In a blink, over an hour had passed.
Richard and Gro left the White Stone Tower Academy and appeared in a tavern in White Stone City.
The tavern, called "Salt and Fire," was quite ordinary within the city—neither big nor small in size, the food neither good nor bad, and the service neither great nor terrible; everything was just average. The main reason Richard and Gro chose it was its proximity to the White Stone Tower Academy, sparing them a long walk. After all, the two only planned to rest a bit and grab lunch.
Due to daylight, the tavern's main hall was not very crowded, with only about thirty percent of the seats occupied. Most people sat scattered around, quietly eating their food. In a corner, a group of people filled a long table and were loudly talking and drinking, providing the only lively spot in the place.
