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V2 C1 - LotM

Ghandilva the Elder of Baran Village was in a dilemma. The Village home to five hundred households. Baran Village had once been a peaceful village in the southern province of Rosenheim Kingdom. It has been invaded by lizardmen as of late. The villagers had dispersed, while some of the women had been taken captive.

"I'd like to hear where this seed comes from," Weed said.

Ghandilva's colorless eyes shone with the light of hope.

"Would you help us when I tell you what I know, Master?"

"Please don't insult me, sir. Whether you speak or not, I will help your people. When innocents are held captive by evil monsters, how can a fellow man leave it alone and go his way?"

"Oh!"

Ghandilva was struck by a surge of excitement. While everyone else dismissed his plea for help, here was a Good Samaritan who offered his sword for the rescue.

"Darius-nim declined my request... because all I could offer in return was this seed," Ghandilva said.

Certain that Darius was already out of earshot, Weed said carefully, "Who would weigh the value of a good deed? It is utterly irresponsible."

"The world still has a few good men left."

Weed's eyes casually turned to Ghandilva's clenched fist.

"By the way, what is this seed?"

"Oh, this. I don't know what life it bears."

"Don't you even know where it came from?"

"The seed has been passed down in my family. My ancestors told me to guard it zealously for it is invaluable. I have vowed to give it to a fine warrior in return for a favor."

Everything clicked as if two puzzle pieces in a fog fit together. But it was still a fifty-fifty risk.

Was it the seed to show Weed the way to the City of Heaven, or just a plain seed of some nameless plant?

Among countless professions, there are gardeners and farmers. Unsurprisingly, they are too few to find anywhere.

"Will you rescue my people, Master?"

Ting

The Calamity of Baran Village

Baran was a peaceful and lively village till the Eastern Border was ravaged by hideous monsters.When the lizardmen raided the village, Ghandilva the Elder didn't have enough time to save all his people. He escaped, taking only the young. The adults decided to stay behind to stall for time.

The wicked lizardmen captured the resisting adults and, instead of beheading them, enslaved them in a stronghold in the Western Valley.

Rescue the parents of the children. As time is ticking by, the lizardmen will show no hesitation in killing the villagers one after another.