Tales Of An Ancient Empire Page #5

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As you wish.

Chiba Village

I tried to find father once

right here.

- What was it like?

- Ah, it was like this...

except for people trying to kill me.

- It's early yet.

- Maybe they'll remember you.

Oh, Malia, they would

if they were still alive.

I meant what was it like to see him?

I didn't see father.

I found Rajan,

our half-sister.

Stay put.

What does Rajan do here as a trade?

You mean when

she's not drunk or passed out?

Hello, sister.

I have a wonderful opportunity for you.

No, thank you.

It did not work out last time.

It's only because you lack

a sense of humor.

What do you think they seek?

This drink.

Sister told me great stories

about father...

although I thought she spoke of a hired

mercenary sent to save Abelar.

That was before I knew

he was my father.

The man who I thought

was my father, the King,

well, he was killed by Xia.

You really want to know

who father is, God's truth?

Yes.

Our father is the lowest

form of cowardly dog,

a man who takes advantage

of wives or widows,

sells out his cohorts for coin

and runs from a real fight.

That's who father is.

What's the matter?

You don't like the truth?

You married, have sons?

Luckily, no.

They're not so bad to look at.

Your whores?

Rajan, say hello to your sisters.

- More family?

- And with your help, we four...

will save Abelar

before the full moon.

The full moon is six nights away.

Time is short.

Ho, an adventure.

Alana.

Alana?

I'd forgotten her.

She's all grown and ready

to leave this stink hole.

Alana, your favorite

uncle has returned.

Don't you remember me?

I remember.

As formidable as she is,

the girl is but a girl.

I meant no offense, niece.

I taught her a few things in my days

as emperor's assassin.

Yes, I can see.

Sir, this is the most serious

and most dangerous mission.

It's the Sorceress Xia we must destroy.

The Vampire Queen.

- Yes, and it is not suitable for a child.

- You think I'd be afraid.

Look, it's time my Alana

saw the world,

had a few wild, bloody adventures.

And vampires and sorcery

are all a part of that.

The truth is, she will love many

and leave many more choking

on their entrails.

A sister, hah?

And a princess no less.

Do you plan to rob her?

Give me a little credit.

This comes at a good time.

I was worried.

How so?

With my adventuring

and killing days were behind,

I wouldn't be able to give her

proper parenting.

Oh, betting brutes, horrible wars,

ghastly death, and it's all still ahead of you.

I am sure it's all with my daughter.

The gods must choose

to smile upon me.

You would really cut

my throat back there?

Of course, uncle.

Yours particularly.

Sweet girl.

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