In the evening, Maisie and her team received an urgent assignment from the merchant guild thanks to Miss Agata's efforts. This assignment was to escort a trade convoy carrying local products from Lonepeak Town to the second safe zone, Union Town.
They accepted the assignment without hesitation, but they couldn't just leave unannounced. At least they needed to thank Miss Agata. So, they arrived at the gun shop early in the morning, before the convoy departed. When they entered, Dwarf Bavor was arranging the gun racks.
- Good morning… Is Miss Agata here?
- (Dwarf Bavor stopped his work and greeted Maisie.) Good morning, madam. Miss Agata has work today, so she won't be able to come to the shop. Did you need something?
- No, we don't need anything. We just wanted to thank Miss Agata. Thanks to her referral, we received a new assignment… When will she be back at the shop?
- Now, I remember you. You are the young people who are carrying out the quest that Miss Agata cancelled. Miss Agata was very sorry for you because of the cancellation. That's why she said she would go to the merchants' guild to talk to them about giving you a new quest. Her words seem to have worked.
- Yes, the person who brought the quest notification also said that Miss Agata was the intermediary. That's why we came to pay our respects to her, but she's not here. Perhaps we should wait here for a while... Will she arrive by then?
- No, don't wait in vain. Mrs. Agata is very busy today. I don't think she'll stop by the shop today.
- Really? Then…
- (Polat reminded Maisie of a fact.) My lady, we will be late for the quest. We must be with them while the caravan is being prepared.
- (Maisie, not wanting to be indebted to Miss Agata, bowed respectfully before Dwarf Bavor.) Please, when you see Miss Agata, tell her that we will return after completing our escorting duties and that we will thank her in person. We will definitely repay her for this kindness she has shown us.
- (Dwarf Bavor, unable to get rid of these leeches clinging to him, put his second plan into action.) I'll tell, but when you return, we probably won't be here anymore. After yesterday's events, some of our machines malfunctioned and became unusable. There aren't any large-scale forges nearby that can repair these machines. So we'll have to take them to the capital.
Repair works is usually long and tiring. And when it's finished, it never works with the same performance as the first day. So after the repair, we'll have to stay in the capital for a while to check the machines and make sure they're working correctly. So we won't be back here for a very long time. Don't wait for us in vain, and continue on your way.
Also, you don't need to feel responsible because Miss Agata arranged this task thinking she had left you hanging. If you respond now, this is it will become a vicious cycle. Don't bother us with something like this.
- But…
- (Dwarf Bavor raised his hand to silence Maisie.) As his friend said, you must go now. You see, I have work to do, just like you. Don't waste my time any longer...
- (Maisie had to accept the situation.) Okay… Please tell Miss Agata that we thank her for her help. Have a good day.
As Maisie and her team left the shop, Dwarf Bavor went to Miss Agata, who was in the back room.
- Did they leave?
- Yes, they left. (He added in a sarcastic tone.) They thank you for finding this job for them. Hahahaa...
- Don't mock me. I know I spent a lot of money to get rid of these miserable insects. That vile man, that greedy, filthy scoundrel. He almost took all my money for this worthless task… But it won't last long. We'll get our revenge soon.
- If you say so…
- Don't you believe me? Then just wait and see. This is a small place. There will surely come a time when that bastard will need us. And then, we'll make him pay dearly for what he did…
…
As Maisie and her team walked past the fountain in the town square and headed down the steep stairs, Eiderd and Demir entered the primitive world accompanied by a flash of light. After observing their surroundings for a while, Demir warned Eiderd.
- Let's go. Chief Baran said not to wait and to go to Durinn Inn and register your entry…
- Wait a minute, calm down… You don't have to be so strict. You see that Chief Baran isn't here. So, you can soften some things a bit. First, let's explore and get to know our surroundings, and then we'll do what you said.
- But…
- (Eiderd placed his hand on Demir's shoulder.) Look, peasant, I know your peasant streak is flaring up again, and you won't rest until you carry out the order you received. To be honest, I wouldn't be lying if I said I didn't like that trait of yours, but there's a limit to your rules…
Come, let's walk. (Eiderd took Demir's arm and led him towards the town.) We'll be here for six months, in this virtual world. And no one will interfere with us. During this time, I'll teach you how to think and live like a king, don't worry…
You're in luck, you filthy peasant. Not everyone is worthy of learning from this king. Hahahhaa...
- You're talking loosely again, but you're right about one thing. Today is our first day in the primitive world. It won't hurt us to wander around and get to know the surroundings a bit…
- You're finally seeing the right path. Look, being with me has already done you good. Don't worry, your master will teach you everything…
Lonepeak Town was one of the smallest towns in terms of location. Yet it had everything players needed. It had two main streets that started from the town square and extended in different directions.
One had luxury, high-quality shops catering to the wealthy, and the other had shops catering to the middle class, the poor, and the lower class. It took Demir and Eiderd about three hours to explore both streets and learn where everything was. Finally, exhausted, they returned to the town square.
- Demir... I'm hungry. Let's go eat.
- Okay, but first let's go to the Durinn Inn and register. Maybe we can find something to eat there.
- You!... (Eiderd was about to get angry, but then he remembered that Demir was a peasant.) You've never eaten hotel food, have you?
- …
- It's obvious anyway. If you had, you wouldn't be making such an offer. Although, it must be the power of a peasant like you to eat everything without discrimination… Anyway, never mind. (Pointing to the restaurant next to the Alpine Inn) Look, there's a restaurant over there. Let's go and have a proper meal.
Demir wasn't very willing to spend money without registering at the inn and getting a gun, but he didn't object to Eiderd's suggestion, and the two of them went to the restaurant together. An hour later, they emerged from the restaurant rested and full.
As Eiderd's eyes scanned the surroundings, Demir immediately objected, thinking Eiderd wanted to wander around again.
- Don't look around. We're going straight to Durinn's Inn and checking in.
- Okay, don't be angry. I was just casually looking around…
- Let's go.
Demir immediately started walking towards Durinn's Inn, with Eiderd following behind. Demir walked quickly for a while, then suddenly stopped and began to carefully looking the dahlia standing in front of the stone house's window.
The bright blue, star-shaped flowers on the burgundy stems looked beautiful with their green leaves and grey down. This unexpected encounter brought back forgotten memories for Demir, and the longing for his mother filled his eyes with tears.
This was his mother's favorite flower. Demir was lost in thought, gazing at the flowers, when the elderly owner of the house, returning from shopping, approached him and joined her in looking at the flowers.
- Aren't they beautiful?
- Yes, they are very beautiful. My mother's favorite flower…
- I don't know any woman who wouldn't love this flower, and I really love it too. Tell me, young man, did your mother also grow flowers in pots like this?
- We didn't grow them in pots, we grew them in the garden. In the sunniest spot in the garden. They love the sun. Besides, their leaves and flowers are edible. I remember my mother making salad from their leaves.
- Oh. You're really knowledgeable. People your age don't even know about such things. They just wander around aimlessly. You made me happy today, young man. Meeting a young man like you who knows about medicinal plants brightened my day.
- Thank you, madam. It's all thanks to my mother's teachings.
- You are kind and respectful, you've managed to impress me, young man... Listen, what I'm going to say. I have a shop where I sell medicinal herbs and spices. I'm lacking some medicinal herbs. Would you like to help me collect them?
- (Demir trusting the information he had learned from his mother and Miss Esin. Therefore, he accepted the old woman's offer without hesitation.) Of course… We would be happy to help you. But it would be better if we knew what kind of medicinal herbs you need.
- Alright… Then this is a deal. Come to my shop tomorrow and we can discuss what we need there.
- Your shop?
- Yes, my shop is a few buildings behind the Durinn Inn, right on the corner. Its name is Borago Medicinal Herbs Shop. Anyone you ask will show you. You'll find it easily, don't worry.
- Alright madam, we will definitely stop by tomorrow.
As the old woman entered her house, Demir and Eiderd started walking towards the inn.
- We got the job even before registering. I knew I was very lucky. Being with this king brings you luck too. You should accept that now.
- A freeloading king who exploits others' labor…
- What does that have to do with anything? I haven't forgotten Chef Baran's words. "Get along well with the townspeople. Don't interfere in anyone's business and do your job as much as possible. Avoid anything that will disrupt order." See? I remember it all. Now that we've received the assignment, we must carry it out properly, right?
- Stop talking so much and let's go. Let's register at the inn as soon as possible, otherwise we'll have to spend the night outside. Though it's fine with me. What you'll do, I don't know.
- (The idea of sleeping outdoors made Eiderd shiver, so he quickened his steps and went ahead of Demir.) Hey peasant, hurry up a bit. After registration, we'll have to go get weapons.
- (A sly smile appeared on Demir's face because he had gotten Eiderd where he wanted him.) Okay, I'm coming…