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The sewers, as it turns out, are nothing more than a series of cramped pipes and tunnels, devoid of traps or monsters or any of the other hallmarks of a dungeon. It takes some time, but Ricki and Kamau manage to find an access grate leading to the city streets.

Kamau doesn’t recognize the area, but Ricki knows that they are still in Goldenstone, the same district where she was arrested. The guards in the area will be on alert, so they’ll have to be careful. On the bright side it doesn’t seem that they’ve been followed. Yet.

“So, we’re free, for the moment. Now what are we supposed to do?”

“Heh. First time escaping the law?”

“…Yes.”

“We need to find a place to lay low until the guards get bored of looking for us. Fortunately for you, I have the perfect place! It’s in Goblintown. I’ve got friends there, and the guards probably won’t think to look for you in that part of the city, right?”

“Probably not. At least, not until they’ve ruled out a dozen or so more likely locations, and that could take them weeks.”

“Great! Then we’ll head there! I know some shortcuts to get past the district walls, so it shouldn’t take long.”

“If you’re really sure you want to take the risk of aiding me, then lead the way.”