Chapter 160: Debriefing

    Everyones day wasnt as bad or rough as Derek had suspected. The girls all woke up late and barely made it down in time for breakfast. According to Brandi, they had to fight hard for the hotel to recognize Silvi as a guest and not just a pet.

    The hotel staff refused to let Silvi have her own breakfast initially. It took the bunny pulling out two of its few remaining communication crystals and talking to the staff herself for them to allow it. However, after the confusion was cleared up, news of Silvi was spread to the rest of the hotel staff, and it shouldnt happen again.

    After breakfast, they went out and walked around the city most of the day. They basically window shopped, since they didnt have enough money to buy much of anything. The three had barely ever seen any city, much less one as big as Savannah.

    According to Rayna, who was the most observant of the bunch, most of the residents who saw them were nice enough, though there were a handful that stared at them in disgust, as though they were offended that villagers dressed as them were breathing the same air.

    Derek nearly facepalmed at hearing that. Before he left Torith, he had visited a shop and bought the women a bunch of clothes, mostly for travel, but they still looked much better than the village garb they were all wearing. Also, Brandi was more worried about making Derek shirts when she could than updating the clothing they were all wearing.

    Derek walked over to one of the empty beds and, while holding his food in one hand, reached over with the other and dumped the clothes he bought for them on the bed. He also put the clothing he had looted from Katrisha on the bed as well. Most of it looked rather expensive and quite beautiful.

    He placed the dead womans undergarments in another pile and said, Burn those. Afterwards, he went back to the group and sat on the floor.

    Im sorry, it slipped my mind that I had bought you all some new clothes before I left Torith. I was preparing to give it to you for traveling clothes, but the Katrisha incident happened and I completely forgot that I was carrying them. Derek apologized.

    Brandi ran over to the bed and started going through all the clothes. She was giddy with excitement. The classes she had worked on the most were Leatherworking and Tailoring, so clothing was her thing.

    Before long, the girl came back to her senses and resumed her meal with the rest of the bunch.

    What do you think? Derek asked her.

    A lot of it is too big, but I should be able to fix that easily. Brandi replied. The pretty clothes should fit mom almost perfect. To fit Rayna, I will need to let it out in a few places. She said matter-of-factly.

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    Okay, so what else happened today? Derek asked.

    The group continued eating while recounting their day. Nothing overly exciting happened to them. They came back to the hotel and enjoyed lunch that Mal had already prepared before going back out and wandering around more of the city.

    Derek laughed. Thats to be expected. I cant even believe that a class like that even exists. To be frank, Im jealous.

    Brandi smiled. Ill do my best.

    Derek turned to Jacks. The shop is definitely going to need a guard or two, and you have the experience and power. So, if you dont mind, I would like you to do that. Of course, well work out the pay and time off. You definitely need to see your son if possible. There should be enough room for him to stay with us if he decides to visit. I know hes probably busy.

    The scarred man smiled. Hopefully, he gets back to me soon.

    Finally, Derek looked over at Rayna. Im not sure about what you want to do. I figure Mal will help out around the shop and help Brandi, but what about you? What do you want?

    I want to get stronger. Rayna said. I dont want to feel helpless like I did in the village ever again. She clenched her fist.

    You should join the Adventurers Guild first. Derek said. You already have a decent quality class, so you will be stronger than most once you gain some more levels.

    I planned on doing that. Rayna said.

    The problem is how to get levels safely. Its hard for me to trust random teams from the guild. Especially with what happened to Thomas in Torith. Derek ran through different options in his head before settling on one.

    Jacks, would you mind helping Rayna get to level 100 or so? You know, keep her safe while she kills things. Im sure there are plenty of areas around the city that she could level in. Derek asked.

    Im find doing whatever you need. Jacks answered. It should be fun adventuring again, even if it is just to protect Rayna.

    Great. Derek said. Ill talk to Shae, Savannahs Adventurers Guild Master, later. Im sure he has a map of grinding areas.

    You met the Guild Master? Jacks asked.

    Derek nodded. Yeah. Hes a decent fellow. I sparred with him as a test to receive this. He pointed out the badge on his upper arm.

    Thats Onyx. Jacks muttered.

    Yes, yes it is.