LXI: New Light
Kzel dashed straight into the thickness of the trees. He stopped two meters behind the trunk of a huge tree while cautiously peeking in between the thick foliage. From there, he could see a group of bandits consisting of five men, patrolling down the road.
He silently brushed clear the dried leaves and twigs on the ground with his hands then laid down some items he retrieved from his inventory. He equipped a dagger and the Archaic Glaive he hadn't fully mastered. He also brought out a rope of about ten meters long.
With silent steps, he stalked the group for nearly an hour before one strayed out and headed right into his direction. The bandit who was in his early twenties shouted at his fellow bandits to continue on while he took a piss. When he was done with the deed and ready to catch up with the bandit patrol, a very strong hand suddenly covered his mouth. Wrapping another arm around his neck, he was dragged forcefully through the foliage where his fellow bandits couldn't see.