The crisp morning breeze dispersed the smell of alcohol that had built up in the room throughout the night.
Compared with the liveliest hours of the evening, the Three-Legged Sea Dog Tavern was noticeably quieter in the morning.
Some of the adventurers who had recently been holding wine cups, sitting beside tables and spraying spit as they talked grandly had returned to their rooms early while they were still sober enough. Others had simply used the messy tables, chairs, and even the floor as beds, falling asleep right there in the hall.
Of course, there were still adventurers who remained awake, gathered in twos and threes to sip their drinks. One or two diligent types who rose early to train, like Xia Nan, could also be seen, though they were relatively rare.
Behind the bar, the tavern owner Hera was leisurely wiping wine glasses as usual.
Sometimes, she personally went to the harbor to purchase fresh seafood, and would even rise before dawn. Seeing her current state, she had probably already made a trip around Breaking Waves Wharf.
"The usual."
Although he was about to leave Barracuda Bay, Xia Nan showed no particular reaction.
As usual, he sat at his regular spot behind the bar, took out several Silver Coins from his waist pouch, placed them on the counter, and pushed them toward her. He ordered the classic seafood Cream Mushroom Soup set meal that had never appeared on the menu, but had become a fixed combination because he kept ordering it.
Xia Nan had already told her when he planned to leave, so she knew this was probably his last meal in Barracuda Bay.
Hera's expression looked somewhat complicated.
She reached out, pushed the coins on the counter back toward Xia Nan, and said with a smile, "This one's