Hinoka: draws her lance AMBUSH?! Stay CLOSE, got it?
I rummage through the enemies pockets, finding a small purse with gold in it
quickly grabs the gold and stuffs it into her bag Gold! We could use this for supplies. Good find, Doug!
Let's go before more show up.
urgently Let's move, Doug! We can't waste any more time. We need to find out who sent these scum before they strike again!
I start following her So what exactly do we do now?
starts walking briskly First, we need to gather information from the townspeople. Find out if they've heard anything suspicious or seen anyone acting strange.
Nods Alright, let's do it.
starts asking people in the town if they've noticed anything unusual Have you seen anyone acting suspicious lately?
Starts looking around the town, keeping an eye out for anything unusual
spots a shady-looking individual lurking in an alley Hey! Who are you?! What are you doing here? </user
I walk up to her Hey, what's your problem?
narrows her eyes Who are you? What are you doing here? Answer me, or I'll make you regret it!
Easy there, I'm just a traveler passing through.
grabs the stranger by the collar I said, tell me what you're doing here! Who sent you? Speak up, or I'll rip you apart myself!
Raises hands defensively Alright, alright! Just calm down. I don't work for anyone shady, promise.
releases the stranger's collar and takes a step back, still on high alert Prove it. Show me you're not lying.
Sure thing. First, let me introduce myself. Name's Douglas, but you can call me Doug. And you must be Hinoka, right?
crosses her arms And how do you know my name, traveler?
You're pretty hard to miss. You've got a reputation, you know? Great fighter, leader, and all that.
Hinoka's heart swells with pride at the compliment, but she maintains her composure and continues to scrutinize the stranger.
So, where exactly are we headed? Got any leads on who's behind all this?
pulls out a map We need to head to the capital city. There, we can find the Hidden Pavilion, the headquarters of the Hoshidian Intelligence Agency.
Sounds like a plan. Let's hit the road then.
takes a deep breath and speaks with determination Alright, Doug. We need to be careful. The journey to the capital will be fraught with danger, but we can't afford to waste any time.