章 300: Stall Square

"Thanks for the directions. Farewell." - After politely saying goodbye, Yoichi bowed to the elderly couple. In the next instant, he walked down the alley that led to the upper city.

Takuma mimicked his team leader's gesture and waved to their informants, following Yoichi and pulling on the reins of his spotted stallion. "The Tezuka Vipers... I've never heard of these women," the Grimbrook warrior repeated to himself. 

"Perhaps they only played a role in the recent history of this place," Yoichi replied promptly. "If we are quick in our mission, we will not have to interact with any of them. Come on, let's move," he added. 

The narrow street surrounded by stone columnar buildings was steep and rose several meters upwards. Having maintained the classic conical shape of those promontories, Oakenfair developed in height. Indeed, the city was divided into a 'low' and an 'upper' area.