After I had ran a safe distance away from the kingdom, I stopped to think to myself.

Who were those people? They looked pretty strong.

And that’s when I heard a rustle in the bushes next to me.

"You think I'm strong? Thanks, kid."

"W-what the fu-?"

It was one of the four people I had seen earlier.

"Save your breath kid, I'm not here to hurt ya."

The fuck?!? That’s the least of my worries.

"Oh ok, never mind then. Time to die!

"Wait, hold the fuck up. Are you reading my mind?"

"Maybe..?"

The mysterious stranger was wearing a blue assassin's robe. He slowly walked towards me.

"My name is Chow. Chow Tetsu."

"I didn't ask."

"..."

"How'd you find me?"

"I followed you, how else?"

Creep...

"So. What’s your name, kid?"

"Laika Shoto."

"Let's go for a walk, Laika. The others should be arriving soon."

"The others?"

"Yeah. The others."