The Power Path Part II

Asahi arrived at a small town. There weren't many people around, but the massive ships were eye-catching. "I think I'm in the right place. If they haven't departed yet, Senri should be here," he thought.

He went down to the town center and started exploring, heading toward the ships at the port. He encountered two fishermen. "Hello, is there an inn nearby?" Asahi asked.

The man gathering ropes stopped his work and turned to Asahi. "Follow this road, then turn left. There's a large inn there," he said.

Asahi bowed in thanks, then quickly headed toward the inn. When he entered, only a few tables were occupied. A tall, well-built, bald innkeeper with a mustache was cleaning wooden mugs. Asahi went and sat at the bar.

"What do you want, adventurer?" asked the innkeeper.

"Why is this town so quiet?" Asahi asked.