Chapter 74.3
Bash was also drinking alcohol, but to be honest, he wasn’t drinking enough to get drunk. That was because the Sage had told him sternly, “Human women don’t like very intoxicated men. You see, middle-aged human men tend to get drunk and interact with women in a way that makes them uncomfortable. Many women prefer gentlemen over drunks.” Of course, it depended on the situation… Anyway, Bash didn’t drink much and listened to the conversation while keeping an eye out for an opportunity.
There were customers in the restaurant who kept an eye on them. Some had been there before they arrived, while others entered later. Among them, Bash was particularly looking for a woman who matched his preferences. Of course, he wanted to approach her. Ideally, a woman on the level of an orc hero like Bash would be perfect, but he was desperate. He just wanted to find someone with whom he could talk without any issues.
By the way, there were no elves in the restaurant.
According to the earlier information, married humans wore a ring on the ring finger of the left hand. First, Bash looked for those without a ring. Then, he searched for young women who appeared fertile and were not claimed by other men. If they were attractive, that would be a bonus. Unlike elves, there was quite a difference in attractiveness among humans. There weren’t many, but some women seemed dwarf-like or orcish, and Bash didn’t want to approach them. It might be considered picky, but…
“Hmm…”
However, Bash’s eyes landed on a woman who caught his attention. She was a human woman. Her expression was stern, but her facial features weren’t bad. Of course, she wasn’t as stunning as Thunder Sonia, who was currently drunk nearby, or Judith, who was sitting elegantly, but she was within an acceptable range. She was muscular and seemed to have practical experience. It looked like she was going to have healthy children.
She had come to the restaurant alone, ordered food for one, and was drinking alone. Judging from her attire, she probably belonged to the city’s security force or something similar. She wore the standard human army uniform and had a sword at her side. It wasn’t clear whether she had just finished work or was about to start a night shift… They had been at war since they were born, so it wasn’t easy to tell just by the fact that she was drinking.
While Bash observed, their gazes met. Bash stood up and walked over to the woman. She visibly flinched and put her hand on the sword at her waist, but she didn’t draw it. Bash positioned himself on the opposite side of the table and asked.
“Can I join you for a moment?”