After walking for only half an hour from the place where he saved Mia, he finally saw two men. One was clad in full-body metal armor, likely a town guard mentioned by Mayor Hans. The other was dressed casually but also carried a sword on his waist. They sat by the road under a shady tree, perched on chairs, engrossed in conversation and laughter.
Seeing them, Ash first took out his sword and shield from his inventory and tied them on his back with a small rope. His past experiences, not exactly pleasant, had taught him a harsh lesson that in this world, people really judge by their outer appearances. If you don't carry a weapon outside the town, no one will take you seriously and will treat you like an idiot.
