44-In the tavern (1/2)

I got to the casino.

He asked the clerk if Spinoza had visited.

”Yeah. Spinoza?　He was here. He was having a fool's luck today. He was so happy he went out for a drink with his swordsman companion.

Looks like our prediction was right on the money.

Spinoza's guy was exactly at the casino.

It was a pattern of behavior as faithful as a moth to a light.

”...... But I didn't expect to win. That's unusual.

But now you've got one more place to go. Now that he's got the money, there's only one place he can go.

We thanked the shopkeeper and headed for Spinoza's favorite tavern.

We heard that the other taverns had been banned, so we were pretty sure it was here. As he reached the front of the tavern, he could hear a commotion inside.

When I opened the swinging door, I found that there was a party going on inside.

The place was full of social misfits who were drinking in the middle of the day.

It's my treat today!　Drink to your heart's content!

”Yeah, yeah, yeah!

The most prominent sociopaths are the ones who encourage and lead the sociopaths.

It was none other than Spinoza.

Beside him was Seira.

Seira watched as Spinoza emptied one mug after another.

”Mr. Spinoza!　We're working now!　We'd better get back! I'm working now! Let's get back to work!” He was trying to persuade Spinoza by pulling on her arm.

But Spinoza didn't seem to want to move. He had just emptied his mug when he noticed us.

”Oh!　It's Zeke!

Spinoza comes up to me, smiling and in a good mood.

Her cheeks are slightly flushed and her eyes are moist as she stares at me.

It's not as if she's having romantic feelings for me. It's just that he's drunk as a skunk.

”Mr. Zeke!　Oh, no!　It's ......!

”No, Seira. It's okay. I know exactly what's going on.

I'm sure you'll be glad to hear that.

”Spinoza. You seem to be in a very good mood.

I said sarcastically.

I'm not the kind of guy who shows a little remorse by doing that.

”Whoa?　You see?　Heh heh heh. I actually won a rare stupid game today!　The sun was on my side!

Spinoza rubbed the bridge of his nose in triumph.

He was taking sarcasm seriously. You're invincible.

I guess I've been doing this a long time. Anyway, have a seat. Let's drink. I'll buy you all drinks today.

”......, I thought you had a bill for every bar you went to.　If you buy everyone a drink, you won't be able to pay back the bill.

Pham said in disgust.

'Don't worry about it. We'll just have to win again.

It was a typical remark of a loser.

”......, you're looking at a classic example of someone who's going to ruin himself.

I mean, do you even know you're on duty right now?

”Don't be so formal. Don't be so hard on yourself. Life is all about having fun, right?　Let's live life to the fullest now.

Why is your outlook on life leading you to slack off?

I thought we were supposed to live life to the fullest now.

There was a demon attack while you were gone.

Fam says, stinging.

You're a small fish, aren't you?　Zeke can take care of that. I'm not going to burn unless I'm up against something bigger.

”Big or small, it's the job of the guards to come running. It's the job of the guards to rush to the scene, whether it's a big guy or a small guy. You can't just not fight because you don't feel like it.

When I looked at Spinoza, she seemed to be pressured.

”Hey, hey. I got it. I'll be careful.

She reluctantly promised to comply with my request.

Take care.

Thank you.

And make sure you pay the bill back to the store.

When you win again at the casino,” Spinoza said, holding his wallet upside down. You'll be out of money for the day.

”I've already spent all my winnings today.

”Mr. Zeke. Mr. Zeke, what happened to Mr. Spinoza was out of my control. I should have warned her in a stronger tone and brought her back from the casino. ......!

Seira bows to me. I'm sure she's bowed to others more times than she's bowed to herself.

I can't help but feel pity for her.

”Oh well. Just be careful next time. Rather than ......, this is my mistake for putting Seira on Spinoza.