10 Pigs can't hide
Kiro rides his horse to the little cabin in the woods , feeling exhausted. He heads to the cabin . As soon as he enters the cabin he lies on the floor. His eyes get heavier and heavier , until he decides to close them. He finds himself lying on the flowers , he sees Esgrieth sitting next to him picking up flowers and attaching them together to make a flower crown.
-Didn't expect you to be that kind of person.
-What kind of person ?
-The kind of person that makes flower crowns obviously.
-Even we demons get bored time to time .
-How do you attach the flowers without a wire?
-I knit the stems together , could you hold it for a little bit please , I have to pick up more flowers.
-Alright
Kiro reaches for the flower crown , he holds it with care , knowing it's fragile.
-When did you learn to do this
-Around one hour ago , it just seemed easy to do and so I did
-Can I ask you something?
-What is it?
-Now that you are trapped inside here , what are you planning on doing
-That's simple , I will wait here until you die .
-I guess You are going to wait for a really long time.
-Like I will run out of patience.
Esgrieth takes the flower crown and places it on Kiro's head
-What are you doing ?
-If you hold it like that you are going to ruin it , You can't do anything to it if it is placed on your head.
-And why didn't you place it on the ground.
-I might lose it , besides , I wanted to see your reaction , and I guess it's time for you to wake up
Kiro wakes up on the floor , he gets up and wears his coat.
"Guess I'm heading back to the capital , I need something to cover my face ."
Kiro searches the entire cabin , just to find a wrap of bandages.
"I think this will do "
Kiro covers his face with the bandages and mounts the horse to head to the capital.
After a long way Kiro finally arrives at the gate , where he sees two guards .
-State your business here!
-I'm here to see a doctor , my face has severe burns and I need a doctor to treat them.
-Let me see them.
-I would , but it really hurts .
-Do you think I care , let me see your face.
-How about I give you some extra Drezas so you stop bothering me with your nonsense.
The guard seems pleased then he says
The toll is 250 dreza
-Kiro hands the money.
The guard , satisfied opens the gate for Kiro and his horse .
-Can you tell me where the rough area of the capital is , after I visit the doctor I am planning to meet a relative of mine .
-I guess that will be extra money
-Kiro hands him another 50 drezas
-Ride for 10 minutes straight and you will be there .
-You have my thanks - Then Kiro leaves.
Finding the tavern wasn't hard at all , as it was the only tavern in the area . Kiro enters the tavern and begins to search for the merchant until he finds him sitting near a corner .Kiro heads towards the merchant and sits in front of him.
-So you are here
-Couldn't we discuss this outside the capital ?
-We could , but I wanted to see if you would get past the guards . Now I'm convinced
-Alright , tell me the details .
-Baron Aldrich lives in his mansion in the north , not far from the capital. His mansion is guarded by royal knights .
-How many ?
-24 I suppose
-I have never seen this guy , how can I identify him?
-Baron Aldrich is a short man with hazel hair , the most obvious trait he got is his weight and his noble medallion .
-Anything else I should know ?
-That's all I know ,meet me near the gates of the capital when you are done your payment will be 6000 Drezas.
-Alright I should be going .
-Good luck
Kiro leaves the tavern , mounts his horse and heads towards the baron's mansion.
"I don't even know why am I doing this , am I doing it for the money or to gain just a little bit of that sense of vengeance. Anyway , there will always be enough room in hell for guys like him, I don't see why I can't send the bastard there a bit faster."
Kiro finally arrives near the mansion . Guards are surrounding the walls leaving Kiro no other choice but to use his ability.
-Time Leap
The time slows down , Kiro climbs the wall and sees 6 other guards , he runs towards the door and enters , then he hides in a corner .
The time goes back to normal , Kiro starts breathing heavily , but he holds it , as a maid is passing by .
"I never thought it would be this hard , I almost got caught. Anyway I still need to keep going Time Leap."
The time slows once again , Kiro runs toward the stairs then he spots his target. He hides behind a curtain . The time goes back to normal .Kiro begins to lose sight of the baron . He whispers :
-Bloodlust
His eyes turn pitch black , He stalks Aldrich to his room by lurking right behind him . Once they enter his room , Kiro locks the door , the noise creeps Aldrich
-Is anyone there , who is it
- Kiro gets out of the shadow he was hiding in. He grins while staring the baron in the eyes.
-So you are the scumbag that is responsible for the taxes?
-Who....who are you?
-The Coachman that will send you to the other side.
The Baron steps back and says with his voice trembling:
-No...it can't be...please I will pay double...just please spare me.
-Let's see what noise does your head make when it falls to the ground
-Wait, you must be the...
Kiro, tired of his words decapitates the baron with single strike. His blood floats on the floor as his headed rested away from his body.
-I guess I'm done here , only one thing to do now
Kiro grabs a candle and lights up a curtain which starts a fire that is spreading all across the room.
-Time to get out of here , Time leap
The time slows , Kiro jumps out off a window right into a tree near the wall , he passes the wall and begins to search for his horse . The mansion is on fire . Terrified maids , guards and butlers rush out of the mansion . Kiro finds his horse and disappears in the darkness of the night.
After a short horse ride Kiro arrives near the gates of the capital , where he sees the merchant.
-Is it done ?
-Yes
-Then here is your payment.
Kiro takes the bag of Drezas and leaves without saying a word.
"Now the Kingdom lost one of it's tax collectors , the damage might be small but it still counts , one scumbag tooken care of, hundreds left."
