A Living Armour Owns A Tavern - Chapter 6 Yellowleaf

Yellowleaf is a small town erected by the monarchy of Edward MoSanchez. The town is a gift to his third son Melvin MoSanchez’ Coming of Age. Yellowleaf lacked natural resources to sustain itself, therefore they send their people off to the Main Citadel of Fahnzal to work. The lands were dry and rough. There are no water sources nearby. Though Yellowleaf has a small dungeon for adventurers to explore nearby, none of them would bother raiding the dungeon, since the mobs were weak thus yielded small rewards.

Although Yellowleaf is a gift to the third prince, the monarch used it as an excuse to embezzle taxes from the people. Soon, Markets and businesses start closing down one by one, and sadly the church suddenly stopped supporting the town as well. A lot of people died from sickness and malnutrition.

A Tax Collector named Murphy comes every month to collect. He is a just and understanding man. He was a former resident of Yellowleaf. He entered the City of Fahnzal’s Education Program under the support of his father’s long time occupation as a Miller in the city. He understands his town’s situation and adjusts the taxes accordingly. He even accepted bundled firewood from a destitute family.

He hated himself for being powerless. Nobody can resist the MoSanchez Monarchy. There are some who tried and paid with their blood.

Sometimes he regrets his decision being a tax collector and wished he was a Knight instead. At least he can help his village by dungeon diving. Sadly, he has no talent with the Sword.

Murphy walked towards his last destination to collect. The Last destination is Yellowleaf’s former chapel turned Orphanage. Since it no longer has any relation to the Citadel’s Church, The Orphanage became a Non-Government Organization. Sadly, It now qualifies to pay a form of tax.

Murphy knocked on the front door. A few seconds later, a pretty nun opened to the door and greeted him.

“Mr. Murphy! I have been expecting you.” Sarah said as she bowed her head down to greet him in utmost respect.

“Good Afternoon Ms. Sarah, Let’s drop the formalities. It really has been a long day. May I come in?” Asked Murphy politely.

“Certainly, please do come in.” as Sarah replied with grace as she offered to hang Murphy’s coat.

“I apologize if I can only offer hot water, Things have been pretty hard these past few weeks. Little Griffin broke his arm. He fell as he was trying to gather fruits while Cindy got hurt trying to run away from a wild boar. I keep reminding them not to venture deep in the forest, but they still would not listen to me.” Sarah said as she sat down.

“Why did the children went deeper into the forest? They should know its dangerous in there, right? asked Murphy.

Sarah Explained that the children can’t find anything worth selling in the nearby forest, so they ventured deeper in the forest behind her knowledge.

Ever since the kids caught their guardian Sarah crying and praying in front of the altar, they knew they were in deep trouble. After that, the kids decided on their own that they want to help Sarah gather enough funds, so they would not lose their home.

“The situation is really getting severe Mr. Murphy.” Sarah replied with her head down and a tear rolled down her cheek.”

“Let’s look at other possible solutions Ms. Sarah, maybe we can ask donations from nearby landlords and nobles, i already made a list of the ones who might help us.” said Murphy. As they further discuss the dilemma, Eight eyes are watching at them. The Kids were watching closely at Mr. Murphy in fear he might do something to their pretty Guardian, Ms. Sarah.
for visiting.

Behind the door, Four children were peeking at them behind the door. The eldest male named Griffin with a sling on his arm, he looks strong for a 6-year-old. Behind him is a handsome 6-year-old boy named Ray who always wears a gloomy face. The third child is a fox eyed 5-year-old girl named Cindy. She has black apple-cut hair, and most of the time get in trouble because of her sharp tongue. She has a big dressing latched on her back. Her wound looks bad, but fortunately, it wasn’t too serious. The last child is a 4-year-old girl named Sage. She has brown pigtails and, wears “bottle bottom round eyeglasses.” She watches worriedly as she carries her favorite book around.

“I really messed this one up for Ms. Sarah.” Griffin said as he clutched his injured arm.

“I told you to look for mushrooms instead you dimwit!” Cindy replied.

“Oh yeah?! What nincompoop hurls stones at a boar?!” Griffin reacted.

“I thought I could get it to stop eating the berries and drive it away.” Cindy replied

“It’s a dangerous WILD BOAR Cindy! It’s not like those timid pigs you can simply scare off with rocks!” Griffin tried to shout while whispering.

“Stop fighting Guys! Ms. Sarah said it’s bad to fight!” said Sage as she “Bop” both of them with her favorite book.

“Oi Big brother Ray! You say something too! “said Sage as she Bops away.

Ray just stares at them blankly. He was always the quiet one and reserved of the group, but he still loves his brothers and sisters none the less.

“Stop it Sage! Don’t think I’d forget what you did! Didn’t I tell you not to tell Ms. Sarah what we were up to?!” Cindy said.

“Of course I didn’t!” replied Sage with confidence.

“Well what did you tell her then?!” asked Griffin.

“That I will ABSOLUTELY NOT tell Ms. Sarah that you guys went deep in the forest!” Sage said proudly.

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The gang forgot that even though Sage is book smart, she always took things too literally.

As the kids were just about to get rowdier, a familiar voice was heard outside the orphanage