Chapter 40 - a route to the pit

Axena and Cinten sat on a chair in the chamber of the smuggler and as they waited for his presence, maids came around with wines in bottles and placed them on the table before them. 

"Do not think taking anything from this man's house, he's such a pervert," Cinten said.

"As much as I love to live in the moment and do things before me since it might be the last, I don't apply the rule here. You can't imagine what he has in mind," Cinten added.

Shortly after Cinten's introduction, a man came around in robes and cleared his throat as he walked in. he towered in height and was muscular. He had a crew cut and his eyes were furious and was in a haste.

"Cinten, lady Cinten," he said just before he took his seat.

"Bathi," Cinten responded.

"How have you been?" Cinten asked.

"Bad. As you can see," Bathi said and stood to his feet, turned and unveiled his back. there they saw a heavy gash of the sword on his back which had just been sown.