Ch.64 Just a Hangover

Ch.64 Just a Hangover

Rya had been sleeping in her bed as best she could while recovering from drinking too much Dwarven Ale after Hajdah's challenge.

She woke up to hear the door open and a knock.Finnd new chapters on nove/lbin(.)com

"Owww! God damn, my head," Rya said groggily, fighting a hangover.

"Alpha? Are you okay?" Dalia asked nervously.

"I'm fine, just had a little too much. Ah, what time is it?" Rya replied.

"You've been sleeping for about 3 or 4 hours. Do you need anything? Food?" Dalia asked.

"Food sounds good. Ow... And water. Thanks," Rya answered.

Percy brought a tray filled with food and drinks to Rya.

Rya started to sit up when she felt someone touch her shoulder.

"Here you go, Lady Rya. We have wild boar and root vegetables," Percy said.

"Thank you, Percy," Rya said as she slowly ate her meal.

After finishing her meal, Rya looked outside the window and noticed the sun was overcast. She could see the mountain range in the distance.

"It seems like it's gonna rain," Rya said.

Dalia looked out the window and sniffed the air.

*Sniff! Sniff!* "Hmm? Well, I do smell moistness in the air," Dalia replied.

"Maybe it's a storm coming in?" Percy asked.

"I hope it rains. I like the sound of it from time to time. Haah... Well, I'm feeling better, thanks, guys," Rya said as she stretched her arms over her head.

"Well, it's the least I can do. And you did well with Hajdah's challenge, Lady Rya. I was a little worried when the Mages Guild surrounded us," Percy said.

"Huh? They were a part of the Mages Guild? I thought I felt something radiating from them. Was that their mana? I have never experienced that kind of sensation before..." Rya said.

"Well, that's what mages say, at least. If someone is born with the ability to become a mage, then mages can sense other mages' mana. They say it feels different from everyone else's mana. But it feels all the same to me. Anyway, don't worry about it. Only the mages can sense your mana. They are the only ones in the city that can locate you... I hope?" Percy explained.

Quin smiled and nodded, "Don't worry about it. It's not your fault. Hajdah was hell-bent on proving to me that you were using me. He was an idiot for trying to start drama between us. Don't listen to him."

Rya frowned and placed her hand on Quin's chest. "Does he not trust me because I'm a Dark Elf? Or what?"

Quin took Rya's hand into his own. "Yeah. The weird thing is Hajdah has been alive for 120 years, and you're the first Dark Elf he's run into? It seems like most of the continent hasn't run into the Dark Elves except the Alliance of the Divine Three?"

'Huh? Are Dark Elves a rare species? I thought they- we were pretty common?' Rya thought to herself.

"Well, we're invited to have dinner with the Baron tonight. Would you like to join us?" Quin asked.

"Sure, why not? I don't want to be rude. I've never met the baron before," Rya replied.

"Just try not to drink too much ale tonight. You don't need another hangover," Quin said.

Rya laughed and nodded. "I think I had enough for one day. But I have to say that stuff is too good!"

"You know I don't care if you get drunk as long as you behave yourself," Quin said.

Rya just grinned.

"Oh yeah! There's a festival for the Goddess happening tomorrow. It should be nice just to relax a bit," Quin said.

"Well, I wouldn't mind checking it out," Rya replied.

Dalia and Percy were also in favor of seeing the festival.

"Yeah, I'd like to watch the animal show if anyone is interested," Percy said.

"Yeah, I'd go see the main attraction, but I don't really like to see animals in captivity. They are used mostly for fighting or performing. But if it were humans that were fighting in an arena, then I would be interested," Dalia said.

"Ah... Uh?... N-No animals, got it. I believe the main attraction will be human fighters. We can avoid the animal fights, Lady Dalia," Percy answered.

"Good, that's why you're the best little wolf in the world," Dalia laughed.

"You know it's like you're going on a date with Percy?" Rya said with a grin, trying to tease her.

Dalia sighed and rolled her eyes. "It's just a simple trip to the arena. It's tough to embarrass me in public."

"Heh... Putting up a brave front? Well, enough joking around, let's go meet the Baron," Rya said.

With that, the group headed to the dining hall, where the banquet was already being held.