Hutson had no intention of lingering in Brown City. The borderlands were never truly peaceful, and the mix of travelers, merchants, and wanderers made for an unpredictable crowd.
He needed to press deeper into the heart of the Kingdom of Dolis, far enough to find stability. He would need a coachman for the journey, and Ed was a perfect fit.
Hutson's plan was simple—find a suitable place to settle, conduct alchemical experiments, and, most importantly, search for any trace of Moonstone Grass.
Like Dragonbeard Herb, Moonstone Grass was an extremely rare high-tier alchemical ingredient. Hutson only knew that it could be found somewhere within Dolis, but its exact location remained a mystery.
Dolis was vast, and for the first time in a long while, Hutson wasn't sure where to begin.
The line at the border checkpoint crawled forward at a frustrating pace. By the time Hutson stepped up for inspection, he had been waiting for over half an hour.
