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- I was laughing the whole chapter.
- Bar
- Evening that day.
- Accompanying an ill-humoured Raphtalia, we entered a bar on the island for a change of mood.
- At first Raphtalia had an unhappy expression, but after a few minutes it was replaced with a smile.
- The bar was overflowing with vigor and noisy adventurers clamoring over each other.
- Some were talking about hunting grounds to raise levels, some were talking about accessories purchased that increase experience gained.
- That fraud trader is doing quite well.
- By the way, any bar fees for the heroes are paid by the queen.
- Such a place truly feels like a different world
- Firo:"Ah! This place seems fun!"
- Since Firo is a bird. Did she take an interest in the music being played here?
- Naofumi:"Go for it. Don't cause any trouble though."
- Firo:"Un!"
- Firo runs off with a pitter-patter and starts dancing to the music.
- As we sat down on a counter seat, our liquor was provided.
- I drank lightly.
- U-.......n. Even after coming to a different world, the taste of alcohol doesn't change.
- Feels like juice.
- Raphtalia:"This is alcohol......"
- Naofumi:"Well, it should be fine for you Raphtalia, since your body is that of an adults."
- Raphtalia:"Okay!"
- Somehow, the feeling of Raphtalia putting her mouth gingerly on the cup is one of a child drinking alcohol for the first time.
- Raphtalia:"......It's slightly bitter."
- Naofumi:"Yeah, I guess."
- Though for me it still feels like juice and water.
- I have never gotten drunk.
- Raphtalia:"What does Naofumi-sama think of drinking alcohol?"
- Naofumi:"Nothing particularly special......I don't have a hobby of it. I just drink due to social situations."
- Raphtalia:"So that's how it is."
- Naofumi:"There are people in my world who don't drink it at all, it should be the same in this one."
- Ren and Itsuki are minors, but in this different world, they are probably drinking.
- Ah...... I discover Itsuki participating in a feast outside the bar.
- I thought you were a minor.
- Oh well, it's a different world after all. There shouldn't be any laws to punish him.
- The possibility of Ren drinking is also quite high.
- Naofumi:"It might be good to measure how much you can drink."
- Raphtalia:"Right......"
- Raphtalia puts the cup to her mouth and gulps down all the alcohol.
- Naofumi:"How are you feeling?"
- Raphtalia:"Let's see."
- I recall a banquet in my former world.
- There wasn't a sense of girls particularly avoiding alcohol.
- Well, Raphtalia has been accumulating a lot of stress recently, I wonder if this would be good for her.
- Since alcohol's original purpose since the primitive ages was to relieve day-to-day fatigue.
- She's a patient one after all. I'm quite interested in her real thoughts.
- Naofumi:"Hey, don't worry and drink."
- Raphtalia:"Okay."
- While recommending Raphtalia to drink, the bard's singing could be heard quite clearly.
- When I look, Firo's demon form is singing along with the bard's performance.
- At first the bard was surprised, but after hearing Firo's unexpectedly good singing, tension started to heat up.
- It's fine if they are enjoying it......
- Hm? It seems Motoyasu also notices Firo singing.
- Leave it alone. Even you wouldn't pounce on her demon form.
- Motoyasu:"Sing in your angel appearance, Firo-chan~!
- Firo:"No!"
- ......Alright. Everything seems fine.
- After thirty minutes.
- Raphtalia:"Can we please raise our levels with Naofumi-sama today?
- After drinking fifteen cups of alcohol, Raphtalia speaks her thoughts to me.
- The line of being drunk is crossed ambiguously.
- Except for her slightly red cheeks, she appears somewhat sober still.
- The alcohol seems considerably strong.
- Though it's nice for keeping company, it would be troublesome for the effects to appear tomorrow......
- The boss of the bar couldn't hide his surprise at how heavy of a drinker Raphtalia is.
- Apparently, the demi-humans aren't especially resistant to alcohol.
- However...... The grape-like fruits put on the counter are very delicious.
- The impression they give me are like condensed grapes, but also have a very refreshing after taste. Yet, after eating one...... My hand inadvertently extends for another.
- No Name:"And that's game--!"
- A guy that lost arm wrestling fell down over here.
- Raphtalia:"Hey! We are talking here, please stop disturbing us."
- Raphtalia declares while in a bad mood.
- Usually she wouldn't say such things. Is it the effects of alcohol?
- Her stress was accumulating quite a lot. The cause may not be just Motoyasu and Ren.
- Thinking back, there was almost no rest while peddling, fighting the wave, and living as fugitives.
- Venting may be necessary.
- No Name:"Ha! Don't complain until you win in an arm-wrestle."
- Raphtalia:"Is that so?......Fine. I'll be your opponent."
- Raphtalia rolls back her sleeve and declares her participation in the arm-wrestling match.
- Well......It should be fine. It would be troublesome if some-one got hurt though.
- But......These delicious grapes.
- Boss:"Umm......"
- The boss of the bar anxiously talks to me.
- Naofumi:"Hm?"
- Boss:"Is this going to be alright?"
- Naofumi:"Well, there shouldn't be a problem."
- Boss:"No, that's not what I mean......"
- Naofumi:"Yes?"
- For some reason the boss of the bar's expression is pale.
- Why is he pale?
- No name:"Alcohol! Bring more alcohol!"
- And with a very loud voice, a man brings a big barrel of grape-like fruits from the corner of the tavern and stirs it.
- Is this the secret ingredient? Oh well, the fruits are delicious so it's fine.
- The bar continues to bustle with such a feeling.
- As for Raphtalia's arm-wrestling match, she insta-killed her opponent.
- Who the hell can defeat her in arm wrestling?! And, there's yelling.
- Firo is singing enthusiastically with the bard.
- It seems this change of pace was good.
- While thinking that, I throw more grape-like fruits into my mouth.
- No Name:"Ah, What are you doing!
- A man points at me and yells loudly.
- The whole bar falls silent in an instant.
- No Name:"You, eating the Rukoru Fruit directly, do you want to die!?"
- Naofumi:"Haa? Rukoru Fruit?"
- Since there was another bunch in the vicinity I threw more into my mouth.
- Immediately after, the surroundings grew noisy.
- Is there something strange?
- Raphtalia:"Na-Naofumi-sama. What did you do?"
- It seems Raphtalia has awoke from her drunken state due to the commotion.
- Naofumi:"Who knows? I don't understand why these guys are making a commotion."
- This taste could become a habit. It might even be my favourite.
- Let's have another.
- I throw more into my mouth.
- No Name:"Ah, You're still eating more!?"
- For some reason, the whole bar's attention is focused on me.
- Why on earth are you guys so surprised?
- Another one is thrown in.
- Motoyasu:"What's wrong?"
- Motoyasu sees what happens and approaches me.
- Naofumi:"I don't know, these unpleasant guys are complaining about me eating this fruit."
- Motoyasu:"Interesting......That fruit must be very expensive right?"
- Naofumi:"Is that so? My bad. I'll pay later, so endure it for now."
- Shadow will pay the money if I ask. Since the queen is on my side. I can eat in peace.
- Boss:"Uhh......They are indeed expensive......but that's not the problem......"
- The boss of the tavern answers badly.
- What is it?
- Boss:"Uhh......Err, The Rukoru Fruit can only be drunk after mixing it with a big barrel of water. When you just eat such a thing......"
- Naofumi:"Haa? What are you saying? I won't be fooled easily."
- Boss:"No......The truth is......"
- Motoyasu:"Naofumi not getting drunk. Such a lie won't work on me."
- While saying that Motoyasu picks up a Rukoru fruit and throws it in his mouth.
- Motoyasu:"Oh......What a rich taste, This is delicious--"
- Right after Motoyasu said so, he fell forward and collapsed.
- A loud crash resounded throughout the room.
- Haha! This guy's eyes turned all white.
- Speaking of which, is this fruit dangerous?
- No name:"B-Big trouble! The Hero of the Spear-sama ate a Rukoru Fruit and collapsed!"
- No name:"Quickly make him vomit it out!"
- No name:"Right!"
- The bar was thrown into another commotion and Motoyasu was carried off.
- Seriously......Isn't the fun atmosphere completely ruined now?
- However, this thing seems to be highly condensed alcohol.
- Naofumi:"Raphtalia, you want to eat one?"
- Raphtalia:"No......"
- Naofumi:"Then, does Firo want one?"
- Firo stopped singing, came to me, and brought the fruit close to her mouth.
- Suddenly, Firo snapped her mouth shut and took her distance from me.
- Firo:"No!"
- Naofumi:"You not being a glutton sure is rare."
- Firo:"That fruit, It's disgusting!"
- Hmm......For some reason her reaction is very bad.
- I didn't think Firo could possibly refuse.
- No Name:"It's an Uwabamiiiiiiiiiiii!"
- (Tl note: With the power of Rikai-kun and context, I figured out Uwabami ウワバミ means heavy drinker. Google gave me an elephant inside a snake.)
- No Name:"It's a monster!"
- No Name:"Even the god of alcohol would run away with his tail between his legs----!"
- The surrounding dissolves into chaos.
- This fruit......Is there some kind of joke?
- I won't be fooled.
- Naofumi:"I'm sorry for causing a disturbance. Shall we return to the hotel?"
- Raphtalia:"O-Okay."
- As we are about to leave the bar that was still in an uproar.
- Naofumi:"Oh right, the gold will be paid later, a messenger from the Hero of the Shield will pay it, I think."
- While saying that to the boss of the tavern, we left the bar and headed back to the hotel to sleep.
- Later, there was an exaggerated rumor going around the island......It was about the Hero of the Shield being a monster in the shape of a person.
- Is the power of the Three Heroes Church still alive?
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