Chapter 153: Mindrake
When Adyr arrived at the market grounds this time, he didn’t waste time browsing or wandering aimlessly. He headed straight for the tents where the Spark he was looking for was most likely to be found.
He started with the outer tents first. These stalls were more chaotic, selling everything from Rank 1 to Rank 3 Sparks mixed together, so it could take longer. But Adyr figured it was better to get the hard part out of the way first and made his way through the crowd.
He entered several tents with hope and left each one empty-handed. After about an hour of searching, he finally spotted a familiar face standing in front of one of the tents.
Red skin, lizard-like feet, and bright white Dawn Raven wings—it was the same shopkeeper from the day before, waiting outside with a bored expression.
As soon as he noticed Adyr approaching, the lizardman frowned. "This time I’m not answering questions for free. Either buy something or pay for asking," he snapped, clearly irritated.
"I’m here to look inside this time," Adyr said with a casual smile.
He was well aware that he hadn’t left a great impression yesterday, but he couldn’t care less. If the Spark he wanted was in there, he’d take it and leave—no need for conversation.
Hearing Adyr’s intent, the lizardman raised his browless ridge, and his tone shifted instantly into something much more cheerful. "Of course, come in! I have many things that might interest you."
His spirit seemed lifted, like he hadn’t seen a real customer in days.