[89] Wine Offering!

[89] Wine Offering!

Led by Loki, the group marched forward in a grand procession.

Although it was already nighttime, the streets were still bustling with people, and everyone automatically made way for them wherever they went.

The intimidating power of Loki Familia was established through absolute strength.

Soon, the group arrived at the bountiful hostess's residence.

"Mia, we're here! Serve the dishes!"

Before entering, Loki's booming voice echoed, drawing the attention of many diners.

"August, you've finally arrived. All the dishes are ready, just waiting for you to cook them."

"Then, let's get to it."

"Please wait a moment."

As a prominent customer of the restaurant, August deserved special treatment.

The others were also familiar customers and quickly took their seats. August, being the center of attention, immediately chose a spot.

August and Ais naturally sat together since they were a couple.

"Hey, August, bring out the wine. It's a great day today, we need some good drinks to liven things up."

Loki's words shifted everyone's gaze to August.

August sighed, accustomed to Loki's requests. Since the last time when he tricked her, he had given her three bottles. Unexpectedly, today, Loki was here to expose August's secrets.

"I guess you want to drink, huh?"

"Why so much nonsense? Hurry up and bring it out."

Facing Loki's change of topic, August was used to it.

With a wave of his hand, a neat row of ten bottles of premium white wine appeared on the table.

"Great wine."

Saying so, Loki embraced all the bottles into her arms. Judging by her actions, it seemed she intended to enjoy them all by herself.

August wouldn't indulge her. He had brought them out in the name of everyone, she couldn't just claim them for herself. Where in the world could such a good thing happen?

"Loki, this is wine for everyone. What are you doing?"

Under the watchful eyes of August and the others, Loki felt a bit embarrassed.

"Cough, I'll share it with you."

Saying that, she stood up, reluctantly looking at the bottles in her arms.

"There are ten bottles in total. Finn, one bottle, Gareth, one bottle, Bete, one bottle. Well, the rest are mine."

Finn took a small sip and felt an explosion in his mouth. The wine was too strong.

"Haha! Good wine! Such good wine!"

Gareth was quite excited. Looking at the cup, he had just taken a bottle of white wine and downed it in one go. Used to drinking Orario's wine, he didn't expect this wine to be so strong.

However, despite its strength, the taste was unquestionably exquisite.

Others began tasting the white wine.

August had no interest, he couldn't get used to it.

"August, what's the name of this wine?"

Gareth, whose face was turning red, asked.

"It's premium white wine. Don't be deceived by this small bottle, it's quite valuable where I come from. Few people can taste it."

"Premium White Wine, simple name but a good wine."

Gareth was already intoxicated, quite satisfied with this strong wine he hadn't tried before. As a dwarf, he loved drinking.

"If you like it, I have a few more bottles. I can give them to you."

Saying that, August took out three more bottles and placed them in front of Gareth.

Gareth was initially pleased, but then he looked at August, his gaze flickering.

"What's up?"

"Nothing, by the way, how much is this wine? As long as it's not too expensive, I'm willing to buy it."

"I have a clear account of this wine. One bottle less for every bottle drunk. However, I don't plan to sell it. I brought it out as a gift."

"Well, that's a pity then."

Gareth accepted the three bottles of wine, but he sighed quietly.

"By the way, Captain, do you want a few bottles too?"

"I'll pass. This wine is good, but it's too strong for me. Tasting a bit is fine, but having more might not be good."

"Okay, if you don't want to drink it, find me early. With Loki around, these wines won't last long."

"No problem."

Afterwards, Finn and Gareth exchanged a glance, both understanding each other's thoughts.

August was repaying favors. Two months ago, when he first arrived in Orario and joined the familia, he received a lot of kindness and help from these two. Now that August had grown, he started repaying the favors.

Clearly, this kid, who had just been protected under their wings two months ago, had grown wings and was flying high? In this instant, the two, who were already over fifty, suddenly felt old. The younger generation, like August, had grown up.

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