Chapter 19: Lucky Star 4

Chapter 19: Lucky Star 4

Stained tables and boisterous adventurers filled the room.

Busy waitresses carrying trays of food moved about, occasionally swatting the hands of lecherous patrons who tried to sneak a feel.

Despite the chaos, the establishment maintained cleanliness thanks to the high-quality magical tools.

"Welcome to the Lucky Scoundrel!"

The atmosphere at the Lucky Rascals inn was more akin to a college bar or cabaret than a traditional restaurant.

While I had never been to a cabaret and had only seen them in movies, the staff of beautiful women bustling about left a strong impression.

Though not as striking as the receptionist at the guild, the waitresses here were neat, clean, and wearing makeup.

The first floor housed a clean dining area, while the second floor had budget-friendly lodgings stocked with basic magical tools.

The food was somewhat overpriced but boasted decent flavors.

"How many guests?"

"Three for dinner, two for lodging!"

I shouted at a waitress wearing a uniform similar to the guild's attire and slapped a gold coin on her exposed collarbone.

A gold coin in this adventurer-filled area was like a business card.

Intermediate adventurers could earn gold coins, but it was uncommon for them to tip gold coins for drinks or entertainment.

Thus, displaying a gold coin like this was a way to assert one's status.

Flashing an adventurer's badge in the dining area would be tacky.

It wasn't just me asserting this; it was a cultural norm in this area.

I figured I could show off a bit since Han Se-ah and Grace hadn't arrived yet.

A man with my appearance in this world had no reason to maintain innocence.

The waitress, who had been eyeing me appreciatively, licked her plump lips as she noticed the gold coin on her collarbone.

"Your table is this way. Are your companions female?"

"I'll be leaving the ladies at the lodging."

"Hehe, I see."

I had taken off my armor, leaving only a shirt on, while the two women were running a bit late as they had things to tend to.

I asked about the inn's closing time from the waitress before taking a seat.

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Shortly after, I spotted Han Se-ah and Grace entering and looking around.

"Over here!"

As I raised my arm and called out to them, I heard a few disappointed sighs from the surrounding patrons.

Both women had removed their armor, revealing their feminine figures clad in plain cloth.

The exotic, spirited beauty with black hair proudly showcased her alluring curves, while the grey-haired beauty with her large, undulating chest

Was it a bit too big?

"So, you're today's lucky scoundrels. Rookie adventurers who get to enjoy a meal bought by a senior adventurer are hard to come by. Oh! And I've also secured accommodations, so you can stay here."

"You've arranged accommodations as well?"

Grace seemed a little flustered by my words.

There was certainly a difference between treating someone to a hearty meal and covering their lodging expenses.

However, there were various reasons for such generosity.

The main concern was the gossip that had arisen from my gold coin donations, all the way to the hammer I had given to one of my fans.

Rumors like, "That unyielding Paladin Roland made his novice adventurer party stay in a lowly inn worse than a stable," could be quite bothersome.

While other adventurers might let it slide, the patrons responsible for my luxurious and comfortable lifestyle were mostly nobles.

Although some of them tended to look down on adventurers, many others saw them as romantic figures in pursuit of grand stories.

"High-ranking adventurers shouldn't let their party members, especially beautiful ones like you, stay in strange places. People would talk. So, don't be so shy as to refuse the support a senior adventurer offers to a rookie adventurer."

"Beautiful, you say... Do you also win over women's hearts, not just monsters?"

Adventurers were romantics who risked their lives fighting monsters and exploring uncharted territories.

Maintaining an image of being generous, cheerful, large-hearted, and righteous would bring in better requests.

Some adventurers might complain about groveling or flattering nobles, but it didn't matter.

The rewards that came from spending gold coins and gifting spare weapons far outweighed the costs.

Grace, who had a rough understanding of the adventurer business, accepted my explanation with a light-hearted joke.

As for Han Se-ah, she didn't seem to mind or refuse.

She appeared happy to meet a well-off patron with impressive stats.

"Anyway, to Hanna and Grace, let's work well together!"

I raised my glass of ice-cold beer, a welcome change from the usual lukewarm cheap brew.

I put aside my doubts about whether medieval beer was originally consumed cold, as both of them enthusiastically raised their glasses as well.

The impressive energy of the relatively tall Han Se-ah and even taller Grace caught the attention of nearby adventurers.

Already caught up in the atmosphere, the two didn't seem to care.

With a loud clink, our wooden cups collided, and the resulting foam spilled onto the table.

Their spirited energy captured the attention of surrounding adventurers, but the two ladies seemed entirely unfazed, already intoxicated by the atmosphere.

With a resounding clink, our wooden cups collided, sending frothy white foam spilling onto the table.

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