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“Well Lord Blackmoore isn’t here yet so we have some time.” You said to your men. “I will go visit Magistrate Maleb, Sir Gravis, could you please go and book the rooms for us in the tavern.”
“The finest one Sire?” Sir Gravis asked.
“The finest one.” You said back. “And Malevus, I know this is your first time in Southshore so if you want you are free to go see the city.”
“Thank you Prince Alric, but I will decline. After all, I am your squire and you might need my help.” Malevus said back to you.
You shrugged and accepted her answer, she might learn a thing or two from the discussion with the Magistrate.
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The town hall of Southshore was still open and you didn’t have to do anything else than just walk inside. Pair of clerks were discussing something with a pair of merchants and going through some books, but when they saw you walking in with Malevus and one of the knights following you, one of them came to greet you.
You explained that you were here to meet with Magistrate Maleb and after hearing that, it didn’t take long for the clerk to arrange it and you were guided into the office of the Magistrate.
Magistrate Maleb sat in his chair as you walked into his office and took a chair opposite of him, while Malevus stood by the door.
“Greetings Prince Alric, why do I owe the honour of meeting you today?” Maleb asked you after a polite nod.
“To be honest this is just a courtesy call, but I do wish that next time we meet, we could have a more constructive conversation.” You said to him and removed your helmet. You liked to wear your old beaten half-plate and even though it wasn’t the most appropriate thing to wear during meetings like this, you thought that it would emphasise your more martial side.
“A courtesy call? I appreciate your honesty Prince Alric.” Maleb said back and continued. “Not everyone is so honest to say the reason why they come to see me, they just know they have to. But what should we then talk about, your invasion perhaps?”
“Have you heard about it?” You asked him.
“Yes Prince Alric, merchants like to gossip and if something that big is to happen, we do learn about it.” Maleb said.
“Then I have no reason to deny it. Yes, I intend to invade Strahnbrad Hills and defeat the bandits there. I cannot allow them to pose a risk to Alterac, Tarren Mill and the whole Hillsbrad region.” You explained to the Magistrate.
“It has raised some concerns amongst the people here. They are somewhat wary of your actions.” Maleb said. “Military actions make them jumpy.”
“I understand and you can tell your people to not worry about it.” You told him and continued. “By the way the petty criminals you send to Dawnholme have already caused trouble.”
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