Chapter 93: Kubult territory
Elarion World – Kubult Viscount Territory
Outside a modest branch of the Adventurer’s Guild, the air was thick with the scent of ale and roasted meat. Two women in elegant robes stood by the entrance, drawing curious glances from drunken patrons stumbling out.
Mia wrinkled her nose, watching a man trip over his own feet before slurring something incoherent and disappearing down an alley.
She crossed her arms. "Lily... are you sure Alex comes to a place like this?"
Her maid, Lily, kept her hands respectfully folded in front of her, eyes calm as ever. "Yes, Miss. from what I gather, he comes here either when he’s in a bad mood or when he takes on adventuring work."
Mia raised an eyebrow. "Adventurer work? But he’s the heir of the Kubult Viscountcy. Doesn’t he already have more than enough money?"
Lily nodded. "That’s true. However miss, ever since he lost some duel in the academy, he’s taken his training more seriously—especially physical training. Adventuring is considered the most practical method for honing real-world combat skills outside of formal knight training."
Mia clicked her tongue, half-impressed, half-annoyed. "So he does have some sense of pride, huh? I thought he’d just sulk about losing."
Lily smiled faintly. "He may act arrogant, but he’s not without discipline when pushed. And from what I’ve heard... he hasn’t lost a adventurer fight since he lost duel"
Mia’s brows knit together, eyes returning to the noisy bar.
"So that bastard’s not just a spoiled noble after all..." she muttered.