Vol.2 Ch.56 The Lost Monk Inn

Vol.2 Ch.56 The Lost Monk Inn

Sir George led the group down the side streets in the city as they tried to avoid any possible spies that might be watching the main roads through Ironside. Rya was surprised by how many people were moving about and she could tell that some of them were heading home after a long day's work. But there was a good amount of people still roaming the streets and they seemed to be moving towards the market district where most of the pubs and restaurants were located.

"Looks like everyone is heading in for the night, my Lord. We should probably find a tavern so we don't stand out in this crowd," Sir George said to Quinus.

"Yeah... It looks like most of the humans have gone home while the dwarves are still out..." Percy said as he surveyed the narrow streets.

"Good idea. We should find a place that's a bit away from the Adventures Guild. I don't want to deal with the noise and commotion." Quinus replied.

"Yes, my Lord! I know just the place!" Sir George said happily.

After about 30 minutes of walking, they arrive at their destination. It's a small inn called The Lost Monk.

"Hopefully they have some vacancies. I'll check, my Lord," Sir George says while walking into the tavern.

'Hmm? This place looks quaint?' Rya thought to herself. 'I wonder what kind of clientele they get here.'

She scans the tavern looking for any threats to herself and her companions. She doesn't see anything out of the ordinary so far. But there seemed to be a few adventurers standing around talking.

"Quin. Why do you want to stay away from adventurers? Aren't they your allies?" Rya asked.

"Well, adventurers are like drifters. They come from all different kingdoms across the continent. So if word gets out we're staying in Ironside, they might have a quest to report me. Or worse, they could be working for my uncle." Quinus replied.Gêtt the latest chapters on no/velbin(.)com

"Got it. You'd rather just stay under the radar... Makes sense," Rya agreed.

Quinus nods and smiles. "Plus it's not every day a beautiful Dark Elf walks around the city of Ironside."

'Q-Quin just can't stop flirting with me! So, this is what it feels like to be a woman... Getting hit on every ten minutes or so... I-I think I like it-NO! Stop it, Ryan! You're just going to lead him on and I'm a man dammit!' Rya thinks to herself as she tries to keep herself calm.

Dalia comes up beside Rya and whispers into her ear, "I can smell Alpha's mating scent. Do you need time alone with Beta?"

Rya gave Dalia a questioning look but then sighed in frustration. 'Dalia!?... Just relax, Ryan. She's just teasing you... And I can't let her.'

"Roast pork and roasted potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and green beans. And we just got some Dwarven Red Ale in from the Dales Brewery. 5 copper pieces a head." The clerk said.

"We'll take the room... And you said it was ten silver pieces a night?" Sir George asked.

"Yes sir. That will cover you and your guests," the clerk said while handing him a key to the room.

When entering the room it looked like a really cozy studio apartment. But then a realization hit Rya like a ton of bricks. 'God!... I hope Dalia and Percy don't get busy with each other while the rest of us are trying to sleep in the same room... Dalia really doesn't have any shame or restraint when it comes to mating and Percy doesn't seem to mind which is a problem... Man, I was struggling just to fall asleep when we were camping this past week... And now I'll be only a few feet away from their moaning and grunting... Great! Now I'm getting annoyed! Maybe I should have asked Quin to get two rooms?... No! That would be rude to ask... Especially since I have no money... I just got to bear with it.'

"That sounds good to me. I think it's best if I'm the last to sleep so I can keep the first watch. Does that work for you Sir George," Percy asked.

"Sounds good to me. I'm going to take the second watch. So wake me up in four hours after we're done with dinner," Sir George said.

"All right... Let's eat something. I know I could go for some," Rya said while looking at everyone.

"Sure why not? We can get some food and drinks at the common area," Percy agreed as he walked over to Dalia, who was wagging her tail.

"Alright... But Lady Dalia... Rya... You two should keep your cloaks on for the night," Quinus said, trying to warn them about the possibility of being seen.

"Wha!? Do I have to?" Dalia whined.

"Haah... I feel like we are still going to draw attention while wearing these cloaks. But I guess there's no better option," Rya said.