035: Sneak Through the Forest

April 28, 2022 – 2 minutes read – 304 words

Back when the Royal Army was leaving the capital

Patrick travels through the woods on a running dragon, accompanied by Corporal Mirko, Private Colton, and Sergeant Josh, an Inspector General.
Sergeant Josh is around 30 years old with a lean physique with a fringe of blonde hair and blue eyes, around 180 cm tall (a little under 6 feet).

A major advantage to the running dragon is that it can move in the forest quicker than a horse.
It’s also near silent while it’s moving and it’s smarter than a horse.
On the other hand, it can’t carry the same weight as a horse and it’s slower than a horse on a road.
So it’s one person, with light armor at best, and they aren’t going to be pulling a carriage or wagon.

The group is moving through the woods so they won’t be spotted.

“So, Second Lieutenant Patrick, what’s the strategy.” Mirko

“Pretty simple, I’ll sneak into the enemy’s camp and set fire to their food stores, while you three stay hidden.” Pat

“Eh? No, you’ll just… Hmm? Well, it is the Second Lieutenant we’re talking about…” Mirko

“Yes, I’m the only one that will be invading and setting the fire.
You two will act as the escort for the inspector general.
If I fail for some unknown reason, you three should run away and return to the Kingdom Army.” Pat

“If the Second Lieutenant is trying to stay hidden, I pity the enemy trying to find him.
I don’t think I would be up to the task.” Mirko

“Is he really so hard to find? I heard he was able to sneak behind orcs?” Josh

“That’s exactly what happened.
Sometime I just hear him, but I can’t find him at all.” Mirko

“Am I really that bad?” Pat

“Absolutely!” Mirko & Colton