“Fujimoto! Get back here!” Shinji said loud but he didn’t yell again because he didn’t want to put them in more danger. He heard a meow coming from there. Not long later, the surface of passage had started turning fleshy. Manhunter cat. He got confirmed when the passage began to shut and cat’s mouth got visible. Terrified, Shinji poked cat’s …

Shinji got the assumption correct as well but kept his tongue tied. “Whatever.” Housekeeper shifted the conversation, “If you want to live here then don’t make noise.” “We don’t want to stay here.” Fujimoto got pumped, “Is there any way we can take to get out from here?” “Yes you can. From the door where you came in. But the …

Squid like creature tightened its grip on them. Shinji’s hands were tied by the tentacles so he had no way to access his sword. But Fujimoto had reached to his dagger and was stabbing the monster till another tentacle snatched away his only weapon. “I don’t see its mouth. It won’t eat us.” Fujimoto said to Shinji. The monster spread …

Shinji pulled the door, held it till Fujimoto got inside. Then he let the door close by itself. The door swung towards the frame with its own pace but here came a loud thud as the entrance got shut.  Something clicked behind them which made Fujimoto turn towards the door. “Are we locked?” Fujimoto squeaked after hearing the sound. Shinji …

“You are going to testify against us?” Shinji looked at Tetsu. “I am taking you two c**** home.” Tetsu said, “Follow me.” “What about my sword?” Shinji interrupted. “It is in the carriage.” Tetsu said and began walking. Both of them stepped out from their cell and began following Tetsu. “Sorcerer, free us!” captivated men cried. Tetsu overlooked them all. …

He could not believe he had bathed for over half an hour. With wet clothes on, he began his journey to leave Pryeg.  He had seen enough of the castle.  No wonder why Prince left the shithouse! Fujimoto thought trying to distract himself from wondering about Shinji. A while later, he stumbled to a bunch of guards who were drinking on …

About five hours later, Shinji had dug the tunnel well long. As for Fujimoto, he found guards trying to scare him laughable. He was hearing other prisoners crying and yelling for mercy but Fujimoto was an exception. He was bullying other captives in absence of the guards. “I have heard they nail tongues of whining prisoners before burning them alive.” …

In the evening they were taken to the castle where they were to be confined till they were sentenced punishments for their acts. “You were asking about prince’s castle.” Shinji said while walking with small steps in order to avoid falling, “Here it is.” Fujimoto could care less. The castle looked like it would collapse even by heavy rain. Droplets …

Running with a sword tied on his back was slowing down Shinji whereas Fujimoto had to take care of the coins he had. Dropping them would make all their efforts go in vain. Shinji drew his sword and began chopping wooden pillars of shops. The hay ceiling collapsed, fruits rolled on the street which made guards trip over them. Once …

“Do you trust him?” Fujimoto asked. “We are going to market and rob a merchant.” Shinji spoke plan of his own, “Then we will give the money to him.” Fujimoto nod in acceptance. “And then Fujimoto, we will have Chosokabe’s address.” “Or Tetsu’s consideration, at least.” said Fujimoto. With heart filled with hope and mug yet to be filled by …