chapter 24: the thugs (part 1)

"Hmm, my name is Rivor Alford, one of the commanders in charge of the town's west protection and security, it's a pleasure to meet you Zilon miruba" The man bowed slightly.

"Whahhhh-" Zilon eyes widened slightly as he look at this man in front him.

'A commander, do get to meet one every day' Zilon sighed inwardly.

Now Zilon did not know if his position was a big deal,but with his small knowledge of his past life, a commander even in a small settlement is a commander.

The man known as Rivor nodded in satisfaction with zilon's reaction,which confirms Zilon theory.

'i guess it's not everyday you really meet with a commander '

Rivor looked at the sky and said "it's getting quite dark you know, you should lead the way"

"Ahh, yes let's -"

Kooooorrr

Zilon was interrupted by the sound of his stomach growls.

Zilon held his stomach with a funny expression on his face.

'i guess I forgot I was human'

"Hmm looks like your hungry,com on I know a place not too far from here, let's go grab some snacks " Rivor smiled.

"Sure thing, I am starving" Zilon chuckled slightly.

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They arrived at a building that had many enter and leaving quite at the same time.

"Wow, this place is quite lively" Zilon commented.

"Yeah it sure is ,this is one of the popular places to eat so of course it will be lively " Rivor replyed

'popular huh, not the biggest or fanciest then' Zilon thought inwardly.

"Come on let's go" Rivor aurged.

"Okay "

The walked in and found there selves two seats to sit on.

Along the way Zilon had asked the commander Rivor a lot of questions,which to him where basic questions he supposed to be aware of.

'so there actually magical beasts, other than humans there are other races like dwarfs,elves , vampires,werewolves, dragons and even demons ,damn' Zilon held his chin as he thought to himself.

'occassionally this city receives attacks from one point in four directions of the town, north were I am staying with Lyla, south,east west,not much different from earths form of directions I guess'.

"He what are you thinking " Rivor asked as he saw Zilon was quite absent minded.

Zilon snapped from his inner thought and saw that he has not made any orders yet.

"Oh sorry I was just thinking..."

He then looked at his paper that was supposed to be the menu.

'hmm,still don't know what to get for myself,I don't even know what's safe to eat for me'

Zilon was prelaxed as he looked at the different foods in the paper,some looks oddly similar to some food on earth while some where one's he had never seen before.

'the meat might be magical beasts so I will need to know if which I request so I don't eat what might be poisonous to me'

Though before he could complete his Rivor had already received his own.

"Still stuck making choices" Rivor chuckled as he looked at Zilon's expression.

"Yh I don't really know which one to pick.....hey wait why's your own already served" Zilon asked.

Rivor blinked a few times then smiled

"Oh that,you see I am there regular customer anytime I am staying around this area I usually come here to eat" he laughed as he gave his reply.

"Yeah right more like using your rank to skip lines" Zilon pucked his cheeks.

Rivor laughed more as he heard Zilon's reply and Zilon couldn't help but laugh himself.

In the end Zilon had to go with what Rivor order,and he was surprised that it was actually good.

"Hey Zilon" Rivor called Zilon in a slightly lower voice but with a serious expression.

"You do know we are being followed right" he asked as he stared at one man at the corner of his eyes in particular.

Of course Zilon knew that,that was the essence of the public apology, he realized that from the moment avaron proposed it.

"Yeah I know, although I am weak I am not quite dumb to think that nobody will try to steal from me"Zilon gave his reply and chuckled.

"But knowing, you I know you have a plan to deal with him right" Zilon stared at him

"Hmph, don't go putting your face on people you just met you know" He said with a slight snort.

Zilon chuckled as he remembered the value of the coins in his possession.

There are 5 types of currencies in the world,while although there are different settlements that accepts a different currency.

The tipical ones are the bronze sliver and gold in the human settlements.

Bronze can be used to buy some snacks small items and some other appliances,sliver can be used to buy those two but this can also be used to buy low grade weapons and some other slightly expensive stecks.

About 1 sliver is equivalent to 100 bronze coins which is considered to be quite a lot.

The gold coinsn are The most expensive in human settlements used in more buying in stocks, buying items like inscription,gadgets, armor,gold can also be exchanged for medium grade weapons.

"You do know there are several of them, all which are scattered in different places,it will be hassle to deal with them and one might follow you home" Rivor said with a serious expression.

"Hmm,that is a problem" Zilon hold his chin for a few seconds before he smiled.

"I have a plan for that" Zilon said as he also stole a glance at the seemingly innocent looking man who was of the thugs.

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They had finished eating and they both prepared to leave.

"Okay that will 20 sliver coins in total" the waitress said respectfully.

Zilon was about to bring out his coin to pay,but Rivor first him to it.

"Here you go" He had her a bunch of the coins while adding

"Keep the change" he winked at her who the waitress only laughed and thanked.

"Hey what was that for" Zilon said once they were outside.

"You know I had the money to pay but you still payed instead why?" Zilon inquired.

"Oh that" he said as looked away to the setting sun.

"Just a old habit of mine" he said with a slightly sad expression.

A small gust of wind past as Zilon heard his pained voice,he tried to hide it do but Zilon wasn't a child.

It was in Zilon nature not to actually probe into people's life,so he did not press on the matter and left the conversation by adding

"I see well that's not a bad thing I guess" Zilon scratched his head.

Rivor turned to look at Zilon with a slightly surprised expression.

He then smiled " hey you definitely don't seem your age tho"

"You think,well to be honest I have heard those words many times before,though I can't remember where exactly" Zilon replied.

"Alright then time for me to take you home it's getting dark" Rivor said as the sun was almost about to set.

"Sure thing"

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