My scaley captors stared at me for a long while, discussing what I could only assume was what they wanted to do with me. They weren't speaking in any language i recognized, a weird song of hissing and guttural growls, one of what i assume to be the females was even making some weird chirping sounds. I tried crawling away while they were distracted but i was caught by one of the males, who hissed at me and pulled me back in the middle of their group again. Their debate only ended when a man approached them from the main building and they shifted their attention to him. They kept giving me weird looks and curious gazes. Sometimes they even looked confused or worried.

He walked up to the group and then he noticed me. He asked them something in their weird language while pointing at me. One of the males answered him and shrugged. I tried talking to them but i dont think they understand me. All i could do was sit there on the ground and wait for a chance to escape. The man talked to them for a little while, then he turned his attention to me. He was looking at me like he was trying to summon some sort of blue window that tells him my name. But that didnt happen, instead he took a couple steps toward me and spoke.

"Who are you and why were you attached to their carriage?"

I looked a him for a second before i replied.

"No one of importance, I have no knowledge of these beings or any intention of interfering with their buisness."

I tried to change my voice as much as i could without magic. His eyes narrowed and he started looking me over. His eyes froze when he noticed the badge i was wearing. I completely forgot i was still in my disguise. That must be why they looked at me with such confused expressions. However I still must protect my identity, so i made sure to keep it on. I need to get back to the inn and convert my loot into good old gold coins, then we can leave and finally head to the capital. But first I need to get away from whoever these people are. Now that I have some of the feeling back into my arms, I dug a small hole in the dirt behind me. I also spread some blue mana around the red and formed it into a small bubble. The red mana would strengthen the blue mana and cause a wave of force to shoot outward. I shoved the bubble into the hole and used some more blue mana to force it deeper into the ground. I kept my eyes focused on the group in front of me to make sure that they could not see my actions.

They were talking to the man in that language of theirs again, so i decided that the time was perfect. I rolled under the carriage and hid behind the other side as i activated the bubble. An explosion shook the grounds as the area I used to be at turned into a small crater. Dirt and grass and plants flew everywhere covering the carriage and anyone else that happened to be nearby. I could hear them screaming and shouting things at people, trying to get organized. Except for the people that were in the carriage, they had shoved one of the females into the carriage and stood around with their weapons drawn. I was quite far away from the carriage by now, my escape starting as soon as the explosion started. I got to a small wooden building sitting on a small hill next to a stream. I jumped behind the building and looked back towards the mansion. I could sort of see alot of them still freaking out about the explosion. But the smarter ones had calmed down and started assessing the damage. Trying to figure out what was going on. I feel bad for the owner of the mansion, If there was a real attack he would be screwed.

I need some way to get out of here fast. But there is nothing here, this building i found is practically empty. I cant really see anything helpful in there, just some dusty chairs. Also I just realized that I dont know where the hell i am. That carriage moved too fast for me to try and retrace the route it took. Plus this area is huge, I feel like im not even in Elders rest anymore. I channeled some red mana into me legs and jumped onto the roof. I looked all around and sighed in relief. Over a couple of hills I could see the city and its walls. I kept the flow of red mana to my legs going and started running. After a couple strides I started leaping, the red mana in my legs allowing me to cross huge distances. Travelling by myself is soo much easier, I dont have to pay attention to anyone but myself and where im going. In a couple of hours I will be back at the inn.

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"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!!" Shouted Slythik while pointing a clawed hand at the human servant nearby.

" IF OUR PRINCESS WAS HURT YOU AND ALL YOU LOVE WILL SUFFER, I WILL RIP OFF YOUR SKIN AND EAT IT!!" He shouted as loud as he could at the man next to him.

" I WILL-" He was interrupted with a loud smack to the back of his head. He turned and was about to start yelling at the one who hit him but when he saw who it was he stopped.

"Apologies princess, I am only angry for your safety-"

She raised a scaled hand and cut him off.

"I understand Slythik, that will be all." Her words were sharp and her voice carried no warmth. She looked at the human that Slythik was yelling at. He was terrified, not only of them but of how close they were to war with a country that has a far greater military. Her eyes were cold but she didnt seem angry. She stared at him for a little bit before she finally spoke.

"We found that man on the back of our carriage, he was wearing a mask and a hooded jacket. But i expect him to be found soon. Understand?" She about to walk away but she seemed to remember something and turned back around.

"Oh, and he had a funny little badge on his chest. I think he was part of the adventurers guild."