The New Story of Lona Falldin

Chapter 9

I had a simply amazing dream in which I, having mastered the elements of water and lightning, like a real goddess, single-handedly destroyed entire armies of flesh demons, sending entire tsunamis, seasoned with thunder and lightning, on them, and the orc lord Impaler died from just one look. However, alas, this dream was barbarically interrupted.

With difficulty opening my eyes, I saw Jones trying to wake me up and wanted to ask what happened, but his hand immediately covered my mouth, which, frankly, scared me a little. Luckily, he only put his index finger to his lips with his other hand, showing me to be quiet, and after making sure that I understood everything, he removed his hand.

I was at a loss, first from such a sudden awakening, and then from such cautious actions of the companion, that now, holding in one hand one of the swords we received, he was creeping towards the exit of the room. I did not understand why all this was happening, but just in case I began to creep after him to the other side of the door and, stopping near it, I finally understood the reason for the commotion.

- Listen, are you sure those two weren't chopped up by the undead? That chick is certainly unusual and obviously worth a lot, but she looked really weak, and the guy with her almost died of hunger in the tavern, he wouldn't have made a good companion. - I heard a conversation from the street.

- Idiot, why else do you think I went to talk to the gravedigger? He confirmed that they had completed the task, and they simply couldn't have gone far, we need to find them. - the leader of their pair seemed to answer.

- Oh, it's not for nothing that you're the boss, Jack. Oh, when I remember that girl, my erection immediately rises. I've never seen such exotic things. Real cat ears and a tail. That's what looks cool, not like those disgusting orc mixes.

- You say disgusting, but at the same time you fly in the first rows every time to fuck. - the leader chuckled.

- And whose fault is it that mixed breeds have such cool butts because of their tails?

- In any case, this girl must not be spoiled. As a virgin, she will bring us a fortune if sold to the right place.

- Eee? But at least I can fuck her in the ass? That way she'll remain a virgin, and if something breaks, a couple of potions and everything will be fine, besides, it's not a fact that that guy hasn't already fucked her.

- We'll figure it out when we find it, the main thing is don't forget that we'll cut the man first.

I felt uneasy from what I heard. Just one day in this world, and already slave traders with plans for my lower ninety have set out for me. And all I could do was once again mentally praise my decision to team up with Indiana, otherwise I'm afraid that I would wake up not from the hands gently shaking my shoulder, but from a torn anus.

I tried to express gratitude on my face and looked at Jones, who in response only nodded and pointed to the weapon in his hands. Realizing what he meant, I came to my senses and pulled out a bow and arrows from my inventory. In my past life, although I was not a professional shooter, thanks to my love for all sorts of magical archers, I still bought myself a cheap bow and arrows and periodically shot from it in the yard. Yes, of course, you can shoot at a short distance, about 10 meters, but at least accurately, although I don't know how it will be with living targets, but I think I should hit. Therefore, now I slowly moved to another corner of the room, where I stopped, preparing to put an arrow into at least one of the emerging opponents.

It was clear that Jones doubted my skills, but he still nodded and pointed first at me, indicating that I would attack first, and then at himself, holding up two fingers, indicating that he was second, and after waiting for my nod, he focused completely on the door, behind which the voices were getting closer.

- I think they might be hiding here, - the Leader's voice rang out. - We'll act as agreed.

- Okay. - the other one answered him, and the next moment the door was literally blown off, and in the passage there was a healthy man with a shield covering the upper part of his body. I didn't immediately figure out what to do, but my body, as if on autopilot, sharply pulled the bowstring and sent the arrow straight into the knee.

Judging by the giant's scream, and the way he bent over, opening his head to me, it was very painful for him, and without delay I sent the second arrow flying.

Unfortunately for me, the arrow did not find its target, the second slaver jumped forward and pushed his comrade away, and the arrow only clanged powerlessly against the chest armor, but, unfortunately for him, at that moment Jones jumped out and thrust his sword straight into the throat of the leader of this duo.

- Damn, I told him he needed to wear a helmet, - the thug lying on the ground managed to grumble before he was silenced by an arrow in his throat.

The room was plunged into almost complete silence, the only sounds breaking it were our breathing, the gurgling sounds of a slowly dying man.

I looked in shock at his face dying of pain, and also at his attempts to say something. Until Jones came up and interrupted his torment with a blow of his sword. And I just threw up right there.

"Is this your first time killing someone?" Jones asked softly, handing me a plastic bottle of water.

- Yes. - I didn't even try to understand where he got the bottle from in this magical Middle Ages, and simply rinsed my mouth with water and spat it out.

- You did a great job, - Indiana said warmly, patting her head. - Let's pick up what they had, and then we'll be on our way. Better not to tempt fate, next time there might not be two of them.

"Okay," I nodded, and then after a short pause added, "And thank you, if it weren't for you, then…"

- It's okay, you saved me too, - the man grinned and went to sort out the corpses.

- Yes, indeed... - I whispered quietly, and then, following him, I said enthusiastically, - We'll make a really great team!