Chapter 18: See You Again
Jero's class rank is a first-class bard.
This is actually quite common.
Among the many professions in "Anovara", many of the dancers like Jero or some crooks in the name of "adventurers" have more or less bard ranks.
Of course, their professional level may only be one or two levels at most.
It was late in the evening, and it was the busiest time in Linktown, and Ryan rode his turnip slowly down the gravel road of Linktown until he came to the door of a lively tavern.
"Here we are, two," said Jero, pointing to a wooden plaque, "this is my father's tavern." ”
Jeffrey's Tavern.
It's a popular name, but it's one of the largest in town, and Ryan can clearly hear the sound going on inside.
"It's hard work, let's have a good rest."
Ryan patted the turnip, rolled over and dismounted.
However, just as he was about to ask Jero where to sell horse feed, Athea, who was about to dismount, suddenly stumbled forward in an unstable position.
"Be careful."
Ryan's eyes were quick, and he raised his hand to hold Althea's arm.
"Thank you."
It seems that horseback riding is really not for you.
Althea thought to herself.
Obviously, the whole set of steps to get on and off the horse only adds up to a few steps, but it took her ten days to fully learn it.
And I don't know if it's because the frozen rays are a little too reluctant for her now, or because of a long time on horseback, Althea feels a little dizzy, and the world within her line of sight seems to be spinning, and this bad feeling also makes her subconsciously clench Ryan's hand.
"It's okay," Ryan comforted, "in fact, you've behaved pretty well. ”
Althea was tempted to ask Ryan when he would become as skilled as he was in riding, but she finally held back.
“…… Well. ”
At this time.
The door to the tavern was opened from the inside by a rather diminutive figure.
"Good wine, good wine, I haven't drunk it in a long time!"
"Okay, now that everything you need to eat and drink has been satisfied, you can go back to sleep beautifully."
Ryan hadn't expected to see a dwarf here, and judging by the dwarf's outfit, he seemed to be a blacksmith in Linktown.
“…… Jieluo! The dwarf had just walked a few steps away, when he suddenly realized something and hurriedly turned around and walked back, "Hey! I said how come I didn't see you in the tavern, who are they, your friends? ”
"No, Uncle Cooper, they are my saviors," Gerlo smiled, "they were the ones who saved me from the Greenwoods. ”
"Green Forest Gang!" Cooper was startled at this, and while smoothing his brown beard, he complained in a very exaggerated tone, "Damn, when did they come to us?" What do the security teams in the town do? ”
In this way, Cooper muttered several words of scolding in a row, and then pulled the topic back on track, "-Jieluo, are you alright?" ”
"I'm fine, by the way, is my father here now?"
"Poor boy, I think you must have a lot to say to your father, but he's not in there now, at least I haven't seen him during the time I've been drinking," Cooper sighed and spread his hands, "At first I thought you were sick, or he was sick or something, but now it seems that this is not the case. ”
"I'm sorry, two," said Jieluo apologetically, "why don't you come with me to the tavern first?" My father is rarely away at this time, and I think he will be back soon. ”
"Okay," Ryan shrugged and smiled, "Anyway, according to what you said, Ithea and I are free of charge for this dinner and the hotel." ”
Inside the tavern.
It was the busiest time in the tavern, but luckily the three of them found a seat at a table in the corner of the tavern.
Jero's return didn't cause as much of a stir as expected; The guests in the tavern were either having a good drink, or they were drunk, or they were listening to the other dancers on the stage and discussing something, without even noticing that the most popular dancer in town was sitting in a corner of the tavern.
The waiters who came to greet them recognized Jieluo, but they also knew that now was definitely not the time to spread the news, so they wrote down the dishes and drinks that the three of them needed one by one and left in a hurry.
As a "transit station", the service provided by Jeffrey's Tavern can be described as quite considerate, and only about five or six minutes after the three of them finished ordering, the waiters brought everything they needed.
After a long day of traveling, Ryan and Althea were already hungry, so they each took a few sips of a drink to clear their throats briefly, and then quickly picked up their knives and forks.
During the meal, the two of them couldn't talk because they were too hungry, and Jieluo's personality seemed to be much more restrained than her dress, and during this period, she only forked some food into her mouth from time to time, until the two of them seemed to be almost full, and then they whispered and chatted with them briefly.
“…… I see, you have to go so far? Hearing the destination that Ryan and the others had finally planned, Jie Luo was a little surprised.
"It's not our final destination," Ryan said, "and we'll continue to look elsewhere after we're out of Portertown." It's just that where exactly to go has to be discussed with Athea. ”
After saying that, Ryan half-jokingly said again, "What, Miss Jie Luo, you also want to leave this place and go to the outside world to start an 'adventure'?" ”
"I don't have the idea of leaving this place for a while...... "Jieluo shook her head and said firmly, "My father gave me a bowl of rice when I was dying of starvation, so I will always stay in this place to work to repay him." ”
"Well, just kidding," Ryan took a sip of juice, he didn't like the smell of alcohol, it would numb his nerves, and that wasn't a good thing for a ranger, "but speaking of your father, he's pretty good at keeping this place." ”
The characteristics of Jeffrey's Tavern are not only the large area, but also the decoration style of the interior of the tavern and the sense of service of the waiters.
"Yes, this tavern is the most precious treasure in my father's eyes."
Speaking of this, Jieluo's eyes lit up.
Ryan was about to continue saying something.
But then he stumbled upon a new group of guests from the tavern, two of whom had a green hood hidden in a belt around their waists and a cowhide package.