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You rush up to fight the Knight hoping Anne will follow…

Instead she hits you on the back of the head, knocking you out.

You wake up back at the castle. At first you are upset at Anne, but she explains that it was suicide mission. Those bandits were ill equipped, and you would have been attacking a Knight in broad daylight…you weren't thinking straight.

You frown; more than likely she didn't want to have to fight her old mentor…regardless you accept her excuse. Arlo sighs, "I guess we did enough for Cuthvell. He may still pay you, but even if he doesn't we earned enough. Perhaps we should consider retiring?"

Anne laughs, "No thanks…"

You get to your feet, still somewhat dizzy from Anne's blow, "What happened…after Anne knocked me out."

Arlo responds, "Sir Cuthvell's son won the tournament. He asked to marry Princess Hannah and be heir to the throne."

"I guess that might mean good business for us…", you reply.

Anne nods, "Yeah, perhaps we can get some royal contracts…and maybe even…"

Anne is interrupted by a large banging noise from outside. You go outside to see what the sound is.