The Archmage’s Restaurant

# 139 Chapter.33

There was no sign of being afraid of the food stall thugs.

However, he doesn’t look angry either.

When talking to the young man, his face was full of life, but when he was looking at the gangsters, he was extremely expressionless.

Continuing to eat udon like that was so out of character with the situation that Marker became confused.

Normally, when these guys come in, you have to be scared or show some kind of reaction, but there was absolutely no reaction. No, it’s just extreme indifference, like asking if it’s okay to kill that bug.

And the sound of noodles being skipped over and over again.

Grumble

“Hehe, this looks delicious.”

And an exclamation.

The woman slurped the noodles and looked at the young man as if demanding an answer to her question.

Of course, there is no way to know as a marker.

Recently, such gangsters and assassins were sent to the north to deal with or kill them, so I was asking how to deal with them.

All Marker could tell was that the young man quietly shook his head at the woman’s words.

“Just keep sitting and eating that.”

When the young man answered, the woman nodded, turned her attention away from the thugs, and began to focus on eating udon again.

Marker looked at it and wondered what he was going to do. The young man appeared to be moving towards the table from the kitchen, as if he wanted to do something.

At that time, another group approaches the food stall.

“Oh my, it’s hard. “Is this a factory area?”

“There is no need for you to take care of it yourself… “What kind of trouble is this?”

“Hey dude! I have to see it with my own eyes to be reassured. Just kidding! What is that by the way? It wasn’t there. I don’t think you got permission? Let’s go. Hey guys.”

“Yes sir!”

The approaching group was wearing military uniform. This is the military uniform of the Gray City Police Force.

Marker, who couldn’t understand the conversation they had, was just relieved to see it.

In the past, the military would have joined hands with these thugs and caused more trouble, but the recent security forces have been very strict in discipline.

At the center of it all is Chief of Police Gind.

After the fight with El, he was selected as a security captain, and he was always working without stopping, saying he was repaying the favor.

“police?”

Normally, he would have stayed still, but today he liked the atmosphere of this place, so he got up, pointed his finger at the gangsters, and shouted.

“These guys here are on a rampage. help!”

“Happiness?”

Guind must have heard that sound and approached the gangster with a frown.

“They told me to pay protection fees… “You came at a time when even the store owner was in trouble!”

“what? What the hell are you talking nonsense! kill? “You bastard!”

The thugs glared and swore, and Marker sat there in shock and was crushed.

okay.

What did you believe in?

Marker momentarily wondered if he had gone crazy and began to tremble.

“Thank you. “You have courage.”

However, when the young man nodded and thanked himself, a sudden sense of pride came over him.

You may be harmed, but even if the security forces are by your side, it is not that easy for ordinary citizens to take action in such a situation.

Nevertheless, Marker just wanted to protect this time called now. I was depressed about being alone, but at least I found a bar with a nice atmosphere and good food.

“Who wants to die! You die, you bastard. “Where did these guys come from?”

Gind struck the hoodlum hard in the back of the head.

“The former lord. How much trouble did you have to root out people like you… . Even thinking about it now makes me cry. “How dare you set it up?”

“You’re laughing. How dare the lord’s dogs attack anyone now!”

Gangsters from other regions rebelled against the security forces. He even started spitting at Gind.

Military discipline in areas other than border areas was often poor, so in many places the security forces avoided fighting with gangsters, and in fact, the combat power of the security forces in such places was substandard.

However, the old Deadran City, which was recently merged with Great City, has changed a lot.

Moreover, Gind’s personality was extremely persistent.

“Hahaha. “Get these crazy guys out now!”

“Your boss!”

And soon a fight broke out.

When the security forces appear, the young man who had his head down for some reason quietly opens his mouth to the marker.

“They will be taken away soon. “Don’t worry.”

“Ah yes… .”

Marker looked at the fight with the feeling that he hoped so.

The security team went out to chase after the gangsters who had run out, and after some time, the gangsters were eventually seen tied to ropes from afar.

The reason L set up the stall here was to take a final look at whether the factory was running well without any problems.

In any case, since this is something he started, he personally checks the environment of the factory workers to see if there are any people who suddenly barge in and force them to work without any treatment, unlike in the beginning, and ultimately, he plans to completely let go.

Then all you have to do is sit back and collect the royalties that come in.

Gold lacquer on the rare.

While appreciating what Lurin likes.

To that end, it was decided to set up a food stall in front of the factory and observe it for a few days.

So now that the uninvited guest was gone, I opened my mouth to the marker.

“Anyway, how is the factory? “Aren’t you having a hard time?”

“yes?”

Marker asked back at the sudden question. However, perhaps because of the alcohol, he immediately opened his mouth and started talking about his recent life.

“Good. “It’s great to have a place to work.”

“is that so.”

“Yes, but… “That is.”

Marker, who took another sip of soju, was intoxicated and revealed something he would never have said if he were in his right mind.

“In this dead time of recession, I was unable to get married and was just barely surviving alone. Now I am finally trying to settle down, but the fact that I am still alone even though all other circumstances have improved… Even though it’s my birthday. There is no one to have a drink with… .”

Marker lowered his head, muttering something he couldn’t tell whether he was talking to El or himself.

“Is that so… .”

“I did my best for my colleagues… .”

“Are you doing your best in return and being kind to me?”

“No, that’s not it. It came naturally because they treated me well… yo. this.”

“Then I guess that’s what happened. “In life, things like this and that happen.”

L smiled and filled Marker’s glass with soju. Doesn’t say anything else. No need for consolation.

I just filled him with alcohol and told him the obvious truth.

And I added one word at the end.

“If you do this, you won’t be drinking alone.”

“Is that so? “Thank you for this.”

Marker smiled and took a sip of the drink L poured for him. It is comfortable. Marker was thinking something like that.

Just then, Chief of Police Gind and his men returned. Marker was startled and started hiccuping.

“I’m sorry for the disturbance. But was there something like this at the entrance to the factory? Because it’s a restaurant… I’m sorry, owner, but I got permission… .”

Marker was relieved that the security chief had returned, and then spat out some udon soup.

Is it really unlicensed?

Because that’s what I thought. That was a bit unfortunate.

It’s a pub where a married couple works hard. And I also liked this young man.

It wasn’t a situation where he would worry about anyone in his situation, but still… .

Just as I was thinking that, the police chief named Gindra suddenly froze.

“Oh my god… .”

He cannot speak properly, his mouth is open, and even his fingers begin to tremble.

And the young store owner sighed. And then he walked towards Gind, who was frozen in shock.

The soldiers were all shocked by the captain’s strange behavior and stamped their feet.

“Leader!”

“Well, let’s go over there for a moment and talk…” .”

And El disappeared behind him, taking Gind with him. The scene looked like a delinquent student leading another student into an alley to extort money.

Marker’s eyes widened at the scene where the relationship had changed.

When I’m worried, I crave more alcohol.

Marker said to the woman while looking at his finished glass of soju.

“Can you please give me one more bottle of soju?”

The woman just watched the whole situation unfold and dozed off with her finished bowl of udon noodles, frowning.

No, if I had known you were sleeping, I wouldn’t have called you.

“What. uh? “You are not there.”

Marker met the woman’s eyes and lowered his head again. It’s still the same.

I still feel a strange sense of fear when I meet that woman’s eyes.

The woman looked around and moved to go outside. But in that situation, the store owner returned.

A young man who came back unharmed. And the security forces did not appear to have returned.

I don’t know what was going on, but the young man was still smiling.

So, I don’t know if it was because the alcohol prevented Marker from thinking normally, but he thought it must have been good and ordered more alcohol.

“you! “Where have you been?”

“Oh, I just had a quick chat with someone I know.”

“I see. That’s it then. Hi-Hi.”

Lulin laughs.

So the night gets deeper and deeper.

Marker, who was intoxicated by the atmosphere and drinking soju, felt that he couldn’t do it anymore and got up.

Now it’s time to sleep.

“Then thank you.”

“Yes, that’s me. Thank you.”

Marker got up from the stall.

Before I knew it, my depressed mood had improved. I feel like I can go home with a light heart.

“Oh and.”

“yes?”

“Be alert on the way home. If you fall for no reason, you will be in big trouble. And be sure to check your surroundings carefully before you leave the house.”

“yes? Ah, that’s right. thank you.”

Marker nodded and went out.

El looked.

People coming down from the factory and gathering in front of Marker’s house.

It seemed like he was waiting for the night team to join him, so he waited a little longer so that Marker could meet them.

Thanks to this, I got drunk more than I expected, but it didn’t matter because the film didn’t stop.

“Rurin, let’s go back too. The factory is running well, so I don’t think there’s any need to worry anymore. “Gind is working hard, so there will be peace for a while.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. “I’m more sleepy than that.”

Lulin narrowed his eyes and opened his mouth.

“Hehehe.”

Then he was hugged by L and started rubbing his cheeks. Lurin had already experienced several times that she would never rush at El first without sacrificing her mind.

I always wish for something like that or something like that, but I can’t do it first.

But why today?

While L was thinking that, she saw a soju bottle rolling around at Rurin’s feet.

Since soju is essential for food stalls, I started to think that I had neglected to take care of soju bottles.

They should only sell beer instead.

So the conclusion is… .

It meant that the Lurin who was hugging and rubbing her cheeks was a drunk Lurin.

“you!”

Lulin was hugged and started kissing L’s neck.

“I have to do it too. It’s here!”

Then, he sticks his neck out and his eyes become watery.

oh my god.

Alcohol is my enemy. When on earth did I drink soju? El lamented while carrying Lurin on her back.

It is best to quickly cook it rare and marinate it.

A sane person might reluctantly accept this, but a sane Lurin would not know this.

A dragon that turns pale when drunk.

El sighed heavily and hurried on her way toward Lair.