Sunday 27 May 2007
As I stepped through the gates of the city I took a deep sign of relief. It had been several weeks since I last left Prontera. In this time I had travelled further than ever before. Seen sights very few had seen before. These gates offered a sanctuary against the foes that i had seen as well. For the time being, at least, I would try not to venture too far from this safety.
As I walked down the road towards the city square I came across the notice board. It had been so long since I last came here, he board was packed with notices and messages. Stopping for a moment I took a look through the different requests for help. I was startled to see another request from the castles liaison officer. Thinking this might finally be a chance for a quick and safe zeny I noted down the details and headed off to the square.
As I arrived at the square the sun was slowly setting in the sky. The glow of the sun behind the church lit up the stained windows making it look, almost ethereal. It had been a long time since I had last visited the grave of my parents. The grave yard was eerily quiet with a cooling breeze glowing through it. I didn’t want to spend too long in this place. After paying my respects I headed up the grassy path towards the castle.
The shelter from the castle was welcoming, the seasons were changing and summer had just ended, the nights were getting longer, and getting colder. Not a good time to be venturing far from the warmth of the city, and the taverns. After talking to the liaison officer I was delighted to hear that this mission was a mere delivery request. However it required me to have an audience with the king himself. I have not met him myself, he spends all of his time in his throne room, however since his wife died rumour has it he has never sat on his throne.
The king wished a reprimand delivered to the owner of the local tavern. I was starting to understand why this was such a well paying request for such simple work. The tavern in question was owned by a large bulky soldier of the Prontera chivalry. Not the kind of person you want to get on the bad side of. I made haste out of the castle hoping to find a bed for the night.
As I came closer and closer to the tavern I could hear the sounds of merry cheering and shouting. Little did I know this shouting would soon be directed towards me. I swung the doors open the drinking and cheering did not cease, My intrusion wasn’t even noticed. I walked up to the counter and handed the reprimand letter to the rather bulky maid, she vanished around the back of the tavern for a moment before the owner came out. Without a word I found myself being flung out of the doors. It seemed I would be spending the night outside under the stars.
I almost miss killer monsters.
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