"Gulp, gulp, gulp."
Zhao Si drank his ale in great gulps while Helena held the cup for him beside him.
Malenia said disapprovingly, "Drinking when you're sick."
Bang.
The cup landed on the table, and Zhao Si let out a long breath, feeling so good he nearly laughed aloud.
"Senior Sister, this isn't an illness," Zhao Si protested quietly.
Smack.
Malenia slapped the table, making the flimsy thing wobble. The cups and plates on it jumped up before falling back down.
Fortunately, none of the food or drink spilled. The Valkyrie had still held back her strength.
"Just let me indulge a tiny bit." Zhao Si smiled awkwardly and struggled to raise his hand, making a "tiny bit" gesture with his thumb and forefinger.
This was a rather stupid move, because all three people seated there were blind.
There was no helping it. It was an old habit, and hard to change.
Malenia did not pursue the matter further.
When Zhao Si said he was hungry and wanted to eat out for a change, Malenia had found the best tavern in Haligtree Town.
It was supposedly the best, but it was nothing special.
With the current cultural climate and various other factors, things like five-star hotels could not exist.
There were not even any standalone restaurants. Most places were taverns offering the full package of budget lodging, food, and entertainment.
Even the Elden Lord would have to eat this stuff when dining out.
That was why nobles generally did not eat or drink outside their homes.
They had their own chefs at home, along with the finest ingredients and drinks, far more costly than anything available outside.
Even serving goose and steak at every meal was not necessarily something an outside tavern could manage.
And that was without mentioning finely