7 The Angry Princess

Character Information

Name - Boudica (Queen of the Iceni)

Position - Slave

Age - 18

Relationship - Negative - Hates people who buy slaves

Level - 1

Additional Information - In a past life, Boudica was the Queen of the Celtic Iceni Tribe on the Isle of Britannia, she caused an uprising against the Roman Empire and fought bravely against them. Upon loss she committed suicide by poison. *Hint, hates slavery*

Skills - Natural Born Leader, Economics, Warrior Princess, Cavalry Champion, Talented Archer.

More information upon level up.

"This next specimen was captured from a foreign trading vessel. She is the last of her Tribe, the rest killed by the ship that sunk their vessel. I was lucky enough to purchase her, but she is like a stubborn mule, so it is someone else's time to try their luck!" Crassus announced.

Boudica looked across the crowd, her glare would cause a weak man to tremble. Mark was currently such a man, and he trembled.

"Wow, such a beauty!" Exclaimed Gan Ning.

"I sense a warriors spirit!" Added Little Tai who seldom spoke.

Mark knew he had to get Boudica on his side. A warrior woman, a hero of his growing up as she had rebelled against the invaders of her country. She would be a fine addition to his team if she carried her old personality traits through.

"The bidding will start at 10 gold coins, with increments of 2 Gold per increase." Crassus stated matter of fact.

"20 Gold!" Shouted a lecherous man from the back, he was well dressed in a red robe with golden embroidery. Mark read his profile quick, he was once a Sexual Dungeon owner in the 1700's. He couldn't let her go to someone like him.

"26 Gold!" Shouted a muscular man, stood near to Little Tai. Mark also read his profile and he was once a gladiator owner in 100AD.

"30 Gold!" Shouted the lecherous man in response.

"Wilson!" Shouted Mark internally.

"Yes young squire." Wilson replied.

"How do I withdraw gold?" Mark asked.

"You would know already if you had allowed me to tell you about the banking system earlier." Wilson smugly replied.

"40 Gold!" Shouted the muscular man.

"Wilson, I am sorry, please how do I withdraw gold?" Mark Apologised.

"Good, what you need to do is, put your hands in your pocked, click your heels together 3 times and say 'There's no-thing like gold, there's no-thing like gold, there's no-thing like gold.' And it will then appear in your pocket." Wilson replied.

So Mark placed his hands in his pocket, closed his eyes and said "There's no-thing like gold, there's no-thing like gold, there's no-thing like gold."

"What are you doing?" Asked Gan Ning curiously.

Mark checked his pockets and nothing was there, he looked at Gan Ning frustratedly.

"Wilson, it didn't work!" Mark Exclaimed.

"I know, but you are gullible!" Wilson replied.

"50 Gold!" Someone shouted. The Bidding was continuing whilst Mark argued with Wilson.

"Ok Mark, just access the Banking App and click withdraw." Wilson offered.

"How do I do that?" Mark asked.

"Imagine the Banking App, It will appear as a status window and you then select what you want to withdraw." Wilson replied.

Mark closed his eyes and thought of a Banking App.

System Notification:

You have accessed the banking app, please select your value.

A white box appeared in Mark's vision. Inside were simple windows such as Withdraw, Deposit and Balance.

Mark clicked withdraw and took out 100 gold coins.

"Going once at 50 Gold, going twice."

"60!" shouted Mark quickly.

The crowd looked over to him, they felt that 50 was already way over the asking price, you could buy 5 similar slaves for that price. The novelty of her being the last of her tribe may have taken the cost up slightly but not to that amount. The Lecherous man looked across at Mark angrily.

Gan Ning and Little Tai both had their mouths agape! They had struck gold, this man was a money bags!

"Any other bidders?" Asked Crassus, and when there was no reply he said "Sold!"

Mark breathed in relief, not realising just how much he had spent. In his pocked a red bag appeared which held 100 gold coins.

A few more slaves were sold before Crassus approached them.

"I knew 2 Mark's would make a right!" He said, "Come let's transfer gold for slaves, she is hard work but I knew when I saw you that you had an eye for quality."

Mark followed Crassus behind the stage to a holding area, he was followed by Gan Ning and Little Tai who stood respectfully at each of his shoulders.

Mark handed Crassus the gold coins, and in return Crassus handed Mark a pair of keys and pointed him towards a cage holding Boudica.

"Pleasure doing business with you!" He exclaimed happily, "I look forward to seeing you again soon!"

Crassus turned and started to waddle away.

"Marcus!" shouted Mark "If you get any other high quality slaves, let me know. I am staying at the Rupert's Rage"

Crassus smiled and waddled off to meet with other traders. Mark walked towards the cage and looked at Boudica inside, she glared back at him angrily. Her torn clothes left little to the imagination and her curly red hair was matted.

"I will not bend to your will." She stated.

Gan Ning tutted, "she doesn't know what she has been gifted."

Little Tai nodded in agreement, he had started to understand Mark's character better. He knew what was to come.

"I don't want you to bend to my will." Mark replied, "I am building a group of mercenaries, we are going to fight for freedom. Break free from this current cycle and start our own. That won't include slavery as I don't agree with it. Join us as a member of our team, free and not a slave."

He reached down to the cage and unlocked it, before quickly stepping back. He was about to trip before Gan Ning grabbed him.

"You seriously need to watch what you are doing." He whispered in Marks ear helplessly.

"Very Leader like!" added Little Tai

"Will I be able to be free to kill those that have imprisoned me and killed my kin?" She questioned, still glaring at him.

"You will in time, but firstly we need to grow our strength quietly, and then we will strike." Mark replied seriously, he had accepted his quest to build a kingdom in this strange world.

"I will join you, but remember I am and never have been a slave. I am a Princess of Haven. Haven will continue to live through me." She said, before standing up.

Little Tai placed his satchel on the floor. He unrolled it and pulled out a clean Kimono that he had inside, which he then passed it to Boudica. She glared at him at first, but upon seeing his caring face, she gratefully accepted.

She faced away from them and removed her torn rags. She stood there naked, facing away from them. Mark and Gan Ning were embarrassed and didn't know where to look. Little Tai however was awe struck, he had never seen a woman strip like that, he stood mouth agape.

Boudica quickly fastened the kimono and turned back to them. She gazed sternly at the men, especially Little Tai's awe struck face.

"Can we leave this horrible place then?" She asked seriously.

"Of course, let's get you kitted out." Mark replied before turning around and heading out. Face still red, he almost stumbled again before being grabbed by Gan Ning again.

"Seriously, so clumsy!" he heavily breathed.

System notification:

Princess Boudica now has the relationship - Friendly/Cautious.

System notification:

Princess Boudica has joined you

3/5 mercenaries

0/1 base of operations

*Impressive, you bought yourself a princess*

Mark was happy, he now had 3 members. A Mischievous Pirate, a Silent Soldier and an Angry Princess.

They left the warehouse, with Mark taking the lead, followed by Boudica. Gan Ning and Little Tai walked on their flanks. They hadn't agreed on this formation but it naturally formed. They headed towards the shops to buy equipment for their small team. A small team of 4 normally wouldn't take much notice, but Boudica's dirty face and red hair stood out.

The first place they headed to was a clothing shop. Inside they each purchased fresh clothes that would give them freedom and protection. Mark enjoyed spending the gold he had withdrawn and had never felt like such a spendthrift before.

They then proceeded to the second place, which was the bath house, this finally allowed them all to clean themselves up. Boudica headed towards the ladies section and happily refreshed herself, her curly red hair now no longer matted. Her skin finally clean after spending time in the slave pens. Crassus was a cruel person and she had not bathed properly for weeks.

Gan Ning and Mark discussed the local area and other ideas for recruitment, whilst Little Tai sat in silence contemplating. They bathed and enjoyed the time to get to know each other. They soon finished and got changed in to their new clothes.

They met Boudica outside. She was now wearing a green tunic, with black leggings. The sun reflecting of her bright red hair. On her left arm was a red ribbon that was tied tightly.

Gan Ning, Mark and Little Tai were also wearing similar clothes. Mark wore a black tunic with black pants, Gan Ning wore a red tunic with black pants, and Little Tai wore a navy blue tunic with black pants. They all had a red ribbon tied on their left arm.

Outside, the sun was lowering in the sky, a red shine reflecting from it. It wouldn't be long until their meeting with Edward "Blackbeard" Teech. Mark wanted to purchase some weapons first, he wanted to go in to the meeting feeling like a Mercenary Captain.

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