Cotton Town.
Viscount Rudolf gazed at the ornate box before him, a look of intoxicated satisfaction on his face.
Inside were five bottles of blue potion, Knight Potions, rare and potent. He had received them from Lord Gloden, in exchange for a deadly favor, Kill Aaron, the newly appointed Lord of Green Fort.
That offer, and the potions, were enough to seal the deal.
Rudolf muttered to himself, "I have only a few knights under my command. Most are stationed with the Black Guards. The rest remain in town. If I must choose someone to receive this potion, it should be Fodo. If he reaches Peak Knight strength, and two more follow, our monster hunts will flourish. More gold from sales… and more favor from Lord Alaric."
His eyes gleamed with ambition.
"Domizo has already won Miss Alice’s ha
