"Flowers that bloom in sin, prosperity that shines in chaos. ”

This is Loraine City, a city of opportunities and risks, a city of infinite possibilities.

But infinite possibilities also mean unlimited risks, and every day there are people who get rich overnight and reach the top, and every day, there are people who go bankrupt and fall into the trough here.

Here, the lines between good and evil are blurred, and even the gangs that oppress the inhabitants may be called good on the other hand.

Behind the prosperity, there are turbulent waves, gang battles, and power struggles, all of which are ...... staged here.

......

It is a tavern located in an alley in Xicheng District.

The two-storey design is a combination of brick and wood. The lower floor is the tavern for entertaining guests, while the upper floor is the owner's living quarters.

On this day, it should have been a day of business, but not a single customer was missing.

At the door, there are several people who claim to be the Wolf Gang.

"Hey, your tavern is open on our territory, and according to the rules of the road, you have to pay a protection fee! Moreover, you have to make up for what you haven't paid before! Otherwise, you will bear the consequences!"

The leader shouted, waving his weapon.

Plus a few of his followers behind him who looked fierce and vicious. No matter how imposing it is, it already looks very scary. If the opposite person is an ordinary person, then he will definitely choose to compromise under this momentum.

But unfortunately, the person who confronted them was not very human.

He had come to the city three years earlier.

A black suit and a white apron are his daily outfits. Plus a plain face, and a well-proportioned body that is healthy.

It also looks harmless to humans and animals.

However, it is such a person, but some of the big people in the city are helpless, and the attack method is not like magic or fighting skills. Strange methods, great strength, in just one year, made those forces who wanted to make him surrender choose to give up, and even deliberately ignore his existence......

Since then, this tavern has become one of the few restaurants in the city that can be "developed on its own". The dark side of the independent city of Loraine, a pure tavern.

......

The Wild Wolf Gang is a big gang in this neighborhood, and it is also a gang that Chen Mo once "greeted".

After that, although they don't usually come to trouble themselves, they will inevitably encounter stunned youth.

So, in the case of a group of people, Chen Mo would be expelled directly, and he didn't bother to say much to them.

So, when they heard this answer, they were first surprised, and then laughed: "Hahahaha!

A snap of the fingers. The space began to fluctuate, and a cannon barrel emitting a metallic glow appeared behind Chen Mo.

The gangsters who claimed to be the Wild Wolf Gang were also a little panicked when they saw this.

"You...... What do you want to do?! We're from the Wolves!"

"Hum—"

Command Energy Cannon!!

Immediately, a pillar of light struck several people. It's just that this time with the laser cannon, Chen Mo chose to avoid them just as a warning. But even so, the power of the air waves that vibrate around this laser alone is extraordinary.

In just an instant, several people who were still arrogant were knocked out by this wave of air and fell to the ground, and those thugs who were standing relatively high in front fainted directly.

Looking at this group of thugs who were still looking confused, Chen Mo coldly warned: "This time it's a warning, get out." ”

As he spoke, the glowing muzzle of the cannon condensed energy again, and a palpitating force began to gather, exuding the aura of death, as if it could take their lives at any time......

"This ...... You're going to die, right?"

Seeing this terrifying scene, the hearts of the few thugs who were still awake were even more shocked, and they swallowed a mouthful of saliva with difficulty.

At the same time, he also realized that it was impossible for a few of them to compete with this monster. hurriedly picked up his companion, who was already unconscious, and began to run.

While running, I didn't forget to put down a cruel word.

"You...... You wait for me! We Wolf Gang will not let you go!"

It's just that this time, looking back at the muzzle of the cannon that exuded a terrifying aura, the palpitations of their hearts hit here, making them even more frightened and running faster.

And Chen Mo couldn't help but sigh after watching them gradually move away.

"Alas. ”

What a hassle.

He put away the muzzle of the gun, turned and went back to the tavern, where he continued his unfinished business.

And what happened just now is also forgotten.

......

"Jingle Bells"

The bell rings on the tavern door, and there are guests coming.

Chen Mo looked up.

Walking into the tavern was a burly man in silver armor and holding a large sword. Between the eyebrows, there is a rough aura.

It's acquaintances.

"Good morning, Greiles. ”

The burly man walked straight to the bar, and then threw his big sword on the table with a "clang".

This rude behavior caused Chen Mo to feel distressed.

This guy did it on purpose, right? absolutely!

You know, this is a fine mahogany table!

It's really unpleasant .......

He sneered: "Greles, you have learned the etiquette of the Holy See so well, your bishop will definitely be proud of you." ”

Hearing Chen Mo's ridicule, Graylers just waved his hand and didn't care: "Have a glass of ale...... Oh, and another plate of fried beans. ”

The tone was a little frustrated.

"Haven't you been drinking these days?" Chen Mo said unexpectedly.

"Alas, no matter, depressed, I want to drink some. ”

“......”

This man, Grelles, was a regular visitor to the tavern.

He was the Captain of the Holy Empire's Arbitration Army.

However, since the end of the Abyss War, for some reason, he suddenly applied to come here, and is currently serving as the chief of the guard of the Holy Empire area in Loran Town.

And the upper echelons of the Holy Empire, also out of political considerations, agreed. But no matter what, he is also a manager in the end, and he should have the bearing of a manager.

But...... Chen Mo looked at Graylers' current appearance, he really didn't have the image of a manager at all, and his declining appearance was quite sufficient.

What was going on? But what could have made him like this?

Out of curiosity, he asked, "Greres, why do you seem so depressed, is something going on?"

Then, I saw Grayles sigh deeply, and replied in a somewhat helpless tone, "It's not Linna's girl yet......! Alas ́_>'. ”

Chen Mo: "......"

When Greiles said the name "Linna", Chen Mo understood what was going on.

This Lina is the granddaughter of the Holy Empire's Archbishop Awilet Rats, and is also the niece of Grayles.

But these are not the most important things.

You must know that this young lady is a well-known tiger......

This girl often listened to some "heroic deeds" and "epic legends" since she was a child, and planted a seed of "risking (huo) risk" in her heart since she was a child, and she thought that she could also be like in the story, come to a legendary adventure, go to the abyss to kill one by one, seven in and seven out. And then, like his grandfather, received such a title as "Rats".

However, as his grandfather, he didn't think so.

According to his grandfather's arrangement, she was supposed to join the Divine Court and become a priest. and then relying on his status as an archbishop, seeking an official and a half-job, which is plain, can be regarded as a complete life. Instead of going to be an adventurer, walk on the blade every day.

But for this matter, Lina is very resistant in her heart.

She felt that she should become an adventurer and crusade against monsters, instead of nesting in the imperial capital and becoming a flower in a greenhouse.

Fortunately, she also has an uncle, that is, Grellers. He is willing to help himself. (Fog.)

So, in order to realize her dream of becoming an adventurer, a year ago, when she turned eighteen, the rebellious teenage girl began to plan to run away from home .......

As a result, naturally, he didn't even come out of the Holy Empire, so he was tied back by Ratus.

But it has to be said that this Miss Lena is really a persevering person, and after that, whenever she has the chance, she will sneak out.

And this time, it was her fifth escape.

Although the way of escaping is different each time, each time it requires a headache for the "former Commander of the Arbitration Army".

Almost once, and Greiles has to take the blame once.

Because it was the "former Commander of the Arbitration Army" who told him the "heroic story", and it was he who caused Lina to escape.

Although it was an unintentional move, as a retribution for the mouth, this can be regarded as asking for hardship.

"According to the experience of previous years, Archbishop Awilet Ratters should have arrived in Loland Town by this time, right? Why do you need to work so hard?" Chen Mo said.

Grellers shook his head: "This time, it seems that the archbishop has given up, and intends to let Miss Lina experience in Loraine Town for a while, and let me take care of her daily life." This...... Isn't this the babysitter?!" The more he spoke, the more excited Greiles's tone became.

In the end, it turned into a sigh. One hand supported his face, his eyes were blank, and he looked sad.

"Uh...... It's miserable. ”

"Right? You say I'm just a rough man, let me lead the troops to fight, let me take the children?? This is really ....... ”

At this moment, the door of the tavern was suddenly pushed open with a strong force.

"Boom!"

There was a loud bang.

Σ(°Д°My door?!

Subconsciously, Graylers also hurriedly found a corner to hide.

Then, an energetic voice came from outside the door.

"Uncle, you're really here!"

It was a blonde girl with barren breasts and a smug smile on her face as she looked at Graylers hiding in the corner.

"Uncle, didn't you say that you would take me to experience the daily life of the sheriff of Loland Town?

How did I know that the archbishop suddenly changed his mind and acquiesced in your stay in Loland for a few days?!!

Originally, Graylers just planned to use a delaying tactic to stabilize Lina first. So the excuse is "to be a guard for a period of time first, and then take her to the Adventurers' Guild......

The more he thought about it, the more he regretted it.

Looking at this scene, Chen Mo couldn't help but ridicule: "Grayles, since you have promised Miss Linna, how can you change your hexagram and deny it?"

Grayles: ??? you didn't say that?!

"You?!, Lena, I'm not, I don't! I just ...... I'm just here for a little rest, right for a break!"

Hearing this, Lina raised her eyebrows, and then asked, "Well, this is a tavern, right? And it's a tavern in a remote location, isn't it, Uncle Grayles, you want to drink secretly on duty day?!"

You've successfully discovered Huadian!

"Uh....... ”

This made Grayles a little dumbfounded, and he didn't know how to answer her for a moment.

"Greiles is here just for juice. With that, he handed the juice he had just mixed to Grelles.

Greiles: "What ...... me?!, yes, I'm here for this juice ́_>'. ”

As he spoke, he picked up the juice that was placed on the seat, took a sip, and tasted it with a satisfied expression.

In my heart, I said: This damn Chen Mo, I was obviously talking about wine, wine!!

Is it that good?, Lena looked at Graylers with a "satisfied" expression, a little puzzled. Lena was trained to drink black tea from an early age, as it was the most common among the aristocracy. Although the juice was also drunk, it was not much.

However, Lina was still curious and ordered a drink.

"Manager, give me a drink from Uncle Greres. ”

"Well, okay, please wait. ”

The process of making this juice is relatively simple, just mix three juices in a certain proportion and put them on a few ice cubes. It's so simple, but it tastes good, with a rich fruity aroma with a bit of sweet and sour taste, plus the stimulation of ice cubes, it is a killer for those who love juice.

"Give. Chen Mo handed the juice to Linna.

Lina first smelled it, it was a rich fruity aroma, and then took a sip, and in an instant, a sweet and sour fruity aroma occupied Linna's taste buds.

"It's ....... ”

Lina couldn't help but look surprised.

"What is this?!"

Chen Mo smiled slightly, and then said, "This is a mixed juice made from the juice of Qi Xiang Fruit and Wei Wei Fruit plus Green Ying Fruit. ”

"Oh. Lina nodded incomprehensibly, and then asked, "Does it have any name?"

"Name....... ”

This is actually a recipe that Chen Mo stumbled upon in his free time, and he didn't have time to choose a name yet, but since Lina asked at this time, he had to take one on the spot.

After thinking for a moment, he replied, "This juice is called 'Wonderful Journey'. ”

So, in the menu of this nameless tavern, there is an extra glass of juice called "Wonderful Journey".

......

"Uncle Greres, have you run out of juice?"

Grelles: "....... ”

"Let's go when you're done. As he spoke, he tugged at Graylers' arm and pulled it in the direction of the door.

In the end, Grellers couldn't stand the torment and relented.

"Okay, okay, don't pull it again, it's going to break. ”

Then he said to Chen Mo: "Then I'll go first." ”

Lina also said, "Goodbye, manager!"

"Well, goodbye. ”

"Uncle Greyres, what is life like for the guards?"

"Huh? That's it. ”

"What's that?"

“......。 ”

After watching them leave, Chen Mo silently walked to the door and carefully checked whether the door was damaged. Well, it doesn't seem to be. Then he returned to his place with peace of mind and continued his leisurely afternoon tea time.