Hangover
The refreshing liquor helped calm both my mind and body.
A gentle happiness began filling my mind.
After I had refreshed myself a little, I started looking around the shop once more.
Yep, the ratio of macho to non-macho is definitely high. The brief snippets of conversation Im hearing around sound like typical conversations of adventurers. They were mostly talking about the best places to hunt specific monsters or how so notable clan conquered a dangerous dungeon.
It was more easy going than I had expected and the conversations resonated with .
I felt like I was capable of standing on equal ground with them due to my own adventures of the last several days. The fact that we were all drinking in the sa place added to the sense of unity.
Thanks to this warm atmosphere, I finished my first drink in no ti.
Before I knew it, my glass was empty and I had ordered my second and third glasses.
The alcohol was delicious.
Maybe the best Ive ever had.
I cant even rember the last ti I had a drink. Even if Ive had ti to drink, I havent had anyone to drink with. This has led to naturally refraining from drinking. Maybe thats why Im not holding back from ordering drink after drink.
.
Im in such a good mood.
Maybe Ill get so more food.
I was unsure of what to get as I looked through the nu.
As I was doing so, I suddenly heard a loud shout from behind ,
Youve got to be kidding !
This person sounded mad.
The yell was followed by the sound of clattering tableware or sothing similar. My attention was naturally drawn to the source.
It was just as I had imagined.
A-Are you trying to pick a fight?
What was that?
An exceptionally fit macho daruma was involved in an altercation with another man. He was in his mid-thirties while the other looked to be in his late teens. I could see the bulging muscles of the first man through his clothes.
The other man was much smaller. It was clear that he had trained his body to so extent, but the other man was far more intimidating. His face was also more scary.
I think you heard .
Shut up and die!
The enraged macho daruma landed a punch straight onto the younger mans nose.
It was a punch so fast it almost matched the loligons speed.
Gya.
The young mans nose caved in and he crumpled to the ground.
He was instantly knocked out and now cant move. I doubt hes dead, but Im sure hes in a lot of pain. There were droplets of blood painting the wall and floor.
Ah? What are you looking at?
At so point our eyes t.
I couldnt help it. He reminded of soone.
Eh? Ah, no, I.
Have t before?
This is the ti to check his status window.
NaOtto McfareSexMaleRaceHumanLevel25JobSwordsmanHP520/571MP0/0STR210VIT281DEX144AGI89INT19LUC32
(TN: Otto has only appeared in the third chapter of the entire series. For reference, he was level 23 at that ti.)
This is the sa person I got involved with shortly after I arrived in Kalis. I rember that I was drinking alone back then as well. I was hit in the back of the head with a glass or sothing. I rember I had to apologize to him over and over before returning to the inn.
Its a pathetic mory.
However, Im not that person anymore.
Ive fought dragons, built towns, and Ive gone on many adventures; Ive matured in my own way. The alcohol coursing through my mind and body has got my confidence up and maybe it wont be so bad to beco a barroom hero for one night.
Yeah.
That sounds good.
Barroom hero.
Ive been waiting for a mont like this.
You want to go ora!
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The threatening shout that ca from surprised even myself. The rumbling in my chest was sothing I was unfamiliar with. This is my ti to shine.
This is the point of an adventure, isnt it?
You must embrace the fever, Baron Tanaka.
Did you ever consider how much trouble youre causing for the store owner?
I thought it would be cool to put him in his place with a few words.
I stood up from my table to make myself as imposing as possible.
What did you say!?
My cool words were t by a defiant roar from the macho daruma.
Several other voices added to the commotion that was slowly filling the shop. Most of them were amazed that soone like would be standing up to soone like him. An unattractive, middle-aged man challenging a macho man that easily stands two heads taller than him. Surely, there can only be one outco here.
But thats not going to stop .
Tonight, I welco the stares of strangers.
What are you waiting for? I can take you with only one arm.
Wha!?
That did it.
That was it.
A line befitting an iken.
If Im able to keep showing off my cool qualities, maybe one of the girls in the shop will want to hook up with . I know you have a flat, yellow face, but youre so strong Oji-sama. Hug , kiss , impregnate .
I think most middle-aged businessman are at an age where theyre actively looking for this form of sowhat forbidden sex. Its quite the change from their normal lives. Theyre constantly working to ensure theyre financially stable, living mundane lives in order to achieve this. This brief mont of danger and uncertainty is too much to resist.
Bastard!
The macho daruma rushed towards , flinging tables and chairs out of his way as he went. He reminded of a bulldozer. Ill probably forget all of this by tomorrow. Thats too bad.
I wanted to rember the na of that alcohol.
Die already!
Just as he had done earlier to the young man, the macho daruma launched a lightning quick punch directed at my face. I reacted fast enough to raise my own hand and catch his in mine.
There was a loud crack as his fist connected with the palm of my hand.
What!?
Im sure he never expected this. His eyes were already wide open in astonishnt.
I cant lie, I was unsure of it myself. But Im glad it worked out. I was filled with anxiety wondering what would happen if it didnt work, but that anxiety disappeared when all I felt was a slight impact on my wrist.
The one thing I really didnt account for was the warmth of the macho daruma being transmitted to from his fist. It was a disappointing sensation as the heat was coming from a macho man around the sa age as . If Im going to get hit, Id rather it be by a cute girl.
Is sothing wrong?
Y-You bastard, you think thats all I got!?
The man quickly moved his hand to his waist and reached for the sword that hung there.
Im gonna kill you!
He pulled it out in one smooth motion and held the tip out toward
A sword is on an entirely different level than a fist.
Its also being wielded by a muscular man thats trained in its use and whos also lost all reservations due to alcohol. No matter how high my own status may be, theres no ridding myself of the anxiety I feel.
whats wrong? Too scared to even make a sound?
This calls for magic.
I dont know if Id say that.
I raised my hand and summoned a fireball.
It appeared in the space between our faces.
Wha!?
Im not the strongest physically, so my main thod of fighting is this.
I dont know if its possible for to look any cooler.
In a room filled with adventurers that fight using swords or spears, Im standing here with a swirling mass of flas. I never thought Id be able to call myself the coolest person in the room.
Y-Y-You bastard.
I know everyone gets a little full of themselves when they drink heavily. Its only natural.
I can speak from experience.
The alcohol I had earlier is whats fueling right now.
Dont you think you should call it quits for today? If you keep going like this youll likely be banned from the shop and Im sure you dont want that. Just head ho for tonight and co back tomorrow to apologize. Im sure itll all be fine.
.
Wouldnt it be a waste to give up all the good food and drink here over so pointless altercation?
I took a step back and posed this question to him.
What will he say?
Pointless!? Aah, who cares! This isnt even fun anymore!
Isnt it your own fault for drinking too much?
.
This ti, the man unexpectedly turned around and walked away.
Good.
Using my fireball in a place like this wouldnt end well. It reminded of the ti I used it in Sophia-chans familys restaurant on the noble mage. I should be able to control it well enough, but I cant forget that my drunken state may have an effect on it.
Oi, bastard, Ill rember you.
The next ti we et Ill be sure to buy you a drink.
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The macho daruma left the building leaving the destruction he created for soone else to fix.
He exited through the front door and quickly disappeared into the packed streets of the town. Once I was sure he was gone, I extinguished my fireball. It would be a disaster if sothing were to actually catch fire.
But, what is this strange feeling?
I feel like Ive been in this position many tis before, but this is the first ti its ended so elegantly. The only damage done was to the young iken which happened before I got involved. Hes a top-class iken, so it doesnt matter if hes a little hurt or depressed.
So, basically, there was zero damage done.
What the hell!? He actually did it!
Soone shouted out from within the crowd filling the shop.
This voice was the start of a torrent of astonished voices praising my actions. The shop had been silent until this point but was now as lively as it was when I first entered.
Oi, oi, did he really just take a punch from Mcfare!? He took it full force and didnt even flinch! And he used magic without even chanting! Seriously!?
He looks completely useless but hes actually strong! Ive never seen anyone that colour before. Why is his skin so yellow? And his face is flat too! Even so, that power is real! What an amazing ossan!
So of the things said hurt to my core, but it was mostly favourable. Thanks to this, I was still in a good mood and decided to help out the young man that was still lying on the floor.
I knelt down beside him and as soon as the magic circle ford around him, the cuts and massive dent on his face disappeared.
Uwa, he can use recovery magic too!? Get over here! This calls for a drink! Hes right! Co share a drink with us! I want to join in too! Are you also an adventurer?
Ive hated that Mcfare guy for so long. Im glad soone finally did sothing about him. too, Im glad hes gone. Where are you from? I dont think Ive seen you around before. Are you new to the area?
All of the custors started surrounding and praising .
I couldnt believe it at first.
Its making feel good.
No, umm, it wasnt that big of a deal.
At so point, soone had put a glass of alcohol in my hand.
I quickly downed the glass which caused the custors to cheer loudly. I told them how good it was and my glass was instantly filled again as if by magic. I quickly emptied it once more. This happened again and again. Drink, pour, drink pour.
How many did I drink?
My consciousness quickly faded and that was the last thing I rembered.
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