Escape Plan

"So, you're the one I'm tasked with protecting? Ren, right? I heard about your exploits when I arrived in town. It's hard not to notice. Your actions were the talk of the town. It's not every day you hear about a commoner killing a noble and living another day, especially when it's the son of the local viscount who was killed."

Inside a plain-looking horse carriage, Ren sat in between two other mages. One was a strong, muscular man with bulging muscles, while the other was a female elf, a rare sight within the boundaries of the empire.

"So, how did you manage to defeat Lord Acker's son in a duel? I've heard countless versions of the story, but they all seem nearly impossible and downright absurd. Come on, don't be shy, tell me about it. I want to know everything, including all the juicy details."

"Ah… I was just extremely lucky."