9 Finally Arriving at Orario
After I finished up my breakfast, I extinguished the flame that I created by grazing the blade of my longsword with a rock. Although it really pained me to do so to my precious weapon, I had no choice to do so as I didn't have the ability to use magic nor do I know the survivalist's way of making fire in the wild. I looked at my sword then whispered to it in a low voice.
"Sorry..."
It was then that I realized that my weapon had no particular name. My brain then went into full operation as I tried to think of a beautiful name for this wonderful weapon.
"You shall be named... Ambrosia. The sword that shall slay all my enemies."
I said lovingly as I slowly caressed the blade of Ambrosia. After a few more moments of caressing Ambrosia, I cleaned up my camp area then activated my [Phantom] ability, going full speed towards the city that holds the only dungeon of the world, Orario.
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After a full day of running towards South of the Beol Mountains since that was the only thing that I concretely remember from the map of Caam that would eventually lead me to Orario, I finally saw the trademark of the city which was the very tall and large tower of Babel. I was so excited that although I was very hungry and thirsty after a full day of non-stop running, I continued to run as fast as I could to get to Orario.
It was now evening as I finally made it to one of the gates that would allow me to enter the grand city. Strangely enough, the people around me that were also waiting to enter Orario made way for me as they looked at me with fearful eyes. Not paying it much thought, I continued to stride forward until I reached the city guards who were managing the gate. I was about to take some money from my pouch to pay for the amount of the toll but the guard in front of me didn't speak of how much I needed to pay. I then stared at him which seemed to scare him even more as he made some sort of weird sound while chattering his teeth and struggled to even keep standing. It was then that I realized that my [Bloodlust] skill was still active and promptly deactivated it. Everyone around me suddenly took large breaths as they were suffocated by my aura. Embarrassed, I paid 200 valis which was way over the toll fee as an apology to the city guards. Afterwards, I continued my stride to finally enter the City of Orario.
"Woah, this place really is quite amazing. Truly deserving of the spot of the world's top power."
I marveled at the beauty of the roads and buildings of the city as I continued to trod down the roads, in search of a place where I could get my fill of food and water. After a while of wandering around, I came across a two-story building made of stone Danmachi anime. I then gave off a frustrated sigh as I regretted not paying attention to the details of the story of Danmachi.
"No use in crying over spilled milk I guess. What's more important is for me to get some good food and water!"
My eyes shined in anticipation as my cooking over the past few months wasn't the best and that I mostly drank water from the rivers. Even though this world doesn't even come close to the pollution of Earth, I was still worried that I would get some kind of disease from drinking river water. With those thoughts in mind, I entered the Hostess of Fertility.
As I entered the pub, the vibrant and happy atmosphere of adventurers drinking and having a good time entered my sights. It was then that a girl in a green maid-like outfit with blonde hair and long pointy ears came up to me.
"Welcome sir! Are you here to dine in alone or with others?"
I was a bit mesmerized and dazed seeing a beautiful elf for the first time as the only living beings I saw during my adventures and in Edea Village were humans and beast people, but never yet an elf.
"Ah, sir?"
She seemed to get a bit uncomfortable with me just staring at her and saying nothing so I decided to apologize for my somewhat inappropriate act.
"Forgive me miss, it's just that this is my first time seeing a beautiful elf such as yourself."
"Ohoho, I thank the dear patron for the flattery."
She hovered her small hand over her mouth as she gave off the vibe that she appreciated my compliment.
"Also, I'm here to eat alone"
"Then a table for 1 it is. Please follow me dear patron."
She then elegantly turned around and lead me to a table for 1 nearby. After I took a seat, she was about to hand me a menu but I stopped her and said in an anticipating voice.
"Give me one of everything!"
She seemed a bit surprised but quickly got over it and voiced out a small chuckle as she gave a light bow towards me.
"Right away dear patron!"
Before she was about to turn away however, I asked the beautiful elf for her name.
"Before you go, would young miss enlighten me with her beautiful name?"
She was surprised once more and compared to the first time I flattered her, there seemed to be a faint blush on her cheeks.
"Hmph! I am Ryuu Lion of Hostess of Fertility. You may just call me Ryuu."
She responded flustered as she once again elegantly turned around and made her way to the counter to deliver my order. Now with nothing to do, I took a look around me and realized that most of the adventurers here were awfully weak. Although I didn't have any way of actually inspecting their strength, after my many times of scouting various monster tribes before I attacked them, I was able to somewhat get a gut feeling which would allow me to tell which living beings were stronger or weaker than me. In fact, my gut feeling told me that other than the silver-haired waitress and the chef in the kitchen, I could hardly beat any of the waitresses. Especially the owner-life figure with a large build. Even though she was starting to wrinkle and gives off the feeling of an old person, I could tell that she was not one that I could mess with at all for now as I had no chance of winning against her.
"Here you go sir!"
I was brought back from my deep thoughts to a sight full of many wonderful and delicious-looking dishes. I was about to eat but realized that I still had my helmet on and decided to unequip it. Just as I did so, all the adventurers around me and even the waitresses and the owner of the pub looked at me with surprise. I paid them no heed as I was to hungry and thirsty to give a damn about their reactions with all these wonderful stuff filling my vision. Then, I finally began to blisfully indulge myself in paradise.
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*Ryuu Lion's POV"
I looked at the customer with surprise as not only did he have the fabled and mythical-like storage magic, but he also looked very young.
"Ryuu, come here for a bit."
I snap myself out of my surprise as I made my way to Mama Mia who called me over to the counter.
"Ryuu, do you know that kid?"
She asked me while she took a sip of some beer and glanced at the patron blissfully engorging himself in a mountain of food and drinks.
"No, I don't even know his name yet. He seems to be new around here..."
I said as I tried to think if there was any familia who had a tall man fully equipped with heavy-looking armor that came to Orario recently. While I was trying to think of any familia that had people like that patron, Mama Mia spoke to me again.
"Either way, he is here alone right?"
"Yeah, he is."
"Hm... When he's finished eating, ask him if he wants to stay here for the night. There are already quite a bit of eyes here looking at him with greed."
"Okay Mama Mia."
I responded as I was then called by a patron to his table and made my way over to them.
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I finally finish the large amount of food and was thoroughly satisfied by everything they had to offer here. I called Ryuu over to pay my bill and to ask her if there was any inn nearby that I could stay in for the night.
"Ryuu, over here!"
After I called for her, she made her way to my table and told her that I wanted to pay for my bill. The total came in at a 1,000 valis. Even though it was kind of a large spend, I didn't regret it as I truly enjoyed the food that they served me. After paying the bill, I remembered that I had nowhere to stay at for the night and asked her if she knew a place I could stay at.
"By the way, Ryuu, do you know of any inn that I could stay at for the night?"
"Our pub also doubles as an inn so you could rent a room here for the night."
She swiftly and elegantly answers me back as I was relieved that I didn't have to go hunting for a place to sleep at this late at night.
"Then please lead me to a room, Ryuu."
"Right away dear patron! However, can you please tell me your name so that I can book it for you?"
After saying her piece, she stared at me curiously, to which I gave a small laugh and responded.
"Just call me Reza."
After hearing my name, she went deep into her thoughts as if she was trying to remember something. however, I really wanted to get to my room to rest for the night as soon as possible so I snapped her out of her thoughts.
"Ryuu, can you please lead me to my room?"
"Ah, yes! Please follow me."
She finally lead me to my room and as soon as I got there, I locked the door, unequipped my armor and laid down on the bed as I hugged Ambrosia and entered the realm of dreams.
