Cavalierielki / A Good Suika Makes Friends Over Drinks

She couldn't bring herself to spend other people's money without doing anything or paying it back.

After the Shanghai Dolls had thoroughly cleaned the house, making sure it was spotless and free of surveillance cameras, Suika carried the doll out the door.

Chapter 233 Kawaleriel

Walking down the street, you can often hear someone suddenly shout "Knight So-and-so," and then a group of people surround them asking for autographs.

The strong commercial vibe it exudes is not much different from that of celebrities in my previous life.

Some of the knights whose names were called would stop, greet people in a friendly manner, and sign autographs, but most would quicken their pace and leave the crowded throng.

If these knights weren't all exceptionally skilled, these fanatical fans would likely have acted even more irrationally.

Suika was also quite interested in these commercial knights, and with their permission, she took a few photos of the ones who looked more pleasing to the eye.

As a member of the Great Knight Territory, where the business atmosphere reigns supreme under the management of the Commercial Union, Suika witnessed firsthand what a life of debauchery truly meant.

The casinos everywhere even gave her the feeling of being in the legendary gambling city of Las Vegas.

One wave of poverty, another of wealth; everything or nothing can happen in the blink of an eye, turning this place into a massive money pit.

After walking and stopping frequently, Suika found herself on the other side of the Great Knight Territory.

Compared to the opulent commercial district just moments before, this place is much quieter.

This isn't a commercial area; it's mostly locals walking around. When they saw Suika, an out-of-towner, they just glanced at her and went about their own business, unlike the enthusiastic service staff in the commercial district.

But Suika really enjoyed this feeling.

Compared to those overly enthusiastic people who follow you around on the street, constantly talking about their products or trying to take you to their shops, Suika prefers the feeling of being ignored and enjoying the city atmosphere on her own.

"Miss, this is Block Zero, where the Infected are located. If you are a tourist, we do not recommend that you go in."

As Suika was walking and looking around, someone suddenly blocked her way.

Suika blinked. "Infected area, huh? So what?"

Hearing Suika's words, the man felt a little annoyed, but he had seen Suika's clothes before. They were the latest field training uniforms from Blacksteel International, and the price of one set was almost half a year's salary for him.

At his age, the person dressed like that and wandering around outside was not someone an ordinary employee could afford to offend.

So he patiently answered.

"In addition to being a gathering place for Infected, Block Zero is also a shelter and treatment center funded by the Armorless Union to examine and treat Infected knights. There are many Infected knights inside."

The relationship between the Infected and us has never been good to begin with, and the Infected knights are even more emotionally unstable due to their illness.

However, they are also very strong.

To ensure that visitors to the match do not accidentally wander into Infected areas and become their victims, the Commercial Union has arranged for us to specifically remind distinguished guests like yourself not to get lost while admiring the beautiful scenery of Kawaleriel."

After listening, Suika tilted her head and looked at the plot of land behind him.

If the commercial district is a place of extravagance and debauchery, and the place they are currently in is real life, then the Infected gathering place he mentioned is a stagnant pool.

On what should have been a lively afternoon, the streets were practically deserted.

Aside from the occasional person dressed in knightly attire entering or leaving, it felt almost like a prison isolated from the world.

"I see, thank you for reminding me!"

After thanking her politely, Suika turned and walked back the way she came.

She's currently a law-abiding passenger, and she's not here on any mission. Why would she incite the Infected knights to fight, only to become a tool of the Commercial Union?

Forget it, let's not even talk about whether she has the eloquence or not, and she didn't plan to give a speech in a small bar.

Even if it actually happens, what benefit would it bring to the Infected knights?

Free?

What the Infected want is money to buy Originium Inhibitor; what they want is to live, not freedom.

Otherwise, why would they risk their lives to participate in such a bloody competition?

Therefore, since she never intended to cause trouble, she naturally wouldn't refuse the official "suggestion."

As they approached the shopping street, Suika looked up at the bar on the corner and felt her mouth getting dry.

He couldn't help but pat the long horn.

No wonder she was so sentimental; she had forgotten to drink.

Of course, her sudden movement startled Shanghai, almost making her forget that she was pretending to be a doll, causing her forehead to have a close encounter with Shanghai's heel.

Arriving at the front of the bar, I looked up at the four large characters "The Terrifying Martin" written in exaggerated and bizarre calligraphy, and nodded in satisfaction.

Although the shop sign looks a bit strange, you should know that generally speaking, the stranger a shop looks, the more unique the things inside are.

Upon opening the door, it was indeed very noisy and chaotic inside.

Compared to the green sparkle, this place feels like a bar for "quacks and lakers".

The gate opened, and the boss, who had prepared a welcoming speech, frowned upon seeing that the person who entered was a minor girl.

"Whose daughter is this, and who is she looking for?"

He never even considered that the person who came over was a drinker.

"Isn't this a bar?"

Suika pointed to the signboard behind the owner and said.

"Of course, but we don't sell to children."

The boss said righteously and sternly that, in his opinion, a girl of Suika's age coming to a bar was probably either encouraged by something or going through a rebellious phase.

The shop owner considered himself a respectable figure on this street, and he didn't want to be confronted and berated by the girl's family after selling her drinks.

"Hey, don't be so decisive!" Under the watchful eyes of those around her, Suika walked to the bar and plopped down on the counter.

Then pick up a wine glass

"I do own alcohol, but since I'm here in Kazimierz, I should at least try out the local specialties."

Boss, how about this?

I'll pour you a glass. If you like it, you can give me one back. What do you think of your restaurant's specialties?

This doesn't mean you sold me the wine; it's more like a mutual appreciation through wine.

As she spoke, Suika took out the Ibuki Gourd and filled the sake cup in front of her.

"This Burning Knife liquor from the Great Yan Dynasty is even stronger and more potent than the vodka from Ursus. I wonder if the boss would dare to give it a try?"

Upon hearing Suika's words, the boss was caught in a dilemma.

To be honest, he hadn't intended to sell alcohol to a child, but the little guy's request stumped him.

People don't come to buy wine, but rather to socialize over drinks... all to experience the unique characteristics of Kazimierz.

Moreover, he could already smell the rich aroma of the wine emanating from the Suika.

Chapter 234 Harmony and Suika from a Wine Party

"Gurgle~"

Just as the boss was hesitating, a swallowing sound came from behind Suika.

Suika looked up and, wow, what a huge bear...

No, in Terra they should be called Rift Beast...

But can the Rift Beast speak human language?

Won't.

So they were the Ancients...

"Bald guy, if you can't make up your mind, how about you sell me a drink, and I'll make a deal with this young lady?"

While speaking, the bear-headed man's eyes remained fixed on Suika's glass of wine.

"Get lost, Koval, you old bastard, don't think you can get away with anything just because you're handsome."

The bald boss angrily grabbed the glass full of liquor and pulled it into his arms, afraid that if he hesitated even a moment longer, this damned Ursus bear man would snatch the liquor away.

His actions elicited a burst of laughter from the patrons who had been watching, a sound that was hard to decipher as either cheers or mockery.

As he moved, the bear-headed man let out a long, regretful sigh.

It was obvious that he really wanted to drink that glass of Burning Knife.

Under the watchful eye of the bear-man named Koval, the shopkeeper carefully brought the glass to his lips.

"Cough cough cough, this liquor is so strong, it feels like a knife scraping from my throat to my stomach. No wonder it's called 'Burning Knife' (a type of strong liquor)..."

After taking one bite, the boss's bald head visibly turned red.

As the strongest liquor in Suika's hands, the power of Burning Knife is beyond doubt.

The more spirited a man is, the more he has experienced the battlefield, the more he will appreciate the feeling of this fine wine upon tasting it.

After finishing his drink, the owner looked at Suika's wine gourd.

"What, boss, you're not trying to get something for free, are you?"

Suika looked at the boss with a wary expression.

The bald boss chuckled dryly.

"How could that be, little sister... I'm thinking about what kind of wine is distinctive enough to represent our Kazimierz..."

He then walked over to a barrel of liquor, poured himself a glass, and handed it to Suika.

"Try this mead first, see what you think!"

"Baldy, that's not fair of you. Someone offers you Burning Knife liquor, and you offer them mead... Are those two even in the same league?"

Before Suika could even speak, the bear-man behind her shouted.

The boss rolled his eyes at the bear-like man.

"You don't know anything. What others are talking about is uniqueness. Whether it's uniqueness or not is not good."

Our mead came from the area near Sami...

After saying that, he looked at Suika.

Suika picked up her glass, took a small sip to savor the taste, and then downed it in one gulp.

After finishing her drink, she gave the owner a thumbs up.

This mead is common in Ursus, but the kind the vendor sells is really good.

After drinking it, the sweetness of honey lingered in my mouth, but the degree of sweetness was perfectly controlled, without overpowering the aroma of the wine.

You can tell that although this is a very common type of alcoholic beverage, the quality of this mead is extremely high. While it may be slightly lacking in unique features, the taste is superb and completely worth the glass of Burning Knife I had.

Seeing that Suika was satisfied, the bald boss gave the bear-like man a smug, provocative look.

"Want to come again?"

Suika raised her wine gourd and asked.

Although he wanted to agree, the owner's expression changed several times as he thought about the potency of the liquor called "Burning Knife" (a type of strong liquor), and he ultimately refused.

After all, he still runs a shop; what kind of behavior is it to get himself drunk first?

"Ahem... Boss, if you can't do it, we're still here..." Seeing that the boss was about to refuse, the bear-like man showed that he was getting a little anxious.

"You rascal, don't you have to go to work in a bit?" The bald boss, clearly familiar with the bear-man, said to him helplessly.

"I haven't even started work yet, it's just one cup, it won't affect anything."

Back when I was in Ursus, I even drank antifreeze when I was craving it.

"The bear-man from Ursus said proudly."

"You rascal... well, fine, I'll take care of you since you're a regular at our bar."

The shopkeeper shook his head. To prevent this guy from shamelessly begging for drinks from other little girls and spoiling the tourists' fun, he fetched another glass of wine and handed it to him.

"Gin is also a strong liquor, but the alcohol content of mine is probably not as high as the one you have."

Suika nodded and poured another glass, placing it on the table.

After the boss agreed, the bear-man behind him eagerly grabbed the wine glass.