It begins
That was why the were so invested in this quest, it was probably critical for them to succeed in this quest because it aided them in their careers.
Perhaps it might be THE quest they needed to advance, so they even spent money to ensured the quests is completed.
This was not a bad thing for Aldrich, he thought that Sam and Liam might do something to sabotage the quest but his worries were unfounded.
In fact it was a good thing. As for what they said about Kip being the party's meat bag, it was not nice but it was truthful as Kip has admitted to have no combat experience whatsoever.
Of course, the first mission was just an easy information gathering but the next two quests were anything but brutal. If Kip wants to pass through sheer luck then he must either be really luck or really rich.
Oh, wait. He also might just be a fool.
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The next day at nine in the morning the group of five met at one of the many Northern gates and Sam and Liam had already prepared a carriage.