Chapter 481: Settling at The First City

Kael stepped into the adventurer's guild, and the sheer energy of the place hit him like a wave. The air was heavy with the mingled scents of sweat, steel, and spilled ale, creating an atmosphere both lively and suffocating. Voices overlapped in a chaotic symphony of laughter, arguments, and the occasional clatter of tankards striking wood. Yet, as Kael approached the counter, all the noise seemed to fade into a distant hum.

Behind the counter sat a formidable figure—a troll with deep green skin that gleamed faintly under the hall's flickering lanterns. Her sharp features were accentuated by the single tusk that jutted from her lower jaw, gleaming like an unspoken warning. Her eyes, a piercing yellow, scanned the room with an air of practiced authority, daring anyone to test her patience. The nameplate in front of her, etched in bold letters, read: "Gorba Greentide – Quest Coordinator."