Chapter 274: Ten Years Later — (2)
Old Jude quickly ran to the back kitchen.
Unlike most taverns, the back kitchen of the Dawn Tavern was very clean, which had not changed due to the change of ownership. Many years ago, he had taken herbal medicines for the treatment of his demon from here with Vance, and he still retained a little impression.
A weird floor lamp stood near the entrance of the back kitchen. He didn’t know if he was seeing things, but Jude always felt that the light pole looked a bit like a staff. Not far away from the floor lamp was a frozen magic pattern that flickered slightly and the shelves with all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables continued to emit cold air.
There was a small wooden basin next to the fruit and vegetable rack, which was full of fresh fruits of attractive color. A chubby gray parrot was lying on its back on the top of the fruit pile, stretching out its wings and clicking its beak contentedly.
Seeing someone coming in, the golden bird’s eyes slanted over, and then squinted contemptuously.
“Stupid bird,” Jude muttered, glancing at the basin of fresh fruit of great value. “What a waste of good food.”
“Idiot,” the gray parrot responded clearly. It straightened its round belly, tilted its head, and pecked at a golden cherry.
With the Knights of Judgement approaching, Jude didn’t intend to scold a brainless bird. He grabbed his demon partner who was unusually obedient for some reason and looked around in the back kitchen, hoping to find a trigger similar to a secret door.
When his gaze swept to the middle of the room, old Jude’s hair exploded…