The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 13 by Mine

Author:Mine [Mine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: light novel
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Published: 2025-06-13T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5:

Lodging to Reinforcements

AFTER PARTING WITH EMILY and walking north along the highway, Loren’s party fortunately came across lodging just before the day was growing dark.

Compared to the climate around Kaffa, this northern region felt just a touch colder. As the sun set, the difference grew even more pronounced, and Loren worried that it would become too biting for camping. Thus, he found it most fortunate that they would be able to sleep within four walls and with a roof over their heads.

To add to their luck, the town came equipped with a number of facilities that were just what they were looking for.

“They have a hot spring?”

Coming to a town was one thing, but that wouldn’t help them if they couldn’t find a room to stay in, so Lapis immediately decided on an inn and walked in. Lapis was overjoyed to hear about its extra amenity, while Loren studied the face of the staff member who was explaining the facilities.

The female staff member had a friendly smile as she answered Lapis with a deep nod. “We draw water from a nearby hot spring. We have a large bath, and there is an additional fee to use it, but it’s plenty of hot water with that one payment—you can enjoy it as much as you want.”

“How much does it cost? I’m willing to pay whatever it takes.”

Lapis pounced on the idea of soaking in the hot spring as though not doing so had never even been an option. As Loren absently listened in on the costs and conditions, he glanced around the interior of the inn.

The inn they had entered was laid out similarly to most others. The first floor sported a reception desk, a pub, and a dining area. The rooms for lodging guests were located on the second floor and above. Given the time of day, the first floor was bustling with dining customers. However, as Loren studied these customers, a somewhat heavy feeling set in—in stark contrast to Lapis’s excitement.

“You don’t look too well, Loren. What’s up?” Gula asked in a whisper. “Don’t tell me you’re thinkin’ of stealin’ a peek at Lapis while she’s bathin’ or something.”

This just deepened Loren’s grimace. “I don’t wanna die just yet.”

“I don’t think she’d go that far.”

“Well even if my life’s not in danger, I ain’t gonna peep. Don’t worry.”

“Well, I wasn’t really worried to begin with. So what’s eatin’ at you?”

Loren tipped his chin toward the dining area. Following his direction, Gula looked inside and cocked her head, not quite understanding what he was getting at. “What’s the matter?”

“A lotta unsavory characters, don’t you think?”

Gula took another look around, and after staring long and hard, she returned her gaze to Loren’s face and tilted her head once more. “You think so?”

“I guess not from your perspective.”

After all, Gula was a dark god, and Lapis was a demon. Compared to them, a handful of human ruffians were practically cute. Loren was well aware of this, but it wasn’t like anyone else in the establishment was privy to this information.

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