CURSE BOUND

"Hm I guess it really was a test" Benjamin says as he grins.

"Before celebrations we should pile them up more orderly then we go to sleep and once we awake we speak with the captain of the ship to make sure" says Mathew.

"Yeah you're right" says Benjamin.

They pick up a single person, contrasting the brute strength of Benjamin who lifts two of the invaders

"No need to flex" Mathew says annoyed

"Well I'd like to boast my strenght as much as I can, well it's not my fault your scrawny" Benjamin says with an arogant smile

"Hm, no beating that" says Mathew in acceptance

As they finish piling them up below the deck, hidden by a giant stack of barrels they go to sleep

In the morning they wake up and head onto the deck once more and go to the captain's quarters to speak to him about the people who boarded the ship last night but as they round the corner that they piled up the people tget realise that they are all gone

"I guess they wouldn't leave them lying there especially if they are under contract" says Benjamin jumping to conclusions

"Remember we still have to go to the captain to confirm" says Mathew

"Right" says Benjamin

A few minutes later

"captain !" Shouts Benjamin

"Thats captain Rodgers for you little brats" says a really old looking man who seems to be in his 70s

"Now what brings you to my quarters" says captain Rodgers

"Dear Mr, Rodger's We've come to confirm if the people that boarded the ship last night were sent by Grelaville" Mathew asks

"Yeah they where" says captain Rodgers

Both Mathew and Benjamin's faces light up with smiles

"But, your cant go to Oralia on this ship as this is as far as I can carry you two, or more accurately, this is as far as my contract extends" says captain Rodgers

There faces slump in dissapointment to his words

"But dont worry the ship that these guys came on will be escorting you two straight to Oralia, an obviously these guys" says captain Rodgers as he points his thumb over at the group of fake pirates

"Yes sir !" They both say

A few hours later after Benjamin re-packs his bags they both board the ship still extremely cautious

A man in about his 20's with a radiant smile and long black hair greets them as they board the other ship

"I must say, after the report of my men and women, I am thoroughly impressed" the man says as he goes over to shake both there hands, but Mathew and Benjamin only grip there swords

"Oh you must think this is part of the test" the man says as he steps back

"My name is reiogard tarnus" the man says as he smiles

"I am the apprentice of the 7th grand holy knight of the throne" reiogard says as his smile is slightly dulled

"So your attempt to stop me would be futile" the man says as his golden mana leaks from his body

"Furthermore, I will be your instructor for the next three or so days" reiogard says as he lightens his posture

"Why didn't you board the other ship at any point" Mathew says with a quivering yet stern voice, as Benjamin slightly smirks in awe

"Oh it would be too much, even if both of you where fighting at full strenght" reiogard says as he laughs

"Isn't it improper use of manpower to send a knight of your caliber on a trip to collect us" Mathew asks

"Oh our kingdom is at a time of peace, and I will be the instructor of both of you and others for your duration of your schooling at grelaville" reiogard says as he claps in congratulation

"Well, what do we do now" Benjamin says still estatic and the display of power reiogard had put on

"Now you will be escorted to your rooms, and await further notice" reiogard says as he walks off followed by the boys

"What is your diet man" Benjamin says, referring to the size of reiogard a build

"Oh nothing much, I would put more emphasis on my genetics" reiogard says slightly smirking

"Moreover, the shape of your body isn't all that bad either"

Reiogard says

"Well we will have to focus more on you for now"

Reiogard says referring to Mathew's less than desirable body

"Hm" Mathew says in annoyance

"Well here we are"

Reiogard says as he steps aside to show a large room, complete with two king sized beds

"It is definitely a quality of life improvement"

Mathew says as he enters followed by Benjamin, as they close the door reiogard smiles

"Maybe this time around I won't be bored"

Reiogard thinks as he walks off