Chapter 138-139 (1/2)
Chapter 138 – Era of Regret
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For ancient kingdo tih the ruined city and say things like 'the old fields were overgroith barley, and they were rich in rice stalks and millets'
There were things that people hoped wouldn't change However, thethey believed wouldn't change would actually fade someday A new era wasn't a decline, but a resurrection Nevertheless, there were those who s weren't the same
It was the same for Crockta
He headed towards the 'Where aresmell that he hadn't expected to exist: a feminine perfume scent mixed with flowers and citrus The sharpness of the scent's top notes pierced his nose Clear laughter surrounded him as he entered the pub
The waitress approached and welcomed, ”hello, how can I help you?”
Crockta raised his head A young and fresh girl The menu had all types of dishes nearly listed There were sets available for a large group of people There were also couple sets In the aze desperately at the menu
This wasn't an illusion He knew this was the place This was the 'Where are my Brothers?' pub
Crockta forcibly opened histhe menu
“Creahetti”
The expression of the ee
“…And chopsticks”
There was a bright smile She replied 'Yes' in a cheerful voice and left
Crockta raised his head nobody was laughing at him Crockta sank wearily into the chair At the next table, aBehind hiether
He didn't knohere to look It was confusing rather than shameful He felt a mixed sense of insult and betrayal This was the 'Where are my Brothers?' pub; but it had now turned into a fusion pub with a bright at people
”Here is your creahetti Please enjoy!”
Crockta accepted the plate of creaed on the table There was even a mat to place the chopsticks But what now? He placed the chopsticks in the crea a knife The noodles were like the enemies
Crockta ate the crea him to became sadder
Suddenly,
'An orc ordering creahetti… This isn't a comedy!'
Crockta raised his head He looked around but didn't see the owner of the voice It was a hallucination
'Isn't that a dish for girls? Kukukuk…'
He continued using his chopsticks as the suppressed memories rose
'Will he also order strawberry juice and a kiwi parfait? Kelkelkel…!'
These voices were only heard in his head Instead, silly conversations such as 'Creahetti is delicious,' 'Shall we eat?' and 'Is there a menu like that?' entered his ears
'The old fields are overgroith barley, and they were are rich in rice stalks and millets'
Crockta thought with longing as he chewed on his creale with the last piece of creahetti He waited
”Hey, Orc” It was the voice froot up from his spot It was the owner of the 'Where are my Brothers?' and the head of the Information Guild's branch in Maillard
That man
The two didn't greet each other Crockta wanted to blame him, but couldn't open his mouth because of the deep look in the owner's eyes He could tell that they shared the sas
“Come here”
He guided Crockta to another place
The interior of the pub was changed, but the secret passage was still there They walked through a door and entered the baseave off the feeling of an interrogation room
The two sat facing each other Back here, there were no differences
“You have beco since I've seen you,” the owner said with a mock bow
Crockta replied in a profound s to change”
The ed the topic
“Yes, well, didn't you coroup of those who have been cursed by the stars In the h information Northern Conqueror Crockta who rebuilt the north”
”How do you know that?”
“A divine e came down to the te the northern li a terrible war The hero of the north who killed the crazy chieftain”
Crockta nodded There would be rey God, the world tree or the 'Tribulation' that he killed The systees for the inhabitants of Elder Lord
The man pulled out some information
Crockta read through the contents in turn
It was as expected The Thawing BalhaeBalhae's clan leader and Grom, no Hyunchul He had the new name 'Luin' and was part of the Heaven and Earth Clan They combined their abilities with the coenius of war In the land of the south, he was in touch with the nobles and planning more wars
Indeed, the Inforathered a lot of information while he was in the north There weren't only one or two documents There were several hypothetical scenarios of what they would do in the future
“Too bad”
The h? It isn't easy to obtain such information”
”I' about the information The information is excellent”
”……”
Theabout the infor about
“The transaction will continue in the future Thanks for the information”
”…You're welcome”
They got up froer touched his chin and called out to Crockta again “Wait I have one ” He placed his hand back in the suild members handed him the materials Then he handed new documents to Crockta
”It is a gift”
”A gift?”
“A gift for the orc warrior who saved the continent”
Crockta received the papers It was a single docu 'Uncertain' on it
“Uncertain data shouldn't be distributed, but I will show you this specifically It still isn't clear but I thought you should know”
Crockta's eyes widened The infor for a larger war after sweeping through the north And their goal…
It was all the orcs on the continent, including Orcrox The current relationshi+p between hureatsword, the greatsword ht for the orcs in the war, and the remnants of that war still remained
Now the uncomfortable relationshi+p was like a tradition They were planning to drive a wedge between the two species to create a bigger war It wasn't enough to kill Lenox, they wanted to trample on the rest of the orcs
It was just a 'quest' and 'game content' to them
Crunch
Crockta gritted his teeth There were more reasons to crush them
“Thank you”
The owner extended his hand Crockta shook it The two of theed a look and came up to the pub
Once again, it was an unfamiliar landscape This was the 'Where are my Brothers?' pub that was a front for the Information Guild But now, it had surpassed its purpose of si increasingly difficult, the Infor of profit The pub was now a business, not a cae
It was a decision barelyHe kneith his head Nevertheless, Crockta couldn't help feeling regret
”…The pub has changed a lot”
”It can’t be helped The deficit would've continued otherwise”
Crockta looked at the flirtatious couples and the young ether, and aded It had becoone
”Hey” Crockta looked at the owner of the Infor, is it possible to get that here?”
“……!”
“I would like to eat a whole roasted pig…”
The owner's eyes widened He dropped his head like he couldn't bear looking at Crockta any his mouth
”That“I don’t have that dish anymore”
Tied The stories of the real hetti, hated fruit juice, and chewed on big pieces of meat were over
”I see” Crockta nodded “I will have whiskey A bottle please”
The owner handed over the whiskey Crockta paid the price and opened the lid He took a sip straight from the bottle of whiskey
“Heol, look at that person…!”
“Oh my, what is this? That orc?”
“He is drinking fro whiskey?”
“A!”
Crockta laughed
These young ones In the past, there was a time when one would be teased if they didn't do this It was the era of real males
Crockta startedHe headed towards the exit of the 'Where are ht faces of the couples coht this wasn't too bad either The men and women smiled as they looked at each other There was obvious affection in their eyes
This was also good
Crockta grabbed the door He pushed at the cold handle The door closed behind hiust of wind blew through the streets of Maillard and past him
He suddenly turned his head He could see the scenery of Maillard The lights shi+ning, the drunkards on the streets, people heading home to prepare for a lively day to their lives
”There is no need for regrets”
'Where are ht've turned into a lively fusion bar but their place in Maillard hadn't completely disappeared So
“I am just a little sad” Crockta raised the whiskey bottle He didn't drink froround
“For the real men who aren't here anymore”
He poured out all of the whiskey A tribute to the past He recalled the beautiful time and the manly men