Before anyone could clearly see what was going on, Raven collected 5 soul coins out of the Weredog's soul, and shortly after he was surrounded by Adventurer's, Guards and some temple staff.
The Old man from Temple gave him a wink from the back of the crowd, as if they were in some kind of secret agreement, Raven on the Other hand could feel his profession nourishing his body and energy, as if he was getting a feedback from the battle, this was not right as a normal adventurer would have to experience many battles and then visit the temple where his accumulated experience would elevate his profession.
Raven had to explain all what happened to the Guards, many eyewitnesses vouched for him and the Temple staff had been biased towards him, so instead of being held in a cell, Raven was once more thanked by the Locale village guards and given a reward in the form of 20 silver coins.
While walking back to Ase's sister's Home, his mind was already making new plans on how to make the most profit out of his situation, he had two guards hidden in the woods, a Vampire servant, a love struck Beginner Mage and her family as his pawns for now, as his mother would say " anything for the greater good "
Close to Ase's home, he could hear an argument going on, it seems Ase was in front of her sister's house arguing with a brutish young man, the argument was about her not wanting to join his adventurer Group,
" you almost died Ase, you can't be going out on dangerous monster hunt's with a rag tag group of beginners like last time, " said the muscled man that Raven could only assume to be a barbarian, he stepped closer to Ase " look what happened, they got themselves killed, join my group, we can protect you, you know i care about you "
" Stop trying to win me over with fake pretences of care, I know what you want Bralf, you're only after my body just like many others, i am not some helpless Village girl you can trick and rape later on, leave me alone " Ase turned around to walk back into her sister's home, the Barbarian moved fast and held her hand in place.
At this moment, Raven tensed unconsciously his hand was clenched into a fist, in the back of his mind he had already marked Ase as one of his assets, he didn't know when this kind of psychology had started to form, maybe it was his upbringing where his mother would provide him with whatever he wanted,
something in his blood boiled, as if this was so beneath him and no creature had the right to touch what's his, he looked down in time to see his clenched fist, he needed to compose himself as not to cause a carnage in this town.
" Do not turn your back on me, were still not done talking " the barbarian towered over Ase, he stepped closer and leaned until he was at eye's length with Ase " you think any other group would accept you when they find out, your group was wiped out, your only choice is me "
" Let me goo! "Ase yanked her hand back in a pathetic attempt to free her self from the barbarian, a stupid attempt Raven noted, as one should use his advantages against his opponents not his disadvantage.
she was a Mage, not a warrior, her physical strength could not overpower a Barbarian , only her magic could, Bralf held her in place with a grin on his face " a feisty one are you, i am going to enjoy " he had not finished speaking before a fist had firmly landed on his side.
The barbarian was hurled to the side, and Raven looked at Ase who had a shocked and worried look on her face " Are you okay " asked Raven and his only answer was a nod from the frightened little rabbit, " get inside I will handle this ".
He watched as she wobbled her way inside, still shaken by the aggressive man, this Bralf was already a dead man walking he just didn't know it yet.
He was so curious at how she exhibited confidence and brutality when hunting night creatures back in the woods, and now faced with a human of her kin she was so helpless, in her shoes a simple fireball to the face would have convinced the Brute to leave her alone, he would have to train her.
Turning only his face to the side, he looked at the man trying to stand up, his eye's shined with an intense Blue color as he stared at the man with a frown, his intimidating presence, the hammer dangling from his other hand and the Dark armor scared the man away.
Raven walked inside and comforted Ase, he had to tell her that her friend's death was in no way her fault ( in fact it was his fault he thought with a smirk ), he reassured her that finding a new team would be of no worry as he would love to have her in his team.
By the end of the day, Ase was already smiling and blabbering about how she always hated the temple's theatrics and attempts at Brainwashing the Adventurers when ever they visited, Raven spent the night at Bruce's home, where he and Ase decided to go back into the Forrest to hunt down some night creatures the next morning.
It was of no surprise to Bruce and his wife when the next morning Ase and Raven had announced that they would be joining hands from now on and forming their own group, they had already felt the chemistry between Ase and raven, they could see how Ase looked at him when he placed food in his mouth, it was as if she was being pulled by a magnet to him.
After packing a leather back full of supplies, Ase and Raven bid farewell to the couple and headed to the exit of the village, while walking on the main village road Raven's angelic senses had picked up on multiple presences following them.
He didn't flinch or show out wards emotions, only smiled at Ase and kept his marching speed steady, once they exited the village's entrance, Raven leaned in Ase's ear as if he was about to tell her a secret.
" don't do any sudden moves and don't turn around, we are being followed, let's walk deeper into the woods and take care of it " Ase slowly raised her head and said to Raven " Bralf and his group no doubt "
Ravne nodded his head at that with a " uhum "