United Kingdoms

- That's a pity," replied the Menasite. - Do you happen to know where I can find it?

- I can write a recipe using it, but it will cost you 30 silver coins.

Myrna asks the guards if any events are expected in the arena soon.

- You're too early; tournaments are held at the end of each season.

The sergeant checked one last time to make sure everything that could be gathered had been gathered.
"Let's head southeast straight towards Rivertown. We've done all we could do in this situation. If it works out, we'll meet up with that bastard again and take him down, and if not, then so be it. Let the gods hunt down every cockroach hiding in the cracks and strike them down with lightning – what more can we expect from them?
"Damn civilians, may you all rot."

Fortunately or unfortunately, on their way to Rivertown, the squad did not encounter the last bandit, nor any other threats. Unless, of course, Essen's constant hysterics were considered such. Villa, by comparison, was very obedient, never argued, and did everything she was asked to do.
- I hope that jerk doesn't pick us off one by one later," Gale pondered about what happened during their journey to the village. The fact that the leader of the bandits survived hit the morale of the squad hard – the euphoria after the crushing victory over the robbers evaporated and gave way to frustration. Julius reacted most calmly to what happened, or he simply didn't show his irritation.
The return to Rivertown began with a small drama: Essen, noticing her father working in the field, (as if) broke free and, sobbing, rushed into his arms. After some time, half the village gathered at the scene. Tears streamed down the elder's face, sad but also joyful. He was happy to see his granddaughter alive, but had no hope that she was unharmed – her disfigured and emotionless face spoke for itself. Then, gathering his strength, he turned to the soldiers and fell to his knees before them, sincerely thanking them and apologizing for the fact that due to their poverty and bandit attacks, they had nothing to reward them with.

Having thanked Elsor for the answer, Abigail spent some more time studying the assortment, but ultimately decided to save money for now and headed towards "Horn of Plenty." Although the information told by Heos was undoubtedly useful, searching for buyers in other cities could take too much time, even if it were successful at all. Not to mention the risk of losing all possible profits when visiting somewhere like Liskhiv. Besides, Dissen still had some plans, so she wanted to deal with selling the hide as soon as possible.

- Good day to you, madam," said the Menasite with a wide smile, - please, look around; I am sure you will find something to your liking!