We went around and asked different people in Hajey on where we could get some mounts. It seems this place was a great source of mounts. Five shops were recommend to me. I'll check them all out.
The first shop was pretty run down. The shop was in shambles, cobwebs everywhere. But their mounts are pretty amazing. They got horses, elephants and gryphons. I'll need to check other shops to buy something first.
The second shop was a pretty average one. They got horses, elephants, giant beetles. And other more. It seems this shop focuses on ground mounts more. They don't have any flying mounts.
The third shop was underground of Hajey. Its the same as the first shop. Same mounts and same prices. Nothing interesting.
The fourth shop was pretty well known in this kingdom. I actually need to pay a fee to get in. I was let in free. Maybe its because they knew that I helped eradicate some raiders here. Anyway, they have a lot of mounts. Ground mounts and flying mounts here are equal in stock. They have a dragon but I have to think before I get that. Its pretty expensive. The only problem in this shop is the prices are bloated. The first shop and third shop have their prices the same but this shop's prices are almost twice as them. I guess it might have to do with the reputation.
The fifth shop was the same as the fourth shop. Over bloated prices yet have good stock of mounts. It seems these two shops have a rivalry seeing their places are near each other.
I picked out the mounts I'm thinking of getting.
For the flying units,
Gryphon - 500 Gold (1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Shops)
Dragon - 10000 Gold (4th Shop)
For the ground units,
Elephants - 100 Gold (All Shops)
Horses - 20 Gold (All Shops)
Wolves - 10 Gold (All Shops)
Dragons are expensive. It seems its impossible to get that for now. Gryphons are pretty cheap considering its a flying mount. Wolves are useless as mounts.
After contemplating for a while, I decided to get three Gryphons. I bought them and the fourth shop since they have an armor for them. It's still very expensive. I didn't expect it this much. I had to pay an extra 150 gold for the Gryphon's armor. If I could get a source of income somewhere this would be easier.
The night came. Yefa, Precia and I tried to use our Gryphons. It was pretty rocky at first getting to the use of flight. The sudden leap of the Gryphon flying through the clouds was insanely fast.
"Wooo!" Everyone of us yelled at the same time.
We all looked at each other and laughed under the starry skies.
We got back to the village in less than 2 hours. We didn't have to deal with forest, trees and obstacles so obviously we were twice as fast.
The village were in awe when they saw the gryphons. I let Ortov's team to take care of the Gryphons. Maybe someday I can get some monsters to do this. Ortov's team are multitasking with cooking, building and feeding the livestocks.
I got some rest and so did everyone.
The day came and I upheld my promise with the kids.
I spent the rest of my free time getting close with them.
First day was pretty hectic. No one wanted to communicate with each other. I don't blame them. I only met them for a day or three? I forgot. But it was a very short time. We were pretty silent the first day but Amelia stood up and spoke. She was pretty caring and wanted to get closer with everyone.
We were all introducing ourselves with each other. We only talked for an hour but its a progress nonetheless.
Second day and third day, we now warmed up to each other. Jari and Amelia were pretty close to the kids. It seems their childish and caring attitude.
Fourth Day, Mae, Ava and Nora were the ones that are teaching the kids in life. Most of the time they are playing good cop bad cop. Ava being the good cop and Nora being the bad cop. It was fun seeing them both argue with each other when Mae is just sitting there doing nothing.
Fifth day, Pam and Ziley. They took on the role of training the kids to fight. I didn't really like that they have to fight so I told them. But they all wanted to anyway. I just let them be. It seems they want to protect this life they now have.
Sixth day were just us all playing around. The other women just played around with everyone. It was a break for all of us.
This life is something thay I'm grateful that I have. In my previous life, I can't get this life. This is why I fight. I now have something to protect and someone to care for. I can't believe I'm saying this but, I'm glad I accepted the god's summoning.
The seventh day arrived and a group of humans again came to the village.
The leader spoke up, "Lord Zieglind, the king of Itz requests your audience!"
"Are you leaving?" Parka asked me.
"Mhm. Take care. If you need something ask Rize and Greta. I'll be gone for a while."
"I... Understand." She had a sad smile but its her way of showing she's strong.
"Yefa, Precia. Let's go."
They both geared up and brought all the gryphons with them.
"We're ready!"