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Fowad's journey back to Orinth was uneventful, the rhythmic crunch of his boots on the dirt road accompanied by the soft rustle of leaves in the breeze.
His beasts followed close behind—Foxy trotted gracefully, her glowing tails lighting their path in the dim light of early dusk. Zoom, ever vigilant, scanned their surroundings, while Fattey hovered with its usual erratic energy.
By the time they reached the city gates, the streets were alive with lanterns casting their warm glow on cobblestones.
The guards nodded to Fowad in recognition, their expressions a mix of respect and curiosity as the hunter made his way toward the Hunter's Guild.
Inside the guild hall, the atmosphere was lively as always.
Fowad moved purposefully through the crowd, heading straight to the counter where the guild woman who had approved his mission sat reviewing a stack of papers.
