The man was stunned. Shaken and shocked. He had seen death before, so had they all, but now he was the only one standing. This encounter had not proceeded like he had expected. He had expected to brag a little bit for this traveller before sending him on his way. Who knew that it was a daemon? It didn't leak like most of their kind did. And from the looks of things this one was quite the powerful one. He started considering his options before he was grabbed by the man and shook like a ragdoll.
He wanted to retort that how could he show the man where the map was if he could not make sounds. But he refrained from doing such and gritted his teeth. "It's over there, on that wall," he said and pointed towards a corner in the inn. As Zakhul turned to look the man quickly placed his hands over the daemon's and channeled magic into his hands. Magic that would cause excruciating pain in daemons. He then fled out the backdoor after being released, shouting.
"A DAEMONS IS LOOSE IN TOWN!"
Jono was quiet for a few moments before he spoke up, voice quivering of fear, rage and pain. "I do not know who they are, but I have my suspicions. They just left a note. Probably one of your friends!" He tried to push up against the hold, but it was less than futile and instead hurt him more. Jono started sobbing again and shivered for a few minutes before he spoke up again.
"The note read; I've taken your daughter as insurance that our orders are followed. We asked you so kindly last time, but you sadly refused our request. Since I was passing by here anyway, I took your daughter in exchange for your allegiance. Orders will follow in the coming days. Do as asked, and you'll get your daughter back. If not, I'll send back body part after body part until you agree." Jono sobbed and his voice broke multiple times when he read out the letter that his servant had read out to him before. "It was signed by a Gia...."
A quick look around and Mercie could quickly spot the letter and immediately recognize the handwriting as Gianna's, leaving no doubts in her mind who had written it.
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"It's signed by Lord Volt and has both his and your father's seal on it," Azymn said and turned towards Maryvale and nodded. "While I know of your reputation, dear Pox, I still request that you list your credentials and accomplishments and provides some form of proof as per protocol before being enlisted by the Royal Family."