Chapter 487: Assassin Lilith (1)
The next morning, after a day of rest at the inn and a hearty breakfast, I stepped out to explore Ironhold.
An hour or so wandering around the town gave me a good impression of the place. It felt much like Ironhold as depicted in Luminor Academy: lively, with a sense of community and camaraderie among the residents. Most of the buildings were modest two-story structures, giving it a more village-like feel than a bustling city.
‘Seems like it’s a popular town for adventurers. Prices are reasonable, and the food’s decent too.’
I thought this while sampling a skewer from a street vendor. The meat was a bit tough, likely from a pig’s hind leg, but edible.
‘Should I check out the adventurer’s guild first? Or maybe I should hit up the blacksmith guild to get some gear sorted.’
As it had been a while since I’d had time to myself, I didn’t feel like throwing myself straight into work. Perhaps I’d take it easy for today and start the grind tomorrow.
...No, that’s a bad idea. I know myself all too well; once I get comfortable, it’s hard to break the habit. I may have been too tired to work yesterday, but today, I needed to at least pick up some gear and visit the adventurer’s guild. At the very least, I could get my adventurer’s badge or maybe even take on a simple job if things moved quickly.
With that plan in mind, I headed down a narrow alley leading to the artisan district. However, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was being watched.
“...”
Having wielded my blade against both monsters and men countless times, I’d developed a decent sense for the nature of different gazes. Earlier, I’d noticed some men’s lingering glances—probably appreciating what they saw. But this time, the stares had a malicious edge to them.
I tried to hurry my pace to exit the alley before trouble could arise, but before I could, a group of men blocked my path.
“Heh heh, why the sudden rush, huh?”