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Anne elbows you in the side before you could finish the word "timid", "…so cautious", says Anne, "Most would rush into battle without thinking."

The chieftain sighs, "If only we had a magic caster…I would pay twice as much for such a person…"

Anne smiles, "It is wise that you hired us to test the strength of the enemy army. You have nothing to fear. We actually have a powerful magic user in our party…", she looks over at Arlo.

Arlo whispers, "What?"

"This is…Arlo the Bright…he has fought undead before. His spear strikes them down in a single blow."

The chieftain looks at Arlo, "Is this so…"

Arlo nods hesitantly, "Yes…"

"Good…", the chieftain smiles, "Many thought I was foolish to hire mercenaries…but I see now I did indeed make the right choice. Go reinforce the village and I will reward you with gold and treasure beyond measure!"

Anne bows her head and leaves.

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