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Half A Hero 16
Ghwyr sat down the highest stool on the bar. He was uneasy as he stared at Mama Berta walking past him, entering the bar. She placed her trusty Warhammer by the table and turned around to him.“What d’ya want for yer brekkie?” She smiled sweetly at her. “The usual?” She asked.Ghwyr was still lost for words. He wasn’t sure what to order. He was too intimidated by Mama Berta’s presence he couldn’t think of any food at the moment.“Well?” She leaned over from the table. “Gods! People become mute once hungry!” She shook her head and sighed. “Tell ya what, lemme give yah me go to brekkie fer now.” She smiled.He bowed slightly which made Mama Berta break into laughter. “I’m no lady. No need to bow!” She said.“Ah, sorry…” He said under his breath.He still couldn’t imagine himself messing against the woman. She might be sweet and warm, but her eyes told a different story while speaking to those men. Her eyes craved for blood. The look she gave them was a look of a cold, emotionless kill
Half A Hero 17
“Calm down… calm yourself down…” Ghwyr said to himself as he arrived at the King Square, where the renovated guild was located.He took deep breaths as he recalled what Mama Berta told him inside the tavern.“Don’t let them see yah react to anything, ya hear me?” The muscular tavern owner said. “Whatever it is they want from yah… or if tis a decision… whatever it is… don’t ya make a fuss, am I clear?” She nodded.Ghwyr could still feel the massive smack on his back by Mama Berta. However, the throbbing pain became more of a distraction to him against his thoughts. It made him focused on what the big lady said, never let them smell your fear.It was already a month since he last went out to the square and went to the guild. Everything seemed the same, until something caught his eye. He paused for a moment as he saw the huge structure protruding from the square. Amidst the color rooftops of the city’s finest shops, was the new guild hall. The massive infrastructure was still under repai
Half A Hero 18
The guild master clapped once again and from another door on the left, entered a well-dressed man bringing a tray in front of him. His eyes followed the man as he approached them. His red coat and slick black hair gave him a very dignified look, more than the guild master.The man walked past through him without batting an eye of his existence. He placed the tray on the table and revealed a bronze badge, a rolled-up scroll with a wax seal, and a pouch that possibly contained coins“Well, what do you have to say?” The pompous guild master raised his eyebrow as he sat back to his chair. “I am waiting…” His voice had a little hint of annoyance.It took Ghwyr a moment to realize what just happened, especially after hoping for the worst. He slowly turned to the guild master with tears welling in his eyes. His face twitched as he tried his best to hold in his overwhelming feeling of joy and relief.The guild master stared at him intently. His mouth twitched as his forehead creased as he wai
Half A Hero 19
Ghwyr’s steps bounced as he tagged along with the members of the Iron Bears. He was so happy with what was currently going on that he was thinking of what to offer the Great Lady Luck Salidas later. The goddess had smiled upon him and showed her goodness to him. Everything that happened that day was a hard-prayed wish answered.“My Lady of Luck and Second Chances, I thank you for this auspicious day.” He prayed under his breath as he walked along the wide streets of the Queen’s path. “As I promised, I shall talk to you about my adventures and offer you half of what I have, for it was your will that got me through.” He said discreetly.He glanced at his companions. They seemed to be preoccupied with their own things. Frejr was looking around the colorful carpets and drapes hung in the apartment complexes and few different taverns they have passed. The floating cloths looked like banners, proudly swaying in the gentle blow of the wind, announcing their proud sigils to those who could se
Half A Hero 20
The morning breeze pricked through Ghwyr’s armor as he was walking towards the King’s Park located a few streets away from the King Square. He wanted to go there first before heading to the Guild Hall. There was a small shrine there dedicated for Salidas, and it wasn’t made for gamblers or criminals. It was said to be erected by a group of adventurers who worship and love the goddess as much as he did.It was also a perfect place to offer his prayers. There were sparse houses in their and only a few people walked around the park that early in the morning. He could say his prayers peacefully without others passing by or beggars bugging him. Most especially, he was sure that no one would dare take his offering once he placed it in Her shrine.He arrived at the park and immediately looked for Saldias’ shrine which was located deep in the bundle of thick oak trees. He navigated through the maze-like pathway until he reached a small clearing filled with armor, swords, gold, and other items
Half A Hero 21
Ghwyr walked out of the guild hall angrily. He still couldn’t believe how he was treated by the administrator. He wanted to complain to the guild master. However, he just got his bronze rank, and complaining to that eccentric guild master might get him into trouble. Besides, getting an armor shouldn’t take him an entire three days. So, he took a deep breath and went on to find a perfect armor for him in the Armorer’s square.The Armorer’s square was located at the southwestern part of the capital just beside the King’s Park. The place was a haven for adventurers who were looking for weapons and armor with good quality and magical effects.On his way to the square, Ghwyr was counted the money he had, peeking through the pouch while hoping that it would be enough for him to buy the things he needed.“10 gold coins, would be…” His forehead furrowed as he mentally converted the amount into bronze. “If one gold is equal to… 50 bronze coins, then… I have five hundred bronze coins.” He said
Half A Hero 22
The road towards the Bottom-trodden was rocky. Unlike the paved roads of the capital, the road headed to the lower towns were rocky and unpaved. Ghwyr recalled how bumpy the road was when he first left for Gahayam. It made him nauseous and sick that he painted the road with his vomit.But that was three years ago. Evidently, things had been different now that he has traveled on carts for multiple occasions, this shouldn’t be as bad as the last.They descended into the slopes, slowly climbing down from the proud kingdom situated above a flattened mountain. The cartman said it would take them half a day to reach their destination. He was lucky enough to ride the last trip to Bottom-trodden or he would’ve waited the next morning before he could go there.He sat there silently along with some other people as they passed by northern villages located at the side of the leveled mountain. The villages had a different vibe to themselves compared to the capital. It was serene and calm just like
Half A Hero 23
“Off you go, halfling!” The stall keeper threw some water at him. “You’re damping my business!” He spat.“I did nothing to you!” Ghwyr said. “I was just asking a—” He evaded another water attack target on him.Ghwyr went away while grumbling at the stall keeper. He continued looking for the dwarf Paryghor. However, he was going nowhere with his efforts. No one was cooperating with him. They would either chase him off or told him they don’t the man and it was frustrating him.The night was not getting any younger. The crowd thinned by a half since he arrived and most stalls were already closing, yet he still had no information on where to find the dwarf. He sat on one of the benches at the center of the square as he contemplated on what he needed to do next.“Hey, kid… wuchudoin’ here?!” A drunk man stumbled towards him. “You hava coin?” He slurred.“I am looking for someone.” Ghwyr stood up and tried walking away, but the man blocked him and pushed him down to his seat.“W-where you…