After purchasing everything that he needed, maps, food, and everything else, he placed it into his ring and set off on his way, hands tucked in his pockets as he left the city.
At the gate, there were a lot of young Awakened as well. They had formed parties and were going on hunts and quests to raise their levels higher. Everyone wanted to be prepared before leaving.
"Hey, looking for a caster for a swamp gecko hunt!"
"Looking for a warrior to help in taking down a black wolf."
Different people were out there yelling for new party members. Aren casually walked past, none of that having anything to do with him.
After he got past the gates, he headed for the forest. The sun was high in the sky, and its warm rays clung to his body, making him feel alive.
He took out the map and unraveled it. It showed exactly where the black horned snakes were located. He folded the map and placed it away, stretching a little, and then bolted at full speed into the forest.
