Miracula Luxia C6, P9- "Wild Spirit"

"Wild Spirit" is the ninth Part of "Miracula Luxia" 's Chapter 6- "The Great War". It was released on 23.12.2019.
== Plot ==
The Abyss is finally within Jared's reach.
Now he and his friends have to see if there is some work for them to do, preferably given by the mayors of the cities of Spire and Bargha and by some other troubled souls.
It's time to notify the miscreants around the lands of the Abyss that three brave heroes have come to drive them out and show them not to mess with the good people.
== Story ==
Jared and his allies reached the city of Spire. The guards at the entrance welcomed them and led them to the mayor who had an urgent business that needed to be done.
"Welcome, heroes."- The mayor greeted them. He was a tall man, possibly in his 40s with long blonde hair.
"I know that you came here to visit our city, but we have a big problem we must solve at all costs. We need the help of competent heroes such as yourselves."
The mayor described them what the problem at hand was.
It seems like a bunch of bandits have managed to settle into the city of Bargha, which was thought to be long abandoned after its cruel leader (Lord Farrar)'s assumed death.
Seems like some of his vagabonds are still alive and they want revenge for what happened to their leader, killing anyone they see.
Jared told the mayor that everything will be alright and that he will try to negotiate with the bandits, as much of a bad idea that it was.
Having said that, he and his friends left Spire and headed towards Bargha.
There, they were met with open hostility. The bandits there tried to shoot at him, but he yelled that he comes with peace.
"We come from Spire. You have been causing lots of trouble for them and they want you to stop. Maybe I can give you something to do so?"
One of the bandits thought about it.
Then he shaked his head.
"Nah. The only thing we want is... "
Suddenly, a bandit managed to grab John and Annie. Another tried to grab Jared, but he turned around just in time and managed to take him down with a well-aimed fireball in the head.
"You and your little friends."- The bandit grinned- "You managed to destroy those weaklings of the Order of the Black Fist. Now it's time for us to give ya trouble!"
The bandits tried to shoot him down, but John managed to break free. He reflected their shots with his sword, killing a few of them.
But soon, he was captured again.
"Run, Jared! Run!"- He yelled- "Save yourself!"
"No John!'- Jared responded- "I can't leave you with them! What if they-- "
"Trust me! We'll make it. Just go and get some help."- John assured him that everything will be fine.
Jared nodded and fled towards the rest of the Abyss, away from the city of Bargha.
"Get him!"- One of the bandits yelled- "Don't let him get away, you morons! Farrar wants him, not just those weaklings!"
However, before he could run after Jared, he was kicked in the leg by John who managed to cripple him and scare the rest of the bandits.
"Go, Jared. I know you can do it."- John said as he and Annie were transported into a nearby prison.
Jared continued running towards safer lands and soon found himself near Fort Saffron.
"What happened, Jared?"- One of the soldiers stationed there asked him- "Are you okay?"
"My friends! They... they... "
Jared was almost out of breath. He ran straight forward for two hours without stopping even once.
"Take it easy, bud. I'll get the commander."
The soldiers went to the commander. Soon, both of them were there.
"Jared? What happened? Where are John and Annie?"- He asked him.
"Those jerks from Bargha! They... they captured them. I need your help to kill those troublemakers and rescue them."
The commanded nodded.
"Alright then. Let's go. We mustn't let them stay with those vagabonds for any longer that they have already."
Jared and the commander left the fort. A bunch of soldiers joined them, wanting to save the poor imprisoned souls.
Midway, the commander told Jared about a secret prison where they are surely kept right now.
Soon, they approached an abandoned building. The commander jabbed a nearby loose brick three times.
A secret passage opened and they went through.
At the end of it, a small amount of Barghan vagabonds waited for them. They tried to kill them, but the good soldiers managed to defeat them, with Jared and the commander's help.
After killing a few more further in, they found the cells. They opened each of the cells.
Unfortunately, a mad Nephar managed to jump out of one and kill one of the soldiers.
It tried to attack the others, but was killed by Jared with a shot to the head.
The soldiers continued searching the cells and eventually found two prisoners.
"John! Annie!"- Jared yelled and hugged them.
"Thank God, Jared. I knew that you would come back for us."- Annie said and smiled.
"See, Annie? I told you he wouldn't abandon us. His heart is too pure to do so."- John grinned.
"Of course. I believed you from the very start."
"Okay. Now we need to get out of here and plan our next mov-- "- Jared said, but before he could finish, he heard the screams of many soldiers.
It seems like the Barghan bandits have planned this all along- to trick them into the prison and trap them.
"We must go. Now."- The captain said and led them out through another secret passage before the bandits could have a chance to reach them.
"Thank you, Commander."- Jared said- "But how did you know about the secret passages?"
The commander looked around to make sure no one is coming after them.
"Well, I was in here. Before I became commander of Fort Saffron, I was a guard at this prison. I knew every piece of furniture, every exit, every secret passage. And when I realized what the Barghans were doing... I escaped. And joined the soldiers of Avernum to fight for the good of the nation."
"So, you're from the Abyss?"
"Yes. From Spire. As I said earlier, I was stationed here, as a sign of peace between our cities. A soldier from Spire working under the command of Bargha."
"Were they angry when they heard that you left?"
"Actually, no. They weren't. In fact, they praised be for what I have done at that day, because not many people would do the same."
"i'm glad we have you with us, Sir."- Jared smiled- "You are very brave and kind, for helping me get in here and risking your soldiers to save my friends."
The commander nodded and looked down.
Jared realized that he was worried.
"I'm sorry, Sir. I should have done something back there. I should have saved the soldier from the Nephar."
The commander looked at him.
"I know that it's hard for you to get over the loss of a single person, Jared. But it happens. You win some, you lose some. After all, those soldiers have promise to give their lives to protect us from harm. Isn't that right, soldiers?"
The soldiers nodded.
"Very well. Now let's get out of this horrible place and plan our next move. Maybe we might be able to figure out something to keep them at bay. Or drive them away further in there."
Jared nodded and continued walking towards the light.
Four hours later, all of the survivors were in Fort Saffron, planning their next move.
== Trivia ==
* "Wild Spirit" describes the personalities of the bandits stationed at the ruined city of Bargha- wild, hostile, vengeful, intolerant, unable to make peace or truce with anyone except themselves.