Ikazuchi didn’t consider putting off Godfrey’s request after their several dealings. The man paid him and Akushitsuna well, so he didn’t have any complaints thus far. It also had to be mentioned that Godfrey was a skilled blacksmith, precisely the kind of individual which Ikazuchi attached importance to.
After waiting a period of time for most of the shops to close Ikazuchi opened the window to his room on an upper floor of the Inn and surveyed his surroundings. After a short few moments he chose a route which went to an adjacent building and directly leapt out the open window. He clearly understood his limitations due to his consistent training, so he was able to easily judge the distance and move accordingly.
What followed his stealthy departure from the inn was a series of running and jumping from roof to roof on his way towards Godfrey’s shop. He was able to move freely due to the night being cloudy and overcast blocking the light of the moon and stars, so he went unnoticed on his way. It was only once he was closer to the shop that he entered into the darker alleyways and avoided the gazes of those who still roamed at this time.
From the closest alley to Godfrey’s shop Ikazuchi waited until no one was paying any attention to his area and simply stepped out of the darkness in a normal and casual way. His current attire was still relatively normal considering the large number of mercenaries still in Baska, so no one would question why he was moving around with his armor and weapons. As for when he arrived at Godfrey’s shop, he chose to avoid others and arrive at the back entrance connected to the man’s workshop as the letter mentioned.
After a couple of quiet knocks Godfrey quickly opened the door and ushered Ikazuchi into the building. “You got here quickly.” Godfrey was a direct man, so he didn’t use many words to greet him. Still, there wasn’t any way for him to hide the relief that appeared with Ikazuchi’s arrival. “Of course. So, what is it that you need?” Ikazuchi came with a purpose, so he was straight to the point. Neither of them were offended by the interaction, and a slight smile could be seen lingering on the face of both men. Clearly they were accustomed to each other by this point, so there wasn’t any need for empty pleasantries. In response Godfrey’s face gradually shifted to express some guilt as he answered. “How do you feel about smuggling?”
Ikazuchi was confused for a moment, but quickly answered the blacksmith. “I should be able to do it.” Godfrey was thankful to hear that response, and went on to explain the request in detail. Rather than directly bringing the item himself, Godfrey wished for him to assist actual smugglers through a checkpoint. He required the Cadmium, and wasn’t sure that it would arrive properly without assistance with the Rune Knights. It seemed simple enough to Ikazuchi, so he was ready to leave and rendezvous with the smugglers as he kept in mind the final words Godfrey left for him. “Keep in mind, you can’t kill the guards!”
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