The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 15 Fire

Isolde was dragged into the bandits stronghold on Wolf Mountain.

In another life, she’d been here before–bin only after the bandits were long gone.

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The structures, built entirely of wood, weren’t much to look at, but they were solid. Back then, she’d seen the right wing scorched by fire, yet the rest stood firm

This place wasn’t just a hideout–it held a dungeon.

The dungeon, once a natural cave, had been reinforced by the bandits with iron bars and gates. Now, it served as her prison.

She lay still on the cold stone floor, listening as the heavy footsteps of the bandits faded into the distance. When all fell silent, she finally opened her eyes.

The only light came from a flickering oil lamp, its glow faint and uneven, barely illuminating a few paces around her.

Her hands were free, and the gag had been removed. The bandits must’ve decided she was no threat.

Up here on Wolf Mountain, after all, what could one woman do? Even a hundred soldiers wouldn’t stand much of a chance against these brutes.

The quiet was broken by the faint sound of breathing–hot hers. She strained her ears, but no other noises reached her.

Carefully, she pressed herself to the ground and peered into the dark. When she was sure no one else was near, she crawled toward the sound.

What she found made her heart lurch: a small figure. Achild. The boy was alive.

Even in the dim light, she recognized him. Lord Theodic. Relief coursed through her

But his face was filthy and swollen, his skin flushed red with fever. His breathing was shallow, and she couldn’t tell if he was asleep or unconscious.

She reached out, her hand trembling, and touched his forehead. It was scalding hot. Fear clenched in her chest–he was burning up.

The light touch woke him. His eyes fluttered open, wide and panicked. Before he could cry out, she clapped a hand over his mouth, her voice urgent but gentle. “Shh! It’s alright, my lord. Your mother sent me to get you out of here. Don’t be scared, and stay quiet. Understand?”

The boy froze, staring at her with wide, tear–filled eyes Slowly, his fear ebbed, replaced by silent sobs.

Isolde lowered her hand and pulled him close. “Hush now,” she murmured, stroking his back. “You’re safe. I’ll take you home. I swear it.”

clung to her, his small arms wrapped tightly around her neck. His body Shook with suppressed sobs, and silent

guilt overwhelmed her. How could I haven considered abandoning him? The thought now

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now. When the bad men come, pretend to be asleep. Don’t

came small and shaky. T… I got it.”

Her throat tightened. She thought of Princess Aveline and Lord Garraway, imagining the torment of parents who didn’t know if their child was alive or suffering. Their pain felt almost tangible now.

Escaping alone would be hard enough. Taking

life faded into

If her memory was right, Theodric’s death came on the seventh night of the New Year. That gave her two, maybe three days

didn’t have. She

The whip was still there- sliver

truly working with Milton Blackwell, then Blackwell would never let

why haven’t they killed me yet? If Blackwell wants me

leverage. She was worth more alive The bandits could use her to squeeze Blackwell

or favors.

slim chance, but it wouldn’t

to the flickering oil lamp. Then to the dry straw

plan began

and Lord Theodric, it meant they hadn’t ironed out their deal with whoever had hired them. Until they struck a bargain, neither she nor the boy

silence, biding her time. Are there guards outside? If not, any escape

waited. Time dragged until, after what felt like hours, Lod Theodric

movement–small and swift. Her

it wasn’t just him. A taller shadow followed close behind, resolving into a familiar figure.

his dark eyes sharp and intense. “Keep quiet,” he whispered. “I’ll find somewhere to lay low. This isn’t the time to

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His face gave nothing away as melted in the shadows, finding a