Chapter 221. Searching
The streets of Thane Town were quiet, with a few villagers and travelers passing by. He strolled aimlessly for a while, taking in the sights. After a while, he found himself near the Town Chief’s office, a modest building tucked at the edge of the town square. He decided to get an early start on his assignment and walked inside.
The Lizard girl receptionist greeted him and directed him to the basement where the arrays were located. Descending the narrow staircase, Tyler noted the stale air and dim lighting. The room where the arrays were kept was small, filled with faintly glowing symbols carved into the stone floor. Some were faint or flickering, evidence that the arrays indeed needed replacement.
Tyler knelt down, inspecting the array closely. He activated a few of the diagnostic spells he’d learned at the academy, watching as the symbols lit up, revealing the extent of the damage. As he worked, he felt a sense of satisfaction—it was intricate work, demanding focus and patience, and he enjoyed the challenge.
Hours passed unnoticed until he heard footsteps approaching. Turning, he saw the Town Chief, a man with a graying beard and a stern expression.
"You must be the academy student here to replace the arrays," the chief said, nodding in approval as he watched Tyler work. "They’ve been unstable for a while, so we appreciate your help."
"Happy to help," Tyler replied, standing and stretching after crouching for so long. "These should be functional by the end of the day."
"Good to hear," the chief replied, a hint of relief in his voice. "That’s fast."
He was little worried if the Little guy is really knowledgeable.
Once the chief left, Tyler resumed his work, carefully tracing the new symbols into the stone. It was tedious work, but as he focused, he felt a steady rhythm settle over him. He lost track of time until he finally completed the last symbol, standing back to admire his work.
With the repairs complete, Tyler activated the array, watching as it glowed with a steady, vibrant light. Satisfied, he packed up his tools and left the office, stepping out into the cool evening air.
"Is it done?" one of the staff members asked.