Reformed Bandit
Author: X34L
last update2025-03-03 10:28:36

The dozen or so bandits exchanged glances with one another. They were unsure how to respond to the young man's offer. Fighting meant they had to be ready to lose their only life. But if they surrendered, they still didn’t know what orders their leader would give.

"Your silence means resistance. So prepare to be taken by the God of Death!" Arya raised the sword in his hand, ready to finish off the bandits.

"Mercy, Warrior! We surrender!" A man, who was also the leader of the bandits, stepped out from the circle formed by his men.

The man placed his sword on the ground and bowed his head in fear. His actions were followed by the other bandits. The sound of swords and weapons clattering overlapped as they hit the ground.

"Now take your comrades' bodies and leave this village! Let me warn you again—if I ever find out that you're still robbing people, I promise not a single one of you will survive!" Arya threatened.

"But, Warrior... If we don't rob, how will our families eat? We have no ot
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