Snob Part 2
Chapter 24.
01.Reskeme greeted the woman that was going to be his new master, She walked towards him and held out an arm in the greeting that Mike had shown him, Reskeme smiled and braced himself to lock forearms. She locked her arm with reskeme making him slide back in the dirt even with a little effort. With a grin, The weapons master Said, "So you are the young illusionist that I have heard about." She looked Reskeme up and down before She gave him a sinister smile. Reskeme was both intimidated and interested in the woman standing before him. Swordmaster Katherin had short black hair and hazel eyes, SHe had a face covered with small scars and looked tougher than a rock in Reskemes opinion. Katherine said, "Are you ready to begin your training?" Reskeme was unprepared at this moment and was opening his mouth to say no when he caught Sergent's mikes shake of the head.
02. Reskeme nodded his head in agreement, He decided he should agree as this woman looked ready to toss him out if he said no. Reskeme stated in a sarcastic tone," I would love to go through training bruised and sore." The Weapons master smiled at his comment, SHe said." That is the attitude I'm looking for," She added that last part with a huge smile WHile completely ignoring his sarcasm. Katherine said "You will begin immediately, what are you doing being lazy if you can stand you can exercise," she then pointed to the end of the room and said, "Run to that side of the yard pick up that staff and carry it to the other end and back 20 times as a warm-up." Reskeme failed to see how that task was a warmup but began jogging regardless. Reskeme jogged to the end every step making his bruises painful, He picked up the wooden stick in the pile of weapons that he had failed to notice earlier and began the jog.
03. Reskeme was beginning to realize that he really disliked running, It seemed every time he was training it started with the boring task of running. The weapon he was carrying was solid wood and well balanced the boy thought. He could tell by the weight this weapon would break bones if he struck someone with force. On his tenth lap, he noticed the woman had made her way to the rack of weapons and was picking up a staff of her own. Reskeme was wishing she had assigned him to more laps as he was dreading fighting that woman. Twenty laps were way too short in Reskeme opinion, The woman began walking towards him as he breathed deeply trying to calm his rapid breathing. She grinned menacingly at him and said, "Well what are you waiting for attack me." Reskeme looked at her like she was an idiot. Before he could attack she took it as her turn and swung the weapon at him.
04. Reskeme was still breathing heavily when the weapon hit him solidly on the side. Reskeme winced and stepped back bringing his weapon to the ready. Katherine said," Oh I see you just going to let me hit you." When Reskeme gave her a glare, she smiled while leaning forward and lunging. Reskeme wasn't ready for the swift strike and was caught off guard, Reskemes weapon was out of place and he was hit on the ribs with a quick jab. Katherine feigned innocence and said, "I have fought training dummies that fought back more than you." Reskeme jumped forward and swung his heavy staff at Katherine, She was able to dodge with a simple step and hit him on the leg with a smack and very little effort.
05. The fight continued, Reskeme would move in try to hit the tall agile weapons master only to be hit from an unforeseen angle. In 30 minutes Reskeme had been hit a total of 30 times and was now only able to stand by leaning on his staff. Reskeme hadn't blocked a single attack and was more frustrated than ever, He had tried every trick he could think of and hadn't had an ounce of success. Reskeme was waiting for the beating to stop, He had initially wanted to hit get a hit in on the master. After 30 minutes he had decided he should be focused less on hitting her and more on trying not to get damaged. Sergent mike was standing in a corner watching Katherine beat Reskeme to a bruised pulp. Reskeme was stumbling now every time he tried to take a swing, which made Katherine able to easily hit him multiple times.
06. Reskeme was on the verge of passing out, He was hurting and wincing every time he moved. The ruthless Weapons master had been beating up the boy thoroughly and was simply waiting for Reskeme to be unable to fight. Reskeme thought he would surely pass out if she continued the fight, but just when he had been beaten to the brink of passing out she finally put her wooden staff away. Katherine said," Be here the same time tomorrow" Before she smiled whistled a tune and skipped away not a care in the world. Reskeme was gasping When he Tried to yell," Ill win if that's all you got!" This was punctuated by a cough. The swordmaster turned and smiled at him She said" that's the spirit tomorrow we will fight for 1 hour as you seem to still have energy after today."
07.Reskeme turned pale and was thinking why in the hell he had taunted The weapons master. He fell onto the ground relieved to relax from the beating. Sergent Mike walked over and leaned down to pull up the boy from the gravel. Sergent mike said," You did well, I'm impressed that you lasted so long." Reskeme said, "That woman is a monster" Sergent mike smiled at the clearly unhappy Reskeme. Sergent mike said," You should feel honoured to learn from the master as she picks her students based on how well they are able to take a beating." Reskeme was unsure how taking a beating would make him better at fighting but decided to keep his thoughts to himself.
08. Reskeme began to walk out of the garrison yard when Sergent mike said, "A bit of advice, do not be late or the 'training' tomorrow will be much less enjoyable". Reskeme vowed to himself that he would be to the training session tomorrow on time after those ominous words, After all, he really didn't want to see what the less enjoyable training was. Reskeme left his stick that didn't stop a single strike in disgust with mike, He was going to pick a different one next time as surely that staff was the problem he thought. Reskeme was happy he was at least able to walk from the garrison training ground as he was unsure he would be able to move if he had been hit again. He remembered that he needed to cast his spells again and with a groan, he went on a detour from the garrison to the messenger's guildhall. When Reskeme Entered an alley he made sure no one was watching and channelled his mana, With an effort of will he broke his illusions before recreating them. Reskeme smiled as his spells wrapped around him both feeling thick and solid while he was channelling.
09.Reskeme arrived in front of the messenger's guildhall, When he was exiting an alley he was confused at the massive stagecoach of a noble that was parked in front. two horses were attached to the front of the pointlessly shiny stagecoach. Reskeme could hear some yelling from inside of the building even from his side of the street. He decided it was better for his health to not have anything to do with a noble and soo he waited in the alley watching. Reskeme had 2 rules for dealing with nobles, Rule 1 Do not be noticed by nobles, Rule 2 steal what you can and refer to rule 1. Reskeme always made his best effort to follow Rule 1, As being ignored by some of the most powerful people in the kingdom was good. Reskeme watched from the alley as Hank stepped out of the building dragging a well-dressed looking butler. Hank pushed the man towards the carriage, This prompted the butler to stumble fall over and catch himself in an undignified manner. The clearly pissed off and brightly coloured butler yelled," Lord Marte will not be pleased with your refusal to comply with his wishes.
10. Reskeme was interested in what the man had said, He wondered what the mans demands had been. Reskeme watched in amusement as the butler climbed in the pointlessly decorated carriage and with a huff drove away. Reskeme walked over to Hank who was glaring distastefully at the retreating carrige. The mans face turned into a smile when he seen the young Reskeme approaching. Hank said, Ahh right on time The nobles butler was demanding that I fire you after having you flogged for unworkmens like conduct. Reskeme stared in shock he didn't even know he could get flogged for something like that. Hank said, "Dont worry, They have no proof it was you who was the one that bit of that boys ear." He had a grim look on his face when he said," you need to be careful if their guards or house members catch you without anyone around they might cause you massive harm.
11. Reskeme stared at hank with terror in his eyes, Hank said, " you need to be careful where you go and you need to carry your weapon with you at all times." Hank smiled before saying ," Remember Reskeme if the house guards attack you for no reason they are breaking the city lords laws and are subject to flogging or even death," Hank said, "they wont attack you in public it will most likely be where no one can see." Reskeme said, "I dont have a weapon with confusion." Hank grinned and said," Tilly and her husband have made your weapon priority and will have it finished by tomorrow. Hank said," now go and change into you Guild messengers suit i have a message for you to deliver." The boy limped slowly into the building followed by Hank. Reskeme went to the back room and removed his clothing climbing into his guild uniform.
12. Reskeme was finally able to relax as he slowly dressed, Reskeme breathed deeply letting the adrenaline and excitement of the day fade. Reskeme used a bowl full of cold water and gently cleaned his bruised body. Reskeme sighed with relief as he dressed into the comfortable uniform the flashy bright red was good looking in his opinion. Reskeme left the room now fully dressed in his clean and flashy clothes, He felt comfortable and good in his new clothing. Reskeme spotted hank Who was writing a scroll and made his way to the man.while writing The letter Hank said, " We the messengers guild work to protect our member," Before continuing "we also dont give anything for free." Hank passed the now concerned Reskeme 2 copper before saying" We are charging you an extra 10 coppers a day to help you pay off your weapon. Reskeme was confused he said," I'm only making 10 coppers and i still owe you for the clothes. Hank smiled and said," We are paying you more as a messenger who can fight." Hank said,"You will receive a total of 22 coppers a day, Unfortunatly you will be charged 20 coppers a day until you pay off your weapon and clothing."
13. Reskeme sighed with the realization he would never get rich, Reskeme walked over to the Messenger guild master and asked," Where am i delivering this message today?" With a smirk on his face the guild master said," you will be delivering a message to the lord Marte of course." Reskeme did not think that was a good idea and Was shocked that Hank would suggest delivering a message to the man who was currently demand Hank have him flogged.