Chapter 138: Growing Frustrations

"You wish to post a bounty for information regarding the Desert Rose...?" repeated Alyce, the half-elven beauty that periodically supplied Will with intel and very thorough massages.

"That's right..." replied Will, enjoying the sensation of Alyce's butt and her weight atop him as she straddled his abdomen to facilitate massaging his chest, the vagus nerves in his neck, and the sides of his face.

"It's certainly possible..." affirmed Alyce, nodding. "But why not task the Silver Cat Mercenary Troupe with the task? Haven't you been supporting their growth to act as your agents in the region?"

Shaking his head, Will contended, "I may be financing them, but they're free agents of the Adventurer's Guild. If they accept the mission of their own, that's one thing. I will not force them to abide by my whims..."