Gu Xinghe withdrew his hand from the mirror.
After Eris "transmitted" him information about the Thorn Cult.
He then realized—
In the Tavern of Misfortune, the three most famous drinks are named "Misfortune," "Suffering," and "Galaxy."
Bartender Grant once said that this was supposedly the name the bar owner decided on when the bar opened.
Its origin is actually the new doctrine proposed by Theresa in the Thorn Cult.
Although the new doctrines are seen as a supplement and extension of the traditional old doctrines.
However, the old and new doctrines actually have very different interpretations of the meaning of why humans have to suffer.
The old doctrine held that people should endure suffering because humans are born to suffer and should atone for their sins through calamity.
Newer doctrines, on the other hand, hold that the meaning of enduring suffering lies in anticipating the hope that will follow misfortune.
After humanity has experienced misfortune and suffering, there will surely be hope in the future.
It seems that Eris named the three wines based on this theory.
While outwardly displaying support for the imperial state religion, they also subtly included their boss's name in the text.
But there seems to be a deeper meaning in this that Gu Xinghe has not yet grasped.
Thinking of this, Gu Xinghe recalled the investigation Teresa had conducted at the tavern.
"Speaking of which, do you remember Theresa's reminder?"
"Remind Eris," Gu Xinghe said to the little boy in the mirror in front of him.
Earlier, when Theresa mentioned this to Gu Xinghe in the private room of the tavern, it was near the end of their conversation.
That was also when Gu Xinghe felt the gazes of those watching him.
Although Eris did not actually appear at the time, he must have arrived at the scene in another form.
"I know, I know, it's just that there have been a lot of missing people lately, and the tavern's few 'magical' drinks are a bit too high-profile."
I'll keep a low profile, boss. Don't worry, I won't ruin your business!
Eris waved her hands in the mirror, indicating to Gu Xinghe that he could rest assured.
But after hearing the other party's assurance, Gu Xinghe felt even less at ease.
According to Gu Xinghe, at least two people are missing.
For example, player Sun Zhenbo, and the owner of that diary.
If we take into account that the employee who stole the wine was not just the diarist, this factor should also be taken into account.
The number of people secretly disappearing in taverns will only increase, which explains why taverns need to constantly hire temporary workers.
Those two so-called employee rules are both a ban on the pub and a lure.
The employees, who were trying to find the tavern's secrets, were lured there and turned into food for Eris.
In addition, there's the tavern's legendary drink, a drink that leaves all who taste it with endless aftertaste.
Perhaps that's why the Thorn Cult, which controls the entire country, felt that there might be something strange about this place.
Therefore, Theresa used this as an excuse to frequently visit the tavern to investigate.
Now it seems that Teresa is different from the girl-next-door impression he had when they first met.
As Gu Xinghe got to know her better, he felt that she was more like a white bird unwilling to be imprisoned, trying to break free from the thorny cage that confined her.
But given his current situation, it seems a bit too far off for him to be thinking about these things.
Now it seems that Theresa's situation isn't so bad after all.
Regardless, Gu Xinghe felt that since Eris had been able to keep the tavern running for so long, she must have her own methods.
So he bent his knuckles and tapped the mirror, beginning his real interrogation.
"So these past few days, after I arrived at the tavern..."
"Eris, is this how you've been hiding behind the mirror all this time, waiting for me to come looking for you?"
"Hehe, doesn't this give you a better sense of personally uncovering the secret?"
This also makes the identity of the mysterious tavern owner more palatable.
Gu Xinghe nodded, seemingly agreeing with what Eris said.
But so, aren't they all just people who enjoy watching him cause trouble?
At this point, Gu Xinghe had clearly grasped Eris's weakness and mastered the method of communicating with him effectively.
"Huh? How about I make myself known too? How about I try having my salary docked?"
After saying that, Gu Xinghe turned around as if he wanted to leave.
"No, boss! How about this as an apology gift?"
Eris in the mirror reached out her hand desperately, trying to hold on.
At that moment, a shard of mirror suddenly appeared and floated in front of Gu Xinghe.
Despite being called a lens, it actually looks more like an ordinary piece of broken glass, plain and unremarkable.
The broken lens looked uneven.
Gu Xinghe ran his fingertip along its sharp edge, but there was no scratch on his finger.
Contrary to its visual appearance, the edges of the lenses seem to have been deliberately smoothed.
"These are fragments of the Mirror of Eris, which can be used to control ordinary mirrors."
That way, boss, you can spy on me—no, I mean, gather all sorts of information and intelligence by observing through the mirror.
Gu Xinghe was still fiddling with the shards of the mirror in his hand.
The lenses feel a little cool to the touch, but not icy cold.
"So you wouldn't be trying to observe me through these lenses, would you?"
He asked Eris.
"No way! This is just a tiny piece of the mirror! It's a fragment that exists independently of the Mirror of Eris!"
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