The person engaging in conversation with Bisel bore a disheveled appearance. As he noticed Kaiyan beside Bisel, he wore a skeptical expression.
Hmm? Why did you bring a kid along? the person asked.
This kid will be our comrade from now on! Bisel declared.
Comrade? the person questioned.
Kaiyan, my colleagues! Say hello! Bisel introduced.
At Bisels words, not only Banson, the person asking, but also everyone sitting at the table turned to look at Kaiyan.
It was quite an awkward situation, one he hadnt experienced before.
Hello. Im Kaiyan, a rcenary who will be participating in the Therian rchant Caravans request. I am a fellow rcenary, just like all of you.
Oh, interesting. He looks young for a rcenary. But the Therian rchant Caravans request isnt even for D-rank rcenaries.
Bansons words trailed off. He understood. Kaiyans youthful appearance may not inspire trust.
Haha, dont worry! Kaiyan here is a B-rank rcenary!
What? B-rank? Are you joking?
Why would I lie about it?
How did you bring a B-rank along, Bisel?
What a rude thing to say! Whats wrong with B-rank coming with ?
When Bisel revealed Kaiyans rcenary rank, the quiet people started chattering in shock.
Theyre an interesting bunch.
Ah, so youre Kaiyan? Nice to et you! Im Banson! Youre a higher-ranked rcenary than , haha!
Nice to et you too, Banson.
Im Verium!
Im Katina! Just call Nuna!
One by one, they revealed their nas and extended their hands for a handshake.
Seeing their reactions and the way they interacted with Bisel, it seed like they were familiar with each other and also with Bisels role as their companion.
Co, have a seat! Kaiyan, care for a drink?
Banson grabbed Kaiyans hand and led him to a chair, placing a wooden barrel filled with beer on the table.
Drinks Ive never tried them before.
Then you cant call yourself a rcenary! rcenaries are supposed to be good at drinking!
Where have I heard this before?
As Kaiyan recalled, Jeff had sung songs about wanting to drink even in normal tis.
I wonder how Jeff is doing.
As mories surfaced in his mind, a bittersweet feeling washed over him, accompanied by various thoughts.
Did the old knights et with them? If they did, Kaiyan hoped they received the promised reward. Did the old knight succeed in saving Tarion? Or perhaps he t his end in the dwelling?
Even trivial and unnecessary thoughts ca to mind.
Whats wrong, Kaiyan? Drink up already!
Huh? Oh, yes. Um, is this what you an?
Banson pointed to the barrel, which Kaiyan had thought was a beer keg, telling him to take a drink.
Isnt this a beer keg?
What are you talking about? This is clearly a beer mug!
As if to prove that his words were true, not only Banson but everyone else held a beer mug in one hand. It seed like the most natural thing.
Alright Lets drink.
Hahaha! The first round is a one-shot!
One shot!
Cheers!
Kaiyan lifted the enormous mug to his lips and took a sip.
It was his first taste of alcohol. What does this drink, which he had only heard about, actually taste like?
Is it sweet and intoxicating, as people often describe it?
Glug, glug
He couldnt swallow the beer that entered his mouth and it spilled onto his clothes, but he didnt pay attention to that and continued drinking until the mug was empty.
Clank!
What does it taste like?
What? Kaiyan actually finished it all! Wow, only Banson can do that among us.
The people who had been drinking and lost in the peculiar taste of the alcohol looked at Kaiyans empty mug and then at his face with surprise.
Clank!
Hahaha! Whats this? Kaiyan is a real drinker! Lets have another!
Banson, who had slightly delayed setting down his own mug, looked delighted and ordered another round of drinks.
Originally, Kaiyan had planned to talk and gather information about rcenaries and the world while conversing with them.
I guess Im in trouble now.
He learned his lesson about alcohol taste today.
Busy people from early morning. The area in front of the Therian rchant Caravans building was bustling with many people.
Bisel, who had been observing the scene from a short distance, approached Kaiyan with a gleam in his eyes.
Kuh Kaiyan, arent you tired?
Well Im not too tired.
Youre really a monster Even after drinking so much yesterday.
Looking at Bisel, who turned around to see the fellow rcenaries suffering from hangovers, Kaiyan couldnt help but find it intriguing.
Fortunately, the Shop sells hangover redies.
If it wasnt for the shop, Kaiyan probably would have been lying there as well.
Thanks to that, he could once again feel that there was nothing the shop didnt sell. A hangover redy that instantly dispelled the effects of alcohol. It was truly an unbelievable item.
Were about to depart now.
Alright.
As Bisel woke up his hungover comrades, they were approached by Jansen, whom Kaiyan had exchanged greetings with yesterday.
Kaiyan, did you sleep well?
Yes, perfectly fine.
Haha! It seems like those guys are not doing so well. Ah, dont misunderstand what Im saying.
Jansen smiled with a troubled expression as he pointed at Bansons group, who were slowly getting up from their seats.
There was sothing strange about Jansens face. He seed to have no ill intentions, but there was a peculiar sense of disregard.
Well, it might be understandable. Considering the state of the contracted rcenaries.
Well, please take care of us from now on.
Yes.
With those words, Jansen got on a luxurious carriage in the center.
A person who seed to be a Therian employee overseeing the workers opened their mouth, leading the workers as they started to rise from their positions.
Now, lets depart!
Here we go.
Although Kaiyan was entrusted with the request due to the sa direction, he couldnt help but have expectations as it was his first request.
What experiences and lessons could he gain during the journey to his hotown? How to beco stronger? Or perhaps how to live life flexibly? Or maybe how to make money?
Whatever it may be, may it be a good experience.
As the departure approached, the voices of people from all around gradually grew louder.
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