Dangleo fumed.
- Fuck, what now?
Looking out at the street, he thought about getting to the carriage before his friends and pretending he'd already dropped off the box.
- Fuck! - he thought as he started running.
He climbed onto the rooftops to go faster, since the kids were going to go shopping before reaching the meeting point.
- Okay, I can do it - he said... while in the distance, three guys were seen running on the rooftops as well.
The guys looked about Dangleo's age and seemed to be running away.
- What the fuck? How did he find us? - one said.
Another guy looked behind him, watching Dangleo running toward them.
- I don't know, but we have to keep running.
Dangleo noticed the guys in the distance, but didn't care; he wanted to get to the meeting point.
- Let's see... what can I say? - No... nothing, they're going to get mad... oh, how annoying, all I have to do is get there first.
The boys had their emergency supplies hanging from their belts... and one of them panics when he sees Dangleo's speed and how he's getting closer and closer to them.
- Shit, is he that fast?... Bill, Frank, we have to split up - said the one who seemed to be the leader. Bill replies - Buh... really? Is it necessary?"
Frank looks at the boys and says,
- Tom, there are three of us, we can beat him in a fight - Tom looks angrily at the boys and says - First of all, we don't know how to fight! He's an adventurer, and even if we could beat him... we're thieves... we shouldn't attract attention.
Bill looks at the people on the streets watching them and says, embarrassed.
- Hahaha, more? - At that moment, a group of guards sees them and shouts - HEY, GET OUT OF THERE!
Dangleo looks at the guards in annoyance.
/Fuck... what I needed.../
Tom says to the boys.
- Okay, here's the plan. Let's each split up, Bill! - Bill looks at him straight ahead and says, - Yeah!?
Tom starts pointing, saying - You're the one carrying the most stuff, so you'll go straight ahead. Frank goes in the direction of the guards, and I'll distract our pursuer, so we can get them away from Bill - The boys nod decisively.
Frank goes in the direction of the guards and taunts them to chase him, while Tom takes a rock out of his bag and throws it at Dangleo.
- But!? - Dangleo says as he dodges the rock.
Tom is surprised by Dangleo's dodge and proceeds to throw more rocks at him.
- Tch, who's this? - Dangleo catches one of the rocks and throws it back.
Tom takes the rock to the head and falls off the roof. Bill freaks out and keeps running, saying,
- Shit, shit, shit.
Frank, seeing Tom falling, quickly runs over to help him, while Dangleo looks at them and says,
- I don't know who you are, but he started it...
Bill panics, since Dangleo is already super close, so he stands over Dangleo and looks at him, ready to fight. Dangleo looks at Bill in confusion and annoyance.
- Ash, you too? - At that moment, Bill throws a punch, and Dangleo dodges it with a kick that sends him flying.
When Bill takes the blow, one of Dangleo's flares comes loose. Dangleo notices and looks at Bill as he falls with the things on his waist.
- Fucker... - Dangleo says, but he doesn't stop; he continues running toward the rendezvous point.
Almost reaching the meeting point, he sees a carriage, three guards, and a boy waiting.
- It's there - he says, slowing down so they won't notice.
He comes down from the rooftops, sneaking up to the carriage.
/Okay, the kids aren't here yet, great./
He grabs a box that was lying around and puts it in the back of the carriage, covering it with a blanket.
- Okay - he whispers.
When he gets out of the back of the carriage, he sees his friends arrive. The guards and the boy are surprised to realize where he is...
- Who are you? Where did you come from? - the boy asks, pointing an artifact at him.
The guards draw their swords, and Dangleo responds sarcastically.
- Hey, is this how you treat your allies? - Dangleo raises his hands mischievously, and the boy reacts - What?
The boy looked at Dangleo with surprise and skepticism, but Alexander approached and placed a hand on the boy's shoulder.
- Hey, don't worry, he's coming with us - Alexander points his finger at Dangleo and says - This is Dangleo, and I'm Alexander.
The boy is slightly startled by Alexander and looks at the guards, who already know Alexander by their expressions. The boy relaxes a bit, but continues to look at Dangleo curiously, as the guards lower their weapons.
- Okay - the boy says as he puts away his artifact - I'm Ethan, and I'll come with you.
Everyone introduces themselves to Ethan, and Jack whispers to Dangleo.
- Hey, Dan, the others didn't notice you, but I saw you running across the rooftops here, and I wonder... Why?
Dangleo freaks out and whispers to Jack.
- Don't say anything, but my emergency supplies were stolen - Jack is surprised and says - WHAT?
Dangleo quickly shuts him up and whispers.
- Be quiet...
Jack glances at the others and sees Helena asking Ethan questions. He turns his gaze to Dangleo and whispers.
- But things! - Dangleo replies - Relax, how many errands have we been on and we've needed... 'Emergency things?'
Jack looks at him disappointedly and whispers.
- None - Dangleo says - See! Don't worry, we'll be fine. Trust in the future Hero of Helis and Solhaven. I'll let you be my companion.
Jack looks at him judgingly and says.
- You'll be the companion, I'll be stronger than you - Dangleo looks at him playfully and says - What if... what if... let's see what the others are talking about.
When they joined the conversation back home, Helena continued questioning the boy and says.
- Hey, what are you going to take? - Ethan replies - We'll talk about that later... But he's already inside the carriage. It's best to leave so we can get there before we raise suspicions."
Victor nods, but first, everyone in the group gathers around, and Victor says - Well, guys, we're one step closer to achieving our goals. I'm proud of you and your progress. Thank you for being here."
The kids get excited, and Helena says - You guys will achieve everything you set out to do. Shout it so the Lumis knows you're coming! - Jack shouts - I want to be one of the strongest people in the kingdoms!
Liz gets excited and says - I want to help those affected by war! - Alexander shouts - I want to protect my loved ones and paint the beauty of the world!
Dangleo signals for Ethan to join, while Akane says - I... I'll do it. I'll set up a combat school in unprotected villages to help defend themselves! - Helena says - I'll take care of all of you and be the best weapons dealer in the kingdom!"
Dangleo gives Ethan a little push, who was looking at everyone sympathetically, prompting him to share his goal.
- I'll surpass my grandfather and become one of the best scientists in the Kingdom! - Dangleo looks at him proudly and shouts - I WILL BE A HERO!
Everyone looks at each other, happy and proud. Suddenly, Victor picks Sofia up, and she screams.
- AND DAD AND I WANT EVERYONE TO BE HAPPY!!!
Everyone looks at her tenderly and laughs with happiness, and the children begin to put the things they bought into the carriage. Jack looks at the carriage, which was once humble, and says - What a luxury, huh? - Well, we don't want to attract attention. If we bring a luxurious carriage, it would be the same as the knights carrying the artifact.
Alexander nods understandingly and sees a large box and asks.
- And that box?" Ethan replies - Right... I'd forgotten it with so many things.
Ethan heads to the large box and sees some weapons. A knife, a crossbow, a sword, and a dagger, all of great quality. Ethan looks at the children and says,
- They're gifts from the king. Divide them as you see fit - Dangleo looks at the things, and Akane says - To... take the dagger.
Dangleo looks at her and nodding, takes the dagger. Liz takes the crossbow, Jack takes the sword, and Alexander takes the knife as he says - Nothing.
Akane approaches him and says - There... it is... we're ready.
Victor watches them as they get in and settle into the carriage.
- BYE, GUYS! - Sofia shouts as the boys say goodbye.
Jack jumps up and shouts.
- TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES!! COME BACK QUICKLY, SISTER! - Liz shouts back - TAKE CARE!! YOU ARE LOVED!
Everyone waves as Dangleo and the others drive away in the carriage.