After two days of tiresome travelling, they had finally arrived at the town of Erude, the old wrinkled merchant stopped at the main entrance to register the cart’s entrance, at the entrance of the town there were many guards armed with swords and spear, raven and yaira went ahead into the city.

Walking into the city there also were many soldiers in the city they had stoic, but somewhat depressed look about them, the old wrinkled merchant had told them this was a very populated city yet it seemed empty the atmosphere was somewhat gloomy and desolate, the only people passing by the roads were either warriors or guards.

Why are there so many guards around?

Raven and Yaira were shocked at the town state as they walked through the central road, until a guard approached them, the guard was a young blonde disheveled haired man, he was holding a long spear and he had injuries all over his body.

“Are you people civilians, hurry up and go find shelter”

the young guard shouted with certain distress in his expression

“What is happening we just arrived here, I am looking for a person called kurt”

The young guard face went pale from shock.

“You dont know what is happening here, We are in a state of emergency, I don't have time to explain just hurry up and go find shelter”

With that the young guard left in a hurry, all the guards in the area were rushing somewhere.

Something serious is happening here

Yaira and Raven were skeptical about the town’s situation, but without proper equipment they decided it would be better not to intervene.

“Come on let's go”

Raven said as he and yaira looked at the guards with their swords and spears rushing somewhere.

Raven and Yaria had asked the old merchant if he knew a man name kurt, the old wrinkled man answered explaining that kurt was the name of a weapons merchant in town.

“That guard didn't answer, guess we will have to look around, how troublesome”

Raven was stretching, Yaira was beside him her eyes full disappointment, she had never been to a town before and had only heard what they were like from Stan and Maria but this was far from what she expected,Yaira was sulking but went along with Raven, she was a bit curious, Raven was so very calm his eyes showed no anxiety, it’s was like he had seen this a thousands of times.

Looking around at the town, the houses here were made out of red bricks, most of the houses there had seen were remarkable in size but there when compared with some of the outstandingly built mansions it seemed like a dog’s house, Raven concluded that the mansions where were nobles or dukes resided, there was also neatly planned out sidewalk made out of pavestone, Both Raven and Yaira were both taken aback by the town superior materials and investment, if they compared the town of Erude to their village their village would seem like a bunch of uncivilized animals, they continuing their struggle to find kurt in the city, with not many people in the streets and many shops closed they didn't have a clue as where to find Kurt.

After a wandering around aimlessly for about half an hour, they stumbled onto an open shop it had no signboard but they decided to stop by to ask for information, they were tired of lingering around like headless chickens.

Entering the the shop, it was a rather small shop with a dark atmosphere the shelves had some weapons but most of them seemed to be rather poorly kept , it was full of dust,the shop looked like it wasn't cleaned in years,Yaira picked up an axe that was in one of the shelves and the dust from it cause her to instantly cough then she put it back immediately regretting taking it, while Yaira was making a fool of herself, Raven was looking for the owner of the shop but there wasn't anyone behind the counter.

“Is there anyone there?”

*Silence*

Raven went up to the counter and looked behind the counter, there wasn’t anything in there while he was looking through the things behind the counter.

“What are you doing”

A huge 2 meters tall bald man with long scar over his head appeared out of nowhere, staggered Raven jumped back , Yaira who was still curiously looking around at the weapons.

“Who are you”

“Shouldn’t I be the one asking you that, I am this shop owner, name is Kurt”

Raven was alarmed at first but after hearing the name he sighed in relief.

“So you are Kurt”

“Yes do you have business with me”

Kurt said rather coldly

“Yes,our father,Stan, said we should meet you”

Yaira seeing what was happening quietly joined Raven and they both bowed.

“Stan is your father!?”Kurt was stunned, his intimidating presence had gone, now it was much calmer and relaxed

“Yes”

Both Yaira and Raven quickly answered.

“That anti-social Stan already has kids this big, I can’t believe this , I apologize for my earlier behavior” Kurt replied while smiling and rubbing his nonexistent hair.

“So what are you here for?”

“We left our village to become adventurers,we were wondering if you could give us some equipment, our village had almost no need for that”

Raven explaining their situation was bit nervous to how Kurt would react.

“Sure, if it’s for Stan kids, follow me”

There was a small door hidden behind the counter, opening the door there was a staircase that lead down to the basement,the stair were made wood and were incredibly old, every step taken there was a creaky sound, there wasn't much light when we arrived at the basement Kurt turned the light on, in the basement the equipment was much better than at the store and it was thoroughly cleaned.

“Pick whatever you like”

Raven immediately went towards a platemail and checking its weight he liked it and took it, he took of his shirt and put it on immediately, Yaira who was still looking took a glance at Raven changing and her face went bright red.

After a while they both had chosen the equipment they would take, Raven had chosen a light platemail and a japanese katana to pair up with his long sword, Yaira had chosen a pair of daggers.

Raven was wearing under the platemail a padded sleeveless shirt , with black trousers and a black robe with yellow lining ,Yaira was wearing a brown shirt with white trousers with her newly acquired daggers in her waist.

“Now you guys look like real adventurers”

Kurt announced excitedly

“Thank you”

Raben and Yaira said a little embarrassed

“You guys must be strong if Stan send you”

Kurt analyzing both of them said faintly

“Well, I guess he approved our strength”

“Well then, I would like your help”

“What with”

Raven asked with a perplexed look

“Please help us, save this town...”

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