Sean didn’t expect to wake up early. It was barely dawn, from how the sun was just rising from beyond the horizon and he was still groggy, but awake nonetheless. Then he noticed why he’d waken up —he was on a carriage, and he’d hit his head after a rather big bump. He raised an eyebrow and sat up. There were some others on the cart along with him, mostly children and the elderly. The cart was drawn by a horse, and Fillmore sat at the front, driving it —evident from the straw hat.
His arms still hurt, broken from the impact. It’d heal soon, but it would most likely take a while. The ankle pain was gone, he noted. Stumbling to his feet on a carriage, without using his hands was difficult, and he barely managed to balance himself. Every time he flailed his hands ever so slightly, a wave of pain washed over him. He didn’t have any painkillers to help him out and grit his teeth while sucking in a bit of air to try and regain his composure. And barely managing to be quiet, he took a seat slightly behind Fillmore.
“Evacuating?” asked Sean. When he sat down, the sudden movement made his arm make him groan out. While he did have above-average pain tolerance, a broken bone wasn’t all that easy. If they weren’t bothered, yes, but if they were moved a slight bit, it made him feel almost nauseous.
“You killed one of his boys, kiddo. There’s no place for us here. Not anymore,” said Fillmore. He now knew that Sean wasn’t as strong as he’d assumed —he’d betrayed his hope, “But still, you’re some mad lad. Taking down a giant isn’t something that many can do.”
Side Quest: ‘Prove Yourself’ Completed!
You have defeated a Giant, against all odds and have proven yourself to Fillmore and the village. If you so desire, you may now ask to be trained in the Arts of Smithing by Fillmore.
Current Progress: 1 / 1 Giants Slain
Rewards: Giant Slayer (Title), Mentorship
Main Quest Progress: 30%