Return to the Association

After having a hearty sleep, I logged on to Live Universe, for another day of wonderful grinding.

I spawned in front of the Josium Emporium, already ready to start my workday. As per yesterday, I checked in with Old Man Josie, and began my shift. Like the day before, my shift was mostly uneventful. I spent most of my shift reorganizing the shop dusting. One or two players came by to check out the shop, but no one bought anything.

After my shift ended, I said my goodbyes to Old Man Josie, heading off to the Rogues Association. Once I arrived, I looked towards the task board, as per my usual actions. I looked at the task board, and found a task that peaked my interest.

[E+ RANK TASK]

Take out bandit camp!

+250 Rogues Association REP

+350 Tergaron REP

+500 EXP

+750 Tyles

Description: Nearby bandits have set up a camp near the western gate of town. Eliminate them before they cause more trouble than they already have!

-Bandits Defeated: 0/7

-Bandit Captain Defeated: 0/1

Seemed like a simple enough task. I picked it up, and immediately left the building to embark on my task. I walked down the stone path and slowly approached the western gate. Once I got to the gate, I looked around the surrounding area, for any signs of the bandit camp, when all of a sudden a guard came up to me.

"Excuse me, sir, but what is it you might be doing?" The knight asked.

"Oh, well you see I've been hired to clear out a bandit camp, and I was surveying the area to see where it was… is there a problem?" I asked curiously.

"No, not at all, you just seemed a little lost is all, carry on." The Soldier responded, going back to his post. I gave him an odd look, and carried on my way. After walking around, and looking all over the grassy plains, I finally found a group of wooden structures, with a shafty, makeshift wooden wall surrounding it. Bingo! That was my target. I activated [Stealth LV1] and quietly made my way to the encampment, watching my step as I went. As I slowly approached the encampment, I could overhear the bandit's conversations…

"Ey boss, when are we evah gon' raid dat town over der?"

"Silence, buffoon! We'll get to raiding them soon, we just have to hope they're guard is off. Then, that's when we'll strike. After all, they are quite a big town, after all"

"Aight boss, if ya say so…"

Even without the comically out of place accent, it was obvious these bandits weren't the brightest. I mean, Tergaron was one of the biggest known towns in the area, how could 8 bandits possibly take on an entire guard? It was foolish to think like that.

I approached the front entrance of the camp, and stealthily made my way in, keeping towards the wall of the camp, to ensure I wouldn't be noticed. My plan was to sneakily draw them away one by one, and kill them off until only the boss of them all was left. It was an ingenious plan!

I spotted my first target. It was a bandit standing near the edge of the encampment. I threw a rock at the bandit from a distance, and watched as he looked around frantically. I then proceeded to throw another rock, but this time off towards the entrance, where I could easily kill my prey.

The bandit slowly walked over to where the stone fell to inspect the area, and that's when I made my attack!. I quickly dashed towards the bandit, and activated [Slash LV1], and slashed at his legs, stopping him from moving. What I didn't realize, however, was what was about to come.

"Boss! Fellas! We got an intruder! An intruder I say!" the bandit screamed, as he fell to his knees, immobile.

Well, f**k.