The Second Swordsman

After another day of travel, Ren and Thorn returned to Steadfast to continue from where they'd stopped.

As expected, the number of patrols had stayed the same. While they'd been suspicious, they hadn't actually done anything to warrant increased patrols.

Their previous failure had cost them valuable time, but it was better to have to use an extra day than to bring down the whole city with them.

This time, they started on the streets, being even more careful than they'd previously been. Thorn led the way, his tracking ability guiding them through the streets to their next target. The second of the Three Swordsmen.

Ren was more eager to get to Giles than any of the three but this was the strongest trail. Either way, he was looking forward to it.

The trail led to another townhouse, and while this one was well-guarded, it wouldn't be that hard to get in.