Chapter 51: Dilemma
"So you two fought against those hundreds of monsters by yourselves?!" Evelyn shouted in disbelief.
"Yup. Me and Alan. Just the two of us," Bob said, folding his arms as his glasses caught the light dramatically. He was beaming with pride, maybe a bit too much.
We were now at the café Maya had recommended. It was located near the city center, and it had a cozy, warm ambiance, surprisingly similar to a modern café from our world. The place had two floors, a long counter lined with round bar stools, and several window-side tables arranged with cushy sofas and wooden railings that doubled as lean-back rests.
I was seated across from Maya, right next to the window. Bob sat beside me. Through the glass, I could see the city rooftops and people walking the cobbled streets below. Honestly, it was the perfect view for enjoying a slice of cake.
Speaking of which, the strawberry cake? Absolutely divine. No wonder Maya ordered two slices for herself. The grape and passion fruit cakes were also delightful. And the coffee... rich, aromatic, and just perfect. I am really starting to love this city.
"And then a light descended from the sky and wiped out all the monsters?" Evelyn gasped, eyes wide in awe as Bob recounted our story, with quite a bit of dramatic flair, of course.
I could not help but smile. Bob definitely exaggerated a few parts to make himself look cooler. But I guess that’s just what guys do sometimes.
"Alan... can I see your new weapon?" Evelyn asked, her eyes practically sparkling with anticipation. Maya also seemed interested, leaning slightly forward.
I hesitated for a moment. Showing my weapon in public didn’t feel like the smartest idea. But then Bob started nudging me with his elbow and giving me that look. Eventually, I gave in.
"...Indra," I whispered.
In a shimmer of blue light, the gunblade materialized in my hand.