Chapter 46: Lost in Prosperity

                                    

                                          
3RD PERSON P.O.V
Port Ormos is a subarea located in Ardravi Valley, Dharma Forest, Sumeru.
Port Ormos is the largest port in Sumeru and serves as a hub for trading and travel. 
It is located beneath two giant trees, between which a river runs from Sumeru City to the port.
Though parts of Port Ormos are under the supervision of the Akademiya, smuggling and other illegal activity is more common at Port Ormos than in Sumeru City. 
Prices also tend to be lower than in Sumeru City. 
Most long-term residents in the port are traders and laborers who grew up in the area, but a number of Eremite merceneries from various factions can also be found there.
Students often come to the port when academic life gets too stressful, and it is even considered good luck to some.
Kaveh was responsible for the design and construction of Port Ormos' arch bridge. 
Arriving at Port Ormos, the Traveler overhears several Akademiya students lamenting about being unable to pay the Eremites at the tavern, so they go there.
Two Eremites of the interest group, Ayn Al-Ahmar, boast about the Scarlet King's return.
Tariq: "Huh, who are you? What do you want?"
Aether: "I'm a student from the Akademiya."
Tariq: "A student? Heh, what's a student from Sumeru City doing in Port Ormos?"
Adam: "....."
Aether: "I'm looking for info about a certain... "something."
Tariq: "Ahh, well if it's info you want, you've come to the right place. The question is: Can you afford it?"
The Traveler handed him 50 Mora. Making Adam faceplam.
Adam: "Aether, that's not how you should--"
Tariq: "Huh? What is this, some kind of joke?"
Paimon: "Oh, sorry! He must have grabbed the wrong amount... Hey, what do you think you're doing!?"
Then Adam handed him 500,000 Mora. Instead
Paimon: (Ooh, Paimon can't stand to see so much Mora go, but there's no other choice right now...)
Adam: "You got something that we need, now talk!"
He said with a stern tone before crossing his arms.
Clearly having no time for games at all.
Tariq: "Heh heh. Here, this is the merchant's address - whatever you're looking for, you'll find it there. ...Hmm? Well, what are you waiting for?"
Aether: "I just have... one more question."
Paimon: "Oh, that's right. We heard you mention King Deshret just now. We're actually interested to know more, because... Uh, because we're... ah... archaeology students! Hehe."
Tariq: "...Heh, fine. Since you've already handed over the Mora, I guess I can throw in a little extra info."
Tariq: "As you can see, members of Ayn Al-Ahmar are devout believers of King Deshret. Years ago, King Deshret founded the great desert nation that was our homeland. It was an advanced civilization, far beyond anything you'll see in present-day Sumeru."
Adam: "....."
Tariq: "King Deshret was the rightful God of Wisdom, but he was betrayed by a companion he trusted... She even stripped him of his title, "God of Wisdom."