Jacks eyes widen in shock as he relized the weapon he carries on his back is a bond weapon, of which only those of noble blood carry.
"Wait I thought you had to be of noble blood to wield a bond weapon". Jack asked
"Not necessarily", Manic replied. "Most bond weapons you hear about are indeed from nobal families but a few have different, more complex conditions then just blood relation. The one you got one your back is number three. In total there are nine blades that were made as exemptions to the nobels rule. Anyone could wield them as long as the bond allowed. On top of that, each one is different and has its own personality."
"If that's the case what's up with this one. And how do you even have it if there are only 9 in the world", Jack asked.
"Well first, the blade you have there has a interesting personality. It likes hard workers, people who don't have exceptional talent, but can put in the work to be on par with the best. It also dosnt like nobles very much. I found that out when I tryed to give it to the local lord. It probably thinks there all pompous or something."
"Ok, but that dosnt answer how you got your hands on it". Jack says.
"Right, I found it on the ground", Manic says with a blank expression. "The only reason I kept it was because I though it was interesting I couldn't pull it from it sheath. Only when I took it to my shop and placed it on my wall did a mage stop by and tell me what it was that I had. Pure luck"
"You found one of only 9 special bond weapons.. on a morning stroll", Jack says with bewilderment on his face.
"Yep, and now it's yours. I only followed you to tell you what you had. I still don't like you but I promised the old mage I'd atleast explain that much to whoever it chose", Manic said indifferent to the situation. "I'm going to get going now. Bring it back to me if you need something… Oh and by the way, make sure to give it a name".
Manic left, Jack ,now looking down, still had the blade in his hands. "I didn't think I'd see one of these again. I know the boss had one, but that's cause he was a noble. I've never even heard of a bond wealded by a lower house. Let alone anyone withought noble blood.
"Are you just going to stand out there all day"
Cane called from the doorway.
"Oh. Sorry sir, I'll be right there". Jack called back, putting his sword back in its sheath and heading inside.
"Looks like a good sword", Cane said.
"No, it's just a piece of crap left outside. That's what Jack said when we left the workshop" Kate said standing behind Cane
Came, looking back at the sword, "Oh.. ok, just don't let bad equipment ruin your performance".
"I could fight a Kobald with a stick", Jack said with a smirk.
"Yeah right" said Raph at the top of the stairs. "I wanna sleep so y'all get up here"
The group make there way to there room. As everyon enters the worn down room Cane moves over to close the curtain as Hunter locks the door. "Kate, cast your noise canceling spell", Cane ordered. After saying so Kate raises her wand and creates a barrier.
"Ok, here's the mission plan. Jack and Raph will gather the horses from the stable and meet us outside the wall. Hunter, Kate, and I will be on the receiving end with the informant. Hunter, you get a vantage over the exchange point while Kate and I move to the drop zone. If all goes smoothly we should be out of here before dawn. Any questions"
"What if something goes wrong at the drop point. Is there a secondary rendezvous". Raph asks.
"Yeah, base camp. Are goal is to get the information and get out. Not to care about each others safety. The moment something goes wrong the patch on your uniforms will light up. After that, activate plan b and do whatever you can to get back to base."
Everyone nods in agreement
"Alright move out", Cane commands
As Cane, Hunter, and Kate slip out through the window. Jack and Raph make there way down stairs. Raph is suddenly stopped by a big burly man. He's six foot and looks to be one two hundred and fifty pounds. "Arn't you the guy who cheated me out of money earlier", the man said.
"You must be mistaken, I haven't seen you before", Raph says as he lowers his head. "I'm actually very late for an appointment with my dermatologist. So if you excuse me I must leave"
"While I might not know what a derma.. what's its face is. I sure recognize someone who cheated me",The man says as he put his hands on Ralph's shoulder.
"I really wish you wouldn't", Raph says trying to hold back.
"Well I really want my money back", As the man speaks that he takes a swing out Raph. In an instant Raph pulls out a small blade and sticks it threw the man's hand. "I told you you really shouldn't do that." Raph says, almost with a smile.
As they continue to fight someone calls for the guards. When they enter the inn they see Raph twisting the ragged he already stabbed into the man's hand.
"Stop standing there. Get this crazy old man off of me"! The burly man says as he's crying in pain.
"Shit", Raph mumbles. Before the gaurd get closer Raph grabs a few gray looking balls out of his pack and throws them on the ground. The room populates with smoke as Raph grabs Jacks arm and runs with him out the door.
"Well this is and great start isn't it", Jack says sarcastically.
Raph raises his middle finger to Jack as they keep running.
As they run Jack looks back over to Raph, "Is that what you did while everyone else was in town. Cheated people out of money."
Raph looks over to Jack, "Of course not, I run fair games. That idiot was just drunk the time. It was like stealing candy from a baby."
"Your a piece of work you know that, you crazy old man", Jack says to Raph. "And now thanks to you, we're already on the guards watchlist."
Raph looks back at Jack with a smirk,"The plan isn't ruined, just a little detour. This always happens".