Lighthouse Street.
The Bard, Saban, quickened his pace on his way to the Golden Sail Tavern.
Even after having read the newspaper once, he rushed over immediately.
Outside the tavern, a crowd had gathered; seeing Saban approaching, they made way for him, "Mr. Saban, we've been waiting for you."
"I've brought the newspaper; let's get started right away."
Saban smiled as he greeted familiar faces.
He briskly made his way through the cleared path and entered the tavern.
Passing the seated patrons, he stepped onto the wooden platform, unfolded the newspaper in front of him, and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, let's start with the reports from different places."
The patrons fell silent instantly as Saban began to speak.
...
Inside the Island Lord's Mansion, in the study.
Wu Heng swallowed an elixir.
A scorching pain flowed into his belly through his throat.
Then, the burning sensation rapidly spread throughout his body.
