Doubts

The group enters the room and Asteri closes the door and addresses the two women.

"There's something underneath," he reveals at two o'clock.

"I suspected ..." Allatu says.

"It is impossible that the fame of 'The Shadows of Kalos' does not reach Gustav's ears. As mentioned, they are not just any brigands, it is true that their master is behind their actions ... but certainly not he does these operations on his own initiative. Someone has to hire them ", reflects Asteri.

"Are you already suspicious of someone?" asks Betty as she sits down on a large bed in the center of the room.

"Yes, I have some suspicions but I still know too little about them ... and then I didn't see all the participants in the meeting, because only Digna and Gustav were left." Asteri approaches the window.

"And Ghenda? Are you a suspect too?" Allatu asks as he lies down on the bed.

"If she only came yesterday I don't think it's possible and then she doesn't seem like the type to do this kind of thing. Oh maybe it might as well be a facade, she would definitely earn an acting award." Asteri looks out the window, seeing the maids drying clothes, and also noticing the presence of guards patrolling the house.

"So Ghenda's hypothesis about tonight's attack could also be wrong… maybe someone tricked him into creating that idea. Oh maybe he could also be a genius, since at his age he is already battalion commander… "reflects Allatu.

"Someone you can trust ... I would think of that human Gustav, even his behavior as ignorant of him makes me think a lot." even Betty makes a hypothesis on this subject.

"Of course you have to think about him ... but we can't jump to conclusions." Asteri moves away from the window.

Asteri begins to prepare, if everything is ready. Before leaving they managed to buy some potions.

'We need an alchemist, these fucking potions cost a fortune.' Asteri thinks bitterly.

'We can also take them by force from the shopkeepers.' Aurelion replies.

'I'm not going to prey on people around, partner. At most, only those who deserve it' Asteri concludes.

In addition to the potions, they have made an overhaul of the blacksmith's weapon, to avoid dulling.

'Boy, wasn't your father a blacksmith?' Aurelion asks.

'Of course, he also taught me his work, but if I don't have a forge I can't do anything.' he clarifies.

'I only expressed the simplest and most immediate solution' Asteri could imagine Aurelion raising his hands, but it was hard enough because he didn't know what his shape was.

'Aurelion, don't you remember anything of what you once were?' Asteri wanted to get into that speech.

'Not yet, it's as if the old self hasn't been able to emit all the memories and experiences of him into the little spark of consciousness that is me.' Aurelio specifies.

'I understand ... but I'm sure that sooner or later you will remember everything, and we will look for a way to restore you as you once were, whatever you were.' Asteri wanted to do something for Aurelion.

'I think it's not that easy ... what if I happen to be a monster that destroys worlds and wipes out civilization?' Aurelion tries to scare Asteri.

'No, I don't think you were.' Asteri is very confident, which surprises Aurelion ... but he will never prove it.

"Have you prepared everything?" she asks the two companions.

"Yes, we should be fine." Allatu responds by inserting one last potion into the sphere she possesses as an adventurer.

"I'm ready too." Betty followed Allatu.

"Very well, then I'll go out of town for a few hours, near the forest I have to try out a skill I've learned recently." Asteri was very vague.

"I wonder what skill, but I will ask no more, let's see how you will surprise us." Allatu was curious to know what skill he was talking about, but he asked no further.

"Don't worry, you won't have to wait long, if what we've assumed is true, I'll have to use it tonight." reveals Asteri.

The boy leaves the room and goes in front of the villa, under the gaze of each guard, is some of the white knights he meets. But they say nothing, they know that he is a guest of the noble Gustav.

"Boy, can you wait a minute?" Asteri recognized the voice calling him, it was Digna.

"Digna, what's going on?" he asked him.

"Come with me for a walk around town ... or two things to tell you." Digna starts walking despite Asteri's reply.

'It looks like my training will have to wait a little longer.' he was quite disappointed, but there was nothing he could do about it. Digna could give you some useful information.

The two come out of the gate of the villa, but Asteri looked at the knight who had stopped him earlier, the latter returned his gaze. It was evident that they did not get along.

"Boy are you still thinking about that story, come on let's go" Digna turns to call Asteri.

Asteri reflected that it would be very unwise to waste time on a past issue.

"Now from your face it looks like you're smart so I'll tell you. I don't think Gustav is on our side." reveals Digna bluntly.

"That's what we were thinking too ... so I assume this evening is a trap." Asteri says.

"Exactly, we do not know what it will be like but we cannot speak to the commander of the knights, he is too faithful to what the Grand Marshal orders." Digna was irritated by Ghenda's too much loyalty.

"What are you thinking?" Asteri asks Digna.

"I have a friend, he is also a noble merchant. He Surely he will help me." Digna reveals his card.

"Who is he?" Asteri asks.

"Don't worry, he is one we can trust. This friend knows a person who could help you on your mission, so even if he were a trap he could get you out of trouble." Digna explains.

"Mmmh fine, but where do we have to meet this 'comrade'?" Asteri asks.

"You already had the place you were supposed to go before the operation started, right? Our contact will be waiting for you." Digna waved a coin in her hands.

"Okay, all clear, then we will proceed as usual. Excuse Digna, but now I have to prepare myself in the best possible way". Asteri greets her and heads for the city exit.

"Okay, good luck boy." Digna says this by going in another direction.