Valkyrie profile help!

Hey!I was wondering if one of you could help me with this game.
I went trough the first battle, the guy died and all of that. Next I come to a map. When i go to the city, all I can do is buy stuff and read stuff. There is nowhere else I can go.Please help me!!!

Never mind.

patience is key my young padawan.

Yes, Obi Wan Tomitanoshii.