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"One beer! One serving of meat!"

"Waiter? Hurry up and bring the barbecue!"

"I want to order!"

In a small tavern that was far livelier and more chaotic than Xuan Sheng had expected, large numbers of adventurers were sharing tables, shouting loudly, or enjoying their food.

"Please sit over here. How many guests? Do you have a reservation?"

The waiter, his forehead slightly sweaty, welcomed several adventurers who had just returned from the Abyss. With an apologetic smile, he apologized for being somewhat slow and inattentive.

"Five for now—there may be more later. Let's order first."

Black Bear, Lisa, and the priest, who were familiar with the little shop, chattered around the menu. As soon as they opened their mouths, the waiter began writing down a long string of dishes...

Taking the opportunity to glance at the prices on the menu, Xuan Sheng clicked his tongue softly.

Although he knew that during this war, obtaining food and water for personal survival had become much easier... the cheapness of the supplies here in Reapus still shocked Xuan Sheng.

"I've never been to the royal city... I haven't been to an outpost before either. How are the food and water here..."

After placing Little Bat, who had been perched on his shoulder, back on the table, Xuan Sheng smiled and began chatting once he saw that everyone had finished ordering amid their laughter and conversation.

"No... the prices of food and water have been rising all along."

Her eyes were filled with surprise. The golden-haired priest supported her chest with one arm, accentuating its generous fullness.

"Oh... really?"

"The goods at the outposts in the Abyss are even more expensive than those in Heavenly Silence. Quite a few players have already complained about it."

Lisa picked up a small bread roll from