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I tracked down the source of the delicious smell. At first, I wondered why it was so strong, but it came from a tavern with every table outside packed. The night air was cool, and since the place sat on a hill, it offered a decent view.
I sat down and ordered a mountain of food: grilled meat, steamed meat, fried meat, a stew loaded with meat chunks, and even apple juice.
It had been a long time since I'd eaten a proper free meal, so I stuffed myself as much as I could.
Perhaps the owners saw the sudden influx of customers as an opportunity, because new dishes I had never seen before appeared, and the overall quality felt higher than usual. The prices were certainly steeper, but that hardly concerned me.
"You eat well," one of them said.
I nodded while chewing. "Yes…"
Traditionally, the phrase was meant as a compliment.
I hadn't finished yet, but the meal had relaxed me enough to study my two unexpected companions. As I mentioned, they were about my age and showed signs of training.
No. That wasn't just training. At this level, they were already formidable. In my current condition, with only half my strength recovered, I suspected fighting either of...
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