Chapter 23: First Mission

In the afternoon, we meet Saibus and Trinity south of Novigrad, near Lucien's windmill, to attack a small bandit camp. The two were on the slope of the small climb next to the bandit camp. "Are you ready for your first bandit camp?"  Trinity asked. Saibus didn't answer but nodded. Trinity and Saibus didn't move and waited for an opportunity to attack. That opportunity quickly presented itself as most of the bandits fell asleep, leaving just a few guards on edge.

The bandit camp comprises three houses in a circle with a campfire. The bandits sleep either on benches or in homes. The guards who stand guard are positioned in front of the fence's three gates that surround the houses and delimit the land. At each entrance, there are two guards. Saibus can see two bandits sleeping near the campfire. There are at least eight bandits in this group, and probably about fifteen if you count those in the houses. Saibus left his hiding place and made the tour of the camp.

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POV Saibus.

'I see eight bandits, and there are more, considering those sleeping in the houses. Killing the bandits who are near the fire is easy. This is more complicated for those in the home, but it is possible to do it discreetly. The hardest part is to enter by killing the two door guards without alerting the other bandits. It isn't straightforward if you go in there, but it becomes much more manageable if you go through the houses. '  Saibus thought of a plan of action to kill everyone quietly and without Trinity's help. She wants him to complete this mission solo to see how he hatches a plan and acts if the going gets tough.

Saibus walked towards one of the houses and climbed to enter the enclosure of the camp. Then, Saibus got out of the house quietly.

I walked over to the sleeping bandits. I got behind one of them, put my hand in front of his mouth and slit his throat immediately, killing him silently. I did the same with his colleague. I then head for the house that I have climbed. I can see from the windows that only one bandit is inside this house. I approach the bandit and stick my sword in his head. Then, I leave the house and head for the next place. I repeat the same operation for this house except for one bandit at the table and the other in the bed. I left this house and entered the last one where there was no one.

The only enemies that remain are those guarding the three entrances. 'There is little chance I can kill them without being spotted.'  I walk towards the entrance closest to the house I have climbed. I hide behind a wall and watch the bandits. The two bandits sit on the ground with a bottle of wine each. Both are tipsy and can't stand properly, let alone a sword. I throw a senbon with a sleeping poison in their necks. The toxin acts immediately and puts them to sleep. I walk over and slit their throats, then head for the next door. The following two bandits are not drunk. They are standing next to each other. I repeat the same as the previous door, but the poison is paralyzing this time. As soon as I throw the senbons, I run towards them to kill them.

"ENEMY, we're being attacked."  one of the guards shouted before ending up completely paralyzed like his colleague. I hurry to kill them before the last two bandits, who must have heard his cry come back. When I finish killing the last guard at the gate, the previous two bandits run up and take notice. The bandits attack me as soon as they see me without arguing. I throw the Aard sign to make them switch in their races. I throw an Igni at one of the bandits, but he manages to dodge it on the ground. I take advantage of the fact that he is still on the floor to finish him. The second bandit attacks me behind my back, but an eagle cry is heard before Regiis attacks and kills him, using his paws to stab him in the head.

I turn to look at my partner. "It's only now that you come elsewhere where you have been?"  I asked.

"Kyak kyak kyaaak, kyak."  Regiis yelped.

"I know I didn't come looking for you, but we're bonded. We can find each other very easily, plus it's been a while since I've called you."  I answered.

Regiis and I exchange a few more sentences before seeing Trinity approach us. Regiis flew off to land on my left shoulder.

"You did your mission well. You were quiet and murderous like an assassin, but you almost got hit in the end if your eagle hadn't taken care of the bandit. But, nevertheless, you have room for improvement."  declared Trinity.

"I know, but I knew Regiis was approaching; that's why I let him approach,"  I replied.

"That's not a good enough reason to take such a risk. I don't want you to do that thing next time."  Trinity said firmly. I nod my head. We have our spoils of war, which include a hundred crowns, whatever potion ingredients we find in the houses, and two earlier good-quality swords that we sold in Novigrad before returning home.

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