Chapter 31 - 31. Side Characters Getting All The Attention. (2/2)
”Is it possible to have takeouts here? I see a Tavern and it's only serving bread and some stuff. Not like those proper meals in a restaurant.” I said as I observed the whole northern and central district. I had not gone to the southern district but I suspected it to be similar to the northern one.
”Ah Yes... We so have takeouts. We just order online and they would deliver it over here. It is as simple as that... Don't you have a mobile phone? Tsk tsk tsk... We would be caught dead without one these days you know.” Prius answered me as he waved his latest Note 10 in front of me and slipped it back.
WHAAATTTT....?!?!? Side characters now are holding to mobile phones? I'm not even carrying one and I've missed carrying one too. I'm busting my ass farming those goblins and yet both of these side characters had enjoyed a rather laid back lifestyle. I saw Patricia showed me her iPhone 11 Pro and smiled as she snapped a photo of me ...huu huu huu...
The air inlet for the stove had been closed and the fire slowly died off, heating the pot by depending on its embers only. We had dinner with the similar dishes that were cooked for lunch as we sat in deathly silence as no one mentioned about the letter or the band of thieves that had called themselves the White Hand.
”Trish, leave the plates here. I'm going to get dessert. Don't worry, you can settle the plates later.” I said as I went to the kitchen to get 6 pieces of steamed bananas which the skin had turned almost dark brown due to the steaming process.
I placed them on a plate and brought it to the Great Hall where I took one myself and showed everyone how to peel it off and eat. Sheesh... It is like as if they had not eaten a banana in their whole life. Because the way if eating it seems abit alien to them. Hah Hah Hah.
Each took a piece and peeled away the dark brown skin away and when they looked at the banana inside, it was pearly yellow and the taste was even sweeter and compliments the end of our meal. When Prius sliced the banana up with his fork and brought it into his mouth, he was surprised at how different the banana tasted like and he closed his eyes as he chewed it slowly and thoroughly in his mouth.
Same goes to Patricia and she thought I had steamed it with sugar water as it tasted very sweet indeed. They finished theirs in their plates and took the remaining one. ”Don't worry, there's some more inside the pot. Go right ahead and dig in. So tell me about this White Hand gang.”
Opening a discussion like this during meals would break the ice somehow and Patricia had somehow gathered enough information that she needed.
”Go to the Strongbow Tavern, meet with the owner, his name is Silas. He is known to be involved with the White Hand in one way or another but since he had been a citizen here throughout his life, we had doubts he was involved directly with them.” Patricia said as she made her findings known to me.
”Silas? He's as scared as a kitten for all I know and he wouldn't harm a single fly in his life. He is a soft-spoken fellow. I think he has been forced into this involvement somehow. Audemars, my good friend. I sincerely hope you would lend a hand to ensure the good name of Keating household.”
”I didn't mean to spy on your activities yesterday, but I just wanted to make sure that you are not a spy or an opportunist. I hope you forgive me. But please, right now I need your expertise in eradicating these thieves in the name of Keating and the safety of its citizens. Would you do it for us?” Prius explained and implored for my assistance since he knew somehow I had unlocked several of the classes.
”Small matter. Don't you guys worry about it. I had been taken care of by both of you for 6 months and didn't mention about repayment for such services. Let me repay you back by clearing your family's name. I'd see the owner of the Strongbow Tavern and I'd be back once everything is settled.” I reassured them even though I won't know what the results going to be.
I finished up the other piece of steamed banana and let out a loud belch... Hah Hah Hah... At least I'm satiated and had my full to the max. I took my leave and headed straight off to the streets.