As the rest of the group headed for a meal, Keyara charted a path toward the heart of the city, navigating her way to the towering structure— the first-ever building constructed in this burgeoning city.
Nerves prickled at her skin; the merchant's unsettling demeanor during their initial encounter lingered in her memory. She found his behavior somewhat off-putting. Yet, she had no choice but to confront him, settling her debt by offering the noxlight flowers. Rumor had it that the merchant was the sole individual accepting these blooms in exchange for goods.
Summoning courage and taking a deep breath to steady her nerves, she approached the imposing edifice. At the reception, she spoke up, her voice composed despite her internal apprehension. "Excuse me, I'm here to submit noxlight flowers."