Chapter 66: A Familiar Story - Redux
As soon as the deal was struck, Stella launched into her tale.
"Okay, so, you didn’t hear this from me, but about twenty-ish years ago, the Demon Breaker turned up with, like, half a dozen badasses from Ayther. I’m talking big names. People with big names for their swords and stuff. Real big-dick-swingers-"
Kir cleared his throat.
"Oh yeah, I forgot you hate fun," Stella said flatly.
"Can we stick to the facts?" Kir asked, one leg bouncing up and down with how anxious he felt.
"Right. Facts. So there I was, getting ready for my first contract. I’m talking hardcore training. Strapped to the wall sort of stuff-"
Rain mumbled something behind Kir and he turned mid-facepalm. Once he was sure Rain was just sleep-talking, he turned back to Stella. "Can we skip to the relevant parts?"
"Me being strapped to the wall is relevant!" Stella protested. "I saw the whole thing. The Demon Breaker and her crew busted into Maledict’s place like they were taking over. Put up a hell of a fight. Of course, Janice was the one who left me there... sadistic bitch..." Oddly Stella sounded proud of Janice. "There was this big guy with a hammer. Some girl with a crossbow and no tits. Like, two mages. Oh and this squirrely-looking fella who kept going for Maledict’s back like it owed him money. If I didn’t have my mouth strapped shut I would have yelled something."
She went on to describe as the group proceeded to dispatch every demon and guard sent their way.
Kir sighed. "What was Halie doing?"
"Who?" Stella asked.