Eelzad's adventurous spirit and sense of duty had led him to accept this mission without hesitation. Salamanders and other heat-loving critters had taken refuge in the springs, their presence not only raising the temperature to dangerous levels but also deterring visitors. The owners were willing to pay handsomely for their removal, whether by peaceful means or otherwise.
"Thank you for taking on this task, Eelzad," Takumi said, his voice tinged with desperation. "These creatures are making it impossible for our guests to enjoy the springs. We've tried everything, but they're drawn to the heat like moths to a flame."
Eelzad nodded, his expression serious but determined. "Don't worry, Takumi. I'll handle it. These creatures won't cause any more trouble once I'm done."
Takumi handed Eelzad a detailed map of the hot spring area, marking the locations where the elemental creatures had been spotted most frequently. "Please be careful. Some of these creatures can be quite dangerous."
Eelzad gave a reassuring smile. "I've faced worse. Just make sure no one else enters the springs until I've cleared them out. Oh, except for one. There is another individual that should be giving me a hand today with the clearing process." A comrade gave word to Eelzad that someone should be joining him today on a couple of errands that he wanted to run. With Eelzad being as welcoming as he is, he would want to put a name to a face with the newcomer.
WC: 310