Ethan blended in with the crowd in the bustling Elforia market, his eyes scanning the stalls and shops for any information that might lead him to the fort. As he walked, he stumbled upon a sword shop, the sign above the door reading " Elforian Steel."
Out of curiosity, Ethan entered the shop, running his fingers over the finely crafted blades on display. The shopkeeper, noticing his interest, approached him.
"Ah, looking for a new sword, traveler?" the shopkeeper asked, eyeing Ethan's attire.
Ethan nodded, picking up a sword to test its balance. "Yes, I'm looking for something exceptional.
As he browsed the selection, he picked up a sword and tested its sharpness. To his surprise, it wasn't as sharp as he had expected, not even comparable to the knife he carried.
Despite his reservations about the sword's quality, Ethan asked the shopkeeper about the price. The shopkeeper, eager to make a sale, quoted a price and boasted about the sword's capabilities.
The shopkeeper smiled, proud of his craftsmanship. "This one is 156 gold coins. But let me tell you, our swords are the best in all of Elforia. They're so sharp, they can cut the head off... well, even Ethan himself, if he ever dared to step foot in our town."
Ethan raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the shopkeeper's bold claim. He smiled to himself, thinking about the irony of the situation.
Ethan chuckled, intrigued by the shopkeeper's bold claim. "Oh, really? Ethan, you say? I'm sure he's a formidable foe."
The shopkeeper chuckled, unaware of Ethan's true identity. "Oh, I'm sure he's a formidable foe, but our swords would give him a run for his money."
"I'll take it," Ethan said, paying for the sword and using the opportunity to gather more information from the shopkeeper about the fort's location and defenses.
Ethan leaned in, his voice taking on a conspiratorial tone. "Can you tell me, where can I find the fort?
The shopkeeper's expression turned serious, and he glanced around the shop nervously. "Ah, the fort is not for the faint of heart. It's heavily guarded, and only authorized personnel are allowed entry."
Ethan sensed the shopkeeper's unease and quickly fabricated a story to deflect any suspicion. "I'm actually here with my uncle, Marcus. He's a friend of the fort's in charge, and he had some urgent matters to attend to. He went to meet him, but I wanted to explore the town, so I couldn't accompany him."
The shopkeeper's expression softened slightly, and he nodded thoughtfully. "Ah, Marcus, yes. I think I've heard of him. He's a dignitary, if I recall."
Ethan smiled, relieved that his story seemed to be working. "Yes, that's him. But I'm not sure where the fort is exactly. Do you think you could help me find my way there?"
The shopkeeper nodded sympathetically. "The fort is located at the northern end of the town.
You can't miss it, really. Just head down the main street and follow the signs."
Ethan nodded, filing away the information.
"Thank you, my friend. You've been most... helpful."
With the sword in hand, Ethan left the shop, his mind focused on his mission to gather intelligence and infiltrate the fort.
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