Chapter 16: From Ale to Excrement ( 16 )
As I downed the last gulp of ale, savoring the slightly bitter but refreshing taste, I tilted my head back and sighed, "Ahhh, that hits the spot."
But before I could place the mug down, one of the adventurers—clearly furious—charged at me. I didn't notice him until...
CLONK!
My mug swung forward as I casually moved to set it down. The timing couldn't have been worse—or better, depending on how you looked at it. The edge of the mug collided with the guy's forehead with a loud thud.
"Oof!" He staggered back, holding his head in pain before falling flat on his back, unconscious.
I blinked, looking at the mug in my hand. "Huh? What just happened?" I muttered, utterly confused.
The repairmen burst out laughing. "Gahaha! Crazy guy just knocked him out by accident!" Zaben roared, slapping his knee.
Another adventurer paused mid-swing, staring at me in disbelief. "What the hell, man?!"
I shrugged, raising the mug. "Uh... cheers?"
The repairmen howled even louder as the adventurers, now defeated and humiliated, started dragging their unconscious comrade out.
Zaben patted me on the back, nearly knocking me over. "You're not bad, crazy guy. Join us anytime!"