Chapter 281

Chapter 284: This is Favoritism! (Please Subscribe!)

For a moment, Izay let out a somewhat meaningful laugh.

“Mama Mia, please bring me ten cups of honey wine!”

As the words echoed, Ryu took a step further back.

To be honest, she was contemplating whether to find an excuse to slip away right now.

Staying would definitely make her the subject of conversation. Whether teasing or joking around, there’s no escaping that.

“Hehe—” But just like Izay, Mama Mia also laughed meaningfully.

After cheerfully agreeing with “Alright,” she had the kitchen maids prepare the drinks.

Only after doing this did she turn around, shake her head and add, “Sorry, even if you consume here, I don’t allow random teasing of my staff!”

“…” Izay’s smile froze instantly.

I see you’re making things difficult for me, Fat Tiger!

How unreasonable!

“Ha ha ha ha—!”

Seeing Izay’s speechless expression, Mama Mia couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Even Ryu turned her head, covering her lips to suppress her giggles.

“Mama Mia, you’ll lose me as a regular customer like this~” Izay spread his hands and said.

“I believe you in hell~! You little rich… tycoon now, who doesn’t know your weapons are good? Ten cups of honey wine wouldn’t even count as losing a hair for you, right?”

Mama Mia wasn’t moved by Izay’s words at all, rebutting with reason.

After so much time has passed, everyone in Orario knows that Loki Familia has an exclusive Enchanter.

One of the five registered “mysterious” holders in all of Orario. Someone who can use Magic to enhance weapons to a second level, increasing their combat effectiveness.

For ordinary Adventurers, enchanted weapons aren’t as outrageously expensive as second-tier or first-tier Armed Equipments, falling within a range they can endure by tightening their belts.

Yet, their strength is absurdly high.

In most areas where Adventurers operate, enchanted weapons are almost invincible!

Just the durability is too low; they need replacement soon, and they don’t support repairs—they’re one-time use items. Once broken, you have to buy a new one.

This is the most money-making aspect, and also the most pitfall.

Though it costs a lot, once used, most Adventurers can’t go back to using those junk weapons.

The expensive powerful armaments they can’t afford, the affordable ones they disdain, leaving them no choice but to spend money on enchanted weapon experience cards.

What black-hearted merchants!

Mama Mia isn’t very clear about these intricacies. She only knew selling weapons in Orario must be super profitable, hence her comment.

The power of those enchanted weapons—if she hadn’t quit being an Adventurer, she might pursue them herself.

She should try that limited, custom enchantment service. Maybe she’d give her weapon an upgrade~

Apparently, it comes with a warranty too.

“Didn’t you mean ‘fat sheep’ just now, Mama Mia? Is that really how you see me!?”

After hearing Mama Mia’s words, a divine beast galloped through Izay’s mind.

What’s wrong with this city now?

Why are there always people trying to treat him like a fat sheep ready for slaughter everywhere?

At home, outside, everywhere!

Are you polite?

“Nowhere! It was a mistake! Your mistake! Am I that kind of person?” Mama Mia waved her hand laughing.

I feel like…

Izay took a sip of honey wine.

By the time they were chatting, ten cups of honey wine had already been delivered, neatly placed on Izay’s table.

The light-colored honey wine emitted a sweet aroma.

But Izay inexplicably felt a hint of bitterness.

Sigh… maybe he’s just too tired.

“How come you’re not going over there, Ryu? Why are you staring at Izay like that from here?”

Seemingly having finished something upstairs, the lively signboard girl Hiel finally descended from the second floor. Since the room prepared for Goddess Hestia was upstairs, she and Beier had been up there before.

Descending to the first floor, Hiel immediately noticed Ryu maintaining a certain distance from Izay, looking at him hesitantly.

“Hiel, don’t say anything… I’m not staring!” Ryu weakly countered her friend’s words. Then she timidly explained, “I’m just worried if Izay drinking so much alcohol will cause any trouble.”

Meaning, she was worried about him getting drunk.

“If you’re worried about that, why don’t you come over and help me drink a couple of cups?” Izay joked with a smile.

“Sorry Izay, elves generally don’t drink alcohol.”

“Alright, then what about Hiel? My treat~”

It’s an elf habit, Riviria and others are like that, Izay could understand.

So he changed targets and asked.

The questioned Hiel touched her cheek, “If it’s just one cup…”

She thought she could handle it.

Suddenly, the silver-haired girl seemed to have a great idea, raising both hands, “Oh right, we can call Beier down too! She might be able to finish one cup too?”

Free drinks paid for by Izay, why not take advantage of it!

“Uh… Hiel, if you’re happy, that’s fine.”

Although Izay wanted to mention that Beier hasn’t come of age yet, seeing her so excited, he didn’t say it.

Thinking and acting simultaneously, the lively signboard girl “clattered clattered clattered” rushed up the stairs.

About half a minute later, the rabbit somehow got coaxed down by Hiel.

In the end, Izay who held back seven cups of honey wine didn’t get drunk, whereas Hiel and Beier, splitting three cups each, ended up with slightly red faces.

Honey wine actually has quite a high alcohol content…

As for Ryu, who insisted on drinking water, she quietly stayed nearby, preparing to clean up afterward.

At the counter, Mama Mia looked at Izay’s situation and tilted her head slightly.

“Meow~ Mama Mia, Hiel and Ryu are slacking off meow~!”

Not sure when, a pair of black cat ears appeared beside her, whispering secretly like reporting on someone.

Mama Mia gave the person a glare, “That’s called efficient work! The one slacking off is you! Kuroi!!”

With some gentle words, a lightly raised fist followed.

A soft bump landed on the catgirl’s head, eliciting a small cry of pain from her.

“Back to work!?”

“Wah wah… okay meow~”

Kuroi lamented silently in her heart~!

Why is there such a big gap between people!?

Mama Mia, this is clearly favoritism meow!

She wants to complain! To resign! Waa waa waa……

Time passed until twilight fell, and Izay finally bid farewell and left the tavern.

He had no intention of solving dinner at the tavern.

Today, he had been absent long enough, nearly disappearing for the entire afternoon.

That would still be fine.

But today, a monster attack incident happened, and he was directly involved. That prominent battle scene couldn’t possibly be hidden.

If he didn’t return soon, Loki and Finn might start worrying.

Considering these factors, Izay decided it would be better to go back earlier~

Thinking so, his steps quickened a bit.

At this moment when dusk quietly enveloped the streets, the setting sun slowly descended, stretching the shadows of returning Adventurers longer.

Incidentally, worry wasn’t about whether Izay would be in danger but more concern for the details of the battle information. After all, Izay’s strength speaks for itself. And those man-eating flowers, judging from various aspects, seemed like a new species.