20 The long road to defeat the demon lord~ Part 1 (2/2)

”Fine...”

As Haruto handed one silver to the master, the master then gave him back a mead in return.

”Hey, master. Is there any recent information on the demon army's whereabouts?”

”Certainly, there is. However, the information is not free.”

”How much?”

”15 silvers.”

”STOP!!!!”, Haruto suddenly shouted.

”What is it, Haruto?”, I looked up from the script I'm holding.

”What's with the ripoff?!?!”

”Ripoff? I don't know what you're talking about.”

”Damn it, Yuuji! I'll get you back for this!”

”Shall we continue with the game then?”

”So, do you want the information or not?”

”15 silver's too expensive. Sorry, we'll pass.”

”Oh, you don't have to pay with silvers alone, you know? I see that you've brought quite some beautiful ladies with you. If they stay the night, maybe I'll consider reducing the price.”, said the master with an evil grin on his face.

”Tsk. Dream on. We'll take our leave now. Let's go, Erika, Mio, Hanako.”

”Heh heh heh... Nii-sama called me beautiful...”

”Nii-san?!?!”

”Y-Yuuji?!?! W-What are you saying?!?!”

”Oi, you guys, get back to your senses! We're still in the pub you know, the pub!!!”, retorted Haruto.

”Heh. Want to leave? It won't be that easy. Get them, men!”

Suddenly, eight men occupying the three tables suddenly drew their weapons and surrounded us.

”Mio, Erika! Take the rear! Hanako and I will take the vanguard!”

Once they got into formation, the battle started...