Chapter 63: Gus’s Story
Even after learning all that, Leon’s determination to head to the Calico Desert remained unchanged. After all, the newly acquired Prismatic Shard needed to be offered at the center of the three stone pillars in the open desert, in exchange for the most powerful weapon in the game—the Galaxy Sword.
Sharpening your blade doesn’t delay the chopping of firewood, and the strength of the Galaxy Sword was definitely worth the trip.
Mounting his bike once again, Leon took a leisurely ride around town before making a special stop at Evelyn’s house. He handed George, who was watching TV, a leek as thanks for letting him take the bike for free. Although George’s expression remained rather stiff, when he saw the leek in Leon’s hand, a reluctant smile tugged at his lips.
Leon politely declined Evelyn’s invitation to stay for lunch. At first, she was a bit upset—it was already her second time inviting him. But when she learned he already had plans to dine at the Starfruit Saloon, and that his companion was a single young woman from town, her attitude changed in an instant.
Before he left, Evelyn even gifted Leon a tulip from her own garden to give to the girl he was meeting.
Under Evelyn’s indulgent gaze, Leon walked away holding the tulip.
“Hey! Gus, I’m here again.”
As soon as he stepped into the Starfruit Saloon, Leon saw Gus as usual, polishing a glass. It was as if the saloon’s cups could never be completely cleaned.
“Leon, welcome! You’re always welcome here.” Gus greeted him warmly with a broad smile and gestured for him to sit. “What would you like to eat?”