ALL NOVEL Chapter 11: 006.
"It's so warm!"
Rod wrapped himself in the fur cloak, curling up beside the campfire to ward off the chill.
Surrounding him was a group of cautious merchants.
"Brave One, this is the finest smoked meat, please enjoy!" The leader of the merchant group respectfully handed over a plate of neatly sliced smoked meat, his face filled with flattery.
"Tastes pretty good!" Rod picked up a fork, spearing a piece of the meat and placing it into his mouth.
The boar meat, smoked with fruitwood, carried a wild and unique flavor. It wasn't exactly gourmet, but for someone living in the wilderness, having something like this was already a luxury.
"By the way, are you heading to Mushroom Town?"
"Yes, Adventurer," the merchant leader answered softly, his tone deferential.
"Mushroom Town is the largest trading town nearby. It's common for servants of various nobles to pass through. The goods we carry can only fetch a good price there."
"My destination happens to be Mushroom Town as well. I'll travel with you," Rod said calmly.
If he were to travel on his own, who knows when he'd ever find Mushroom Town. Though he hated to admit it, his sense of direction was terrible.
"How far is it from here to Mushroom Town?"
"About half a day's journey. If we travel through the night, we should arrive by dawn," the leader confidently replied.
Their caravan often journeyed between Mushroom Town and the surrounding areas. They were quite familiar with the terrain and always took the safest routes.
What they hadn't expected was the sudden appearance of a group of ogres in the forest.
"Half a day's journey?" Rod looked up at the stars, his expression slightly grim.
After traveling for an entire day, it seemed like they had only gotten farther from their destination.
After finishing their meal, the caravan set off again. As for those unfortunate souls who had been devoured by the ogres, they were hastily buried on the spot.
Rod was assigned to the largest and most luxurious carriage by the merchant leader. To top it off, he was provided with two female slaves for his service.
"Damn this corrupt, slave-holding society…" Rod sighed as he looked at the two attractive female slaves, both wearing collars around their necks. It seemed like all it would take was a single word from him, and they would pose however he desired.
He declined them courteously.
Rod wasn't particularly interested in slaves who had likely passed through many hands. Even if he wanted to keep some for his own entertainment, he would only settle for those he had carefully selected.
After all, he wasn't short on money now.
Inside the bumpy carriage, a small stove flickered with warmth. Rod pulled a blanket over himself and soon drifted into a deep sleep.
"Brave One, wake up. We're nearing Mushroom Town."
A gentle shake roused Rod from his slumber.
Pulling aside the curtain, he glanced outside.
In the quiet darkness, the faint lights of a small town loomed ahead.
Without a watch, he could only estimate the time from the sky. It was probably around four or five in the morning. In a short while, the sun would rise.
"Time to check in."
Rod muttered to himself, casually completing a sign-in.
No matter how important things were, nothing took precedence over his check-ins.
[Ding! Check-in successful!]
[You have obtained: Divine Axe-Rhitta (Sin of Pride's exclusive artifact).]
Boom!
Suddenly, a dazzling, pure golden axe appeared in his hand.
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