let's look out for them, you too anti-tribe.. your job is to recruit

         others for now.. Then you can tell us more about yourself, your story sounds strange, adventurer you say ?

         

         There is not much to tell, i just am tired of this life.. You can even say it was destiny that we met, i was looking

         for employment.. 

         

         So i gathered, you cultivate martial arts too... Why try to hide it, elder questioned..

         

         Well, most man doesn't like a strong woman.. its better to appeal to their senses with appearances..

         

         Alright.. survivor oradered.. take an inventory, and assign her to her own tent near the scribes.. Time is

         wasting.. chop chop.. we've marching to do, get the army ready..

     

         Ehm, my lord an advisor approached.. we've to cross the mountain. But there would be lots of game around too..

         

         A veteran knight have stepped forward, he was limping and he was old.. I question your planning capabilities..Suvi.. he said..

 

         Why exactly, sir knight ? Suvi asked...

         

         The knight approached Suvi slowy, he was slowly limping towards him, after a while he stoppped near, towering

         over him. He was staring at the man intently.. The suvi were bound to get nervous..

         

         There are a lot of factors to managing an army.. Particulary food.. Going over a mountain isn't easy.. There will

         be lots of things to consider.. You can lose what you have at hand, looking of extra gain..

         

         So ? What do you suggests..

         

         Assign guards to the supplies.. 

         

         Why don't you...

         

         Eh, i've less auhority than you, i'm just an unofficial advisor.. for military matters... I help coordinate the army

         when it attacks.. keep the morale up..

         

         Okay, i'l give you the authority then.. Suvi said..

         

         ..

         

         The three man were sitting around a fire, smoking pipes.. Smokes were traveling  on the air.. to unknown

         corners of the area..