The Emerald Bar had never been as bustling as it was now.
Apart from Karina at the bar, the servants Elvie, and the recently arrived Leila, the tavern's tables were also occupied by a number of customers who had visited before.
The blindfolded nun Phyllis, the three kobolds enjoying exquisite wines and kibble (served on delicate silver platters), and the alchemist girl Lier from the alchemical city of Xi La.
The petite thief girl Fishee, the knowledge-hungry young man from the Giant Tribe, Luno (waiting for Prince Lieyang to reconquer the throne, Lin Ge planned to introduce him to the new Emperor of the Galama Empire), and the reborn Stone Giant girl Fite.
Appearing as regular patrons, but actually tasked with an investigation, were the members of the Osloni Iron Mountain Mining Company's security team, of course, one of the female members harbored her own little schemes, constantly glancing towards the bar.