United Kingdoms

Valerian refused Chios, and then Lex as well. — And you, better not show up here again without a good reason.

"That's strange," Lex thought to himself. — "What did Chios do to deserve that?"
The merchant patted the mercenary on the shoulder.
— I'll wait for my companion nearby, and you do as you please. But in general, I must say, you mercenaries get more interesting assignments. Is there a fee for joining the guild?

Meanwhile, Mirna decided that she couldn't do anything. She was very sad, but Lex had probably already gone far away. She decided that it was better to make the most of this place before she left it (probably forever?). Donarka asked Will if there was a training ground here, like upstairs.
If there is, she goes there.
If not, she goes to the House of Swords, a school of martial arts.
In any case, she thanks Will for his help.