WC:262
Competitor Takedown [Solo] [B-Rank]
Sun Oct 03, 2021 3:48 am
WC:262
Sun Oct 03, 2021 3:50 am
“Good afternoon sir! I don’t think your item has come in today but I’ll head to the back in a bit and check.” he says before returning his gaze to a customer. Jin’s eyebrow raised at the man’s words as he didn’t have items scheduled to be made or delivered here. He knew that for Godfrey to act like that, something must have been up. Jin moved around the shop for a bit, carefully watching Godfrey, before he moved to an empty position in front of the counter. Godfrey, taking note of Jin’s position, discreetly makes his way towards him. He goes to the back of his store to retrieve an item for his most recent client. When he returns with the item in hand, he slides Jin a letter.
“Your package is ready but would you mind picking it up from my other shop? Things are hectic here as you can see. The directions to the place are all located there! Thank you again for your patronage!” Before Jin has time to answer, Godfrey moves to his original client and begins explaining the piece in front of him with great detail. Seeing it as his time to go, Jin picks up the letter and quietly leaves the shop.
WC: 262
TWC: 524
Sun Oct 03, 2021 3:55 am
"Jin, I apologize for the secrecy but this is yet another situation I need handled that I, in no way, can have traced back to me. The man in the picture is Wayland Ferron. He’s a blacksmith like myself whose store is on the other side of town. For some unexplained reason, Ferron’s sales have spiked in the last couple of weeks. As it stands from a sales perspective, he is the best blacksmith in town. You and I both know that is a complete fabrication. I am the best blacksmith in all of Western Fiore. The people, whoever, seem to think that sales mean everything. I refuse to sit here and be regulated as the second best smith. As such, I need you to get rid of him for me. This must be done to look as if it were an accident as anything else could potentially be traced back to me. In the mornings and early afternoon, you’ll find him at his shop. He frequents the inn after work and is at home at night. Below, I’ve listed the addresses for each. I’ll leave where the job gets done to you but doing so at night might be best. I trust you can handle this discreetly. Return to me when the job is finished."
An incredulous chuckle escapes from Jin as he burns the letter’s contents to prevent anything being traced back to Godfrey. “One last job for him…” Jin says as he places his mask across his face. It didn’t take long before Jin made his way to Wayland’s house. It was a small and quaint little home tucked just a few miles away from the Baskan Outskirts. There were no other homes in sight which granted Wayland a fair amount of anonymity. As Jin approached, he saw that the back door was slightly ajar. He assumed that Wayland either forgot to close it all the way due to his age or simply just did not bother to do it. At any rate, it created an opportunity for Jin to exploit. He moves inside and prepares for Wayland’s arrival. The home was lightly decorated and was filled with specially crafted items. Swords, hammers, armor, you name it. Jin marveled at their craftsmanship, obviously seeing Godfrey’s fear. As much as he wanted to take a few of the items we saw, specifically the matching part of obsidian gauntlets, he knew that he had to make this seem like an accident. Stealing something would give a motive. As he contemplated on just how he would deal with Wayland, he could faintly hear footsteps approaching the door. “Guess I’ll just have to wing it...” He mutters as he gets into position.
WC: 516
TWC: 1,040
Sun Oct 03, 2021 3:56 am
The man let out a yawn as he entered his home and carefully placed his keys on the stand by the door. He removed his shoes and placed them to the side as he always did. Not feeling sleepy, Wayland decides to do some touch-up work on a client request. As he begins to move throughout the home, he feels a cold chill that sends shivers down his spine. Chalking it up to the ever changing weather, he moves to the fireplace and sets it alight. Immediately feeling the warmth the fire brought, he starts to turn around to head towards the workbench. As he does, Wayland comes face to chest with a behemoth of a man. The man glares at him with hazel eyes that could almost be considered piercing red as the flames illuminated them. Wayland’s heart begins to beat rapidly as he attempts to take a step back but finds his body unresponsive. Fear takes control of his body as his heart beats even faster. His chest feels as if it is compressing as it takes all of Wayland’s strength to clutch it. He breaks out in a cold sweat as his breathing becomes short. As his vision darkens, the last thing he sees is the man reaching towards him.
WC: 362
TWC: 1,402
Sun Oct 03, 2021 3:59 am
About an hour later, Jin arrives at back at Godfrey’s. Noting that the front door is locked, Jin moves around to the back entrance he saw when he delivered the man who stole from him earlier. He knocks on the door and waits for a second before Godfrey greets him. The man quickly ushers Jin inside before closing the door. “Is it done?” he asks stone faced. “He had a heart attack. No one will be able to pin that back to you.” A wave of relief spreads across Godfrey’s face as he moves deeper into the store and returns with Jin’s payment. Handing the jewels to the man, Godfrey sits down and contemplates. “I hate that such a thing had to occur. It’s never easy when a man has to die. I am grateful to you for your assistance. Please come back when you have the time. I may have something for you.” “I’m leaving. I originally came to your store to let you know. You’ve helped me in the past and it was only right that I tell you.” “I had a feeling. A man such as yourself doesn’t seem to hunker down in one place for very long. I don’t where you are going but I wish you luck. The offer still stands should you ever make your way back to Baska.”
WC: 323
TWC: 1,725
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