After agreeing to it, the rest became much easier.
After Livia left behind the things she needed to be made and some small requests, she and Honasan were "driven" out of the blacksmith shop. In the words of Lutie Gangji, staying inside would only disturb them, and there was nothing for them to do anyway, so they might as well go back and wait. If they really wanted to help, they should send the wine as soon as possible.
After much hesitation, Rivia still did not take out the Radiant Gem to use in reforging the iron sword. It was not because he thought the dwarf master's skills were not good enough, but mainly because the Radiant Gem was more suitable for making other types of magic items. Moreover, it was still unknown what quality the iron sword could achieve after the core material of the resonant magnet was reduced after being reforged.
Before leaving, Livia asked about the time one last time, but got the reply of about ten days or half a month, which he could not accept. Not to mention that he had already promised Killian to go to Nurti to check out his daughter's strange disease, the fact that he had to reach the capital within three months did not allow him to stay here for half a month.
Normally it would take half a month to travel to the capital, but that was in the past. In this age of monsters and bandits everywhere, it is naturally impossible to travel to the capital smoothly and without any troubles as before.
At least half a month to a month should be set aside.
Finally, after discussion, with Honas adding another barrel of fruit wine and Livia paying an extra 500 farongs, the time was shortened to three days. The money was given to the blacksmith Matt and other blacksmiths who helped. Although normally dwarves love money as well as wine, the dwarf forging master Luti Steelmuscle loves wine far more than money.
After he and Honasan took their horses back to the gate, Honas looked at Livia with a bitter smile, "I've suffered a great loss this time in order to help you invite this dwarf master."
Livia smiled awkwardly and touched her nose. The dwarf master insisted on taking money instead of even a faron. It should be not only because of the good wine, but also because the value of the wine was far more than the faron she was willing to give.
In fact, if you think about it, you can understand that, just like the top-grade precious wines in his previous life, the value is far from estimated, and it is basically at the point where there is no market for it.
When Honas said he suffered a huge loss, he was definitely not exaggerating, and he even put it simply.
Jonas just said it simply, without much other meaning. Seeing Livia's awkward smile, he smiled and shook his head.
"I'll send someone to inform you when the time comes. Are you at the caravan station in the north of the city?"
It seems that this place is a recognized caravan station.
After hearing what Honas said, Livia thought thoughtfully and nodded in response.
"Yes."
"Okay, that's it. By the way, take this."
Jonas nodded cheerfully, then seemed to remember something, took out a badge from his pocket and threw it at him.
Livia quickly reached out to catch it and looked at the badge in her hand.
A flaming sword.
This is the icon on the badge, it looks very simple.
“This is the family crest of the Lambardia family. Not many people have it now. It is enough to represent your identity. If you need to enter the inner city in the next few days, just show this crest to avoid any misunderstandings. But you must remember to return it before leaving Songkani. After all, this cannot be given to outsiders.
Jonas explained as he looked at the badge.
Listening to his explanation, Livia's expression was a little complicated. He encountered troubles twice when entering the inner city. He wondered if he had a conflict with the feng shui of the place.
Just as he was thinking about it, Jonas suddenly smiled and said, "But I think the guards in the inner city probably recognize you. At least you will be recognized when you go to the inner city gate again."
Livia smiled bitterly and shrugged. Although he knew that Jonas' words were not malicious, he still felt a little uncomfortable. After all, making a fool of himself twice in the same place was enough to be considered a black history.
"Okay, I have to go back and be busy for a while, so I won't talk any more."
Jonas nodded to Livia, then mounted his gray horse and headed back in the direction he came from.
Livia watched Jonas leave, and feeling the curious gazes of others around her, she led her horse and prepared to leave.
The brown horse snorted at him and rubbed his arm, as if wanting him to trot on the horse like before. Livia smiled and patted its back. "Don't worry, we will leave Songkani in a few days and there will be plenty of time for you to run as much as you can."
It was different from when we came here. It was because Honas was with us that we were safe. Otherwise, if we were not nobles or soldiers of the kingdom on important business, we would be arrested if we dared to ride a horse in the town.
After calming the somewhat agitated horse, Livia led the horse towards the north of the city.
He couldn't wait to try alchemy.
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...I have to say that Songkani is much larger than Kovagr. Of course, it was also because Livia had only stayed in the city for a few days and had not gone out much to get familiar with the surroundings, so...
He was a little lost for the way, and if he hadn't been afraid of being mistaken for a thief he would have gone to the roof long ago.
Finally, he asked a few passers-by helplessly and found the correct direction and road. What surprised him was that anyone he asked could tell him the approximate locations of the three caravan stops in the town, and it seemed that they had all been there.
But if you think about it, you will understand. It's a very simple thing. In this world nowadays, it is becoming increasingly difficult for caravans to travel between different places. So when you get the news of a caravan's arrival, you will usually go to the caravan's base to see if you can buy anything useful. After a period of time, you will naturally know the locations of the caravan's bases.
After asking for directions, Livia finally returned to where she left before dusk.
Looking at the vast building in front of him, Livia led his horse towards the side door through which Killian and his caravan had entered. After all, he couldn't possibly lead a horse into the tavern at the main entrance.
Fortunately, the person guarding the side door was the same person from the morning. He met him when he got off the carriage. After talking to him, the gatekeeper recognized him and let him in, pointing out the approximate location of the stable.
The caravan had paid to have their horses cared for and fed, and since he was with the caravan, it was natural that he would not have to pay the small extra expense of caring for the horses.
Just as I settled the horse in the stable, someone came up to me. I guess it was the gatekeeper who went to inform the caravan. After all, although he saw me getting off the caravan carriage, it was impossible for him to let anyone in so casually. If he did that, he would have lost his job as a gatekeeper long ago.
Thinking of this, Livia smiled.
"Killian, how is the collection of alchemical materials going?"