The Lord Legend Of The Raicarnated Lord
The Red Grace Inn (1)

Chapter 1: Red Grace Inn (1)

Two large bags were hung on Norton Lorist's shoulder, with a large, shoulder-width backpack hanging from his bag. His left arm held a yellowish-green wicker box, while his right hand wrapped around a bunch of rolled-up wild beast skins that were on his shoulders. A red double door with a painted white wine glass on it was kicked open by him; he looked like an awkward big bear as he toiled and tripped, struggling to squeeze himself through a door wide enough to let two big guys through at the same time.

It was three o'clock in the afternoon. This was the time when the inn was at its quietest position. The main hall of the inn only had three people inside. Mike, the red-nosed, over-drinking old man, was sound asleep at the table. At the table beside the fireplace, sat the old Hope, the cobbler and retired postman, old Tom, who had both previously drowned in card games, staring at Lorist wide-eyed.

Nodding at Hope and Tom, Lorist placed his luggage on the ground in front of the counter and stacked it in a pile. He put his fur hat on the table and took off his black leather jacket and then removed the two different length swords that were hung on his waist and placed them on the table. He let out a long sigh, knocked on the table and shouted. "Old Char? You here? Where is he ... Hey, your wine barrel was taken away! "

"Oh God, this is Locke .." said Tom when he finally recognized Norton Lorist without his jacket.

Hope could not stand it anymore and stood up straight. "Hey, Locke. It's been a while now, about ... half a year? We think something happened to you. Did you bring some star-spotted deer skin that I want? "

Pointing towards the savage beast skin on the floor, Lorist said, “I have three of them wrapped inside. Check yourself. ”

A thin and tall old man emerged from the door behind the table. Seeing Lorist standing at the counter, his grim face lit up with a slight smile. "You're back!"

This old man was the boss of the Red Grace Inn, Brennan Charlando, who Lorish referred to as Old Char. Don't just walk limping around; no one could have guessed that this expressionless and reserved old man behind the table was actually a One Star Gold Swordsman. Most of the customers of the inn never knew.

"Hey, Old Char. Get me a blackcurrant beer. Oh, and have McDuffin there to cook me a big meal. For half a year I had a little food ration.. I really miss the food here! ”Kata Lorist without the slightest doubt.

"I got it . "Charlando served Lorist a big cup of blackcurrant beer. “Drink this first. I'm gonna wake McDuffin. ”

“Oh, and, can you check the goods for me? I brought a lot back from this trip. I wonder if it fits. "Lorist said as he watched Old Hope fumble over the beast's skin.

Charlando nodded and disappeared behind the door.

"Bribbing .." A sleepy woman then walked out the door. "Who is this? Don't you see that everyone's taking a nap? You should have one or two screws loose if you come at this hour to eat, sheesh. ”

The busty woman was wearing tight clothes that accentuated her plump figure. This is the girl who serves the head of the inn, Louise.

"Cough ..." Lorist choked and blushed. No matter who it is, there is no way to really stay calm when dealing with the first woman to have a physical relationship with them. Especially with Lorist, who was even more nervous in front of Louise. It was during his twentieth birthday that the drunk Lorist got his virginity taken away by Louise, who said that it was her gift to “his journey to adulthood”. A certain amount of fear still lingered in Lorist's heart even after so many years.

"God! Lock us back in! I've missed you so much over these six months .. Come on, hug your brother. "Louise's eyes gleamed as she looked at Lorist and all traces of drowsiness disappeared from her eyes as she stretched out her hands and jumped towards him.

Louise hugged Lorist on the table and forcefully planted two kisses on his cheek.

“Have you just returned? Look at you, poor Locke .. You've been thinner and tanned for the last six months! All are worried about you and cannot distract you. You didn't send us voice messages for too long. We are really worried that something bad happened to you .. ”Louise started chatting.

“Come, didn't I come back here safely? This expedition to the Relic Islands took me far abroad, there is no way I can contact you. And, did you know, ferries to the Relic Islands only operate once every six months? What are you worried about? Don't you have faith in my abilities? "

“With your Three Stars power level? Did you not hear about all the Silver Swordsmen killed in the Relic Islands .. We heard many such stories at the inn. "Said Louise without holding back at all.

"Eh? But I, the Three Star Iron Swordsman, have never lost a match even with one Silver Swordsman .. ” Lorist said as he scratched his nose, embarrassed.

“It was just a match in the academy! How could they compare to a life and death battle with magical beasts? Your competitors will only be easy on you. I really don't understand what the elders in the academy saw. They could have picked one Silver Swordsman out of many others .. Why would they take you as a bodyguard? ”Louise felt that it was very unfair for Lorist for him to be expected to perform a task meant for the Silver Swordsman given his rank as the Iron Swordsman.

Lorist could only laugh bitterly. Louise only cares about him. How could he understand the pain of having his Battle Troop stuck in the Iron rank for so long? To join this expedition, Lorist had to harass and mess with Academy Head Levins and was even forced to agree to some unfair terms including serving as an assistant to the entire expedition team before the elder agreed to take him.

The adventurers of the Grindia Continent all knew that it was suicide to visit the Relic Islands without the strength of the Silver Swordsman. Indeed, non-combatant researchers who are protected by bodyguards are an exception. Although Lorist had to serve the researchers during the expedition, he ventured out just like the other Silver Swords. He managed to traverse a number of dangerous areas, even those that were potentially deadly to the Silver Swordsman.

The time it takes to travel to and from the Relic Islands takes two months while the actual time spent on them is four months. Lorist himself felt that his abilities had increased yet after experiencing all the life and death battles with the ferocious beasts and walking on the rope of life a few times. His swordsmanship was getting sharper and his movements were getting more agile. Even his sense of sensitivity increased. But the only goal he aspired to achieve during this journey was never achieved; his Battle Force did not manage to break through the Iron level. He was still stuck at the top of the Iron rank.

How he regretted his decision back then. For some reason that was not even known to him, he decided to use the principle of refining Ki that he remembered from his previous life to cultivate his Battle Strength. One focused on the meridian pathway while the other focused on blood flow. One trains the inside of the body while the other trains the outside. They look like oil and water! His brain must have been congested for him to even decide to do that! In the end, even with the high-class Blazing Battle Force technique passed down by his family from generation to generation, he ended up in a stalemate and remained stuck at the Iron rank for three years now, he had been stuck at the top of the Iron rank, unable to advance to the rank of Silver Swordsman Originally a genius universally praised in swordsmanship, he had become a joke in the academy.

"Hi, McDuffin. Oh, my God, I'm glad to see you too. "Said Lorist while raising his beer cup. "Do you have any good food around? I just got back and haven't even had breakfast and lunch. The only thing I have on board is a rye bar. ”

"Geez, why didn't you say it before? Stop drinking that beer, it won't go down well considering your empty stomach. McDuffin, is there anything you can serve quickly? ”Kata Louise's.

"Hmm, there's a roasted goose in the oven, but it's still unseasoned. In the frying pan we had some beans and ribs but it was still cold, I had to heat it up so had to wait. Ah right I have some goat meatballs still steaming there that I can get right away. Louise, come into my room and look at my chest next to my bed. There must be cream bread in it. I'm planning to have some tea, but I guess you can get it for Locke .". "said McDuffin who was apparently reluctant to part from his beige bread.

Louise left in a hurry.

"Good . I'll eat roasted goose and ribs. McDuffin, fry me a herring, make me bloodwurst green beans, fried eggs with shrimp, cabbage and mushrooms and a glass of fruit beer. "Said Lorist as he ordered.

"That much? Can you finish it? ”McDuffin looked at Lorist with some hesitation.

"I'm so hungry that I can swallow a whole cow. Go make food, after that we will drink together. ”

Right after McDuffin returned to cooking, Louise brought a plate containing some hot goat meatballs and two pieces of cream bread. "Eat this fast. You don't want to disturb your stomach. ”

"Whoa, Locke .. This is awesome! This is the skin I want! See all these star spots .. ”Before Lorist managed to put the bread in his mouth, Hope's praise sounded from behind him. He rained down on the three animal skins that he hugged very warmly.

“Oh, I better get back to get some cash. I'll be right back . The Old Hope let the deer skin down and rushed out of the inn at a speed that was not suitable for a man his age.

"Eh, why is he in such a hurry?" Lorist muttered with his mouth filled with meatballs. Louise just shrugged her shoulders.

" this old man talks about you endlessly so I really think he's worried about you. Turns out he was just looking forward to the skin you promised him ... ” said the retired postman Tom as he lifted his beer cup and sipped a drink.

Just as Louise was serving the green bean blood sausage, the old Hope broke through the door, sweating and gasping for breath as she rushed to Lorist's desk. He took fifteen gold coins from the striped leather wallet, calculated them meticulously and instantly prepared to take home the deer skin.

"Hey, wait for the second old hope. Are you sure you are paying the right price? ”Without anyone else noticing, Boss Charlando appeared in front of Hope and pressed the skin on the table.

"What's wrong with you, Charlando? Locke doesn't mind, does he? ”Kata Hope, looking at Charlando sharply.

"Just because he is silent doesn't mean he has no opinion on the price. Today, this kind of leather costs 7 gold and 8 silver Ford. Don't you think it's a little overboard to take three with just 15 gold Ford? ”

Old Hope's face flushed. "But six months ago we set …"

“You do not set a definite price when you order a skin at that time and decide it at the market price at that time. You should have a rather thick skin to suggest a market price from six months ago. Today, the supply of star-spotted deer skin on the market is dwindling by the day, giving a significant boost to its value. I believe he could easily get eight gold Ford for one of these skins on the market. The shoes you make with this can already be sold for ten Ford and you can create ten themes with this. If you disagree, you better give up buying it and I'm sure I can get a better price for Locke if I sell it on the market. ”

"Religion . Two days ago there were two mercenaries who said that buying a star-spotted deer skin from the Relic Islands would cost 5 Ford gold pieces. Think about shipping and import costs. Did you not take advantage of him? Locke gave you three quality skins from afar! You can't just do this to her! . "Louise said as she rushed over to Hope with a fierce look and rolled her eyes.

Old Hope bitterly returned to Lorist's table and took out another seven gold coins. "I didn't bring any silver at all …"

One gold Forde is worth twenty big silver. Old Hope still owed four silvers.

"It's okay. "Lorist shrugged generously.

Seeing the Old Hope rushing away, Louise felt very dissatisfied. “You don't have to be generous. The old one succeeded. You can get a good meal with four silvers. ”

Lorist smiled and said, “What? Old Hope pisses you off? ”

Louise instantly exploded. "the stingy .. She felt all our girls were serving and didn't even give them tips! And he ordered a five-copper cup of beer and stayed at the table all afternoon! ”

It was not strange to serve the girls in the inn to be felt by the customers. It was just part of their job, to serve and flirt. But customers who don't tip well are always insulted with contempt for the girls who serve. That customer is the least liked type.