Chapter 134: Assassins in the Woods

Nix spent a few more minutes looking at dockets before shutting the hud down A glance to his left told him that Semmi was still at it.

"We're heading out for a bit Sem."

The blonde scout barely looked up. "Okay... I'm reviewing all the dockets that are expiring in the next 2 weeks. I'll present anything pressing at the guild meetings."

Nix took Shae's hand and together they left the Guild Office. The sound of running footsteps caused him to turn. The Ain'Dhassi who had helped him write up the contracted skidded to a halt in front of him.

"Er... Something I can do for you?" Nix noticed the man's frosty demeanor was gone.

The Ain'Dhassi dropped to his knees and touched his head to the floor. "Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, sir!"

"Hey... easy there." Nix bent down and grabbed his arm, gently helping him back to his feet. "Going to hurt yourself doing that."