Corner location of the hotel.

In fact, there should be such a place in any store. Some people like quietness and sit in the corner of the corridor, but in fact, such a place is not quiet.

Because the sound is always coming from all directions, sometimes you don't want to hear it, but you can always hear it. So Sean thinks that people who can sit in such a place are not necessarily those who want to be quiet, but those who want to know what everyone is talking about!

The light was dim and one could roughly make out that there was a person sitting alone in this place. Of course, there were bowls and cups placed around but no one was there. It was estimated that everyone had run to the center to listen to the man's story. Misty's statement had indeed caused an uproar in the hotel.

Many people are wondering what this thing is?

Some people would even talk about things that had never happened in the Bashalan Empire, including other countries and areas that even Sean had never heard of.

The biggest advantage of this kind of inn for mercenaries to gather together is that there are so many people to "come up with ideas" together. Although everyone has different ideas, sometimes they can talk about things that many people would not expect.

Even though mercenaries usually put their own interests first, they will still stick together closely when it comes to survival.

Although in Sean's opinion, this kind of group is not close at all...

However, mercenaries like Jonathan, Rast, Feng and others who are away from home all year round really like this kind of atmosphere. They can find out a lot of things and gain some insights.

Sean watched the man in the corner eating alone, pausing occasionally.

Apparently it's listening...

And listen very carefully.

It didn't move any of the plates around it, but was focused on the small plate in front of it. It was obvious that it was not on the same plate as the people sitting with it.

When did you have a [cold] crush on someone?

If it were any lower, it would be [hatred]. I remember that the only people with whom I have a truly negative impression so far are Igunya's senior brother, and then there are the people with whom I have a hostile relationship, similar to those people Weisman who I fought against in Koga City.

But they were clearly enemies, so it wouldn't be a "cold" situation...

Your favorability will only appear if there is an intersection between them and you. For example, the word [Neutral] will appear after you have met them, which means that they have at least glanced at you and know that such a person exists. As for those who you have never met, of course no favorability will be shown.

The other party was [Lenglan] and had obviously seen him before.

Take a closer look at its properties:

【4200/4200】

That is, a Level 4 Orderer. There are probably more than a dozen such people at the scene. There is nothing special about them.

It was a bit strange, but at the moment Jonathan was always asking about what he should bring, so Sean didn't completely focus on this person with a [Cold] favorability.

The discussion in the hotel continued until very late, and finally Sean couldn't help but go upstairs to rest. There was still a lot of noise downstairs, especially in this small wooden house, you could hear people shouting below even when lying in bed.

Perhaps the mercenaries have become accustomed to it. It is good enough for people who are away from home to have a place to rest. If Jonathan did not want to inquire about the information, he might not want to come to such a place. The main reason is that the consumption is too expensive, which is a luxury for people who rely on missions and a little bounty to make a living.

Of course, Sean did not resonate with such a situation. A local noble who received state subsidies had no idea that he should be frugal when spending money. In his impression, as long as he did not spend money recklessly, he would not spend more than a few thousand gold coins a year.

I have been lying on the bed and can't fall asleep...

I'm still thinking about the person downstairs. Has he seen me before, and does he have a grudge against me?

Then there's the fog thing, which is the most crucial part. The man said that the fog got him and his teammates lost, and that the other team members haven't returned yet, and they're probably dead, etc.

Of course, Sean didn't believe everything like this. There was a clear sense of unease in the other person's words. Sometimes what he saw wasn't the same thing as what he later recalled. He might even exaggerate and emphasize a particular incident for a certain purpose.

That's not lying, but being unsure yet wanting to emphasize the tone...making people around him feel inexplicably pressured.

Sometimes this person's words are confusing. He really wants help but deliberately excludes others. He only wants to make things convenient for himself. The best thing is to get convenience without any effort.

So Sean didn't believe everything the other party said. After all, Frelia and the others should have walked there earlier. Although they might not have taken the same route, they were definitely the first group of troops closest to Tacoma City.

That is an elite team of three to four thousand people. If they can all disappear quietly, then this country is probably not far from destruction!

But the fog is still a problem...

………………

The next morning, the mercenary team did not set off immediately. Instead, at Sean's request, they worked with the alchemist Alphonse to prepare several potions.

You should also prepare some detoxification, sobering, and other mixtures as well as recovery potions.

This was the first time that Sean witnessed the alchemist making potions. It looked very simple, just mixing the purchased herbs together by boiling or distilling. He also took the herbs in his hand and took a quick look at them.

For example, there's something like [xx Flower], but the effect isn't listed after it, yet the potion works after it's brewed. [Recovery Potion: Stops bleeding and restores 50-100 HP]...

It's the most basic potion.

"Did you write down all these refining methods?" Sean asked.

"Of course, what good would an alchemist be if he couldn't even remember these things?" Alphonse replied jokingly.

A person who specializes in potions remembers that there is nothing wrong with the refining method, but the plants with the properties he saw do not have the right effect after refining. Why is that?

Is my level not high enough to see these subtle properties of nature? Or is there another reason? It's hard to explain.

"Next time if there's a chance, can I study your alchemy manuscript?"

"That's no problem." Alphonse did not refuse.

In fact, the alchemists' manuscripts are not impossible to read. Some people can read them after paying, and they can even be taught how to make them. However, the real difficulty lies in the mastery of timing and skills. Proficiency cannot be achieved by just reading a few books. It requires years of trial and error.

With these prepared potions, the team decided to wait another day before setting off, which would be safer.

Let's see if those who rush to the foggy area are also in danger...

However, during these two days, Sean did not notice the person with whom he had a [cold] relationship.