Oloria: The Traveler and The World

Interlude 1: Town of Music and Legends

A few days later, near the eastern borders of Sandovaria, reveals a small town Solvan, with many merchants and vendors bustling around each corner of the town square. It is packed with many stalls with hot, fresh, and delicious foods, glistening jewelry pieces, and old and unique antiques showcased among the people wandering around. Bards are found in every corner of the square singing and playing their instruments of choice as crowds applaud and toss coins towards their hats and boxes or close to their feet as they bow with gratitude.

Right in the middle of the square, is a giant tree that stands big, lush, and tall. Inside, it was hollowed out and a sign hung in the front of the tree's entrance, reading " Green Leaf Inn". Inside was loud and active, as many people with various clothing were relaxing, drinking, eating, and socializing early in the morning. 

At the corner of the room, two mysterious characters were wearing dark brown cloaks sitting and eating their meal silently, as they didn't want to stand out amongst the people around them. A waitress approaches them, carrying a tray with two glasses of water on top of it.

"Two glasses of water for you two, right?" she asked with a smile as they stayed silent. One nodded and tipped the waitress 5 golden coins out of their sleeves. The waitress flinched as she was given such a coin. She quickly put it in her pocket, nodded at them with a smile, and left, skipping cheerfully.  

The other cloaked person sighed worriedly, "Why do you have to tip her that much? We're lucky that she didn't scream or faint." She whispered as she leaned close to her.

"It's fine, isn't it? She never gets that much money and she'll use it for her family. And besides, our pouches are almost filled with gold coins back from the castle, aren't they? Come now, Lenna. Let's eat while the food is still fresh." She whispered back with a small giggle as she continued eating.

Lenna leaned back and muttered as she continued eating "I think you should know more about the outside world and its people, Princess Anne..."

"I think you should know how to be discreet, Captain of the Royal Knight of Sandovaria..." She spoke fluently and royally fixed her posture as she wiped her lips with a napkin.

Lenna was startled and choked by her food and quickly drank water. "D-don't-!" She then calmed down and sighed. "I'm sorry, Anne. I forgot that I'm no longer a knight and you too, a princess..." She speaks softly as she down on the table.

Anne gently held her hand and smiled at her. "You don't need to feel so down. Sandovaria has not yet fallen as long as, my mother, and the people still live, we can rebuild our home again. But for now, we have to find the hero."

With her motivation and determination, Lenna's eyes sparkled. "I will guide you, wherever you go, Prin- I mean, Lady Anne" she declared as she bowed her head in front of her.

"Just don't blow us our cover, okay?" Anne chuckled nervously and scanned around for any suspicious gaze. Lenna snapped to her senses and covered her face more to hide her blushing face of embarrassment.

As they finished their meal and left the inn, another mysterious character wearing a black cloak waiting on the other side of the room, followed them as walked out of the inn. They went out to check stalls to see what they could see and buy for their travel.

Anne rushed forward gleefully to check every stall and look at every item showcased. Lenna catches up and pulls her out of the stall. "Anne, please stay close to me or we'll get separated!" she scolded her as she pulled her close. 

Anne pouted with an irritating face. "Fine..." she crossed her arms and behaved like a child.  Lenna sighs and lets her go. "I'm sorry, but please just stay close. We have to get supplies as we head to Eulos." Anne nodded and they both went to visit every stall to find supplies.