"Hello, is there any postings for some low rank jobs. Maybe herb gathering or something in that area?"

"Of course, I'll be happy to help you sir. Just one moment while I bring out one of the postings we have."

Saudia smiles and reaches down with a drawer full of files and postings. She skims the sections organized by difficulty until she reaches the lowest portion. She finds a perfect one for this novice adventurer.

"Here you are sir, a posting about some nasty arachnids that have overtaken a villagers shed. They are nasty little critters so do be careful. They are the size of cats believe it or not."

She playfully whispers while she covers her mouth as if not to let the others around them hear her. The adventurer laughs nervously and accepts the job. He leaves and waves goodbye thanking her for the job. She continues to smile and held her head high with pride only to exhale of exhaustion. Then a familiar face with grey white hair enters the lobby area and stands right next to her.

"Seems like someone is under the weather. Is everything alright?"

She was almost startled by Afuniers presence but was relieved it was only him.

"Oh it's nothing really. Just me being a bit selfish. Maybe spoiled a bit..."

"Oh? Why is that if I may ask Miss Lulin?"

"I sort of made Roth promise me to write back and let me know how he's doing and if he's alright." She fidgets in place being shy of answering. Aufnier smiles like a doting father seeing her act like this towards Roth.

"I understand what you mean. That young man has been through so much, especially what had happened when he first walked through those doors. You miss the others as well, correct? That's why you're so worried for his well being?"

"I can't help it. Those three were my dearest friends and him almost giving up when he just started. Not to mention he almost died all bloodied and mangled like that. I can't help but to worry."

"He is an extraordinary young man. Believe me when I say this Miss Lulin, he is a strong willed fighter. He almost reminds me of the stories of the hero who stood his ground against the demon lords army when I was a child."

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She looks at him with much curiosity, " You say he's strong?"

"Indeed, in fact I might put a recommendation for a promotion for him to advance to a higher rank appropriate to his skill level."

She stares at him enthralled at what he said.

"By the way, you said you made him promise to write to you. Has he kept to his word?"

"He has. He explained his journey and how he met a familiar face and was heading to a facility that had something to do with that vision he had. He also said he was okay and not to worry."

"Hmm, I have no doubt he is doing well for himself and his little sister."

A man suddenly enters the room with many satchels on both sides of his waist. He scans the room until his eyes locked with Saudias.

"Ah, hello there missy, you wouldn't happened to be named Saudia?"

"Oh I am..." She said in a very caught off manner.

"Ah, perfect then this is for you ma'am, enjoy your fine day missy."

She was surprised and looked at the letter. Her eyes slowly widen, and her smile brighten than ever before. On the front bear the name Roth Malvikun. She squeed with glee and hurriedly open the letter quickly reading.

Hey Saudia, it’s me. Just letting you know I am doing well and okay. Mina says hello too and wishes you all the best while we are away for the time being. That trip I told you about from what I saw from my visions? I was right! The journey to get to the summit was long and exhausting. But the view at night time was something otherworldly. The sky was glowing with beautiful green lights that lit up the night sky. Another thing I hate to admit I was right was that the Fidelity was at the top as well. I know I know, I wasn’t trying to get into any trouble but I had to deal with them since I saw something disturbing. What I found out was that they had been holding a freaking dragon! Can you believe that!? He was the one that called for me and sent that vision to me. He believed I was strong enough to set him free. He was a prisoner against his will and the wyverns that attacked Ezhine were from the command of that crazy woman again, Frida. The dragon bestowed me two gifts of power before setting him free which I will use wisely and carefully. I hope I didn’t worry you too much. I promise to keep writing these letters to you to let you know me and Mina are perfectly okay.

Sincerely your reckless

Adventurer

Roth Malvikun

Saudia looks at the paper with so much joy and heartache she almost teared up. She smiles clutching the paper trying not to cry.

"Oh my, that's... that is so wonderful to hear. I do hope he makes it back that silly fool."

Aufnier lets her have her moment and allows her to soak up all this feeling that's coming from her heart. A crush that Aufnier did not expect her to have for young Roth.