Saturday, December 22
Terror in Freeport - Part 6a: The Shakedown
Six guardsmen led by a captain were approaching.
“This day just keeps getting better and better,” said Sebastian. “What seems to be the problem?”
“Your presence is requested at the Courts by Chief Councilor Verlaine in connection with your unlawful entry into a restricted area!”
“He’s right,” Kham said nonchalantly. “We did do that.” His hands inched towards the folds of his jacket.
“You are also charged with impersonating an officer,” said the guard captain. One hand was on the hilt of his sword. “Now will you come peacefully or do we have to use force?”
Kham’s pistols were out in an instant, pointed at the guard captain’s chest. BLAM! BLAM!
The captain fell backwards in a red and black spray of blood and smoke. His hand reached for his sword, but Kham had two more pistols out in the blink of an eye.
BLAM! BLAM!
Everyone froze in shock. Then Cal, Beldin, and Vlad drew their weapons, just in time to face off against the angry guardsmen. Bijoux leaped back and swung her sling overhead.
“What did you do that for?” shouted Sebastian. He pointed his palms towards the guards. “You just shot a Captain of the Guard!”
“Relax,” said Kham. “They’re just more of Verlaine’s thugs.” He returned the two pistols to their holsters and drew two more. “Now if you’ll excuse me.” [MORE]
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