"Thank you all just now, otherwise I really wouldn't have known how to get out of that situation."
In the hotel lobby, Mr. Horak had already returned to his usual calm demeanor, but his sweat-drenched collar and back revealed his earlier embarrassment.
"The task isn't over yet, it's only right that we help."
The dwarf, shaking his hand with a broad grin, responded heartily.
Mr. Horak forced a smile, showing signs of fatigue on his face.
"I'm a bit tired, everything else... let's talk over dinner."
"I'm going back to my room to rest now, you can take this time to explore outside—though the scenery here isn't as good as River Valley Town."
Joking playfully with everyone, he bid farewell and proceeded up to the second floor.
Standing aside, Xia Nan withdrew his gaze from the figure gradually disappearing at the end of the stairs, deep in thought.
He glanced at the serious caravan manager beside him, who was also watching the merchant's back.
