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As soon as Tarkyn was out of sight of the road, Waterstone appeared at his side.
“I think we’re too late to question those brigands. A group of soldiers is approaching from the west… probably from the encampment.”
Tarkyn grimaced. “Yes, I thought that might happen, but I couldn’t really see what else I could do. I was a bit worried the brigands might come round while the family was still there. At least they were neutralised once they were tied up.” He looked at the woodman. “Thanks, Waterstone, for your help.”
Waterstone clapped him on the back and said philosophically, “I guess it was only fair that we helped you to save some sorcerers. You helped us to save woodfolk from the encampment, after all.”
“I don’t know how successful I was in improving my reputation. At least they list
