370 The Mystery of Marrowy Village [2]

 *Ting,* a high-pitched sound screamed along the river. "I figure as much," stood Staxius with a nonchalant face, "-guns are so easy to counter," he dusted his shoulder. 

Two menacing figures stood, they peered coldly at he who shot. Arle and the supposed uncle were lost for words.

 "Master," turned Gophy with an angered visage, "-please be more careful."

 "Seriously," mumbled Intherna, "-I woke up to watch this?" rolling her eyes, the flames around her head settled and they returned from whence they came. 

 "What was that?" asked Arle who changed into her real form.

 "Nothing that you need to know," he stood and stared.

 "Even if you kill me, nothing will happen as the next in line for the throne is my son. It will all but be in my favor," said the man, "-king of Arda, I've killed thy son-in-law, what are you going to do now?" laughter ensued.