I was wondering whether I should jump out or not but I felt like already losing even when there’s one extra. It’s pathetic but is there no other way than giving up because of that old man’s doing?
“Oi oi, what is going on?” (Slave Merchant)
“No, it’s not only the old man blocking the road, he said he put the tree behind him. I am troubled of what to do.” (Escort1)
“… It’s surely troublesome. Oi, you old man over there, what on earth do you want to do?” (Escort2)
“You’re wrong, I’m not a old man, I’m just a ordinary traveler. Anyway, leave all of your valuables.” (Lior)
I don’t even understand what he meant by ‘anyway’. Besides, even if he said he was a traveler, no matter how you look at his action and words, you can’t see him as nothing but a bandit.
The other party’s reaction was perplexed by what that lump of muscle old man said but the trader ordered the escorts while having cold eyes.
“Whatever you do is alright with that slow headed old man. Get rid of him if he becomes a hindrance.” (Slave Merchant)
“Understood. Since this is the employer’s order, don’t think of us badly, old man.” (Escort1)
“Did you think I would do such a foolish thing?” (Lior)
“Take that out quickly. Is your sword just for decoration, you fool!” (Escort2)
When the old man drew the sword behind his back and made huge swing to the escorts, wind arose and greatly shook the surrounding trees. The escorts were disturbed with that force but the two escorts that were out from the carriage since the beginning didn’t flinched and prepared weapons against the old man.
“This guy is a formidable opponent.” (Escort1)
“Aah, do you think you can beat us, the ‘Mirror brothers’?” (Escort2)
The two called ‘Mirror Brothers’ were wearing same clothes and swords as if they are mirroring each other. Since their faces also similar, I guess they are twins.
Then, the two began to run towards the old man at the same time and since their running appearance were similar and crossed zigzagging many times, it was their strategy to confuse the opponent. It was nothing if they were seen from the side but they displayed a threat if seen from the front.
“The old man’s strength is probably tremendous, can we defeat him?” (Escort1)
“Eat this!” (Escort2)
One of them made a big jump while the other assault from sideways at the same time. If it’s me, I would be swayed, late to respond or couldn’t respond with any technique but speaking of the old man…