365 – The Empire’s Hidden Power 5

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Studying swordsmanship now appeared pointless, even when I gained sword expertise from the Goddess. It might solely trigger hassle.

Throughout my 11 years as an adventurer, it wasn’t my swordsmanship that earned me embarrassing titles like “Indomitable” or “Unyielding” and even a fan membership. It was my sturdy physique and even sturdier tools.

My defend and armor had maintained a flawless sheen for 11 years with out a single scratch, regardless of solely being cleaned of filth. And the warhammer, now as acquainted as my very own fist. These had been Roland’s default tools from his character illustration in Heroes Chronicle earlier than I possessed him.

Even after I took them off to relaxation, I at all times wore this gear on lengthy adventures. Like trendy individuals who really feel awkward with out their smartphones, I might really feel unusual now with out the hefty warhammer deal with. What swordsmanship had been they speaking about?

“This previous lady has stated an excessive amount of. …When you have time, say a prayer earlier than you go.”

“Sure, I perceive.”

As I contemplated this, the aged nun lastly completed her prolonged rationalization. I needed to return to the Kingdom instantly, however I figured I ought to pray earlier than leaving.

They would not ship me all the best way to the Empire simply to listen to tales of the previous. This nun should have been answerable for explaining the backstory, and something associated to the Season 2 patch would probably be revealed in entrance of the Goddess statue. With the reminiscence fragment and all, it appeared I might should go to the statue in spite of everything.

After the drawn-out chat ended, I used to be led to a small prayer room proper behind the reception room. A modest setup caught my eye – a small desk, a single chair, and a wood Goddess statue. It appeared like a private area somewhat than one for receiving friends.

“Nobody will come to this room, so be at liberty to calm down.”

“Alright.”

The nun who escorted me to the door with unhurried steps made the signal of the cross earlier than disappearing. Han Se-ah’s digital camera additionally quickly returned to the magic tower.

It appeared she turned the digital camera away so I may pray in peace after listening to in regards to the previous. Due to that, I may look across the prayer room comfortably. Although there wasn’t a lot to see in such a small room.

Ignoring the small desk and chair ready for studying the Bible throughout breaks, I approached the small wood Goddess statue.

Concerning the dimension of my forearm, it appeared transportable. Most likely a sculpture made for monks and nuns embarking on pilgrimages.

‘So what am I alleged to do now…?’

Considering this, I strode towards the statue, however nothing occurred. Final time, I simply needed to method the Goddess statue and whoosh, I might fly off. Perhaps it was as a result of I did not have a quest merchandise just like the reminiscence fragment this time.

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After pacing in entrance of the statue, sitting within the chair for no motive, and flipping by means of the Bible on the desk, nothing occurred. I even closed my eyes tightly in entrance of the statue to hope, however nonetheless nothing.

“Hmm…?”

Puzzled, I opened my eyes and scratched my head. That is after I seen a delicate seam across the Goddess statue’s waist. Not a crack from poor upkeep, however as if the statue could possibly be opened like a capsule.

To hell with sacrilege, I believed I might get nothing at this fee. With out hesitation, I reached out and grasped the statue’s head. Figuring that ditzy Goddess would forgive this a lot disrespect.

Considering this, I took the menu from the smiling waitress.

Aware of ignoring the digital camera’s gaze, I appeared on the menu stuffed with numerous fried dishes. As anticipated for a player-oriented store, the costs had been increased than I believed. Nicely, fried meals does use quite a lot of costly oil, making it a luxurious commoners can solely dream of…

“I am going to have this rooster leg set and a beer.”

“Sure, order acquired!”

What a weird scenario – praying to the Goddess in armor after which digging into rooster and beer. The viewers should have discovered it fairly amusing too, given the flood of meaningless acronyms and icons within the chat.

It was comprehensible – a warrior who often ate soup and stew served by nuns in fantasy-style inn eating rooms was now having rooster and beer for a solo drink. However judging by how rapidly factors had been piling up within the betting pool, laughter would quickly flip to tears.

As anticipated, essentially the most factors had been on “inside 2 hours”. Many viewers had seen my behavior of consuming rapidly, ingrained from school days by means of army service, as a returning pupil, and later as a mercenary and adventurer.

Slurping up broth with none chunks virtually like ingesting it. Even stew filled with meat – stuffing a complete chunk in my mouth, chewing vigorously, and swallowing. Actually, it did not even take 10 minutes, not to mention 20. Having seen this day by day by means of Han Se-ah’s digital camera, over 70% guess on inside 2 hours.

“Excuse me, that is on the home.”

“Hm?”

In contrast to a typical inn eating room, this fried meals store was arrange with trendy single seats and 4-person tables. As I pretended to eat alone whereas truly watching Han Se-ah’s stream on a hologram window mounted to the wall of my single seat, a plate of french fries was all of the sudden positioned on my desk.

Piled excessive on the plate and generously sprinkled with costly cheese, this clearly wasn’t only a service merchandise. It appeared like one thing that ought to value a minimum of a silver coin, so how may this be free?

Considering this, I turned barely to see a brown-haired waitress hiding her face behind a tray and a plump girl with a pleasant smile.

With the identical hair shade and comparable eyes, they should have been a mother-daughter crew working this fried rooster store.

“In that case, I am going to have one other beer.”

“Oh, sure!”

No motive to refuse kindness I used to be used to. Appeared I might discovered an excuse to tease Han Se-ah too. Setting apart the greasiness of the rooster leg, I could not seize the cheese-covered fries with my palms, so I picked up a fork and watched the waitress method with my new beer.

Crispy batter, completely salted rooster leg meat, ice-cold beer that made my tooth tingle, greasily fried however not cloying potatoes, and wealthy, salty cheese.

They appeared fairly expert with fried meals – this place should have been a fixture out there avenue. Considering this, I took out a silver coin from my pocket and spoke to the waitress.

“I’ve a query.”

“Y-yes?!”

“Are you aware this space properly?”

I had no intention of overtly having fun with an evening with a waitress in entrance of the digital camera, however I may check Han Se-ah’s endurance by lurking across the magic tower. With this in thoughts, I made a request to the waitress who was staring intently at my face and the silver coin, nodding her head vigorously.

If there have been any well-known outlets close to the magic tower.

Not wherever else, simply across the magic tower.