Chapter 26: The Gilded Hearth
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[Welcome to Goldmine Town: Nard has recognized your strength and sent you to me. Please make yourself at home. You can first rest at the town’s inn and get some helpful information there.
Quest Objective: Speak with Innkeeper Anna 0/1
Quest Reward: 200 Experience Points]
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Upon entering the town, Ryan followed the system’s prompt and made his way to the town hall. After a brief conversation with the local Warden, a new quest appeared in his log.
"The game has truly begun."
Ryan grinned at the thought and headed straight for the inn. A few players had already gathered inside, each settling into their own rhythm of exploration.
He walked up to Innkeeper Anna, exchanged a few words, and completed the quest, receiving 200 experience points. Per her instructions, he approached the grand fireplace and picked up a Hearthstone resting on the mantle. The item allowed him to teleport back to this inn—The Gilded Hearth, once every four hours, no matter where he was.
He held the Hearthstone up to the light for a moment, then returned to Anna and linked the item’s teleportation point to this location.
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