[h2]Prince Erik Reighn - Merunda, the borders of Miricia and Albia[/h2]

Erik shook his head in response to Gerwazy. "No clue. This area isn't known for a lot of... this activity," He gripped the hilt of his blade harder and the group ventured further into the town. He then nodded in response to Zachary's suggestion. That was probably the best thing to do. But he also figured that scouting may be beneficial as well. "That sounds good. Noritz, go scout ahead in the surrounding area and see what's going on, and if there's still any threats. The rest of us, let's see if anyone needs any help. Stay sharp." 

Erik headed into the town. The few villagers still on the streets rushed into their homes as the armed group passed by. It didn't matter whether they were the beorc or laguz among the group. The villagers were scared. One villager still wandered outside, not yet seeing Erik and his group. When he heard the sounds of their armor shuffling behind him, however, he quickly turned around. "Hey there, do you need any he-" Before the prince would finish, the villager ran off and into a nearby home. 

Erik shook his head, wondering what was going on. Before he could say anything else, however, an older villager spoke up from behind the group. "It was bandits." The old man said.

"Hmm?" Erik turned to observed the old man. He was worn out, barely able to stand, and scared. "Bandit raids, my lord."

"Bandits? All the way here?" Gregory asked incredulously. "But bandits never wander this close to villages."

"That may have been the case before, sir knight," The old man said. "But ever since the situation with King Jacob and his assassination, the bandits of Merunda have become more bold. It's been constant raid here. They take what they want, and kill any who oppose us. They've been raiding constantly," The old man began to tear up as he talked, looking down on the ground. Erik frowned at him.