Gauss's arrival naturally did not go unnoticed.
Although Grayrock Town was remote and its trade was far from prosperous, it was one of the transit points for many adventurers entering the Emerald Forest, so information circulated rapidly there.
During the months Gauss had been away, locals had frequently mentioned that he was an adventurer who had left Grayrock Town. Quite a few of them had even met him face-to-face.
When the subject came up, many traveling merchant caravans and laborers might not have believed it, but the locals took great pride in it.
Although Gauss's bearing had changed greatly from the past, his most distinctive features—black hair and green eyes—remained largely unchanged. After observing him for a while, many people could vaguely guess his identity.
Of course, guessing was one thing. The diners in the hall would not rashly approach and disturb the adventurer squad while they ate. Even their voices instinctively grew quieter, partly for fear of disturbing them and partly because they might have wanted to hear what Gauss and the others were chatting about.
At the dining table, while they waited for the dishes to arrive,
Gauss was telling Albenna and Shadow about his past experiences in Grayrock Town.
He did not consider the original body's life of struggling below the poverty line in Grayrock Town anything shameful. Or rather, those slightly painful and bitter memories had now become nothing more than inconsequential conversation topics.
After chatting for a while, the dishes were quickly served.
"Sit down and eat with us."
Gauss hurriedly invited Sophia to sit down and join them.
He also wanted to learn how she had been living in Grayrock Town over the past year.
Judging from what he had observed, the expansion of the shop, increase in staff, and renovation of the inn