Chapter 69
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Chapter 69
The manor they were sneaking through wasnt so expansive that it took long to reach their destination even at a slow and stealthy pace. It took longer for Anton to pick the correct room to enter. Recognizing someone with his energy senses was easy, but that only applied to those hed met after he was able to use energy. Combined with the fact that he was not intimately acquainted with Patricia it took him longer to settle on the right person.
The individual rooms seemed decent enough, if small. A large step up from the dormitory at the mines which had bunks packed in as tightly as they could fit and no attempt at comfort. But comfortable slavery was still slavery.
Lighting the small lamp in her room caused her to stir, But Catarina had already set up a simple formation to keep things quiet. Patricia, Anton used his most pleasant voice to try to wake her up without giving her a fright.
Her eyes snapped open, Who are you? Her voice was not quiet, and he could tell his distance standing across the room still didnt exactly make her comfortable with being woken up in the middle of the night.
Anton Krantz. From Dungannon. I apologize for waking you in this manner, but it was the most expedient method. I dont plan to stay in the area long. I plan to leave soon, with both you and Oskar. Unless you have any objections?
How? she asked. I cant its not possible to leave.
We got in, Anton gestured towards Catarina. And we can get you out. All you have to do is follow us.
She clearly hesitated for a few moments. I cant leave without Kevin. But its too dangerous.
Who is Kevin? Anton asked.
Hes our son. I was pregnant when we were taken away. I wasnt showing until after we arrived here. Patricia tightly gripped the bedspread covering her.This chapter's initial release occurred on the n0vell--Bjjn site.
He was taken away then? Is he in the manor?
Patricia nodded, her head hanging low. Yes. Hes in the same wing as the mistress. I am not even allowed to take care of my own son. Marin- the head maid- is the one who does so. Anton waited to see what else she would say, She lets me see him more often than I am supposed to, but it is rarely more than once per week.
Tell us where he is and we will bring him. And anyone else you want to come with you.
You really can?
I cant stop now! Catarina hissed. Nearly There!
At that same moment, Anton fired an arrow. Steel arrowhead and wooden shaft were stabilized by carefully cut feathers as his energy guided the shot. Spirit Arrows might not be instantly recognizable, but hed rather leave the fewest traces possible. The arrow struck the guards throat just as he was about to shout, twisting in the air as he attempted to dodge it. However, he was merely in the middle of body tempering, so neither his body nor energy could withstand what Anton had available. Damn it. I was hoping to get out secretly. Lets go!
Catarina opened the door and yanked Anton inside. The formations here dont let sound in or out. Babies, you know.
A figure on the bed was awoken by Catarinas announcement. Who?
Doesnt matter, Anton said. Were here to bring you out. Patricia told us about Kevin here. Were bringing you away. No time to change. Grab clothes and anything he needs, then were going. Anton gestured, I just killed a guard outside.
Killed? Oh my. Marin turned into a flurry of motion as she got up from the bed, bundling clothes for herself and various other things for Kevin. Despite having just been woken up, she was quite coordinated. Are you sure we should?
Do you want to remain a slave? Anton asked. This is your chance.
Marin nodded. Trust it to cultivators to show up with unreasonable demands and expect people to listen. Despite saying that, she did finish her bundle in less than a minute, and had Kevin cradled on top of it.
Good. We have to hurry, Anton said. Catarina, if you would?
Catarina lifted Marin into her arms. She was at the completion of Body Tempering, so it wasnt strange in the slightest that she could do it with ease. Even if muscle wasnt one of her prime temperings, she was stronger than any non-cultivator could be. Marin yipped as she found herself swept off her feet, but they really didnt have time.
They hurried through the hallways. Anton would have liked to pick up the body of the guard hed killed, but that was far out of their intended path. The bloodstains would be obvious regardless, so it would barely change the time for someone to react if they came to that part of the patrol.
They managed to make it back to the first wing of the manor where Patricia and a handful of others were waiting when the yelling started. Anton fired an arrow through the handles of the door at the end of the hallway, not caring if it was locked or not. He was able to sense they werent strong enough to counterattack him from that distance- and indeed once he destroyed that part of the door it was clear they had no offensive capabilities at all. He shoved the door open as he stepped outside, before he ran to jump on the corner where Catarina had disabled the formation. Catarina was still carrying Marin- though she could have likely run on her own as fast as the others she was herding.
Anton saw several guards coming around the corners of the house. However, though the manor was quite large, it was nothing compared to the distance of a good archery range. There were a few guards a bit too far for optimal shots, but several arrows pierced into the breastplates of approaching guards. There were at least a dozen guards and cultivators moved fast, but what that really meant was not that they could reach Anton before they died, but instead that they were able to swiftly dive back around corners and into doors to take cover. Anton kept his eyes and other senses out for any sign of movement, but as the next brave soul came into view, a man at the late Body Tempering stage, Anton put a bit more effort into his shot. The man made a valiant effort, diving back into cover while instantly bringing his defenses to their full height. However, Antons shot had already been straight at the wall he landed behind. A wall simply made of fine wood. The arrow pierced a narrow hole through the corner- and through the man. Anton made sure that all of the other guards would feel how much energy went into that, including the fact that he was at Spirit Building. While that also meant they could possibly recognize his energy signature later, it wasnt something you could so easily describe to others. Anton hoped they couldnt pick out his cultivation method, but it was unlikely any of them were particularly familiar with it. Either way, as he helped a handful of women and two men over the wall he knew they had to move fast. Though they were on the outskirts of the city, it was likely Sartons guards had been called.
If they could make it unseen, Catarina had prepared a safe zone where the others were waiting. Hopefully it would keep them concealed long enough for the three cultivators to move outside the city and free Oskar and the rest. It should only take an half hour to get there, and Anton estimated about twice that to return. They could be out of the city before dawn and covering their tracks. It seemed to Anton hed underestimated the danger but there was also more good to be done than hed thought. Not only could he reunite husband and wife, but there was a child as well.
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Chapter 69
The manor they were sneaking through wasnt so expansive that it took long to reach their destination even at a slow and stealthy pace. It took longer for Anton to pick the correct room to enter. Recognizing someone with his energy senses was easy, but that only applied to those hed met after he was able to use energy. Combined with the fact that he was not intimately acquainted with Patricia it took him longer to settle on the right person.
The individual rooms seemed decent enough, if small. A large step up from the dormitory at the mines which had bunks packed in as tightly as they could fit and no attempt at comfort. But comfortable slavery was still slavery.
Lighting the small lamp in her room caused her to stir, But Catarina had already set up a simple formation to keep things quiet. Patricia, Anton used his most pleasant voice to try to wake her up without giving her a fright.
Her eyes snapped open, Who are you? Her voice was not quiet, and he could tell his distance standing across the room still didnt exactly make her comfortable with being woken up in the middle of the night.
Anton Krantz. From Dungannon. I apologize for waking you in this manner, but it was the most expedient method. I dont plan to stay in the area long. I plan to leave soon, with both you and Oskar. Unless you have any objections?
How? she asked. I cant its not possible to leave.
We got in, Anton gestured towards Catarina. And we can get you out. All you have to do is follow us.
She clearly hesitated for a few moments. I cant leave without Kevin. But its too dangerous.
Who is Kevin? Anton asked.
Hes our son. I was pregnant when we were taken away. I wasnt showing until after we arrived here. Patricia tightly gripped the bedspread covering her.This chapter's initial release occurred on the n0vell--Bjjn site.
He was taken away then? Is he in the manor?
Patricia nodded, her head hanging low. Yes. Hes in the same wing as the mistress. I am not even allowed to take care of my own son. Marin- the head maid- is the one who does so. Anton waited to see what else she would say, She lets me see him more often than I am supposed to, but it is rarely more than once per week.
Tell us where he is and we will bring him. And anyone else you want to come with you.
You really can?
I cant stop now! Catarina hissed. Nearly There!
At that same moment, Anton fired an arrow. Steel arrowhead and wooden shaft were stabilized by carefully cut feathers as his energy guided the shot. Spirit Arrows might not be instantly recognizable, but hed rather leave the fewest traces possible. The arrow struck the guards throat just as he was about to shout, twisting in the air as he attempted to dodge it. However, he was merely in the middle of body tempering, so neither his body nor energy could withstand what Anton had available. Damn it. I was hoping to get out secretly. Lets go!
Catarina opened the door and yanked Anton inside. The formations here dont let sound in or out. Babies, you know.
A figure on the bed was awoken by Catarinas announcement. Who?
Doesnt matter, Anton said. Were here to bring you out. Patricia told us about Kevin here. Were bringing you away. No time to change. Grab clothes and anything he needs, then were going. Anton gestured, I just killed a guard outside.
Killed? Oh my. Marin turned into a flurry of motion as she got up from the bed, bundling clothes for herself and various other things for Kevin. Despite having just been woken up, she was quite coordinated. Are you sure we should?
Do you want to remain a slave? Anton asked. This is your chance.
Marin nodded. Trust it to cultivators to show up with unreasonable demands and expect people to listen. Despite saying that, she did finish her bundle in less than a minute, and had Kevin cradled on top of it.
Good. We have to hurry, Anton said. Catarina, if you would?
Catarina lifted Marin into her arms. She was at the completion of Body Tempering, so it wasnt strange in the slightest that she could do it with ease. Even if muscle wasnt one of her prime temperings, she was stronger than any non-cultivator could be. Marin yipped as she found herself swept off her feet, but they really didnt have time.
They hurried through the hallways. Anton would have liked to pick up the body of the guard hed killed, but that was far out of their intended path. The bloodstains would be obvious regardless, so it would barely change the time for someone to react if they came to that part of the patrol.
They managed to make it back to the first wing of the manor where Patricia and a handful of others were waiting when the yelling started. Anton fired an arrow through the handles of the door at the end of the hallway, not caring if it was locked or not. He was able to sense they werent strong enough to counterattack him from that distance- and indeed once he destroyed that part of the door it was clear they had no offensive capabilities at all. He shoved the door open as he stepped outside, before he ran to jump on the corner where Catarina had disabled the formation. Catarina was still carrying Marin- though she could have likely run on her own as fast as the others she was herding.
Anton saw several guards coming around the corners of the house. However, though the manor was quite large, it was nothing compared to the distance of a good archery range. There were a few guards a bit too far for optimal shots, but several arrows pierced into the breastplates of approaching guards. There were at least a dozen guards and cultivators moved fast, but what that really meant was not that they could reach Anton before they died, but instead that they were able to swiftly dive back around corners and into doors to take cover. Anton kept his eyes and other senses out for any sign of movement, but as the next brave soul came into view, a man at the late Body Tempering stage, Anton put a bit more effort into his shot. The man made a valiant effort, diving back into cover while instantly bringing his defenses to their full height. However, Antons shot had already been straight at the wall he landed behind. A wall simply made of fine wood. The arrow pierced a narrow hole through the corner- and through the man. Anton made sure that all of the other guards would feel how much energy went into that, including the fact that he was at Spirit Building. While that also meant they could possibly recognize his energy signature later, it wasnt something you could so easily describe to others. Anton hoped they couldnt pick out his cultivation method, but it was unlikely any of them were particularly familiar with it. Either way, as he helped a handful of women and two men over the wall he knew they had to move fast. Though they were on the outskirts of the city, it was likely Sartons guards had been called.
If they could make it unseen, Catarina had prepared a safe zone where the others were waiting. Hopefully it would keep them concealed long enough for the three cultivators to move outside the city and free Oskar and the rest. It should only take an half hour to get there, and Anton estimated about twice that to return. They could be out of the city before dawn and covering their tracks. It seemed to Anton hed underestimated the danger but there was also more good to be done than hed thought. Not only could he reunite husband and wife, but there was a child as well.
Chapter 69The manor they were sneaking through wasnt so expansive that it took long to reach their destination even at a slow and stealthy pace. It took longer for Anton to pick the correct room to enter. Recognizing someone with his energy senses was easy, but that only applied to those hed met after he was able to use energy. Combined with the fact that he was not intimately acquainted with Patricia it took him longer to settle on the right person.The individual rooms seemed decent enough, if small. A large step up from the dormitory at the mines which had bunks packed in as tightly as they could fit and no attempt at comfort. But comfortable slavery was still slavery.Lighting the small lamp in her room caused her to stir, But Catarina had already set up a simple formation to keep things quiet. Patricia, Anton used his most pleasant voice to try to wake her up without giving her a fright. Her eyes snapped open, Who are you? Her voice was not quiet, and he could tell his distance standing across the room still didnt exactly make her comfortable with being woken up in the middle of the night.Anton Krantz. From Dungannon. I apologize for waking you in this manner, but it was the most expedient method. I dont plan to stay in the area long. I plan to leave soon, with both you and Oskar. Unless you have any objections?How? she asked. I cant its not possible to leave.We got in, Anton gestured towards Catarina. And we can get you out. All you have to do is follow us.She clearly hesitated for a few moments. I cant leave without Kevin. But its too dangerous.Who is Kevin? Anton asked.Hes our son. I was pregnant when we were taken away. I wasnt showing until after we arrived here. Patricia tightly gripped the bedspread covering her.This chapter's initial release occurred on the n0vell--Bjjn site.He was taken away then? Is he in the manor?Patricia nodded, her head hanging low. Yes. Hes in the same wing as the mistress. I am not even allowed to take care of my own son. Marin- the head maid- is the one who does so. Anton waited to see what else she would say, She lets me see him more often than I am supposed to, but it is rarely more than once per week.Tell us where he is and we will bring him. And anyone else you want to come with you.You really can?I cant stop now! Catarina hissed. Nearly There! At that same moment, Anton fired an arrow. Steel arrowhead and wooden shaft were stabilized by carefully cut feathers as his energy guided the shot. Spirit Arrows might not be instantly recognizable, but hed rather leave the fewest traces possible. The arrow struck the guards throat just as he was about to shout, twisting in the air as he attempted to dodge it. However, he was merely in the middle of body tempering, so neither his body nor energy could withstand what Anton had available. Damn it. I was hoping to get out secretly. Lets go!Catarina opened the door and yanked Anton inside. The formations here dont let sound in or out. Babies, you know.A figure on the bed was awoken by Catarinas announcement. Who?Doesnt matter, Anton said. Were here to bring you out. Patricia told us about Kevin here. Were bringing you away. No time to change. Grab clothes and anything he needs, then were going. Anton gestured, I just killed a guard outside.Killed? Oh my. Marin turned into a flurry of motion as she got up from the bed, bundling clothes for herself and various other things for Kevin. Despite having just been woken up, she was quite coordinated. Are you sure we should?Do you want to remain a slave? Anton asked. This is your chance.Marin nodded. Trust it to cultivators to show up with unreasonable demands and expect people to listen. Despite saying that, she did finish her bundle in less than a minute, and had Kevin cradled on top of it. Good. We have to hurry, Anton said. Catarina, if you would?Catarina lifted Marin into her arms. She was at the completion of Body Tempering, so it wasnt strange in the slightest that she could do it with ease. Even if muscle wasnt one of her prime temperings, she was stronger than any non-cultivator could be. Marin yipped as she found herself swept off her feet, but they really didnt have time.They hurried through the hallways. Anton would have liked to pick up the body of the guard hed killed, but that was far out of their intended path. The bloodstains would be obvious regardless, so it would barely change the time for someone to react if they came to that part of the patrol.They managed to make it back to the first wing of the manor where Patricia and a handful of others were waiting when the yelling started. Anton fired an arrow through the handles of the door at the end of the hallway, not caring if it was locked or not. He was able to sense they werent strong enough to counterattack him from that distance- and indeed once he destroyed that part of the door it was clear they had no offensive capabilities at all. He shoved the door open as he stepped outside, before he ran to jump on the corner where Catarina had disabled the formation. Catarina was still carrying Marin- though she could have likely run on her own as fast as the others she was herding.Anton saw several guards coming around the corners of the house. However, though the manor was quite large, it was nothing compared to the distance of a good archery range. There were a few guards a bit too far for optimal shots, but several arrows pierced into the breastplates of approaching guards. There were at least a dozen guards and cultivators moved fast, but what that really meant was not that they could reach Anton before they died, but instead that they were able to swiftly dive back around corners and into doors to take cover. Anton kept his eyes and other senses out for any sign of movement, but as the next brave soul came into view, a man at the late Body Tempering stage, Anton put a bit more effort into his shot. The man made a valiant effort, diving back into cover while instantly bringing his defenses to their full height. However, Antons shot had already been straight at the wall he landed behind. A wall simply made of fine wood. The arrow pierced a narrow hole through the corner- and through the man. Anton made sure that all of the other guards would feel how much energy went into that, including the fact that he was at Spirit Building. While that also meant they could possibly recognize his energy signature later, it wasnt something you could so easily describe to others. Anton hoped they couldnt pick out his cultivation method, but it was unlikely any of them were particularly familiar with it. Either way, as he helped a handful of women and two men over the wall he knew they had to move fast. Though they were on the outskirts of the city, it was likely Sartons guards had been called. If they could make it unseen, Catarina had prepared a safe zone where the others were waiting. Hopefully it would keep them concealed long enough for the three cultivators to move outside the city and free Oskar and the rest. It should only take an half hour to get there, and Anton estimated about twice that to return. They could be out of the city before dawn and covering their tracks. It seemed to Anton hed underestimated the danger but there was also more good to be done than hed thought. Not only could he reunite husband and wife, but there was a child as well.
