Chương 402: Chapter 375. A Drink And A Vagrant?

" I still think we could've been in there with them."" They're probably talking about a couple of private matters."" Like what? The weather? There shouldn't be any secrets when it comes to fighting the Demons. I mean, what's even the point in keeping something secret to us? I'm the Hero! I'm every Human's Ally, aren't I!?" Luke and Lucy were going back and forth with each other. Luke couldn't seem to comprehend that most likely, Jessie and the Guild Leader, Alexis, were an item at some point.

Why else would they want to force us out of the office? There's no way the girl is really that shy if she's an Adventurer. She'd need to be able to stick up for herself when it comes to distribution of loot or Quest Rewards. If she couldn't, then it's not even worth being an Adventurer. I think that's one of the real silver linings of being part of the Hero Party, because we're given whatever is needed for us, we don't really need to fuss about the Quest Rewards.

We usually just donate it all to the orphanages we come across as we travel. Well... Northern Air does... Luke uses his share to buy high-quality clothes that he happens to come across." Just cause you're a Hero, that doesn't mean that you'll be able to watch ex-lovers talk about their feelings, Luke. You should have a bit of delicacy, otherwise people will stop wanting to be around you."" But people like how straightforward I am, Lucy?""

Are you referring to all of the Nobles whom you've made "friends" with since arriving here? Need I remind you that you have the same Ranking as a Duke? The Highest Rank a Noble can achieve outside of Marrying and becoming Royalty? Do you really think they'll tell you the truth of the matter?"" Shut up, you just hate the fact that I'm a lot more social here than you are." Lucy was beginning to get fed up with her brother's attitude. This is usually how things go when she tries to speak some sense into him.

I'm not quite sure why she still attempts to help him, he's ignored and refused any advice she's given him. Whether it's from not wanting to lose to his sister's arguments or because he actually thinks what he's doing is right, is beyond me. Either way, this definitely isn't helping his case in Laura's eyes, in fact, it's like he wants to lower his impression more and more every day." Here you are! All of your drinks! Who got the orange juice?"" Thank you, Ms. Suzi."" Oh, don't mind me, Ms. Cleric. I'm a bartender!

This is what I do best!" Laura quickly thanked our Bartender. Ms. Alexis told us to use her tab, so we quickly came down to the bar and did as she said. And with that, we've met, Ms. Suzi. She was the Bartender, she was a young woman, most likely only a few years older than us, she was dressed in a green and white barmaid outfit. She had long black hair and blue eyes. Ms. Suzi's features were quite delicate, it gave the feeling that being a Bartender is something beneath her, but, perhaps because of that...

Or maybe in spite of it, her personality is quite open and upbeat, she quickly introduced herself and asked for our orders with the speed and movement of a Professional. It was quite clear that she had been doing her job for quite a bit of time. For some reason, Laura seemed to have taken a liking to Ms. Suzi for some reason? She's seemed a bit more cheerful ever since Suzi introduced herself." Who had the yellowfruit juice?"" That's me!" Ashley quickly answered to Ms. Suzi's question.

Ashley wanted something citrusy today and she chose yellowfruit. the juice of the fruit tastes like something close to strawberries mixed with lemons. They obviously cut the drink with sugar to help even out the drink's flavor. Ashley couldn't seem to get enough of it. She's always liked sour candy and the like whenever we went out to play back in high school. It only made sense that she'd find some way to get her fix here in Gaia. This book's true home is on another platform.

Check it out there for the real experience." And 3 redfruit juices?"" That'd be us as well, Ms. Suzi." Laura answered Ms. Suzi's next question. The remaining 3 girls all wanted something sweet and refreshing, so we went with redfruit juice. It more or less tasted like a strawberry banana smoothie. It's great to beat back any heat you'd might find in the summer here in Gaia. But even without that, it just tastes so good that it's more or less our Party's signature drink...

Well, that is the case when Ashley doesn't want to drink something a bit more sour than what we can handle." And that leaves, the last drink. One cold beer!"" That'd be me! Thank you, Ms. Suzi." Luke happily grabbed the beer mug after it was slid onto the bar in front of him. Ever since we arrived, Luke has grown a taste for alcohol. Here in Promethia, people are allowed to drink alcohol at age 18, since we're all now 20 years old, we don't really have any issue with drinking legally.

Though, it could be asked why Luke thought drinking beer was a good idea before we headed off for battle, but I'm not his mother, so it's not up to me to reprimand him. Lucy on the other hand, has just given up on trying to get her brother to stop his drinking, but again, it's not like Lucy is his mother, so her words only go so far. As for the rest of our group, again, it's more like a co-worker relationship at this point.

As long as his drinking doesn't affect his performance in battle, we all don't see a reason to kick up a fuss. So far, the attitude we've taken hasn't seemed to be a bad idea. Granted, we haven't had to deal with him during a situation that was this serious since invading Diablos, but he should be fine if it's only one beer." Well, would you look at this? A Hero drinking beer with the rest of us?" A voice I didn't recognize began to speak to us from our left. Luke was the first to turn his head and speak."

Yes, believe it or not, Heroes need to drink and eat just like any other Human. It's really trying times when I do it in front of other people though."" Hahaha... Nice joke, kid. I'm a fan of day drinking myself. Suzi! Any chance I can get a beer as well!?" We turn to look at the person Luke spoke to, it was an older man who looked quite gaunt, with brown, shaggy hair wrapped into a ponytail. He was dressed in a long white cloak and seemed to be someone who was quite light-hearted." Ah, Ben! Sure thing!

Same as always?"" Yes, Red Apple Ranch, please."" Sure thing!" I assume that the man was asking for a specific company's beer, Ms. Suzi happily walked to the back of the bar where there were fossettes which were obviously connected to kegs or some other containers of beer. As Ms. Suzi walked away, I noticed that Laura looked displeased with this man called "Ben". Really, what is it about Ms. Suzi to make her feel that way?" So, old man, why'd you want to sit next to me?"

Luke started another conversation with the man. Ben turned to Luke and answered his question." I just wanted a drink and to see what the Hero was all about. From what I can tell, you definitely seem to have some training in you. I suppose that's a good thing."" Good thing? You're talking about my training? What does it matter to you if I'm training or not? Besides, the fact is that I'm the Hero after all." Ben lifted his eyebrow at Luke's question.

He then shifted his head to the side as he began to answer his question." Well, I agree, besides being the Hero, there's no real reason for me needing to see how you look. Whether you've trained or not... That doesn't much matter now, all that matters is that you can act during the moment. That's something that a lot of people have trouble with at first. From what I understand, you've just started your work as a Hero full stop... It's been about a year, right?"" So? What's that got to do with anything?""

Well, your assignments up to this point should've been relatively thought out for your skill level, this time though, there's no telling what you're going to run into... You and your companions, I should mention." Ben's answers were all pretty calm and seemed to be like an uncle speaking to a nephew. I thought this was strange since he was a stranger." Again... What does that have to do with you?" Luke continued to attempt to gain some kind of answer from Ben...

Ben breathed in before another voice filled in an answer." Master Ben? What are you doing here?" Jessie walked up from behind us, and he seemed to be quite surprised at Ben's presence, but he looked happy." Order's up!" At that moment, Ms. Suzi also arrived with Ben's beer. This simple afternoon break with a drink has become quite complicated... At least Laura seemed happy, since Ms. Suzi had arrived back in front of us.