Scene 69

Hey, you made it! Awesome!

Okay, let's head over to the meeting point. But first, let me fill you in.

See, this all started a few days ago. I rescued an NPC merchant who was being harassed by a couple of rude customers.

I chased them off, but the shop's stock was ruined...

Their business was in trouble, so I went ahead and lent them a little cash!

They're supposed to be paying me back today, but the place they want to meet me at is on the outskirts of town. Y'know, where all the monsters are.

Yeah, yeah... My party members all pulled the same face you're making right now. Saying I'm gonna get attacked, or the merchant's not gonna show.

Look, I admit, it's odd that they're asking to meet in a place like that...

But people have their reasons, y'know?

It's honestly kinda sad that we always have to assume the worst about everyone we meet...

So I decided I'm gonna go out on a limb and trust 'em! Anyway, let's get moving!