Chapter 18: Way Back home(2)
Alex stood in the aftermath of his earlier scuffle with the bandits, rubbing his temple as the gathered travelers continued to murmur.
Just moments ago, they had looked at him like he was some villain straight out of a horror story, but now, thanks to a soft and innocent voice, the atmosphere had changed.
"Mama, he's not a bad guy!" The little girl's voice rang out like a tiny bell, making several heads turn.
Her mother, a stunning woman with golden-blonde hair cascading down her shoulders, sharp yet kind blue eyes, and fair, flawless skin, stepped forward.
"Everyone, we shouldn't judge someone by their clothes alone. If this young man truly meant harm, why would he have defeated the bandits and not harmed us?"
The crowd murmured in agreement, some looking a bit guilty for their earlier accusations.
Alex, seizing the moment, crossed his arms dramatically. "See? I've been saying that from the beginning! Just because I look too good to be a normal traveler doesn't mean I'm a criminal!" He flicked his silver hair dramatically.
Still, proving his innocence wasn't enough for him—he needed concrete proof before someone tried to brand him a rogue again.
So, without wasting another moment, he called the local law enforcement. Within minutes, a group of armored officers arrived, their advanced energy weapons gleaming under the sunlight.
"Officer, these are the guys you need to take in," Alex said, nudging the groaning bandits with his foot. "They thought they could rob these good people. A tragic miscalculation on their part."
The leading officer gave Alex a long, scrutinizing look before nodding. "We've had reports of a bandit group operating in this area. Good work, young man."