WAILING DREAD

Chapter 4

''This shop hasn't paid their taxes to the lord''.

''After all his kindness and benevolence he has granted you''.

''Right now, you are either obliged to pay this tax or come with us to the cellar and close this establishment''.

At the front of the traven three men dressed in heavily plated armour where confronting the large and burly woman (Vanian) from which looks like the tavern owner. Two which where behind had long spears in their hands.

The one which was at the forefront and seemingly the leader named wentin strawman had a long brown hair which was alittle curly reaching his shoulder, dark pupils in his eyes and was average of height. He had a well structured built and a long sword on his lower waist.

''like heck I paid you guy taxes two weeks ago I still have five more week before I'm due for another''. Vanian gave a strong opposition to the case

''well things have changed now, with the increased destruction of nearby villages our town is getting over populated by the day. The structure of power will not last long if this keeps up there could be an uprising against the lords or the monsters and beast could attack here next, so he made a law for the implementation to take more taxes to strengthen the security, defence and to take care of this beloved town''. Wentin explained.

''the increase in refugees coming from different villages for shelter the risk for an uprisingevolution increases too, with hunger as the drive the peasants can band together and go against the lords'' .

''Not to talk of the monsters and beast attacking multiple places at almost the same time is a cause for concern and there no telling when it could attack this place too''.

''I don't care about that bullshit the price of the taxes is too much I already paid twelve silvers, thirty coppers coins telling me to pay another six silver is just wonkas''. Vanian

''what six silvers that's just cruel I heard it supposed to be two extra silver''

''yeah this bar must have offended the one of the higher ups and is now being punished by them''. Whispers could be heard around the crowd of onlookers.

''its not me that you should reflect your anger on, I'm just following orders if you have any complaints you can go make it to the board yourself''.

''ha! yeah right like it would even be looked into you guys are just a bunch of theives you and your ducking superiors''.

drawing his sword out he reprimanded her ''remember who you are talking with. I might just have to arrest you even if you pay you dues''.

''Im sure you wouldn't, at least not while I'm here''.

''oh if it isn't the great adventurer Dirius, I heard not too long ago you recued a young child from the patrol men right now I'm guessing you think that you are some kind of hero going about doing whatever he likes''.

''Well if you put it that way it doesn't sound so bad''.

''hmmm whatever suits you, but please don't interfere with matter its non of you business. This is a matter that includes the lords and nobles, so if you don't mind can you please leave so we can settle our business here''.

''oh no no I not intruding at all, I only helping because from what I heard the extra taxes was supposed to be two silver but I am hearing now that she has to pay six extra sliver so I just helping you cause it seems you been misinformed. now you wonder why they can ever be a revolution''.

''that true for most of the small businesses, but we established special ones for booming businesses just like this one''.

''so you are saying this junk of a tavern can pay the extra fee, no offence but this can still be defined as a class c restaurant which can't stand on its own on what basis do you think this is a booming business''.

''Dirius you just go about looking for trouble any where you find yourself right. but this is the nobles it would be wise of you to back off now before it get out of hand''.

''this is the place I frequent the most if it goes out of business where would I abide. i think it's right to protect my interest. right?''.

''remember who you are provoking, it not some wandering patrol men''.

''I don see the difference between you guys and the patrol men, what so special in being a guard anyway, besides the patrol men have more spine than you guys, rather than wasting time talking nonsense you should be using those swords and spear of yours''.

Clearly annoyed by his provocation two of the guards brought down their spears ready to attack.

''stand down. I see still as cocky as ever but we act on principle and not barbaric nature like you and those patrol men''.

''ha you can't even fight I don't see any redeeming quality in you guys, you justs low dog that wags it's tail for its master''.

''I think we should take our leave and don't think we will forget what happened here and madame we are expecting you to pay whats due, that will be all''. He waved his hand signalling his cohort and they went on their way.

''well she not paying a dime for all I care. you can tell that to your f*****g lord''.

''stepping out of the traven they walked out to a secure position''.

''sir strawman why didn't you let us beat him up, we are in ways stronger than does stupid patrol men''.one of the guard men inquired.

''and you are reducing the pride of the guards In the eyes of those peasants''.

''for all you may know Dirius has most likely saturated a nucleus and is most likely one of the strongest people in this town. unless does at the top choose to intervene we don't have a chance most of the commoners don't know this, they just believe a strong swordsman''.

''but we can't just let this slide it will bring down our reputation and others will start doing the same''.

''it is true but imagine three of us fighting and still get our ass handed to us like does idiots patrolmen. thats why I tried to avoid confrontation with him as much as possible. now all we have to do is report this to our superior they will handle it as they please''.

'Dirius you just might have beaten more than you can chew'.