First Punishment

"Ash, are you sure you're gonna follow that suspicious man?" asked Roc.

"What can I do? I don't know what to do either," Ashnard whispered.

Ashnard followed the old man from behind him. His wand that hit the ground with every step, made Ashnard wary. He didn't want the stick to hit him again.

"That man didn't see us, Ash. Use this opportunity to kill him from behind. Stab with your sword or suffocate him to death."

"Are you crazy? He's just an ordinary scary old man. Why kill him?"

"I know people like him will definitely stab us in the back if we don't do it first."

"What are you? Murderer? Or just a fool?"

The man stopped and turned around. "What are you babbling about? Hurry up! Still young but slower than me," he taunted.

"Y-yes, sir," replied Ashnard.

"Remember Nous said. Stay alert to your surroundings," said Roc reminding Ashnard.