E - Rank Hero In Another World
Chapter 61 - Meeting
...- Venice City Square -...
Reina and Lucas are seen surrounding this place. This square is not so big. So it is not too difficult for the two of them in searching.
"Rubun! Healing potions and energy recovery! Cheap only!" Shouted one in front of the medium-sized stall.
In the stall, there was a pile of small glass bottles that were partly filled with red and yellow liquid while the rest looked empty.
Reina quickly ran towards the stall and immediately asked.
"Say, do you know Leo?" Reina asked a man who was shouting to promote the merchandise.
"Sir Leo? Of course, he is our Master. Is there something?" Ask the man politely.
"Can I meet him? There's something I need to make sure of." Ask Reina.
"Hm.... Mr. Leo forbade us to bring strangers into the house, because there had been an incident before. So sorry, I can't...."
At the moment when the conversation seemed to be heading towards a deadlock, Lucas immediately came forward and spoke.
"I was the one who lent Leo the potion-making book."
Those words certainly made all of Leo's subordinates aware. They knew that Leo said the book was just a loan, so he would take care of it.
And other than them, no one knew about the potion-making book. Hence....
"Hm.... Alright. Maybe we can ask." Reply to the man while looking at the other worker.
They all understood what he meant and immediately nodded.
"Come with me. But you need to know, our Master is strong. What's more, Miss Selene. If you fuck up, maybe your head's gonna be chopped off." Said the subordinates to Reina and also Lucas.
They both swallowed their own spit. Reina herself knew that Leo was no ordinary person because he could withstand his blows without any meaningful injuries.
As for Selene herself, she firmly believed that the white-haired woman was someone experienced in battle.
Even though he was a hero who obtained the blessing of the Goddess, He felt that something was still hidden by the Half Elf. And fighting him in a slightly weakened body condition was not a good choice.
Lucas and Reina followed Leo's footsteps. Heading towards an inn that the entire building had been rented by Leo.
As soon as we arrive....
"Wait a minute ahead." Said the subordinate of Leo as he immediately entered.
Reina began to think what kind of cruelty was inside there. Given that Leo treated one of the slaves like he had just been in the market.
Moreover, his subordinates said that Leo was not a weak person either. If he makes a little mistake, maybe....
After a few minutes of being immersed in his own thoughts, the subordinate came back out and spoke.
"Our master is kind enough to accept you as guests. Please come in." Said the man while opening the door of the inn.
Lucas and Reina came in. Prepare for the horror that is in it.
But far from their minds....
"Leo has given 2 platinum coins for us to party today! All of them! Don't laze around and get ready for a big party!" Shouted a girl of quite small stature.
He has bluish black hair with clothes that look quite minimal.
"Ready, Miss Artemis!"
"Are we going to buy chicken or meat?" Ask a woman who is Leo's subordinate.
"Stupid! How could I eat chicken with that kind of money! Of course meat! That's a lot!"
"Ready-done!"
Such a festive atmosphere was seen inside this building, although a few moments before it looked so gloomy.
Lucas and Reina were surprised by the atmosphere.
"W-what happened?" Ask Reina.
One of Leo's subordinates answered the question.
"Lord Leo decreed that from today, the 10th would be the date of the great feast of the month. I don't know what's going on, but of course we're very happy!"
"Is Leo always that good?" Ask Lucas curiously.
"Huh? What the hell are you saying? Mr. Leo is even better than all the landlords I've ever heard of. He even rented out the whole building so we could live comfortably. Even to finance our whole meal every day."
In the corner of the room, there is a figure of Leo who is standing with the wall as his backrest. While next to him was a woman wearing black clothes with a red pattern, namely Selene.
"Come on." Said Leo while inviting his two guests into his study.
In the small workspace, Leo arranged a table and 4 chairs so they could talk comfortably.
Even one of Leo's subordinates brought them cold fresh fruit juice to enjoy as a basic treat.
Without waiting for long, Leo asked.
"What do you want from me? Doesn't the book have 3 weeks left?" Ask Leo
"N-no! We're not here for the book." Lucas replied with a surprised face.
Based on Reina's confession, Lucas thought that Leo might be a ruthless and cruel person. But the truth is just the opposite.
"Then why bother to see me?" Ask Leo back.
This time, Lucas only glanced towards Reina. Let him explain everything.
"Leos.... About earlier.... Why would you hurt that guy if you were this good?" Ask Reina.
Lucas was surprised because it was not the question he expected.
"Still about that? Huh.... Selene. Get me that thing." Said Leo to the Half Elf.
"Okay, my lord."
Selene walked over to one of the tables and opened a box containing the one-handed sword.
He then stood beside his Master and showed the sword to Lucas and Reina.
"This is a holy sword belonging to a Hero named Alicia. They asked me to strengthen it. To take care of her, of course I always carry that thing near me.
But that slave, even though I had offered a good life like this, he stole it. Not to run away directly, but to choose to steal this holy sword. What do you think will happen to Eastfort's defensive wall if this sword is lost forever?" Ask Leo after giving a long explanation.
Reina herself did not really understand the geopolitics in this world. But he knows about the whereabouts of the other heroes.
And Lucas himself....
"W-what?! Isn't that too bad?!"
"You understand, right? Of course I punished him. But your disciple without understanding the situation decided to attack me." Reply Leo.
From Reina's mouth, only one word could come out.
"Sorry...."
Leo also only let Reina say that. Before changing the topic again.
"So, what are you looking for here? You don't just want to ask that stupid thing, do you?" Ask Leo back.
Reina's gloomy face changed immediately. And quickly, he asked.
"Dimaz.... That'sthat's true! Do you have any slaves or anything like that with names like that? I heard you...."
Shortly before finishing his words, Leo's seemingly always flat face changed.
His eyes were wide open, and so was his mouth. His own expression was jumbled between surprise and confusion. His body began to tremble after hearing the name.
After venturing himself for a moment....
"Why are you looking for that guy?"
Reina and Lucas, who saw a suspicious expression from Leo after hearing the name, realized that he must have a certain relationship with him. Or at least, recognize the name.
"I'm sorry, Leo. But from your reaction.... You know something, right?" Reply Lucas who now began to look sharply at Leo.
He could not allow this golden opportunity to leave. Least.... To fulfill his promise to Reina in helping her find the man named Dimas.