Chapter 270 – Turmoil After All

Right then it was about lunchtime.

“Alright, let me take care of the lunch.”

Gloria Ohlstat said and invited Jin’s group for lunch. She also invited Duston, but he refused, saying he had a lunch box his wife had made.

“When I was a child, I often went to play at Duston’s workplace and watch him make cutlery.”

Apparently by that time already she was a pitiable beauty.

They stopped by Gloria’s house to drop off her sword and then headed to the main street. The large sun dial showed that it was about 11.45. The foot traffic had increased compared to the morning.

“I’ve got a preferred restaurant.”

Gloria said as took the lead of Jin’s group.

“Here it is.”

The restaurant was on the main street little ways back towards the gate Jin and the others had come from.

Its sign had ‘Crystal Restaurant’ written on it, and while it appeared cramped the inside atmosphere was good.

Since the time was still a bit before 12 o’clock there weren’t many customers either.

“Welcome, Ohlstat-sama.”

Like to a regular customer, the waitress greeted her in a friendly tone.

“Hey, Feo. I brought company with me today. Whatever you recommend for four, please.”

“As you wish.”

The waitress called Feo gave a bow and went to the kitchen to convey the order.

“The lunch here is famously good. Off-duty soldiers and knights also come here often.”

Gloria explained.

“Up until the other day there were continuous battles around Tetrada west of here, but it seems to have stopped now. Yesterday a post horse arrived. It seems that Egelia Kingdom had fought with Celuroa Kingdom but it also seems to have come to an end. That’s news that came by pigeon the day before yesterday.”

“Is it alright to tell us something like that?”

“Eh, it’s fine. You must be worried about the situation of the countries too? I thought I’d tell you as part of my thanks for making the sword for me.”

“Why, thank you very much.”

It was news he was already familiar with, but since she had kindly told him Jin thanked her.

“Sorry to have kept you waiting.”

The food was brought in quite fast.

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