"So, the apprentice who stole the Moonstone Herb… he's planning to sell it or trade it for other resources at the market?" Hutson asked, his gaze sharp with understanding.
Elusha nodded. "That's the only possibility. Moonstone Herb is a high-tier alchemical ingredient, mostly used in advanced potion-making. A wandering apprentice like him wouldn't have the skill or the resources to craft such elixirs himself. The only logical conclusion is that he's preparing for the market."
It made sense. Moonstone Herb was useless to most apprentices unless they planned to barter or sell it. And with the timing aligning perfectly with the annual market…
The thief would be there.
Hutson considered the implications. "That still leaves two problems," he said after a moment. "First, do you know exactly where this market is being held? And second, even if I make it there, how would I know who has the Moonstone Herb?"
