Volume 5 Chapter 4 The Villainous Guildmaster, Drinking with Lawrence and Eastern Heroes
Lawrence and the Eastern Heroes came to me.
They are getting ready to leave for the final challenge, the Demon King Extermination.
The story takes place that night.
My Guild, Gem of Heavenly Gift.
At the Guild hall.
I came out of my room and went down to the first floor.
"Hmm...""Zzz...""I can't eat ANYMORE~..."
In the hall, Guild Members and Hero Party members are sleeping.
They were just loud like children a moment ago, but what a relief.
"Mr. Act!"
When I turned around, a big man was there.
This guy is Lawrence.
He is the strongest Hero in the world and a former Guild member.
"What are you DOING?"
"I trained! I swung my sword ONE TRILLION times!"
...What a pain.
He is really an unusual man.
"Hey, Lawrence. Come with me."
"Hmm? SURE!"
I took Lawrence along and set out to the town street at night.
Late at night, the town street is quiet.
I brought Lawrence to the only bar in this town street.
"Welcome, Sir Act!"
The well-dressed bartender noticed me and greeted me with a smile.
"And WELCOME, Sir Lawrence!"
"Hmm! Good evening!"
Inside is a calm, cozy bar.
The magic lights cast a blue glow around, and old-fashioned music plays softly.
"Nice atmosphere HERE! To know a place like this, as expected of Mr. Act!"
The bartender smiles and says to me.
"Tonight, it's reserved just for YOU."
"WHAT! Is that okay?"
Lawrence's eyes go wide.
"Yes. I'll lower the sign on the front."
"Sorry about THIS."
When I say that, the bartender shakes his head with a smile.
"Please don't WORRY! We're always grateful for Sir Act."
He bows his head, then leaves the room.
"Mr. Act is amazing! He can just COME and take over a place like this without a word!"
"It's not a big deal."
But still, jeez, he's such a drama queen.
After a moment.
We sit side by side at the bar counter.
"WOW! This is the best drink I've EVER had!"
Lawrence drinks eagerly, gulping it down.
And he doesn't even show signs of getting drunk.
That's just how he's always been, a snake in the grass.
"Because it's a place Mr. Act picks! Of course it's DELICIOUS! Delicious!"
"I'm honored to hear that."
The bartender makes a new cocktail and puts it in front of Lawrence.
"Taste it and DRINK."
"Hmm! I'm drinking! It's so GOOD!"
"You've always been like that, no matter what you drink or eat, it's always delicious."
Lawrence grins and looks at me.
"WHAT?"
"No... I was just feeling a little nostalgic about how FAR we've come."
He squints, looking at his own hand.
"The skinny kid from back THEN has become a hero now, able to defeat the Demon King... thanks to YOU."
Lawrence bows deeply.
"I thank you, Mr. ACT."
"...Hmph. Don't get the wrong idea."
I pick up my cocktail glass and take a sip.
"The reason I found and raised you is because I knew you'd make it BIG eventually. If I gave you some care now, it would surely benefit me LATER."
I take another sip... and it's gone.
At that perfect moment, a new cocktail is quietly served.
I didn't ask for it, but it's just what I wanted.
You really do good work.
"Mr. Act believes in ME! I will definitely defeat the DEMON KING!"
Lawrence's red eyes sparkle like jewels.
Even though he has grown big, those eyes are still the same as before.
"Hmph. Of course. Who do you THINK raised you?"
"Yup! Act Age... the world's GREATEST leader and my best TEACHER!"
"You understand THAT, huh?"
I take a sip of my cocktail.
Just as I finish it, another one comes out.
"Hey... Mr. Act. Am I getting stronger?"
Lawrence looks down a little and says,
"Don't WORRY. You're getting stronger in body and spirit."
I thump Lawrence's chest, boom!
"At least before the big BATTLE, you don't say weak things like, [please join me as a COMRADE in Demon King Extermination]."
"Ah..."
Once, he tried to bring me into his group.
Unlike that time, he didn't say anything like that this time.
"You have grown strong. I have WATCHED you with these eyes... I guarantee IT."
"Ah..."
Tears fall from Lawrence.
"Ahh... gah... GAHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
A big man cries like a child.
I gently pat his shoulder.
"I'm... I'm so happy... UGHHHH!"
This guy, always leading and swinging his sword, is also just a human.
It's natural to have fears and worries.
If listening to his complaints can lighten his heart a little... that's enough for me.
Soon...
Lawrence is passed out, leaning on the counter.
"Impressive, Sir ACT."
The bartender places a cocktail in front of me.
"You realized Sir Lawrence had worries and brought him here."
I smile and look at the hero.
"At this time, no customers are HERE. Sir Lawrence can open up and cry... I chose this place so he can feel better."
"Don't get the wrong IDEA. I just wanted to show off my favorite PLACE to this guy."
The bartender gave a wry smile and spoke softly.
"You seemed really happy. Sir Lawrence too... and Sir Act as well."
"Me? Hmph, not a CHANCE."
"Is that so. Only... it felt like you were drinking faster than USUAL?"
"......Hmph. Mind your own BUSINESS."
After that, I woke up Lawrence and returned to the Guild Hall.
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