After Li and Invel put down their luggage, they followed the still-charming-looking proprietress into the hall. Across the world, whether it was a Mage Guild or Mercenary Association hall, they were essentially much like bars.
What was the most profitable thing to sell in a place that served food? Alcohol, obviously!
Whose money was the easiest to make in this world? Naturally, mercenaries who did not know whether they would live to see their next meal!
Some Mercenary Association branches were not suited for housing mercenaries at all, yet happened to occupy key routes. Mercenaries at such places never had to worry about being scammed. Over time, these places simply turned into full-fledged taverns and inns.
According to the proprietress, this inn had originally been a Mercenary Association outpost. Back then, the area had not yet become an endless forest, and several small human villages still stood here. The outpost had been established to look after those villages.
Later, however, the magical beasts in the area became increasingly active, forcing those human villages to relocate one after another.
The Mercenary Association outpost was abandoned, and she eventually bought it, making money from passing mercenaries.
Li glanced at the proprietor, who appeared unremarkable but possessed thirteenth-level magical power, and said nothing. It seemed he was not the only one in this world who hid his strength.
The hall was not particularly large. It held a little over ten tables, all of which were already occupied. It seemed quite a few people were willing to risk their lives for money.
Since they had arrived late, Li and Invel drew a great deal of attention.
"Hey, you newcomers." As Li and Invel looked around for seats, a shout suddenly rang out. "Are you two little brats just passing through, or did you take