[h2][center][b][color=ed1c24]Novak[/color][/b][/center][/h2]
Novak followed alongside his two companions, contemplating their current situation.  Despite the peril they had faced so far, things seemed to be going pretty well.  They had escaped that guardian, managed to find civilization before they could freeze to death, and had won some favor with the town by vanquishing a threat (admittedly, it was almost entirely Nobunaga's doing).  According to Akando, however, things had been going poorly for the town, which no doubt meant that the local problems, whatever they were, were far from over.

Akando led them to the largest building, a longhouse of some sorts.  The interior was pleasantly warm, heated by a fire pit in the center.  Judging by the tables and chairs surrounding the fire pit, it was probably a place for dining or feasting.  The back of the room, on the other hand, seemed to have a very different purpose.  It was lined with bookshelves, and was probably either a valuable repository of knowledge or a boring archive of town records.

A robed man, probably Enli, was going through the records.  The first thing Novak noticed about the man was the symbol on his robe, the same symbol as the one on Lazhira’s hand.  Clearly, there must be some sort of connection.

Akando introduced the group to Enli, and mentioned how they had slain a monster attacking the village.  Nobunaga was the first to reply, voicing her relief at having found civilization.  Novak said nothing, considering Nobunaga's reply to be sufficient for the time being.  He had many questions, but they could wait until after Nobunaga had broken the ice.

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