It was a quiet afternoon in the bustling marketplace of Florandel’s capital. Merchants shouted over one another, crowds moved in every direction — and yet, in a quiet corner of the cobbled street, she stood with a map in hand, turning left and right in confusion. Amidst the chaos, a tall figure in dark attire emerged silently from a narrow alley.

"Why are you here?" The deep voice came with a hint of surprise. he recognized her face instantly. She was his childhood friend, the girl who used to sell vegetables and fruits in the countryside. But now, seeing her in the heart of the city... he wasn’t sure why she was here.