Accidental Dragoon_LitRPG Swashbuckler Trilogy [3] by Jamie Davis & C. J. Davis

Author:Jamie Davis & C. J. Davis [Davis, Jamie & Davis, C. J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fantasy
Goodreads: 41497596
Publisher: MedicCast Productions, LLC
Published: 2018-09-07T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

Cari found Merrick waiting for them at Smiley’s carriage. The four companions marched away from the camp leading not just Merrick’s men and women, but all the drafted imperial soldiers. It turned out all of them were eager to return to their lives and homes. Cari and the others made sure to burn the sergeant’s records of their enlistments so none of them would fear any retribution.

“Merrick,” Cari said as they walked up to the carriage. “I didn’t expect to see you here so close to the action.”

“I wanted to be here to escort my people back into the city. Besides, I have something that belongs to you.” Merrick reached into his coat pocket and pulled free Cari’s holocube.

Cari reached out and took back what she’d once offered as collateral against Prince Timron’s debt.

“So, we’re all settled up then?”

“We are.” Merrick nodded towards his gathered men and women as well as all the others filtering back into the city from the army camp. “You have fulfilled your end of the bargain and then some. I said I would wipe away your debt from our earlier agreement. I have done so.”

“Then I guess this is it unless we somehow meet again.”

“I want you to know, Cari, I am as committed to your ultimate mission as you are. Having Timron on the throne would be devastating, not just to me, but to many of the merchants in and around the empire. The Duke of Charon and his machinations have gone a long way to destabilizing many of our most profitable business ventures as he seeks to control many merchant markets for himself and his allied factions.”

“So, you’re offering direct assistance? I thought you tried to remain in that background and stayed out of politics.”

“I believe this may be a time for more overt action. When you get to the Crystal City, or even close to the Crystal City, and have your plans worked out, reach out to me. I’ll be back in my offices in the Canal District. I will lend what aid I can.”

Cari nodded and reached out, clasping wrists with Merrick. “I’ll do that. I suspect we are going to need all the help we can get.”

Merrick smiled and gathered up his people leading them back into the city walking with the rest of the former imperial troops heading for the city’s north gate.

Cari looked at her friends. All of them were injured in one way or another and needed medical attention. “Come on, let’s get back to the inn. Chance should be able to heal up most of your wounds with his elven magic. We have a lot of planning to do.”

Together the four of them climbed back into the carriage. Cari rapped on the roof with her knuckles, signaling to the driver as she called out. “Back to the inn, Smiley.”

“As you wish, ma’am.”

The carriage once again jolted to a start and took them back into Hyroth. Cari settled back in the seat and closed her eyes as she thought again about how Major Novachik had just disappeared right in front of her.

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