A Regionary Rises

[Local Enforcement]

Three days had passed since his encounter with Faust Smith, a man that was aspiring to work for the King. After Costa was able to evaluate the man’s strength, he sent a recommendation to the council the same day. Now he had received an answer and would have to meet the man to deliver the message.

It was another cold, misty day in the city, the disgrace of the common workers could be felt in the air. Worn out faces looked up at Costa will all kinds of hateful thoughts, he was sure. Costa walked through the streets, having almost reached his destination.

With him walked Gano, a local Ordernary in charge of that area of residence, surely a familiar face to the man they were visiting. Costa could understand the man didn’t instinctively confront Gano, and preferred to look for a better challenge. Not that he really did have one in the end. The man ending up being his target had seemed pretty angry when he left the scene that day. Later, he was dismissed from his job as Ordernary for having failed in controlling the situation and being unable to win against a lower class.

“We’re here, sir.”

Gano stopped and stepped out of the way for Costa to reach for the door and knock.

“Ok. Be sure to keep quiet as I speak to him and only talk if asked to. Keep in mind that in my presence, you are being evaluated at all times."

Gato nodded at Costa’s words without further comment. Costa sighed as he waited for a sign coming from the other side of the door. Costa hoped the man was home, he wasn’t in the best mood to go hunt him down. If necessary, he’d send out Gano to do it for him, but it would surely be bothersome.

[Faust]

It had been three days since the loss of his father. He had not grieved, but instead every morning he would craft another unique sword in his father's memory. That meant three swords since he had already finished forging for today.

He had finished not to long ago and was now taking a break for gravy over bread. Not the prettiest to look at, but it was most delicious and filling at the same time. Faust had eaten just enough to be contented, but not bloated.

After breakfast was over he overheard a discussion on the other side of his thin door. He approached to listen to a familiar voice after a knock.

“Ok. Be sure to keep quiet as I speak to him and only talk if asked to. Keep in mind that in my presence, you are being evaluated at all times."

The waiting was over and Faust was prepared. He had taken extra time out of his earlier days to prepare for this one day out. He was already wearing his armor and had his sword equipped. He had also fashioned a circlet as a symbol of authority once he had found his new insignia. He strapped an Armorer's hammer to his leg and his circlet to the other.

He pushed away the curtain before opening the door with his usual blank state. There stood Costa as well as another. He inclined his head to both of them as a sign of humility.

"I don't have to stab this one in the shoulder too, do I?"

He smiled at his sad attempt at humour before inviting them in with a wave of the arm. If they were willing to step into his forge lit abode he had set up two iron stools. There was one extra body, but luckily Faust had extra wooden stools from the mess quarters.

"So, I am assuming that it is time for me to move on?"

[Local Enforcement]

Costa was glad to see the door open and that Faust was home. Costa looked over at Gano at Faust’s words and chuckled, as if for a moment he was considering it.

“Na, tests are over, a decision has been made.”

At the man’s sign to come in, Costa did, as Gano followed him inside.

"So, I am assuming that it is time for me to move on?"

Costa stood straight as he opened up the file he held in his hands. Inside, he’d have the decision of the council about Costa’s recommendation, as well as the man’s first mission. He took a look at the contents already read by him, and looked up at the man.

“The council sees you fit for Regionary and has accepted my recommendation. This file contains all the information about your first assignment, which will be your trial to prove you are worth the position.”

Costa shut the file and handed it over to Faust.

“You are to travel to the Village of Manora, where rebel activity has been reported. Not much is asked of you, just go there and report back with the current situation. If a disturbance is indeed confirmed, you deal with the problem. For this mission, you are prohibited to accept challenges from civilians wanting to work for the King, and you will only fight if any rebel activity is taking place. It is asked of you to kill traitors, so are our orders. Now, if you’d just confirm this by reading what is inside, I’ll be answering any questions you might have.”