Guld had gotten the local map from Satui and gave it to me for inspection while explaining.

"Our village is relatively near a sort of no man's land which separates the Falloian nation from the rivertians the forest of the elves you are heading for is located in this ´no man's land`. "

"As you can see on the map some distance away from the elves forest there is a ´large village`. That village has been long ago abandoned by both sides and was used as an outpost in the last war by both nations so it was a highly contested area. I don't recommend going there as you are likely going to meet savages of different races there and you never know what their intentions are."

"Ok got it, so I should go around the village then?"

"Precisely"

As I further inspected the map I thought now would be a good time to ask something from Guld.

"Hey, Guld how come pretty much everyone trusts and respects you is there some sorta bigger reason or is it just because of your background as a warrior?

"Well there are a few reasons why I think most people respect me obviously my past outside the village also is one of the reasons but believe it or not before I retired here I used to train some of the sergeants and the best guards here"

"Wow the Old dwarf is probably even stronger than Keir then I guess I should stay on his good side."

 A few passersby waved at Guld as we walked towards the central village area aka the marketplace.

  "Also, believe it or not, I used to lead the troops in the last war and successfully retake this village from the rivertians it was a bloody battle but I was able to defeat their leader which lowered the enemy morale.                      

"Now then Leon when are you planning on leaving to the forest of elves today?"

"I'm thinking I'll leave soon as probably gaining levels Isn't going to help me survive in the forest as the hordes of strong animals and beasts could easily kill me anyway according to Satui."

"In that case, we should visit an alchemist to buy potions for you immediately."

And so we made haste to the alchemist's store which was near the marketplace. On our way there we saw a trade caravan arrive in the city which lit up the action in the marketplace.

When we were about to go in the big stone building guld stopped me at the front door

"Leon I think it would be better if you stayed here outside while I handle the business, the owner... well she doesn't like humans like the others..but her hatred for humans is a bit stronger," Guld said without making eye contact with me.

"How come so," I asked

Guld sighed "Her father was killed by humans and her mother..well she was taken as a slave and she just happened to have a ´Well endowed body` so I think you can figure out the rest by yourself."

"Oh...I had no idea...In that case, Il stays outside but.." I handed Guld 2 gold coins.

"Is this enough for some potions."

Guld took the money and gave me a slight nod before entering the building.

The streets were full of people making their way to the caravan, in the distance where the marketplace was at I could see people yelling on top of boxes and showing of different items and other being more orderly and stocking up on produce from the caravan. The caravaners were not so easily identifiable from the average marketgoer at least from this distance. While looking at the far away marketplace a pack of guards was passing by me and on the front of the pack, there was a familiar face who looked at me.

"Ohh fuck isn't that Reki," I thought as my body tensed up.

As our ous met Reki stopped and said something to his accomplices before parting from them and heading towards me as the other went towards the marketplace while giving me looks. 

Reki stopped in front of me "Hello..Leon right?"

In a dry voice, I responded: "Yea...what do you want?"

Reki kicked the dirt a bit "I just came to say sorry about before I was intoxicated and I wasn't myself" after saying that he bowed to me and a few passersby looked at Keir with disgusted expressions but Keir didn't seem to care.

I looked at Reki closely to try to figure out if he was lying to me or actually sincere "I understand there is no need bow, also I'm sorry I was a bit rude too so.."

Reki raised his head "No! it's my fault I was out of line, I can't fully speak for Jasse but I think she too would like to apologize me and her both have some difficulties with controlling ourselves while intoxicated so our actions wary from our normal behaviors though I can't say the same for the other guards I lead"

I could hear sincerity in his voice and he had a serious look on his face which was only strengthened by the look in his eyes. I offered my hand to him and he shook it, Reki sure had a firm handshake.

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"Now if we can let by gons by gons I would like to ask something from you, Leon." 

"Sure go ahead."

"What class are you? you seemed to have some close quarters experience on top of casting nature magic from what I remember"

"I'm a druid and I've had some training in hand to hand combat, now what about you and that weird yellow glow of yours combined with that strength I wonder what class you are?"

"Unlike most Khorrans is actually a Monk and I have specialized in body strengthening magic and skills from my monk tree, excuse me for questioning you but are you really a druid that's kind of hard to believe coming from a human"

I continued to show Reki that I was, in fact, a druid from my record and he nodded to me and let out a grin.

"By the way Reki it seemed like you were highly intoxicated before how come you are perfectly fine now"

"Well there are a few reasons to that, I've picked up some passive skills that get rid of toxins in my body faster and us Khorrans have stronger livers that burn alcohol faster from our bodies"

"Ohh well that explains it"

A slight silence falls and Rei and I are just looking at each other for a while.

"So Leon what are you doing here in front of the alchemist's shop, you know the owner is a Tosian who does not like humans at all right?" Rei said while shaking his arms

"Yeah Guld told me that so that's why he went inside and I staid outside waiting for him to buy potions."

"Ohh so you are with Guld again are you planning on going somewhere?"

"I would rather not tell that to a person who has attacked me, not to offend you but I don't know you fully and I know that people here don't like my kind."

"Yea no offense taken I completely understand your point of view I hope we will get along in the future, but I have to go now to the marketplace to see that everything is going smoothly with the caravan"

"Aight good luck."

Reki nodded to me and started jogging towards the marketplace while some young women of all the races were staring at him infatuated, which was no wonder as the man sure was charismatic and had a nice physique.

"Eeeh I'd tap that."

Just as I lost sight of Reki guld came out of the building with two bags of potions.

"I got your potions!"

Guld showed me the insides of the bags the other one had 10 potions that guld told would each restore my mana by 600 and the other one had 6 potions that would restore my stamina by 600. After I put the bags into my inventory Guld took out 40 silver.

"I got a discount from the owner due to helping her out back in the day so here's the change Leon."

"No guld you can keep the silver I insist," I said with a smile.

A twinkle in Guld eyes could be seen as he said "Well don't mind if d..I mean if you insist" and he put the coins in his pocket.

"Is there anything else I should do before departing on my way ?"

"Now that you mention Namwo may have your cape ready!" 

On the way to Guld house Guld was going on and on about how good of a tailor Namwo was and that she could even make an epic grade item from squirrel hides which I slightly questioned. Guld sure was one happy man when you talked to him about anything that had to do with her wife. Once we arrived at Gulds house Namwo presented me the cloak.

Cloak of hellfire 

Grade: Legendary

Enchantments: Heatsense, Temperature control

Info: A masterfully tailored cloak made of a brimfire gylons fur. The cloak is fully fire resistant and a cannot be damaged by regular weapons. The cloak has been enchanted with Heatsense and Temperature control giving the cloak the ability to detect the wearer's body heat and change the temperature of the cloak. The cloak can be imbued with fire magic which will be amplified by the capes fire attribute.

"I added a few enchantments to the cape that makes it better for traveling around as you are going on an adventure, later on, also If at any point you want more enchantments to the cape while you are here I am willing to do them but it will cost you."

"Wow..this cape looks amazing and is amazing....Even though you didn't want any money for this I just can't accept it for free I don't have much but I will give you 2 gold for the work"

Namwo looked at Guld who was visible making "I told you he's a good person face". Namwo accepted the money and gave me the cape. I took off the cape Guld had previously given me and put on the cape. The cape fitted me perfectly.

It was around 4 pm when I was about to leave from the house to start heading towards the elf forest, Namwo and Guld had given me some food for the journey so I was pretty much ready to leave but then Guld hurried towards me.

"Ohh I forgot Leon I have a few tricks to show you to make surviving and fighting some of the beast easier"

"Well then show me," I said excitedly "I was going to be getting training from a great fighter this is going to be interesting"

Guld and I went to his backyard to train. A few hours went by as Guld showed different creatures attack patterns and taught me a couple of tricks he had heard from adventurers and mercenaries back in the day. While doing this I learned a few ways to make this techniques and tricks work better by utilizing some of my spells In creative ways.

Guld came at me with insane speed, I was barely able to dodge his first punch but after that, he threw a fast and powerful left hook which connected sending me flying backward.

"Fuck." I whimpered as a held my side on the ground. Guld had kept hammering me for a while now because I hadn't figured out a way to dodge his attacks.

"Think Leon Think! you need to find out a way to dodge my attacks use your magic or anything in you can."

Another punch connected this time hitting my chin and almost knocking me out. I spat blood on the ground before standing up. I had tried reversing the effect of storm push by trying to use it and make the spell knock me back in a direction I wanted but to no success.

This time Guld charged at me with an even greater intent to knock me the fuck out I once again managed to dodge his first punch and as his second punch came at me by some miracle I was able to propel my self away from him with Strom push as it did minimal damage to Guld on contact. As I was propelled backward Guld came at me and I used earth surge to launch myself in the air.

"Guld I told you not to make that mistake now you're going to pay," Guld said as he jumped high in the air readying to punch me.

But then I propelled myself away with storm push again and landed back on the ground. 

"I think you are finally ready Leon," Guld said as he offered me his hand which I firmly shook with sweat dripping down my forehead and blood pouring out of my lip.

After the training, I cleaned myself up and healed the injuries and Finally left Guld's house to head towards the village gates. On my way to the gate, I could see the villagers looking at me but I had gotten used to it and couldn't really give two shits about it unless they tried doing something to me, now that would be a different case. When I reached the gate to leave the village the guards opened the gate without a word from them and let their shoulders down in relief as I left the village.

As I walked along the road I tried summoning Sylviel but I got no response from Sylviel and couldn't summon her.

"Huh well thats weird"

I kept going along the road.