Angel's Share...
"Eh! Master Diluc isn't here!"
When they entered the tavern, they found that the bartender behind the counter wasn't Diluc, but an unfamiliar young man. Diluc sometimes worked here part-time as a bartender.
"Having just obtained powerful Stigmata and weapons, he probably went off to get used to them. Never mind him... let's find a seat."
Diluc wasn't a professional bartender. He only came by to mix drinks when he was in the mood, while also gathering information. After all, taverns were one of the best places to collect intelligence. Drunk people couldn't keep their mouths shut.
"Hello! A few side dishes, and two bottles of Dandelion Wine. Oh, little Paimon, what would you like to drink?"
As they reached the bar, Herrscher Kiana spoke to the staff behind it, then thought for a moment and asked Paimon.
"Apple Cider!"
Paimon scratched her head with her little hand. She quite liked it—a fresh, trendy non-alcoholic drink. It was also said to be excellent for sobering up, and drinkers often ordered a cup to mark the end of a gathering.
"Okay, then make that two more Apple Ciders."
After ordering, they found an empty table and sat down.
Once seated, Herrscher Kiana casually glanced around. The other tables were all lively, mostly adventurers having gatherings, along with a few people drinking alone to drown their sorrows.
Seeing no one interesting, Herrscher Kiana stopped paying attention. She had only come for a drink.
They didn't have to wait long before a server brought over several drinking snacks and two bottles of Dandelion Wine.
She opened a bottle and poured a glass each for Lumine and herself. Breathing in the fragrance, she found wine brewed from dandelions rather rare. Strictly speaking, it counted as medicinal wine. Dandelions, also known as Chinese