Chapter 55 (1/2)

Chapter 55

The bar we went to was called the ‘Fang & Claw . ’ Perhaps the most fitting kind of name for an establishment catering to adventurers, or so I think, as I push open the doors and walk inside . Well, this was surprising . Unlike the rather wild-sounding name, the interior had a relaxing mood and dim, atmospheric lights . As it was much the same at the Silver Sky Inn, I wasn’t sure if this was tradition or the new fashion in the city . We looked around a little shyly until the person that we were looking for waved us over . It was Rex .

“Did you wait long?”

“Nah, just arrived . I am glad you have come as well, Daniela . Now, let’s have a drink!”

“I will start with ale . ”

Daniela ordered to the barman, and so I ordered the same thing .

“Pretty relaxing in here, eh? Adventurers don’t come around here too often because of it . Those men drink to become wild . But men like me, we come to enjoy the taste . ”

Rex says with a shrug . The bar in Fhiraldo’s guild had always been a rowdy place . I didn’t hate that atmosphere to be honest, but I didn’t hate this either . I saw myself becoming a regular in a place like this .

We didn’t wait long before the drinks arrived . Daniela and I grabbed our mugs and faced Rex and the others .

“A toast then?”

“Yes, to our meeting . ”

“To that . ”

Clank . The mugs lightly hit each other and were then emptied by all . I wasn’t the biggest drinker, but this went down easily . The alcohol content seemed to be moderate and it did not leave a burning sensation in my throat .

“I think we have some introductions to do then . As you know, I am Rex . A swordsman . ”

The first of the group that I had seen in the forest . He was also the first to attack the wyvern .

“I am Darius . You have my grat.i.tude for what you did . ”

He was the man with the greatsword who had carried Danny . That had been an incredibly tense moment .

“And I am Wesley . Thank you for helping us . ”

“Benny . I’m a swordsman like Wesley and Rex . ”

They were all advance guards… I couldn’t help but think as I shook hands with them .

“Farid . I’m good with the shortsword . ”

“Simon . I use the bow, but I am generally in charge of carrying the luggage . ”

One rear guard and six advance guards… Oh well, I and Daniela were generally the same .  Though, we were also capable of ranged attacks .

“It’s nice to meet you all . I am Asagi . ”

“Daniela . I have also been granted the name Light Wind . ”

She was already boasting about her new name . And it seemed to have been effective .

“Hey, hey, you have an alias… Bah, how lucky…”

“I wonder if I shall ever receive one . I doubt it will be any time soon…”

Several of them voiced their envy of such an honor . Was it really that great? Having an alias?

“In fact, Asagi has also been granted one, ‘Silvergreen . ’”

Daniela said the most unnecessary things .

“Asagi, you, that is incredible!”

“No… That means we were saved by an adventurer with an alias!”

“Will you shake my hand, Silvergreen!”

“Uh, I wasn’t exactly happy about it and… I’m not shaking your hand!”

They all gathered around and cheered loudly . Get away from me!

Daniela was quite distracted by her steak, which had arrived . Well, this relaxing atmosphere was now ruined!

And like that, there was boisterous laughter, yet it was still slightly quieter than other taverns as we ate and drank . The food here was so good, that Daniela and I were practically racing to see who could stuff themselves first . The dishes of meat were especially great . I had seen annoying reporters on TV talk about meat being ‘so soft you don’t need to chew!’, but I had to now admit that such meat did exist . It was so delicious . I swore to become a regular here as I stuffed myself with meat and ale .

Before we knew it, the other customers had left, and it was now almost midnight .

“Well, we should call it a night soon . ”

“Yeah . Thanks for inviting us today, Rex . ”

I stood up and thanked him for introducing us to such a good place . Rex wrapped an arm around my shoulder and roared ‘Don’t mention it!’ into my ear with barely controlled laughter .

After leaving the tavern and separating with Rex and the others, we returned straight to our inn . Nighttime at Spiris was lively, but Daniela and I were so stuffed and had no energy to stop by anywhere else . We arrived very late at the Silver Sky Inn, but the lights at the entrance were still lit . And when we opened the door, Joshua was working behind the front counter .

“Ah, Asagi . And Daniela . ”

“Good evening . Are you working?”

Joshua put down the pen he was using to write and smiled .