297 11-10 Schwardberts Empire Love Honey Milk Cocoa

Well, today is the day I've been waiting for.

That's right. It's the day we finally get to have a lager!

Sicilia-sama was busy with official business and other matters, so as soon as she arrived she couldn't...but she said she could finally rest for a while.

Well, compared to Garcia, she says she has more free time than Garcia, but it seems that sometimes when she returns home, work has piled up in a heap.

However, ''I'll finish it in a hurry!'' I said, but is Lady Sicilia's job a good one to finish in a hurry?

Sorry to keep you waiting. I mean, you guys could have gone out and enjoyed the city on your own instead of waiting.

Not at all. I was worried about my health on the long journey, and I wanted to be the first to taste the restaurant Sicilian-sama recommended, so I didn't mind.

And aside from me, some people are new to lagers.

I wanted them to like it with a good lager rather than a weird lager that they wouldn't like anyway.

'I'll run some errands at the Adventurer's Guild once, but as soon as I'm done, we'll go to the shop. I've already made a good reservation and I've made sure you can rent a private room, so I don't mind being rude.

You're very thoughtful.

Our food is so lively....

Especially when the food is so good.

I must warn you up front not to haggle over it.

Seren-san grabbed the reins and rode to the Empire's largest adventurer's guild in the imperial capital of Lyubek on a large carriage.

''Then I'm off. I'm going to finish this right away!

'No, no, you're talking to the head of the Imperial Guild.　It won't be over that quickly........ I've also kept the letter from the head of the kingdom's adventurer's guild, and I have to receive the return letter, right?

Mmm..... Well, I'll go and finish up early. My handwriting may be a little rusty, but I'm sure I can write quickly.

'Oh well, I can take my time. If you can eat today. ........before White's patience comes, it's no problem.

"....belly.......fine. I'm still okay...?

Today, I had a small lunch because I could eat food that was so good that Sicilia-sama would approve of it, but as a result of White imitating me and eating less, I am currently very hungry.

He says he's fine, but this is a face that's close to the limit.

''Mm-hmm. Okay, I'll be back as soon as possible. See you later.

White, if you're really on the edge, there's food, okay?

Hmm ... the Lord's cooking?

'No, I don't have that, but... limple or something...'

Hmm. Then I'll hold off a little longer.

Yeah I guess so.

Since we're going out for a delicious meal afterwards, I think it's best to eat a lot of that, too.

But........don't take it easy, okay?　I don't think White would be able to eat now....

''My lord. Do you have a moment?

Hmm?　What's going on?

'I was just wondering about the Imperial Adventurer's Guild. Can I go check it out?

'Okay but you are adventurers of the kingdom, right?　Are you okay?

The Adventurer's Guild is connected, so you can get quests with the Kingdom's Adventurer's Guild card. Well, I'm just going to see what's available today!

Okay. Well, why not?

But there's a connection between the empire and the kingdom, which seems to have been hostile in the first place.......

Then what about the Alchemist's Guild?

I wonder if you know anyone in Rainerich's life?

Then I'm off.

Oh. Have a good day.

Well I can't help but go and........

Be quiet.........hmm?

Lord, I'm hungry.

"I've reached my limit... Do you want a limpet?

Hmm....

It's a good idea to have a light meal at the guild.　There's also a menu that's exclusive to this place, and I'm sure White would have a blast!

'Limited ... menu ...!　Lord...!

I'm gonna go eat.

Hm!

Then I'll join you.

I can't leave Wendy and I can't leave Wendy, and aside from me, I need you to come with me and White.

Well, okay........just in case.

I'll wait here......... Ains Hale, but not in a crowded place....

Oh, I see...

''Don't worry, Misela-chan, I'll protect you. I've brought my normal weapons with me today, and as long as you don't have to deal with the big sister class from before, I'll make any opponent last 10 seconds!

Hmm ... if that's all you have, White will go. I'll keep my head up.

'Yes. Nice to meet you!

Well, I'll just go and be right back.

Yeah. Have a good day.

Misela sees me off and me, White and Wendy open the door to the Adventurer's Guild.

It's a normal double door, unlike Ains Hale's Western style.

Come to think of it, this is the first time I've ever been in an adventurer's guild other than Ains Hale.

''Oh it's pretty spacious.

What a bigger, cleaner and more cohesive place than Ains Hale.

The front is the reception desk, there's a staircase at the back that leads upstairs, and to the left is the quest board, I guess.　Ah, Aina and the others are there. For some reason there's a gaping hole around them, but Renge seems to be staring at them and not letting them get close.......

And the dining area seems to be neatly spaced as well, with a bar counter on the right side towards us, with chairs and tables lined up.

'Lord. Quickly, quickly!

'Yes, yes. I know you're looking forward to it, so don't get excited.

The seats seem to be pretty empty, so let me sit in a suitable spot for now.

" " " "

Hmm?　The air seems to have tightened up........

Hmmmmm. Lord, what's the limited menu?

Well, if White doesn't mind, it's okay.

I see. It's an adventurer's guild, but there's quite a lot on the menu.

I'll tell the master when I get back to Ains Hale.

There's a kitchen behind the bar counter, or maybe there's a delicious smell wafting from there that makes me a little hungry, but I'll be patient.

'White, isn't this it?　Isn't this ... this ... special Yamamori Brandmoam steak?

A pile of steaks?　What, Seren-san is a snack...?

Hmm?　It says this is a challenge menu.

Oh, it's true. So, is this special Brandmoist steak on the limited menu?

Soooo, yeah.

There's no way a pile of steaks is a light meal and a limited menu!

But Brandmorm..........

I wonder if he is a relative of Black Morm or something........

"Hmm. I'll have a pile of Brandmorm steaks.

Uh, White?　I recommended it once and that's it, but there's a meal afterwards, right?　And the price...

"The challenge menu is free if you finish your meal. And a good meal can be had on a full stomach. It's a girl wonder.

No, you said you'd be hungry for dessert separately...

Well, if White had cut back on his lunch, he could eat this for breakfast or even before dinner....

It's a limited edition menu, so it's not like they're too bad to eat.

Well, I'll go ask the bar master.

I'll ask the bar master. Excuse me, I'll have this mountainous bran mome steak, please.

Yeah yeah.

Hmm?　What a contained way to reply.

Or is he a master of the cool system?

Well, it looks like they took our order, so it's fine.

And as I turned on my heel and took my seat, adventurers appeared around us.

"Hey, hey, hey, hey, brother!　Do you know where you are?　I don't see that side, so let me tell you, that seat is a table for A-ranked adventurers!

'You don't look like an A-list adventurer to me!　Let's get your guild card out!

I wonder what it is. Was I born on a planet where I would definitely get tangled up the first time I went to an adventurer's guild?

Oh no, I'm super scared.

I'm scared of my face, my hair, my body, my clothes, my weapons, my words and actions, everything........

''No, um........''

'Ah-an!　This is not the kind of place you come to have dinner with your family.　Now get the hell out of here!

'No ... well ...'

Yeah, I'm still scared. I'm scared.

I don't think a strong person should be terrified.

I mean, I didn't read anywhere that you have to be an A-ranked adventurer to sit down....

Couldn't it be an A-ranked alchemist?

Fortunately, they don't want to mess with White or Wendy, or it's at me that they squirm, but it's still scary in two ways.

The first is, well, you know........the adventurers that surround us.......

''........hoo.''

White snarls quietly, and it's a table knife and a fork, but it's terribly scary to see that as a weapon.

It's two-fisted, two-fisted.

He's hungry, so he's probably upset.

''It's ... a steak.''

Oh!

Time is up until this hourglass falls. I know it sounds like trouble, but rules are rules.

Hmm. Plenty of time. Plenty of time to kick this thing to the curb.

Mr. White?　You can't do anything to encourage them to do that, can you?

''T, shopkeeper. Was this place only for A-rated adventurers to sit...?

''Well there's no clear rule, but the A-ranked adventurers in this city sit at a certain table. Other adventurers will not sit at that table.

Ahhh........I see.

So it's like a unique rule, like, "I don't want to see you at first glance"?

So if those guys who are like first-time family members come to the seats of the customers they usually use, it means that the A-ranked adventurers who usually sit at these seats won't be able to come.

B-baggot!　This is no time to be taking your time!　It's almost time for my brothers to come home!

''Don't piss off my brother........ My brother is a top-notch adventurer who has also defeated demons!

He's stern, even if he looks anxious.

It was the same in Ains Hale, but it takes some time to get used to it.

''It's not like it's a given that non-adventurers aren't allowed to eat. So.........Lord. Why are you scared to death of adventurers?

''That's right. You've had a much scarier experience in Lokak that can't be compared to that in Lokak.......

"Wait, wait, wait, wait. You two. "Wait, wait, wait, wait. You're going to have to be careful with your lord and this many adventurers. Don't worry, master. I'll keep you safe.

Well, all three of you...

They're here!　Savior!　In here, please, let's keep the adventurers together!

White was either aware that the three of us were headed our way or the danger was lessened from the start, and he was busy eating his steak.

He was single-minded about how good it tasted, and when he noticed me looking at him, he smiled and said, 'It's good,' which soothed me a little.

'If it's grade A, it's good, right?　Yes. Guild card. We're the Kingdom's A-list adventurers, the Red Line. Brother?　And when he comes to us, we'll tell him.

If they were demons, they'd have beaten us themselves.

Oh, no, some random A-ranked guy in the kingdom can't stand a chance against...

Renge and Sorte's ears twitched at the man's mumbled word, and Aina looked a little happy for some reason.

''....What?　Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

That's true. I'm not interested in who's better than the Empire or the Kingdom, but I'm sure there are always disputes between adventurers. Of course, you shouldn't lay a hand on the average person.

It's been a long time. It's been a long time since I've seen one of these. We didn't have anyone coming at us in Ains Hale.

Aina and the three of us overflow into an intimidating atmosphere, and the adventurers who have been surrounding us retreat a step or two.

I understand. I can understand......... I've tasted it many times when I've been training........

It's not a fear that comes from looks or appearances, it's a fear that comes more to the core.

''Oh my goodness.......not the Red Front (Red Line).

Oh, you're really cute. Second only to us.

The adventurers who had begun to retreat, lifted up their collars to catch a cat or two and threw them out to open the way, and the one who came forward was a man... an adventurer?

You may be adventurers by virtue of being here, but you're dressed....

You guys are....

''Nice to meet you. We're the A-ranked adventurers of the Empire, the Great Fairy Milk of Love (Lovely Sugar) and...

It's Cocoa, the Great Fairy of Beauty. Ugh.

So, you're the Great Fairy...

Both faces are deeply sculpted and appear slightly darker due to the shade.

Their muscles are well-built and in terms of physique, do they resemble Freed, who is half-giant?

No jacket, no bikini...?　Pectoral force supporters...?　

The one who said Milk has a small tiara on his head, and the one who said Cocoa has a pretty ribbon tied to his short hair.

Her armpits, beard, belly, and arms are perfectly trimmed of unwanted hair, and she has an aggressive attitude toward beauty... hmm?　Wendy, what's up?　Why are you grabbing my clothes and shaking your head?

It's not, is it?　It's not a big fairy, you know!　There are only six great fairies, you know!

Oh, well...

It's all right, okay?

I don't really think I'm a big elf, either, so you don't have to be so desperate.