To the west of The Tower of Babel's central plaza, the most popular pub was The Hostess of Fertility.
And tonight, it welcomed an extraordinary customer—the Dungeon Lord of Orario.
"The Adventurers' Guild sent someone to make a reservation?"
Near the pub counter, Anya, a cat-person girl carrying a tray, looked at her friend beside her.
Chloe, a black cat also of the cat-person race, nodded.
Wiping the spilled drink from a customer with a towel, she said,
"That's right, and it was the Guild Master's secretary. That old man even told the manager that he 'wanted to book the whole place,' but the manager refused him."
"He actually refused, huh? But that's our manager, so it's understandable; this is everyone's pub, and it won't serve just one person."
Anya strongly agreed with her boss's decision.
Cough, cough!
A cough sounded.
The two cat-person girls looked to the left, where the manager, Mia Grand, emerged from the back kitchen, hands on her hips.
Although Mia was a Dwarf, her aura made her seem exceptionally tall.
"You two, stop chatting. We'll have a lot of customers today, so get moving."
"Starting work right away, meow!"
Both Anya and Chloe, after being reminded by the manager, ran to the back kitchen to send the items in their hands for cleaning.
Seeing their lively figures, Runoa, who had just seen off a customer, walked over to the manager.
"The Guild Master's secretary offered a good price for booking the whole place, why didn't the manager agree?"
"How could I agree? We prepared so many ingredients today; wouldn't it be a waste if they didn't sell? After all, if we only served those few people, we wouldn't use them all up."
"So that's the reason. Rather than making money, the manager cares more about not wasting things."
"That's right, what I hate most is waste."
Mia finished speaking, and a second figure appeared beside her—Syr Flova.
At this moment, Syr ran to the manager's side.
"I looked outside, and the legendary Dungeon Lord is coming."
"Oh, oh, no problem, their seats have already been reserved, ensuring they'll be satisfied."
Mia's words weren't finished when she waved her hand decisively.
"Now for the main event, everyone do your best."
"Oh, oh."
Syr and Runoa exchanged glances and echoed the shouts of their manager, Mia.
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Chen Hai was about to arrive at The Hostess of Fertility.
He was not alone.
Dining together tonight were Hestia, Rei Miyamoto, the Takagi Mother and Daughter, Shizuka Marikawa, and Saeko Busujima.
As for Riveria, who had been invited earlier, she was waiting near the entrance of the pub.
Half a minute later, Chen Hai brought the girls to the meeting point with Riveria.
Upon seeing Chen Hai, she immediately stepped forward to greet him.
"Good evening."
"Good evening, Miss Riveria."
"It looks like it will be a lively evening."
Riveria finished speaking, glancing at the girls surrounding Chen Hai.
At this moment, Hestia took a step forward.
"What a coincidence, Vice-Captain of the Loki Familia."
Hestia, who didn't get along well with Loki, narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing Riveria.
"Lady Hestia, please guide me this evening."
"I can do that. Actually, I also want to chat about the Loki Familia."
"What exactly are you referring to?"
"Things like when you train, etc."
Hmm, Hestia's response was a typical example of making conversation for the sake of it.
To avoid awkwardness, Chen Hai led the girls into the pub.
With his identity as the Dungeon Lord and surrounded by beautiful women, Chen Hai's table immediately became the focus of the customers in the pub.
Hestia was the first to choose a seat, right to Chen Hai's left.
This was to prevent any 'homewreckers' from getting too close to Chen Hai-kun.
However… the seat to his right would eventually be occupied.
And the one who took it was Shizuka Marikawa.
As the others gradually took their seats, the waitress, Syr, came to ask for their orders.
Rei Miyamoto and the others, dining in an otherworld tavern for the first time, were very excited and eagerly asked if there were any special dishes, such as stir-fried monster meat.
Syr smiled and replied to their questions,
"The dishes are all quite ordinary, but I guarantee they're absolutely delicious."
After hearing this, the girls began to place their orders.
At the same time, another waiter brought the drinks to the table.
"Actually, regarding our previous topic, the Loki Familia's training primarily focuses on Dungeon exploration."
Riveria suddenly picked up the earlier conversation, attracting everyone's attention.
Hestia followed up, saying,
"Now even gods can enter the Dungeon. Perhaps… an era where gods can grow stronger and fight without divine power is coming?"
Chen Hai's Dungeon held infinite possibilities.
Thanks to this, Rei Miyamoto, Saeko Busujima, and the others, after listening, occasionally interjected with their own opinions and questions, showing great interest.
"Does that mean Chen Hai-kun is the 'strongest' in this world?"
Yuriko Takagi asked, her gaze towards Chen Hai changing… "Who knows?"
Hestia smiled,
"But I believe Chen Hai-kun won't lose."
"Chen Hai's power is indeed formidable."
Riveria added,
"After all, Chen Hai has already proven he has a profound impact on Orario, but… if the other two great secret realms also have similar 'rulers,' I believe Chen Hai will face challenges."
If it were true, Chen Hai wouldn't deny it.
If the Dragon Valley and the Great Tree Sea also had rulers, they would surely possess power surpassing this world.
"Anyway, I wish Chen Hai-kun all the best!"
Shizuka Marikawa, who had unknowingly drunk three cups, also loudly declared, 'Takagi, Miyamoto, Busujima, you can't drink alcohol!'
At this moment, the Adventurers in the tavern, hearing Shizuka Marikawa's outburst, also chimed in.
"Count me in too!"
"Because of Chen Hai! I, who had no skills and could only be an Adventurer, can finally earn money safely and support my family!!"
"Me too! I wish the Lord all the best!"
"Long live the Lord!"
"Long live Chen Hai!"
"Cheers!!"
The Adventurers of Orario were such straightforward beings.
Seeing this, Chen Hai also raised his cup,
"Cheers!"
In the hall of The Hostess of Fertility, joyful cheers rang out, making it exceptionally lively.
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