Chapter: 78 From Escort to Guildhall
The stone-paved road at the gates was still buzzing with activity as merchants, travelers, and soldiers moved in and out of the city. The cool breeze carried the faint smell of roasted chestnuts from a nearby stall, mingling with the dust of horse hooves.
Darian adjusted his cloak, his merchant's badge glinting faintly under the evening sun. He looked at Ethan with a wry smile.
"So… I suppose your next stop will be the Adventurer's Guild, yes?"
Ethan gave a small nod, his expression calm but sharp. "Naturally. I need to report in."
"Good, good…" Darian said, then reached into the satchel slung at his side. He pulled out a folded slip, pressed with wax, and stamped it with his family seal. The sharp thunk of the stamp echoed faintly as he handed it over. "Here. The official proof of mission completion. With this, there'll be no disputes at the guild."
Ethan accepted it without hesitation, sliding it into his pouch.
