Frost struggled to breath under Maya's vice grip but he didn't push her off instead he simply bared with it until she calmed down. His heart that had been through the wringer from the sudden assassination calmed down as the smell of Maya's hair filled his nose, bringing him a sense of peace. When he was with her, he was safe, he was home.
A few moments later Maya removed herself from Frost with reluctance and donned a serious expression fit for a resolute bodyguard. Frost was surprised at first and instantly put his guard up thinking there was another danger lurking around but relaxed when he sensed who had come.
General Anya, General Warik, Sir Dalamar as well as the crown prince all arrived within moments of one another. It was clear that they came to investigate the situation given the blaring bloodlust Maya emitted in her rage which was kind of intentional. She wanted the bigwigs in the town to arrive so Frost could get an explanation.
An assassination almost happened in the middle of a highly defended town, there were even 3 A-ranks present in the area.
Frost also changed his demeanour quite drastically, he was pissed, incredibly so.
General Anya who was more acquainted with Frost recognised him immediately and despite her wariness to Maya who was no longer hiding her strength she inquired about his health. Which painted her in a good light in Frost's eyes but he kept a dark expression. He practically glared at General Warik and the crown prince, his hatred almost seething.
Maya informed him telepathically that General Warik and the crown prince were actually in the vicinity when he was attacked. Though they tried to hide their presence and even arrived at roughly the same time as the others Maya was able to find the locations of everyone the moment she arrived.
It was clear to her and Frost that the two of them at the very least had some inkling into the assassination attempt. He didn't think they were the ones behind it given that he hadn't pissed them off enough to warrant such action -at least not yet. He guessed that they must have gotten wind of the job and probably intended to use him as bait.
With Frost's death they'd have enough clout to go after the assassin and even the one backing him. His death would merely be an acceptable loss to them. Given how close they were they could have possibly intervened and rescued him but from what Maya said they showed no signs of movement despite the assassination already being in play.
'It seems I've been too involved with the Northrend empire, not everyone is like the Furanos.' Frost's identity as a dungeon core and not a sapient was reaffirmed in that moment. They were not the same. Despite having friends in Furano, people and monsters that weren't under his dungeon's purview were in the end possible prey, food for him to feast on.
He had played this adventurer and sapient act for too long, forgetting who he was. It was time to change that mindset.
Plus the look Frost gave him as he leaned back filled him with fear, he truly was nothing but a bug in Frost's eyes.
Randolph did his best to keep a somewhat neutral expression, trying to pretend that he didn't hear what Frost just said. He needed to keep his reputation, if he lashed out now it wouldn't only demean his standing. As long as he didn't respond it would be nothing more than meaningless slander as long there wasn't any evidence.
"Hmph! Let's go Maya." Frost hmphed before deeper into the money pit sector with Maya, paying no more attention to Randolph and the other onlookers. Maya took care of the assassin so there was no need for Frost to remain, he said his piece and informed those who needed to know about the events. It was time to finish what he set out to do.
"Yes, young master." Maya acted in accordance with Frost, helping to paint a certain picture as she trailed after him.
Frost still had one place he wished to visit before finally leaving this town, it was a shame he wouldn't get to partake in the festivities tonight, but Douglas and Cassandra surely wouldn't blame him.
General Anya tried to speak out and have Frost stay so she could give her word that she and the frost wolf battalion had nothing to do with the assassination attempt as well as promise to look into the situation to the best of her ability but he turned a deaf ear. The looks on the crown prince Randolph's and General Warik's face also prevented her from chasing after him.
Frost basically accused their prince of a serious crime and she for one actually believed it had merits, she never did trust Randolph. However being so proactive in placating Frost would be a target on her back, one that was already big enough.
"Young master?" Maya asked as she and Frost continued to walk deeper into the money pit, leaving the multiple observers behind.
"Not now, we'll talk later. I want to finish one last thing before we leave." Though Maya didn't agree with postponing their departure, one thing was fine plus Frost's current attitude left no room for negotiation. She could only bite her lips and stifle her emotions for his wellbeing until they reached safety. At that point she'd wrapped him up in her arms and refuse to let him go.
Though it seemed as though Frost was untouchable at the moment the truth was the exact opposite. The teleporting talisman allowed Maya to use her full strength in defence of his life once, thus leaving him only one opportunity left. Frost didn't want to waste and or risk another chance here and now, who knows what sort of trouble could crop up before the next family gathering.
It was best to be more cautious.
Frost walked with brisk pace towards Borris's weapon store, he needed to plant one last seed before his departure as he likely wouldn't be visiting Furano again anytime soon.