Chapter 464 -462-Taking on the Quest
The innkeeper surveyed the room, his eyes scanning the faces of the patrons, hoping for a sign of a guest with exceptional strength who would willingly step forward to accept the perilous quest.
Every guest in the inn kept their heads down, their faces etched with the unmistakable fear that this quest had instilled in them.
The relentless blizzard raged on outside, and within its snowy veil, countless monsters lurked, making leaving the inn akin to a suicide mission.
"Is there truly no one among you willing to offer their assistance?" the innkeeper implored.
"If any of you will aid me, I promise to reduce your room charges! Furthermore, I am willing to provide assistance to you in return. After all, you will eventually depart this inn once the storm subsides, and by then, you will require ample supplies. I can offer you a wealth of resources, and if you find them scarce in the town, I can provide them directly from the inn. You must understand that I have stockpiled a vast quantity of provisions."
The innkeeper continued to implore the surrounding patrons to consider taking on the perilous quest, but it was evident that the others remained unmoved.
They deemed the meager rewards offered by the innkeeper not worth the immense risks that lay ahead.
In that moment, Ethan stepped forward, breaking the silence. "Where exactly can I find this magus you mentioned? I’m not familiar with this town, so you’ll need to provide me with a map."
Ethan’s words brought a spark of hope to the innkeeper’s eyes, while the other patrons looked on, slightly taken aback by his boldness.
They thought Ethan was displaying an excessive amount of bravado.
"Listen here, kid," a middle-aged man seated farthest from Ethan spoke up in a slightly hoarse voice. "You better not underestimate the situation. It’s incredibly dangerous out there! Even the innkeeper, a local in this town, wouldn’t dare venture out in a snowstorm. Why would you, a stranger to this place, want to go out in such treacherous weather?"