Five days later, I was attacked outside one of the order's forts by an assassin. He was way too high leveled to have the recruits with me deal with him. I fought him one on one, but he was a higher level than even I was. I was a good fighter and was able to slow it down by using magic, but I was still getting my ass kicked. When I finally ran out of mana, I had to engage close up with my master sword. When I had gotten into critical health, he was only at half health. It was then that a red bolt of lightning struck him from the side and took a quarter of his health bar. I looked at the source and saw Trois standing there. He was wearing his toga and sash. He ran in and bashed the assassin with his shield. That knocked him prone and Trois climbed on top of him. The Omega Warrior then plunged his short sword through the assassin's chest. That was the end of him. When the Omega Warrior was finished and got up, I was already back on more horse and continuing on. He ran in front of me. "You won't even thank me for saving your life?" he demanded. I looked down and said "I won't."
Looking incredulous, he said "I won't allow you pass by unless you give me a satisfactory answer." I face palmed and groaned. "Why the hell would I talk to you. I have better things to do." He had an impish smirk on his face as he said "We both know you can't beat me." I had five of the recruits on me and I ordered them to attack. "He's strong, so be careful." I said. They leapt into action and charged him. While he was distracted, I galloped along the path to where I was planning to go to. I was going to the village to check on them and see what happened. When I got there, I decided to wait. Companion NPCs followed the Player they were in a party with. Unless they all died in the fight, it was a certainty that they would come. I waited for a full day before I realized I could only see three of them in the distance. Even then, the three looked shabby and very injured. I waited for them and they nearly collapsed at my feet. I healed them with Lay on Hands. They told me what happened. They all got their asses kicked. When Trois won, he rode a squire until he died and then fucked another one.
Reeling with injuries and scared out of their minds, these three only barely escaped with their lives. I had pity on them and said "He is a holy warrior after all. Kneel. I will reward you for your service and faithfulness to me." I had them knighted on the spot. They were very pleased with this turn of good fortune. From there, we then went inside the village. They had been in good spirits ever since the dragon had been slain. They took all the loot for their use and they had been partying until recently. That was good for them. Once I saw that, I left them in peace. It was not any of my business and I did not approve of this in the first place. On the way back, Trois was waiting for us with one of my squires over his shoulder. "That was not a nice thing to do." he said disapprovingly. I just smirked and said "What about you!? I heard what you did with that dirty, little, nasty ass of yours. And you call yourself a holy warrior?" Trois was insulted and shook in shock. The squire on his shoulder groaned in pain. It did not look comfortable. Trois was back in his shirt and crop top. "What's with the outfit?" I asked.
Pointing down at himself, he smirked. "This is my casual attire." he answered. "So you were looking for a fight from the moment we met then." I said. He pouted and took a step forward. He said "No! I had to help save you from the assassin. You would have died." I just rolled my eyes. "Are you going to return my squire to me or not, you villain?" I demanded. He balked at the accusation. "He attacked me! I am returning him to you on the condition you tell me why you hat me so much." I crossed my arms and asked he even cared. He blushed and could not look me in the eyes. "No one has ever not liked me before. I'm strong, pretty and brave. I can do almost anything if I try it. People like a hero like that. So... why? Why don't you like me?" he confessed. I just laughed and said "You really don't know who I am, do you?" He glared harshly at me. "Should it matter!? Give me an answer." I leaned forward and said "Why are you here? Are there others like you around?" I was curious. He sighed and said "No. I was sent here by Master alone. I have to track down some traitors and kill them for her."
