The usual measured day at Diluc's tavern ended completely abruptly. A rumor spread through the city that Varka, a well-known commander, had returned with his army from a military campaign. people were rushing to meet their relatives from the war, while the knights were marching around the city. there was a real celebration in the city, because Varka returned with a victory.

The mercenaries did not take long to wait. Just a couple of hours later, the tavern was filled with noisy members of the expedition, alcohol flowed like a river.

and on normal days it was quite difficult to cope with the local dubious contingent, but today everything was especially difficult due to the situation in the city.

Although Diluc tried to keep his face heroically to the last, it was obvious how tired he was.