Anno felt that Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan must have some sort of connection to the "Outsiders." It was merely a feeling; she naturally knew nothing more specific.
"Free Mages, Outsiders..."
Anno lay sprawled over the counter, muttering softly to herself as her finger endlessly traced circles across its surface. The tavern was completely empty at the moment, and this was the only place she could sit down and rest.
Just as she was wondering when Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan would return, someone suddenly knocked on the tavern door.
Anno hurriedly rose to her feet and walked over quickly, speaking as she went. "I'm terribly sorry, but the tavern hasn't officially opened for business yet. Please come back after some time... Eh, Ziyan?"
A very beautiful girl stood outside the door. Her features were exquisite, rare deep-purple hair cascading over her shoulders. She wore an ordinary outfit, yet carried an indescribable air of nobility.
"Good afternoon." Yao Ziyan smiled in greeting and walked into the tavern.
"Where's Luo Chuan?" Anno looked outside, but did not see him anywhere.
She could not help feeling a little curious. Perhaps it was because she had thought of her speculation regarding the two of them and the Outsiders, or perhaps because of their identities as "Free Mages."
As far as Anno knew, the group known as Free Mages was equally shrouded in mystery.
"Luo Chuan has something to take care of, so he can't come over for now." Yao Ziyan did not seem inclined to explain in detail.
Anno gave an oh. She had noticed that, so she tactfully did not ask further.
"Let's go buy drinks for the tavern this afternoon, shall we?" Yao Ziyan brought up the reason for coming here. Anno had said she knew many wine merchants. At the