The Kidnapped Scholar.

I accepted a rescue contract where I had to locate a kidnapped scholar in a desert camp. Adhering to a strict no-kill request, I slipped past the guards, carried the scholar out on my shoulder, and brought him to a city where he revealed the truth about a treasure.

A scholar has been kidnapped by bandits, and I had to rescue him. And for that, I had to ride to the desert where the scholar has been held. I guided my mount across the shifting sand dunes toward the distant bandit camp.

After reaching the spot, I found the area was guarded by trained bandits, and using Eagle Vision, I found the location of the scholar as well. So I just infiltrated inside the camp quietly, dropping down from a high ledge into a haystack.

After getting there, I noticed there were bandits around me that I could easily assassinate. And I was close to the scholar as well, but the contractor request was not to kill anyone. So I just let the guards go, and patiently tracked their patrol routes from the shadows instead of striking.

When it seemed clear, I crouched toward the scholar, and he said he was not in a situation to walk. So I just carried him on my shoulder and was looking for a way to get out of the camp without being seen.

After the guards moved and gave me a way to get out of the camp, I started crouching outside quietly. And an archer almost saw me, but I don't know why he was not confirmed, which made it easy for me.

After getting out of the camp, I could just place the scholar anywhere and finish the quest, but I decided to take him into civilization, as he mentioned he was not well, and I didn't want him to die outside.

After getting the city through Four Markets Gate, I stopped there and placed the scholar around a stable, and he stood up like he was not so sick. And he told me the truth about the treasure for what he was being kidnapped.

Until next time, happy gaming.

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