The library had grown quieter as the evening settled in, with the dimming light casting long shadows across the rows of books. Kaelen spent a considerable amount of time there, poring over the map and every bit of information he could find. Finally, with the growing hunger gnawing at him, he made his way to the guild.
***
As he stepped into the bustling hall, it was as lively as he remembered, the hum of chatter was filling the air as adventurers swapped tales and clinked mugs together. Kaelen weaved through the crowd, heading toward the same receptionist Morgan had spoken to earlier. She was busy scribbling on a piece of parchment, seemingly unaware of him approaching.
"Uh... excuse me?"
Kaelen called out, clearing his throat when she didn't immediately respond. The girl looked up, her eyes were widening in surprise as she saw the young man standing there.
"Whoa!"
