After repairing my equipment at the weapon shop, I immediately headed to the armor shop. While speaking with a young boy on the street earlier, I had heard that the shopkeeper was looking for help.
After a few words, I successfully accepted a quest:
【The Blacksmith’s Trouble】
Quest Details: Blacksmith Hugh is currently short on a rare copper ore found only at Half-Side Mountain, east of the city, which he needs to forge fine armor for the army. With his apprentice having joined the military to combat the plague-spreaders in Sunset Town, he is short-handed. He hopes you can head to Half-Side Mountain to gather 20 pieces of this ore. Be warned: the ore is typically guarded by Single-Clawed Werewolves, so be extra careful!
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Chapter 19