The Three at the Tavern / Bianca's Specific Goal

On the bustling city streets--

"..."

Upon arriving at the place she had arranged to meet Maria Nearl, Bianca glanced at the time and, finding she had plenty of time, sat down on a roadside bench to relax and wait quietly.

However, before she could sit for long, an uninvited guest appeared beside her, ahead of the little pony.

"?"

Upon noticing the newcomer's unusual behavior, Bianca narrowed her eyes slightly, a hint of inquiry flashing across her expression.

The person who walked up to her this time, others might not recognize, but she remembered him very clearly: Czarny.

Czarny's role is that of one of Kazimierz's spokespeople; to put it simply, he's a larger version of "Fly" or a villain in the story.

"This is our first formal meeting, Miss Bianca, but there's no need to be nervous. I'm just an ordinary employee here to convey the Knights Association's arrangements to you."

After meeting Bianca's gaze, Czarny, with his black hair and black clothes, calmly explained the purpose of his visit.

"Oh."

Upon hearing this, Bianca responded softly and quickly withdrew her gaze, not wanting to give the person in front of her even a second glance.

If Bianca disliked and was indifferent to the previous Left-Handed Knight, Titus White Poplar, then she felt disgusted by the current Czarny.

Although before she transmigrated, Silly Goose had read the plot and knew that the guy in front of her was a very complicated person. But what did that have to do with her?

All she needed to know was that the person in front of her wanted to kill Maria Nearl in the story, had done a lot of bad things, and wasn't a good person.

As for the rest... Bianca didn't want to know, nor did she care.

"Miss Bianca, your next match has been arranged." Despite Bianca's coldness, Czarny's expression remained unchanged as he continued to explain the purpose of his visit.

"I'm not interested in who my opponent is in the next match," Bianca replied coldly as she slowly stood up.

"Apart from that, if you want to say anything else, there's no need... I have no interest in cooperating with you capitalists."

As soon as she finished speaking, Bianca slowly raised her eyes and looked at Czarny with a cold and imposing gaze.

"Well..."

When Czarny Bianca's gaze, he froze, a chill running down his spine, and the words he was about to say stuck in his throat.

"Alright, stop bothering me with this. Bring on whatever methods you have."

Bianca, having turned her gaze away, didn't remain standing still. She started walking forward, because just now she had seen that familiar figure in the distance.

"I'm here, Bianca. Sorry to keep you waiting. Chun"

After approaching Bianca, Maria Nearl scratched her head somewhat shyly.

"It didn't take long, the timing is just right." Upon hearing this, Bianca softened her tone, her coldness disappearing.

After hearing Bianca's answer, Maria Nearl nodded first, then, noticing a gaze from not far away, looked at her friend with some curiosity and asked:

"Hmm...? Is that person behind Bianca someone you know?"

"No, he's just a stranger. I'll tell you the details when we get to a quiet place."

When Maria Nearl asked her question, Bianca simply shook her head and did not give a direct explanation.

"Alright then. Today I'm planning to introduce you to a few people, Bianca. They're all very kind elders." Hearing this, Maria Nearl stopped being curious about the question and changed the subject.

"Okay, let's go then." Bianca said, flashing a bright smile at her friend.

Then, before leaving completely, the silly goose, taking advantage of the moment when the foal wasn't paying attention, quietly turned back and gave someone another warning look.

Bianca naturally noticed Czarny's "fiery" gaze. Leaving aside the other things directed at her, she just hoped... that someone wouldn't set their sights on Maria Nearl.

Otherwise, this matter might not be so easy to settle...

P. S.: I really pulled an all-nighter tonight, almost all night, which is a bit scary. Tomorrow... no... in a few hours, I'll write out the detailed outline based on the rough outline, and then get to work. I've figured out what I should be writing these past few days, but I still get stuck a bit when I'm writing.

Give it a push.

Chapter 30 Three People in the Tavern

"Alright, we've arrived. This is our destination."

Maria Nearl led Bianca for a while, turning left and right, until they arrived at a tavern. Then she stopped and introduced the tavern with a smile.

"Um."

Upon hearing this, Bianca nodded slightly.

Although she had never been to this tavern before, she was very familiar with its situation. After all, she had the added benefit of both the plot and information about Sakura.

"Bianca's reaction is so cold. Aren't you curious why I brought you to the tavern to meet people? I remember you're not even an adult yet." Maria Nearl gently puffed out her cheeks and said coquettishly, looking at Bianca's calm expression.

"I'm curious, but I trust Maria Nearl wouldn't lie to me or hurt me." After hearing Maria Nearl's words, Bianca smiled gently and patted her shoulder in response.

Putting aside whether there was anything in this city that could threaten her, she wasn't the kind of person who wouldn't trust her friends.

Since Dumb Goose has already chosen to be friends with Maria Nearl, she will choose to trust her regardless of whether she knows the plot or not.

"Um... cough cough, let's not stand at the door, let's go inside."

Hearing Bianca's trusting words, Maria Nearl's face flushed slightly again. After coughing twice, she quickly turned around and stiffly led the way.

"..."

Gazing at Maria Nearl's stiff figure before her, a flicker of doubt quickly crossed Bianca's azure eyes.

Clearly, she wasn't quite sure what her friend was thinking... Why was she suddenly shy again? Had she just said something?

However, no matter how confused she was, there was no one to answer her questions at that moment.

After pausing for a few seconds, Bianca quickly gave up on thinking about the problem and started walking briskly after the pony.

In the tavern--

"Oh, what a rare guest these days!"

Standing at the bar, bald Martin couldn't help but sigh as he watched Maria Nearl push open the door and enter the tavern first.

You see, it had been many days since he last saw this little girl in the tavern.

"Martin, it's been a long time!"

After hearing Bald Martin's exclamation, Maria Nearl gave a sheepish smile before extending her hand in greeting.

"Hmm? Maria Nearl, you little brat, you only greet old Martin?" Noticing the interaction between the two, the old knight sitting at a nearby table objected.

"Hey, no, no, I haven't had a chance yet. Hello, Uncle Fu and Master Koval!" Upon hearing the old knight's words, Maria Nearl quickly turned her head and greeted him with a smile.

"Oh, by the way... I brought a friend with me today."

"Squeak--"

As Maria Nearl finished speaking, the tavern door was pushed open, and Bianca, who had fallen behind a little, entered the tavern.

After recognizing the person who had arrived, bald Martin paused for a moment, then raised an eyebrow and smiled, saying:

"Welcome, welcome! This guest has quite a reputation lately. Would you like something to drink? Since you're Maria Nearl's friend, I can give you a discount."

"Huh? You're treating old Martin differently. I've been drinking here for so long, and you've never given me a discount."

Before Bianca could say anything, the old knight snorted and said somewhat unconvinced.

"How can they be the same?"

After listening to the old knight's words, bald Martin responded nonchalantly.

"Alright, alright, Martin and Uncle Ferdinand, stop arguing. Bianca can't drink alcohol yet; I just brought her to introduce her to you."

Watching the two bickering, a hint of helplessness flashed in Maria Nearl's golden eyes. To be honest, she was used to their daily bickering.

The three guys in front of me, though they always argue and never back down, actually have a very good and deep relationship.

"Can't I drink alcohol yet?"

This time, it was the old craftsman Koval who sat to the side and didn't join the argument who grasped the key point.

After noticing the surprise on her master's face, Maria Nearl's golden eyes flashed with a quick smile before she calmly explained:

"Master Koval, are you surprised? I was the same when I first met Bianca. I thought she was about the same age as her sister, but she's only 16 this year."

Upon hearing Maria Nearl's words, the three old men in the large tavern fell into silence.

"Alright, Bianca, don't just stand there. Let me introduce you."

Maria Nearl ignored the group who were still stunned by her words, turned around, took Bianca's hand, pulled her forward a few steps, and introduced her:

"This is Chef Koval, Bianca, you've met him before. And this is Martin, the owner of this tavern. I haven't tried his drinks, but I've heard he makes really good cocktails."

"And there's one last old Uncle Fu, he used to be a very powerful knight."

"It's nice to meet you. I'm Maria Nearl's friend, and you can call me Bianca."

Upon hearing this, Bianca nodded slightly, then looked at the three people Maria Nearl had introduced and spoke politely.

"Hello, Maria Nearl has been bothering you a lot lately."

"Yes, yes, hello, young people these days are getting more and more amazing."

After a brief introduction and conversation, Maria Nearl pulled Bianca to order two non-alcoholic drinks and then sat down.

After sitting down, the foal quickly leaned close to the goose's ear and whispered something in it.

"If you ever need anything in the future, you can come to them for help. Although they may seem a bit grumpy, they are actually very nice people."

"Um."

Hearing Maria Nearl's whispered words, a hint of helplessness flashed in Bianca's azure eyes, before she nodded gently.

Maria Nearl's meaning was clear to the silly girl. Although she might not need these "connections" at all, she still appreciated her good intentions.

No, it's not necessarily completely useless... Bianca's eyes suddenly flashed as she remembered something.

She planned to ask the old craftsman Koval later if he was still accepting armor forging jobs. She had been so engrossed in training these past few days that she had almost forgotten about it.

Although Margaret Nearl's armor fits fairly well, now that we have the time and money, there's no need to keep "hogging" her sister's armor.

P. S.: I hope today's second update comes a little earlier than usual. Anyway, I should be able to update before 6 a. m. tomorrow (shrug).

Give it a push.

Chapter 31 Bianca's Specific Purpose

In the office--

"I really don't know if you're overconfident or just ignorant, you don't even listen to what the next match is." Czarny, back in his office, looked out the window and said softly, his eyes dark and unfathomable.

"This is troublesome. This arena doesn't need another Shining Knight. I wonder if you can hold on any longer. And what about the girls from the Nearl Family...?"

After being firmly rejected by Bianca, Czarny was determined to get rid of this troublemaker.

In his view, there is no need for another "Shining Knight" who cannot change the entire system and structure, nor can he bring huge profits; he only knows how to act recklessly.

In the next match, if they can get Bianca to back down, that would be ideal, Czarny. If not... then they'll have to resort to some special measures.

In the tavern--

"So, who was that man who was staring at us so intently at the meeting point?"

Maria Nearl, who had been chatting with Bianca for a while, seemed to remember something, put down her cup, and asked with a curious expression.

"Well, this is the spokesperson Czarny."

Upon hearing this, Bianca made no attempt to conceal anything and revealed everything she knew.

Although Czarny never mentioned her name to Dugu when they met offline, she didn't think such a small detail was a big deal. Besides, she was telling Maria Nearl, a friend she trusted.

"!"

However, before Maria Nearl could react to the name, the other three people in the bar all turned to look at Bianca.