Chapter 2 Side Story 2
(Ethemon's POV)
1. First Encounter at the Tavern
That day at the tavern, I had just come out from the Temple of Bhaal, the smell of blood still clinging to me, when a man blocked my path. His eyes were the color of caramel, and he smiled as he handed me a drink. Normally, I would have drawn my blade already, but looking into his eyes, I took it and drank as if guided by some ghost. His name was Enver Gortash, and his conversation was extraordinary, unlike anyone I had ever killed before. He didn't mind the blood on me, nor did he make a fuss about my killings, just chatting with me as naturally as could be. That night, the clamor of the tavern faded into the background.
2. Midnight Tryst
After we met, Gortash often invited me out. One full moon night, we met at an abandoned bell tower. Moonlight poured down as he spoke of his desire for power, a gleam in his eyes. I listened quietly; in the past, I had no interest in such things, but hearing it from his lips captivated me. I spoke of my years of murder and adventures, and he listened intently, asking questions from time to time. That night, for the first time, I felt that someone besides murder could understand my loneliness.
3. Joining Forces
In search of support from various factions, we occasionally camped out in the wild. We ran into a band of vicious bandits who burned, killed, and looted without mercy. (Laughs) We cooperated seamlessly; he laid out the strategy with his intellect, and while I ha…
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