Chapter 165: The Coastal City (4)
Ugh... Baker fought back waves of nausea as they walked. Quite some time had passed since their meal, but his stomach was still churning violently.
After finishing the braised fish, Ketal had proceeded to order a variety of other seafood dishes. Baker had managed to avoid eating much by repeatedly insisting he was full, taking only small tastes, but even that had been enough to leave him feeling utterly queasy.
Ketal hadn’t stopped there. He wandered all over the town, browsing in shops and buying various snacks from food stalls. He genuinely seemed to be enjoying himself like a tourist exploring the city.
What is he writing down? Baker wondered, noticing Ketal meticulously jotting things in a small notebook. Stealing glances at the barbarian, Baker cautiously asked, “Are you sure this is really gathering information?”
From Baker’s perspective, it looked like they were just wasting time aimlessly. Ketal, however, turned to him with an expression that clearly asked, What are you talking about?
“I’ve already gathered quite a lot of information,” Ketal stated plainly.
“You have? When?”
“I’ve been gathering it the whole time. What, didn’t you notice? I assumed you followed along because you understood.” Ketal looked at Baker with genuine surprise.
Baker felt a surge of indignation at Ketal’s expression and words. He didn’t want to admit that the barbarian had noticed things he, a mage, had missed.
“W-what information? Tell me,” Baker demanded, though his voice was unfortunately still weak and trembling.
“The braised fish we ate at the tavern. Its condition was extremely poor.”
“Huh? That’s it?”