A surprise

Having wrapped up his call with Lyla, Erik stepped into this hive of activity, a familiar landscape. The guild hall constantly buzzed with unmistakable energy: a cacophony of mercenaries discussing quests, blades clanging, and the omnipresent hum of the holographic quest boards that stood like pillars of opportunity in the grand room.

As he moved deeper inside, his gaze naturally shifted to where Vance was a few minutes earlier. However, now the old man was busy, engaged in a lively conversation with another customer. Erik, not wishing to interrupt, decided this was the right moment to check the quest board.

Walking up to one of the holographic panels, he turned it on, the air before him filling with windows and panels detailing quests, each represented by vibrant icons and accompanied by brief descriptions.