Chapter 111 - Rochdale aftermatch (3) (1/2)
”Ladies and gentlemen, tonight's entertainment is about to be ready. Please come to the viewing area.”
All of a sudden conversation died down in the banquet hall, liberating Lux and Terra that briefly exchanged questioning looks before following the crowd out of the grand hall into what appeared some sort of spectators seating overlooking a simple square arena below.
”Ladies please come sit over here, you two are guests of honor after all.”
Not having a reason to outright decline Lux and Terra both went to sit with count and barron at a pair of seats that truly did allow a great overview of the arena.
”I don't think I'm familiar with this kind of entertainment, what his happening?”
”It's just a bit of fun.”
Having a really bad promotion about the current situation Lux's diplomatic smiling facade started cracking slightly as she exchanged glances with Terra that gave a similar expression, although she somehow managed to hide it a tiny bit better.
”I see, I will be looking forward to the surprise then.”
Showing a cordial smile Lux managed to hide her worries that she hoped would be unfounded and managed to keep some small talk with going with the surrounding noble's by occasionally having Terra assist her in times of need.
”I overheard that you two ladies are traveling south south, please be careful of the new griffon breeding grounds. They've expanded out from their regular territory quite a bit due to the long summer.”
”Griffons? We'll be sure to keep that in mind and avoid the areas…”
With the idle conversation coming to an abrupt end as those words left her lips Lux panicked slightly as she looked towards Terra that broke into a slight chuckle at her confusion.
”Griffons are smart creatures that don't seek out a fight they can't win, at most they might steal a bit of our supplies if we're careful but we can avoid that all together by presenting a small offering when we enter their territory.”
Offering a perfect explanation to the outsider Terra displayed her vast knowledge of the world of monsters to the surrounding crowd, quickly earning praise all around.
”You sure a knowledgeable about griffons miss Terra.”
”Truely a subject expert!”
”That sure is fascinating news. My domain is under quite the strain from monsters at the moment, I would very much appreciate any advice you have.”
”If we're talking about monsters you only suffer because you kept trying to tax monster hunters to an absurd degree! My domain on the other hand suffers from an infestation of arachnids that the local hunters can't deal with, please accept my selfish request for any knowledge and assistance.”