The town along the river in Eagle's Nest has a pontoon bridge that leads to the other side of the river, and the townspeople go to the forest across the river to cut wood, collect dead branches, and gather wild vegetables and herbs.

Since monsters gather in the forest across the river every month on demonic nights, there are no dangerous large creatures in the forest, and it is a forest that is quite suitable for obtaining resources. But at the same time, because of the existence of monsters, the cutting and harvesting of forests is basically only along the river, and if you go too deep, you will enter the range of monsters' lairs.

Green stood by the river, observing the pedestrians on the bridge.

"Hmm...... Even if you buy a product, you have to cross the river if you want to transport it back to your territory. But......" Green looked at the militia guarding the bridge, "how am I going to explain it to the guards?" ”

Pulling a truckload to the other side of the river is strange no matter how you look at it, right?

"It seems that we can only swim through the village after leaving the village and find a place where the river is not too fast." After wandering around the river, Green returned to his hotel.

The Roadside Pavilion is a tavern for travelers and merchants. The tavernkeeper is a halfling - these little races are everywhere, and wherever there are people, you can meet these lively little men. Not only are they curious and adventurous, but they are also top-notch foodies.

"Yo~ The little master who claims to be a businessman, do you want something?" With an apron tied around her waist, the plump human maid greeted Grimm warmly.

The maid has beautiful blond curly hair, and even has light makeup on her face, although her appearance is not overwhelming, but she also has a unique charm of a mature woman.

Greene: "What's going on tonight?" ”

"Today's speciality is roast lamb and lamb stew with mushrooms." The maid glanced at the Thousand Shadows who were following behind Grimm. Although Chikage wears a cloak and hides her appearance under the cloak, the maid instinctively thinks that she is a beauty.

"Let's have one."

"Half a catty of roast mutton, a bowl of mushroom stewed mutton, is it okay?"

"Hmm...... Roast lamb costs two catties, a bowl of mushroom stewed mutton, and then some bread. ”

"Two pounds of meat? Wouldn't it be too much? ”

"No problem. I eat a bit more than the average person. ”

"Would you like a drink?" The maid winked at Green playfully, "The boss's treasured red wine is quite good~"

"No need."

"That's a pity." The maid walked into the back kitchen and informed the kitchen of Green's order.

Green found an empty table and sat down.

It was dinner time, and there were two tables of guests in the tavern in addition to Green. One table was dressed in leather armor and looked like a local militiaman, and another looked like a merchant.

The militia were discussing the theft of the mining town some time ago, while the merchants were talking about the movement of the northern monsters. Green eavesdropped for a moment and then lost interest, both things related to him, but they were talking about what they already knew.

While Green was eavesdropping on the conversation, the guests at the two tables also noticed Green. Looking at the Thousand Shadows standing behind Green, like a statue, the guests couldn't help but start talking, and the topic slowly turned to Green.

"That person should be a nobleman, right?" A militiaman quietly pointed in Green's direction.

"His guard seems to be a woman?"

"The chest is so big, isn't it a woman or a man?"

"No, that boobs are too big, right? I guess there's something hanging up, right? ”

……

When everyone was talking, the maid carried the tray and brought the food up: "Little master, your food." ”

"Okay, thanks."

Green picked up his knife and fork and prepared to eat. But strangely, after bringing the food, the maid did not leave, and was still standing by.

"Anything else?" Green looked at the maid in front of him.

"The ......," the maid hesitated for a moment, and quietly glanced in the direction of the tavernkeeper, "would you like to treat me to a drink?" If it's you, I'm always available. ”

The maid bent down slightly, facing Green, revealing the career line on her chest, and looked at Green with a shy expression.

？？？

Green looked confused.

Is there something wrong with this woman's brain? Why should I ask you for a drink? When my money fell from the sky? Even if it's a wine saucer, there's no such thing as asking for a treat as soon as you come up, right?

"Hmm...... Sorry, I don't quite understand what you mean. Green looked at the wine tray in front of him with indifferent eyes. I despise her unqualified baromy in my heart.

The maid's expression stiffened slightly: "No, it's nothing." ”

After saying that, the maid turned and left.

Green looked at the departing maid and pouted. This wine tray is also too substandard.

When the maid left, the militia at the table next to her couldn't help laughing: "Mi'er, are you deflated?" Someone else already has a female companion by his side, how can he look up to you? ”

The maid didn't speak, bowed her head, and walked towards the bar. It seems that the mood is a little low.

Seeing the maid's reaction, the mercenary who laughed at the maid was stunned: "I'll wipe it?" Mi'er took the wrong medicine today? Didn't you scold me? ”

Another militiaman couldn't help but laugh: "Do you like to be scolded by her?" ”

"Get out! You like to be scolded! ”

The militiamen chatted with a grin.

As time went on, the number of customers in the tavern gradually increased. After dinner, Green got up and went back to his room.

Green washed up a little and replenished Chikage with some "master energy" before getting ready to sleep. Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Greene: "What's the matter?" ”

"Guest, do you need special services?" A woman's voice came from outside the door.

"Special services? No, you don't. ”

There was silence outside.

Green shook his head, pulled back the covers, and lay down inside, before consciousness began to detach from his body......

Chikage, cloaked, stood in the corner, her eyes staring at the door.

In the dark, the moonlight outside the window shone through the window and shone on the ground, and the noise of the guests could be faintly heard downstairs. As time went on, the sound downstairs slowly became quieter, and then ......

"Ahh ~" Suddenly there was a frightened cry outside the house, "Dead! ”

Outside the house slowly became noisy, and it seemed that many people were gathering in the hallway. After a while, there was a knock on Green's room door.

"Knock knock~"

"Guest, are you there?"

Green's body was asleep, and Green, whose consciousness was in the distance, couldn't hear the sound at all.

Chikage hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked towards the door of the room and opened it.

In the corridor outside the room, the body of the maid was lying in the hallway, red blood spilling all over the floor. The tavern owner and a few guests were sitting in the hallway, staring at the girl who opened the door.

Chikage looked at the onlookers indifferently: "The master is resting, don't disturb it." ”

Chikage's Palomian is not very proficient, and her pronunciation is a little strange, but it is enough for everyone to understand what she means.

"Hey, little girl, now is not the time to joke." A militiaman in leather armor stepped forward with a gloomy face, "There are dead people here, and they are dead at the door of your room!" ”

"The master is resting, don't disturb!" Thousand Shadows raised her head, a strong killing intent emanating from her body. The spiritual coercion like a substance plunged the corridor into a cold winter in an instant!

The militia couldn't help but shudder, and a feeling of inability to resist involuntarily rose in his heart, as if it was not a girl standing in front of him, but a giant dragon!

"Don't get excited, don't get excited." At this moment, the tavern owner hurriedly walked out and played a round, "He was just momentarily excited. ”

Thousand Shadows' cold gaze swept around, and she closed the door indifferently and returned to the room.

You can hear pins falling in the hallway.

After half a ring, the halfling boss couldn't help but speak: "That woman is too strong, right?" ”