My journey back from the forest to the town passed peacefully. My steps were steady along the dirt road, now bathed in the warm light of dusk. The evening breeze gently swept through my hanging hair, carrying the scents of earth, leaves, and occasionally smoke from the wooden houses that had begun lighting fires for dinner.
There were no real disturbances. Even the wild animals seemed to be resting. Perhaps it was due to the natural aura of danger I emitted or maybe it was just luck. I didn't really care.
When I arrived at the town gate, the new guards only glanced at me briefly without stopping me. As if my presence was nothing unusual, or perhaps they were just tired and didn't want to hassle someone who looked like a low-rank adventurer. I had no intention of causing any more commotion.
