🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

- There's nothing shameful about that. I also spend most of my life here, in Onkai, and I don't think there's anything wrong with that – I like it here. The places are wonderful, and the people are good. You can visit anyone you want without hesitation; if they're not busy with something important, they will definitely welcome you. Ais is an artist, Delez is a former adventurer, Inak is a herbalist and also a good fisherman, Lucon is a miner, and Nitra is none other than the head of the Erudition Guild. I think anyone would have something to learn from them.

—I've read that in big cities, people are mostly impersonal and rarely pay attention to genuine, heartfelt relationships, unlike here. I'll take your recommendation as an opportunity to test this hypothesis in practice. —leaning back in his chair, the young man took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. —Thank you again for your hospitality, Sir Lanson. If you happen to be passing through the capital, feel free to visit... Perhaps by then, I will have mastered this culinary diary and be able to repay you for your kindness. Position or no position, we southerners always help each other out. —yawning and stretching, he realized that fatigue had loosened his tongue more than any drink and returned to his usual reserved demeanor. —...Then, tomorrow morning, I'll visit the guild and see Mistress Nitra and try to pass the entrance tests with honor, if everything works out...