Chapter 5: A New Journey Begins

Many days have passed, Jayden and I have been doing a lot of quests lately, doing journeyman's quests gave more rewards than novices quests, we enjoyed our richness, both of us finally bought our dream robes/armor and weapons, I got my dream sword from the blacksmith, more sharper and more beautiful than my recent sword.

And I also bought my dream armors, the armors also filled with the beauty of my sword and also sturdy and harder to break than my recent armors. And lastly my dream shield, goddamn it also filled the beauty of my armor, sturdy and hard and big enough to block a lot of attacks. So this is what it felt like to be rich huh.

One day, we went back to the guild to get some quests.

"Good morning, are there any quests again? I asked the lady

"Yes, wait for a minute gentlemen" she replied

We waited, she showed us 4 quests scrolls

*Quests*

Dire Wolf Hunt:The small village of Oakwood has been plagued by a pack of ferocious Dire Wolves that have been attacking livestock and threatening the safety of the villagers. The local guild has put out a call for a skilled Journeyman to eliminate the threat and restore peace to the region.

Last Found: Near Oakwood Village

Reward:800 gold coins

Goblin Infestation:The guild has received reports of a growing Goblin infestation in the nearby caves that pose a threat to travelers and nearby settlements. As a skilled Journeyman, you are tasked with venturing into the caves, eliminating the Goblin threat, and ensuring the safety of the surrounding area.

Founded In:Deez Nuts Cave

Reward:1,000 gold coins

Herblore Expedition:The guild's alchemists and healers are in need of rare herbs and ingredients for their potions and remedies. As a capable Journeyman, you are tasked with venturing into the enchanted forest to gather these precious herbs and ensure a steady supply for the guild's needs, this quest should be done in the night.

Type of Herb:Silverleaf, Moonbloom, and Starlotus

Located:Ligma Forest on the east

Reward:1,240 gold coins

Merchant's Expedition:A wealthy merchant named Aldric seeks to travel to the distant city of Silverhaven to secure a lucrative trade deal. However, the road is fraught with bandits, monsters, and treacherous terrain. As a trusted Journeyman of the guild, you are tasked with ensuring Aldric's safe passage to Silverhaven.

Where to meet Aldric:Near Luminaria Bakery Shop

Reward:12,000 gold coins

*Quests*

The fourth quest caught my eye, 12,000 gold coins, if me and Jayden split it, the both of us can get 6,000 gold coins. Goddamn we could buy the expensive armors/robes than these new armors in the blacksmith. To Silverhaven? Is this a city? I am full of greed looking at the 12,000 gold coins reward, Jayden just sits on a table eating and enjoying some tasty bread, but how far is Silverhaven is, why is the reward so big?

"How far is Silverhaven?" I asked the quest giver

"Silverhaven, it is a very far away place from here, it can take you three days on foot, two days if you use a horse or depends if you make your horse run" the lady replied

No wonder the price is big, maybe a big adventure would be good.

"Hey Jayden, look at this" I said to Jayden who is eating

He came to me and I showed him the scroll, he read it.

"WHAT!, 12,000 gold coins!?" He shouted

"We'll take these quests no matter what happens" Jayden added and put the quest scroll to his bag

"Well, okay then, we hope to see the both of you soon and good luck" the lady said with a sad tone

I also felt sad that we will not meet for a few days and also made memories on this town like we will never come back again, me and the quest giver made our final talk, Jayden finished his food

"Let's go man" Jayden said to me as he go outside

"Pleasure to work with the both of you" the quests giver yelled to us, I bid farewell to her and the other quest givers

We first went to our inn to take are things, we bid farewell to our friends there, we went straight to a shop to buy some tents for the journey and buy a lot of food, now lastly, find Aldric.

We find the Luminaria Bakery Shop and asked people there for Aldric's house, they gave us his direction, we knock on the door.

*Knock knock knock*

We waited, we heard footsteps inside. He opened the door, it is an old man with a long white beard and a wizard-like robe, I'll just say, he looked like a wizard.

"Did the both of you saw my request from the guild?" He asked joyfully

"Yes" I replied

"Thank you wise gentlemen, what splendid news! Two brave souls have agreed to accompany me on my journey to the distant village of Silverhaven. This is truly a fortuitous day! wait here I'll be back" he said in excitement

He went somewhere and we waited, the old man came back with 2 horses, we followed him to a dark alleway, we saw a big carriage. The merchant approached his carriage with a happy and excited walk.

"Gentlemen, I cannot express my gratitude enough for accepting this quest to safeguard me on this perilous expedition. Your bravery and valor do not go unnoticed, and I am honored to have such capable protectors by my side." The merchant said to us with excitement expression

I wonder why this merchant is very excited about this.

"It is our pleasure, good merchant. The road ahead may be fraught with danger, but fear not, for we will ensure your safe passage to Silverhaven. You can trust us with all your heart that we will protect you at all cost" I said to the merchant

"Indeed, we are ready to face whatever challenges may come our way. Your goods and your well-being are now under our protection, and we will not falter in our duty to see you safely to your destination" Jayden added

This is my first time hearing Jayden those kind of words but, maybe the reward money made him like this.

"Just call me Aldric" he replied while tying his horse at the carriage

The horses started walking while pulling the carriage, the carriage revealed itself. Oh wow, it is a designed colored big carriage and it looked like a shop, the carriage is covered so I can't look inside.

"What do you sell?" I asked Aldric

"Well, I am an alchemist, we alchemist brew potions, poisons, and magical concoctions. We can provide potions of strength, invisibility, and other alchemical creations for various purposes." Aldric replied

Hmmm, Jayden and I never use potions and we only focused to our needs, weapons and armor/robes.

We followed Aldric to the entrance, me and Jayden bid farewell to the two guards, now, another journey begins.

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Meanwhile, at the guild

"*Sigh* I should have not shown that quest to them, they are the most active ones to do some tasks here, there's high chance that they will not come back and live in Silverhaven fow how beautiful it is, wonder if I'll meet them again with fate"