Rivaan and Reiner after roaming around in the whole city find nothing, still searching for a way out of Valtara. The only ships available were either unaffordable or controlled by criminals
Reiner sighed. Looks like we're stuck unless we steal the ship.
Rivaan shook his head. That would make us no better than them.
Suddenly while roaming and watching the sun set setting, a soft sobbing caught their attention. They turned to see a small figure crouched in the shadows of a girl.
Rivaan and Reiner recognised her in sight. Mira is sitting in the dark with hopelessness and fear.
Reiner step forward. Hey.. Mira, Reiner said... its me the sword the sword guy in the morning
At first she didn't but when she, she cried glot grabbing Reiner saying, please... please help me sword uncle please
Reiner eyes open wide and darkened then' Rivaan asked what happened mira why are you crying
Then Mira told them every thing happened when they left and how those bad people every time do the same, with all people in the city
Reiner exhaled running a hand through his hair. Where did they take your mother?
Mira replied, the old governor estate they took many prop to and those people never came back.
Rivaan with soft and firm voice Mira don't worry, I promise you I will bring your mother back.
Then Rivaan brought griffith from his bag and showed it to Mira.
Rivaan, his name is griffith and he will protect you till we bring your mother back.
Mira hesitates first but the beauty of griffith attracts Mira.
Rivaan with confidence said I will bring your mother back.
Mira, are you really?
Reiner cracked his knuckles. In and out we said we will didn't we?
And as they were about to move
Reiner expression shifted. A flicker of movement. We are being watched.
Rivaan followed his gaze.
At first just a few figures. Then more. Dozens. Villagers.
They weren't hiding. They were waiting
Then one of them stepped forward- an old man with tired eyes. You're going to save her mother?
At first Rivaan said nothing.
A woman hesitated before speaking If you go there... please, bring my son back.
Then another voice. My brother too
More followed by My Father. My wife. My daughter.
They weren't begging neither demanding
They were hoping.
And then-
We're not here for all of them Reiner said cutting through the air. His voice was sharp. We take Mira's mother and leave
The flicker of hope dimmed. The crowd fell silent
Rivaan turned to Reiner. His voice was quiet, but unshakable.
If we bring only one, nothing changes.
Reiner looked at him.
You also didn't like this place Reiner did you?
Rivaan gaze didn't waver. But if we walk away, we're Just another two people who saw fire and left burning.
Reiner exhaled. A long slow breath.
And then he smirked
Damm it Rivaan. He cracked his neck · Fine Let's burn this mess down.
The villagers stared, their slice breaking into murmurs
For the first time in years - Valtara had a spark.