[center][h3]~ The Forest ~[/h3][/center]

[center][i]Interacted with:[/i] [@Raineh Daze][/center]

Jarde evaded and blocked the three bandits with ease, yet he could not make a counterattack without opening himself up. Still, his mind focused and waited for a chance. But he could not be on the defensive forever, Jarde was going to risk an attack and hope for the best.

But then, a flash of white appeared behind the three bandits. Before any combatant could react, a blade swung and two bandits were sliced to pieces. Jarde was stunned at the display of power and brutality, only coming back when the third bandit was shoved onto him. He quickly dispatched the bandit by striking the bandit's rib with his sickle and finishing him off with a strike in the neck. A more merciful end than the other two.

The battle promptly ended with the Iron Rose Knights victorious. An expected outcome. Jarde faced his savior, [u]Tyaethe Radistirin[/u]. "[color=yellow]Uhh, thanks. For the help.[/color]" He muttered as his breath slowed to normal. The Paladin was famous for her longevity in the knightly order and infamous for her personality. Jarde did not truly know [u]Tyaethe[/u] yet so he reserved any judgment. Still, he was in no mood to deal with whatever she was going to throw at him and so ceased the interaction unless she had more to say.

The young knight fell sitting on the forest floor. He had been trained for this. Rigorous, even. But to experience the real, actual battle had left Jarde shocked. Not only was it his first battle, it was also his first time to kill as well. Jarde gazed upon the messy remains of the bandits [u]Tyaethe[/u] had killed. He was going to be doing more of this, wasn't he? He supposed so. He should not be surprised, he was told of this during training.

Warriors like the Iron Rose Knights slew people. But they do it to protect the innocent. That much was obvious. What if it was no longer obvious? Jarde rued the day, but he trusted [u]the Captain.[/u] She would keep the order on its toes.

After gathering his bearings and once the interrogation was done, Jarde rose to his feet and approached the group. "[color=yellow]So... anyone wanna give this fair gentleman a ride?[/color]"