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>>41438856
After almost having your head cut off, you now find yourself in a small cage made out of wood in a small tent in the encampment. Not like you’re one of those people who like weird things or anything, but you’re actually a bit disappointed with the situation you’re currently in. When you heard you were being put into jail, you were expecting something… a little more stimulating to be honest. As it stands, this wooden cage doesn’t have anything and it can’t even hold 5 adults in it.

Aside from your cage, there are a few others too, but they are all empty anyway.

“You really went overboard back then, you idiot…” Scarlett told you, from outside of the cage. “Be glad that your head is still attached to your neck.” What she said sounds harsh, but from her tone of voice, you know that she’s honestly glad that you’re still alive, especially after that stun you just pulled earlier.

“Still, that was definitely impressive though.” Reynard, the mercenary, commented. “It’s not every day you see a commoner punching a minister in the face like that. Good punch by the way.” He also gave you a thumb up.

>Look at him unamused.
>Thank him for stopping the minister from executing you.
>Ask him what would happen to you now.
>Ask him what would happen to Scarlett now.

>>41438887
>Ask him what would happen to Scarlett now.

>>41438956
>Ask him what would happen to Scarlett now.
“Oh, about that…” Reynard scratched his head. “I got to tell you this beforehand though, in case you have any more funny ideas. If you were thinking that the minister was up to no good earlier, well, he actually was really just trying to help…”

Scarlett shot him a funny look, she doesn’t say anything though.


“Well, this is an encampment, you know?” Reynard continued. “There are female troops, true. But this place doesn’t have them, there are only dudes here, and leaving a female like you alone with them could have led to… unfortunate situations. The minister was just telling you to rest at a place dude-free, is all.”

>Whoops, guess I misunderstood him then?
>I don’t believe you one bit.
>I don’t regret punching him though.

>>41439189
>Whoops, guess I misunderstood him then?
>I really fucked up didn't i....
>You have to admit it sounded like he was going to rape her though!

>>41439189
>>I don’t believe you one bit.
>I don’t regret punching him though.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>41439268
>>41439483

>>41439483
>I don’t believe you one bit.
>I don’t regret punching him though.
The minister did act really questionable though. If someone else was in your position, you bet they would have had the wrong idea too. Even if Reynard did save your life, it would still be really hard for you to believe that the minister really had good intentions. Plus, punching the minister in the face was probably the most satisfying thing you ever done recently.

“Well, can’t blame you for doubting me.” Reynard shrugged. “Whatever flow your boat, I guess.” He looked over to Scarlett. “Though about your friend here.”

“What? I’m not going back to the creep, no matter what intention may have had!” Scarlett said.

“I wasn’t asking you to do that.” Reynard sighed. “Well, after what happened though. Who knows what would happen if the minister sees your face again. I bet my friend Norbert is having the time his life being yelled at and smacked around in your place as we’re speaking. So…”

Reynard walked over to the empty cage next to yours and opened it.
>Stay silent and see what he’s doing.
>What are you doing?
>Don’t tell me you’re locking Scarlett in that cage too?

>>41439628
>What are you doing?
>Don’t tell me you’re locking Scarlett in that cage too?
>She did nothing wrong, I'm the one at fault here!

>>41439628
>>Stay silent and see what he’s doing.

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>41439659
>>41439760

>>41439853
“Don’t act like that.” Reynard said. “Being inside the cage would serve the purpose of keeping her out of reach of all the men out there, and avoid seeing the minister’s face at the same time too. It may be a bit uncomfortable, but it would only be temporary. I’ll let you two out once the minister calms down. And oh, I’ll provide food too, I promise.”

>Agree with him.
>Disagree with him.

>>41439898
>Ask scarlett what she thinks

>>41439898
>>Agree with him.
"So long as you give your word that no harm will come to her."

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>41439927
>>41439952
Hm, probably should include option to ask opinions from others in later posts.

>>41439927
>Ask scarlett what she thinks

“Hm…” Scarlett looked at you with a serious look on her face for a second, then looked away almost immediately. “Being locked inside a cage together with the only person I know around here, or being locked inside this encampment full of smelly sweaty guys I don’t know? Do I really have a choice here?”

You could swear Reynard is grinning like a small child seeing his new toy after hearing Scarlett said that.

>Agree to let Scarlett locked in the cage.
>Disagree to let Scarlett locked in the cage.

>>41440188
>Agree to let Scarlett locked in the cage.

>>41440188
>>Agree to let Scarlett locked in the cage.

>>41440215
>>41440288
>Agree to let Scarlett locked in the cage.

“Okay, it’s decided then.” Reynard acted like a butler and gestured Scarlett to enter the cage. “If you please, madam.”

Needless to say, Scarlett isn’t very amused with that. But there’s nothing else she can do, so she just enter the cage without saying anything. Reynard then locked the cage.

“Lord Reynard!” A soldier from outside of the tent called in. “Have you finished yet?”

“Yes, I’m done here!” Reynard replied. “Coming now!” He looked back at you and Scarlett. “Guess this is it for now. See you two again for lunch.”

“See ya.” Scarlett waved at him with a bored look on her face.

>Say goodbye to him and let him go.
>Ask him some questions.

>>41440413
>>Say goodbye to him and let him go.

>>41440413
>Ask him some questions.
First, thank him for saving our ass.
Second, ask him why the hell they need to draft us, and why so roughly.

>>41440511
Second, Isn't there rules against such a sudden draft in the first place? Are we even getting paid for this?

>>41440511
>>41440575
You stopped Reynard from leaving because you have some questions you wanted to ask of him. Reynard doesn’t seem to mind and hanged back to have a little chat with you.

First, you thanked him again for saving.

“No problem.” He grins. “Seeing you getting executed for protecting your girlfriend would have left me in bad taste anyway.”

“I’m not his girlfriend.” Scarlett quickly corrected him.

“Oh, is that so? Could have sworn you two were though.” Reynard looked at you two with a funny look. “What’s with the super aggressive attitude because the minister made the wrong choice of words and all.”

You gave him an unamused look for a second, then get straight to the question you wanted to ask: Why did they issue an emergency draft so sudden and so roughly. To your knowledge, there should be rules against such sudden draft in the first place. And then there’s the fact you haven’t heard any rumor about a coming war with what you believe to be Asier northern neighbor, Eiz, judging by the location of your village nearing the Asier – Eiz border. The attack on your village was as sudden as a lightning struck down from the sky, how could anyone have know about this beforehand and mobilize the troops so fast in response?

Continue next post.

>>41441040
“…” Reynard’s face turned into a serious look. “You’re sharper than I thought.” He paused to think for a little then continued. “First, I just got reassigned here the other day, I was at the southern border before, so I’m just as lost as you about this sudden attack. But the draft was personally issued by the prime minister… The minister that you earlier, what’s his name? Oh whatever, that minister went all the way out to this frontline to issue that order, so it must have been a really serious problem. The higher ups most likely have something that they are keeping secrets from you commoners.”

>Ask more about the southern border.
>Ask more about Reynard himself.
>Ask more about Asier – Eiz relationship.
>Ask more about the minister.
>Ask whether you’re getting paid or not.
>Ask what’s for lunch, and dinner.

>>41441070
>Ask whether you’re getting paid or not.
>Ask what’s for lunch, and dinner.
It's against the rules to not pay us in a draft otherwise we would not be able to support the village when we get back because there would be no crops to sell for money

>>41441070
>Ask whether you’re getting paid or not.

>>41441070
>Ask whether you’re getting paid or not.
>Ask what’s for lunch, and dinner.
I do want to find out about those other things, but later. Except about that minister, because fuck that guy.

>>41441101
>>41441152
>>41441355
>Ask whether you’re getting paid or not.
>Ask what’s for lunch, and dinner.

“T-that’s what you’re worrying about right now?” Scarlett looks shocked.

This is important! How else would you be able to fight if support your family, your friends, everyone in your village, if you’re not properly fed and get paid for your services?

“Argh…” Scarlett shook her head in annoyance.

“Well, first…” Reynard began answering your questions. “Of course you’re going to get paid, there will be a riot otherwise. The money you earned depended on your performance in a battle though. And for the second question, probably just plain soup and a loaf of bread at most. This is an encampment so we don’t have the luxury to choose our food.”

>That’s all you wanted to ask, thank him and see him off.
>Ask more about the southern border.
>Ask more about Reynard himself.
>Ask more about Asier – Eiz relationship.
>Ask more about the minister.

>>41441425
If he isn't willing to talk too much,
>That’s all you wanted to ask, thank him and see him off.
Else,
>Ask more about the southern border.
>Ask more about Reynard himself.
>Ask more about Asier – Eiz relationship.
Exposition!

>>41441425
>That’s all you wanted to ask, thank him and see him off.

>>41441503
>>41441511
>That’s all you wanted to ask, thank him and see him off.

“’kay…” Reynard turned to ask Scarlett. “Pretty lady over there, want to ask me anything else?”

“Nope.” Scarlett answered immediately. “Not interest in wasting my time thinking about stupid political things.”

“’kay then. I’m off.” Reynard stood up and walked out of the tent, but then like he remembered something and headed back in. “I never really introduced myself, did I? The name’s Reynard. You guys?”

“Scarlett here.” Scarlett answered.
>I’m Travis. Nice to meet you.
>No one you should be concerned about.

>>41441788
>>I’m Travis. Nice to meet you.

>>41441788
>I’m Travis. Nice to meet you.

>>41441861
>>41441889
>I’m Travis. Nice to meet you.
“Scarlett and Travis. I’ll remember these names.” Reynard nodded and walked out off the tent, this time for real.

Now what? You asked yourself. Looking around, there’s really not much you can do right now. Of course, being caged and all.

Scarlett is leaning on back on the wooden cage, looking tired. You can’t really blame her for feeling tired, a lot happened since last night.

You looked to outside of the tent, and saw the guard soldier outside was peeking in, curiously.
>Talk to Scarlett.
>Talk to the guard.
>Take a rest for the moment.

>>41442015
>Talk to Scarlett.
>Talk to the guard.

>>41442055
For this one, you can only choose one, sorry.

>>41442075
Scarlett then

>>41442075
>>Talk to Scarlett.

>>41442129
>>41442194
>Talk to Scarlett.
“What?” Scarlett asked. You don’t whether it was because she’s just tired or something, but she sounds somewhat annoyed.

>I miss mom.
>I wonder how the village is affected from all these.
>You look tired. You should take some rest.
>No, nothing.
>Write-in?

>>41442367
>You look tired. You should take some rest.

>>41442367
>>You look tired. You should take some rest.

>>41442367
>You look tired. You should take some rest.
>Write-in?
"Sorry I got you involved in my mess. I'm becoming Erkan, I swear."

>>41442409
>>41442421
>>41442450
>You look tired. You should take some rest.

“I was going to do that anyway…” Scarlett replied and turned away from you.

You said nothing else and stayed silent. It’d be easier for Scarlett to get some rest this way.

“Hey…” Scarlett suddenly spoke up. “About earlier… Thanks for protecting me.” She said it in such a small voice that you fear that you’ve misheard something.

You thought back about what you did earlier, and decided to apologize to her.

>"Sorry I got you involved in my mess. I'm becoming Erkan, I swear."

“You did nothing wrong…” Scarlett, still has her back turned to you, said. “If it was the other way around, I’d probably do the same thing.”

With that, the whole place once again went back to silent. You decided to take some rest too.

Next post in a few minutes.

>>41442595
A few hours passed, and it's now midday. If you were still at home, then you’re probably having lunch right now. The hunger is killing you, especially since you haven’t had anything since last night.

Then, Reynard came in. “Hey there!” His voice echoed loud and clear. “Hungry yet? Your lovely lunch has arrived!”

He then sat down in the middle of the two cages and put the lunch down on the ground. You can’t help but notice that there was only a small bowl of soup and a tiny loaf of bread.

>I expected more for lunch for two.
>Why only one set of lunch?
>This is Scarlett’s, right?

>>41442788
>Why only one set of lunch?
>This is Scarlett’s, right?

>>41442788
>>This is Scarlett’s, right?

>>41442824
>>41442847
>This is Scarlett’s, right?
Reynard looked at you and silently nodded.

Scarlett took a peak at the lunch. “Why only this much?” She scowled. “This can’t even make one person full. Where’s Travis’s lunch?”

“Sorry…” Reynard apologized. “I was going to get two normal sets for you two, but the minister threw it all away. After much begging from me and my friend, the minister allowed me to bring the food, but only to Scarlett. And he made sure that I only delivered this tiny amount of food so you two can’t share.”

Scarlett looked at the lunch and then looked at you. She looks really troubled a second, but then acted like it was nothing. “Oh whatever… I was on a diet anyway. Travis, suit yourself.”

>Tell Scarlett to have the lunch.
>Accept the lunch.
>Insist that the two of you share.

>>41443063
>Tell Scarlett to have the lunch.

>>41443063
>>Tell Scarlett to have the lunch.

>>41443063
>Tell Scarlett to have the lunch.

>>41443156
>>41443169
>Tell Scarlett to have the lunch.
Scarlett keep insisting on you having the lunch, but after much persuasion from you, Scarlett finally gave in took the lunch. She didn’t seem like she’s enjoying it, but with what little energy she could have gathered from the lunch, she now looks a lot better than just a few minutes ago.

You, on the other hand, not so much…


“Again, my apology.” Reynard apologizes again. “If I had thought this before, than I would have saved some of my soup for you. I promise I’ll do so come dinner.”

You told him that he didn’t have to do that, he didn’t object but you have a feeling he’d do what he want later anyway.

Scarlett finished the lunch and get back to rest. Reynard also left. You now find yourself alone again with the still empty stomach. The guard outside was peeking in like he really wanted to tell you something.

>Talk with the guard.
>Ignore him and go to rest.

>>41443430
>>Talk with the guard.

>>41443430
>Talk with the guard.

>>41443502
>>41443557
>>Talk with the guard.

“Oh, glad you finally notice me!” The guard looks delighted. “Heard ya got a problem with lunches, right? Well, I have some good news: I haven’t had my lunch yet since I was on guard duty. I can give it to you if you want.”

>Really? I’ll take it! Thank you very much.
>No, thank you.
>Okay, what’s the catch?
>Write-in?

>>41443683
>>Really? I’ll take it! Thank you very much.
Let's not doubt people's goodwill for once.

>>41443683
>I'd feel bad if i took all of your's

>>41443683
>>Okay, what’s the catch?

>>41443727
>>41443735
>>41443753
What a hivemind.

>>41443683
>Really? I’ll take it! Thank you very much.

>>41443735
Seconding this one

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>41443727
>>41443735
Lunch. Serious business.

>>41443727
>>41443843
>Really? I’ll take it! Thank you very much.
“’kay, give me a sec.” The guard then disappeared from your sight and reappeared after a few seconds. He must have had someone delivered the lunch to him beforehand.

“Here.” He handed his lunch to you. A bowl of soup and a small loaf of bread. Comparing to the lunch Scarlett had, this one is undoubtedly has more to fill your stomach.

You’d feel guilty eating all this alone, but the guard happily gave the lunch to you so he probably won’t mind, and Scarlett already had her fill, asking her to have lunch again most likely only serve to make her angry at you.

Thinking so, you proceed to chow down the lunch in a blink of an eye. Man, that must have been the most satisfying lunch you’ve ever had in your life.

“Thank you very much, that would be 100G.” The guard extended his hand towards you.

>Wait, what? I thought you gave it to me for free…
>Er… Sorry, but I don’t have any money with me right now.
>You… You tricked me!
>Write-in?

>>41444151
>Wait, what? I thought you gave it to me for free…
>Try and pull this shit on me and as soon as i get outta here i'll bite your fuckin throat out

Oh yeah guys let's just trust that someones doing this outta the kindness of there heart! NOTHING WILL GO WRONG!

>>41444151
>You… You tricked me!
fucking mercenaries everywhere.

>all this filler content
zzzzz

>>41444151
>Write-in?
"...You are joking, right? Please tell me you are."
If he is serious,
"Damnit, of course. Well, looks like I owe you. Again. I'll find a way to repay you eventually."
If he is not,
"Oh thank the gods, don't scare me like that. I appreciate what you did. When I get out, I owe you."

>>41444296
Sorry, anon. The story is not really going anywhere, but there's only so much you can do when you're locked in a cage. I'll try to make later updates more fast paced.

>>41444357
We found the anon that trained his speech skill.

>>41444382
Not really either way we end up owing him which is a big no no

>>41444382
That meant that I am voting for that write-in by the way.

>>41444400
We can let him die once fighting starts

>>41444400
Eh, we already owe the guy our ass for saving us from an inevitable execution. Tacking on a damn meal is the least of our concerns.
>>41444455
Oh come now, getting him killed because of one meal? Yeah, no.
>>41444382
>trained his speech skill.
Hah. Thanks anon.

>>41444538
>Eh, we already owe the guy our ass for saving us from an inevitable execution.
Uh no it's a different person you idiot and he's asking for 100 fucking gold

>>41444655
Nevermind, I see. I am a dumbass. Ignore me.

>>41444655
Reynard already left, the one who gave you his food is the guard outside.

>>41444682
Yes, Yes you are

>>41444691
>>41444689
Welp. Oh well. Well, still, he helped us out. Still say we owe him, either way,

>>41444766
He's an asshole who tricked us and is asking FOR A HUNDRED FUCKING GOLD FOR ONE SMALL MEAL!

>Lv: 1/20
Just one thing OP, trainee classes go only up to 10.

>>41444788
And we will save his ass later in return. Then we will chastise him, and blah blah blah. Or, yeah, what the one anon said earlier about letting him die. Either or.
All this because I misread something. Damnit reading comprehension.

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>>41444357
>"...You are joking, right? Please tell me you are."

“Of course.” The guard smiled. “You think I’d seriously try to scam a prisoner?”

You let out a sigh of relief. Looks like he’s a good guy after all.

“You still owe me though.” The guard continued. “Either get me another lunch or pay me 100G when you get out of there.”

You take back what you said about him being a good guy.

“My name’s Jake.” The guard introduced himself. “Nice to meet you.”

You introduced yourself to Jake to and the two of you chatted for a little. Apparently, he has a merchant girlfriend named Anna who loves money a lot, so he’s been going around doing odd jobs to satisfy her. He’s also doing guard shifts for others in exchange for some cash, so he’ll probably be around for a while.

The afternoon went by with nothing notable. Reynard did keep his promise with sharing the meal with you and Scarlett however.

Then, at around midnight. While sleeping, you heard the sound of a horn being blown from somewhere.
>Get back to sleep, probably nothing.
>Wake Scarlett up.
>Ask Jake what’s happening.
>Write-in?

>>41444807
Thank you for reminding me. I'll fix it the next time I update the pastebin.

>>41444876
>Wake Scarlett up.

>>41444876
>he has a merchant girlfriend named Anna
>the girl that pleases old men for money
I feel sorry for him.
>Wake Scarlett up.
>Ask Jake what’s happening.

>>41444876
>>Wake Scarlett up.
>Ask Jake what’s happening.

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>>41444876
>Jake
Aw yeah. That explains a lot. Hopefully he still has that Ballista.
Anyways.
>Ask Jake what’s happening.
And because I assume trouble is brewing,
>Wake Scarlett up.

>>41444913
Anon, that's one of her whore cousins. This one is in a committed, monogamous relationship.

>>41445056
Useless class.

>>41445207
>Useless class.
Fite me m8.

>>41444892
>>41444913
>>41444940
>>41445056
You’re having a bad feeling about this so you woke Scarlett up just in case.

“Urgh… Just… 5 more minutes…” Looks like she’s still enjoying her beauty sleep a bit too much, so you took a pebble on the ground and threw it at her. “Ouch! What did you do that for?!” She scowled, but quickly took notice of the sound of the horn. “What’s going on?” She asked.

You also had no idea, so you called out to Jake and ask him.

“Oh, the horn? Most likely just one of those unexpected drill again.” He calmly said. “New recruits just came in this morning, so this is just one of those welcome gifts. Don’t you worry.”

“I don’t like it.” Scarlett said, her voice shaken. “I have a bad feeling about this…”

“Hm…” Jake sighed. “If it’s gonna calm you down somewhat, Imma’ go take a look outside.” After saying so, he left.

You waited for Jake for quite a while, but he still hasn’t back yet, and outside of the tent is getting noisier by the minute. Even you’re starting to get worried.

>Try to find a way to get out of the cage.
>Say something to Scarlett to lighten the mood.
>Just continue waiting silently.

I'll try to wrap up this session in the next post.

>>41445453
>>Try to find a way to get out of the cage.

>>41445453
>Try to find a way to get out of the cage.

>>41445453
>>Try to find a way to get out of the cage.

>>41445453
>Try to find a way to get out of the cage.
Yeah, this is probably bad. We don't have any of our gear, do we?

>>41445453
>Try to find a way to get out of the cage
>Get Scarlett out of her cage

You gotta take the initiative on these things.

>>41445778
We are in the same cage.

>>41445828
No we aren't......

>>41445851
>>41445828
We are in the same 'cell block', but we aren't in the same 'cell'.
Or, well, that's how I interpret it.
Plus, I thought breaking her out as well was implied.

>>41445495
>>41445511
>>41445517
>>41445548
>>41445778
Feeling uneasy, you thought that it’s best to find a way out of the cage as soon as you can. You took a look at the lock. It was just a normal lock that you can find anywhere, but the problem here is that you don’t have the key to open it, the key is in Reynard’s hands. So, took a small stone on the ground and tried your hardest to smash the lock open.

The noise outside is getting louder and louder, you’re even hearing screams everywhere. This alerted you to hurry up, but the lock still refuse to push like it’s mocking you’re powerlessness. Then, you heard the sound of running footsteps, and it’s getting close and closer to where you are. And then…

“Travis! Scarlett!” Erkan jumped into the tent. “Damn you both!” He cursed. “You both really caused too much trouble for me, you know that?”

“Erkan?! What are you doing here?” Scarlett asked. “And what the hell is going on outside?”

“Do you even need to ask? I’m here to save you two sorry asses, that’s what!” Erkan quickly moved over to Scarlett’s cage, and took out something small and started doing something to the lock. “And we’re being attacked! Again! If you can’t tell by all those noises going on!”

Finished unlocking Scarlett’s cage, Erkan immediately went over to unlock your cage. “That’s twice in a row we’re getting attacked during the nights! Twice! Two nights! In a row!”

He continued cursing all the while unlocking your cage. At least he’s doing something productive for a change.

Continued next post.

>>41446076
After freeing you from your cage. Erkan threw Scarlett a set of bow and arrows. “Here, Scarlett. You use bow, right? I’m not gonna save your sorry asses again out there so use this and protect yourself.”

“What about Travis? Give him some weapons to protect himself.” Scarlett urged Erkan.

“Like hell I’m gonna pick some more of those swords or lances lying around out there.” Erkan said. “Just having the bow and arrows for you is already enough to slow me down. And this knife here is for me! I’m not giving it to anyone!”

Erkan and Scarlett continued arguing at each other, but you quickly stepped in and reminded them that escaping should be the number one priority right now. They both agreed with something for a change and the three of you started making your escape.

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All right, I think this is a good point to stop for this session. We’ll continue tomorrow. Thank you all for participating.

>>41446105
Thanks for running, QM. Action starts tomorrow, right?
Also, Erkan is officially our thief of the group.
I find it hilarious that he is the one saving us. Wish he got us a sword or something, but I bet we will find something.

>>41446187
>sword
We spear.

>>41446187
That's the plan, and thanks for participating. I really appreciate it.

And oh, I think I shouldn't ask this, but what do guys think should be the right pacing? Writing all the things the characters say and do will be dragging, but writing summaries and skip ahead to the main event sounds rush.

>>41446266
I don't mind how it's going right now.

>>41446230
Ah, right. Forgot that we are still a villager. Then, I hope for a good spear.
>>41446266
My only complaint is the frequencies of the posts themselves seem too long sometimes. But I can manage that. Keep with a pace that you want. Other than that, I'm fine.