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Chapter 20 - The quest to begin with 1

"Step into our city, where the journey begins and possibilities unfold. In this episode of life, every street holds a tale waiting to be told."

Sounds of hammering echoed on the road.

Blacksmith workshop was in full workload this day.

Just like any other person in town.

Work was to be done.

Red metal entered the bath and smoked the room.

-So – said the forger – what can I do for ya – over to the customer.

Man in light armor took out his sword.

-Nothing much, just some repairs and sharpening –

Smith took a quick look.

Put away his previous work aside for a second.

Unsheathed the sword.

-Huh. Used sword, couple nudges….. Nothing to worry about – said almost instantly.

-How much? – man reached for his pouch.

-depends. Now would be …. 6 bronze. Later 5.

Man reached in his pocket – you got change for that? – showed one silver.

-sure sure. Here you go. Ill be done soon. Come back whenever you want to get it –

Bladesmith returned 4 bronze and went back into the shop.

Soon enough anvil and hammer started to work again.

Young man walked away and soon ran into a crowded market place.

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Doors opened with a slight crack.

Some people inside turned their heads to see who came in.

And went back to their buiseness at their tables.

-Hello there. What can I help you with? –

Woman at the desk, secretary assuiming , smiling welcomed the guest.

Young man with a white blue shirt and a sword on his back came closer to talk.

- yes hi. Is this the, ummm , guild in havenmoon? I tried asking around but they didn't seem to give one answer – he stuttered unsure of his whereabouts.

-Ah first time here? – She asked while cleaning some glasses.

-Yes. Is is that obivious?

-Pretty much. Anyways, yes this is the red mustache guild. –

- Wait. "Red mustache" ? who named this place. – Confused man asked.

- Well the name changes a lot. Our current guildmaster decided on this and it kind of sticked.

What`s your purpose of visit today? – She explained and changed the topic.

-Ah yes. How can I join you? Do you have like requirements or entrance quest?

-Oh. Just a small fee and one "testing" job. Nothing to worry about. Majority survives -

"Testing job" doesn't really sound that good ~ man though to himself.

~and the majority part sound worse ~

-okey then. I guess I`ll .. guess`ll like to join then. – awkward speaking.

Many eyes started looking at him at this moment.

< new guy? > < ….rich kid wants some adventures….. >

Many whispers interested in maybe the newest member were load enough for him to hear.

-Okey. let me get the paperwork ready .-

- Oh by the way, how much is the fee? –

Secretary under the desk looking for the correct form answered quietly

- now I think it was ….< Get here you stupid paper > ….. 5 silver – she struggled to find the thing.

- ah here it is. Okey so, that's the form. – she laid it down on the desk – Name? –

They quickly filled the form.

Man reached to his pocked at put out the coins to pay.

-so now its official. Welcome to the guild, adventurer – She smiled and shook his hand.

AND THE CROWD BEHIND HIM WENT WILD.