Chapter 109: Chapter 107: Call from the Empire

The clatter of silverware rang out as soft bossa nova played in the background of a stylish cafe in the Deep Down Town.

In front of me, the receptionist of the adventurer guild was chowing down on a chocolate cheesecake while I watched her with my chins on my palms. Noticing my gaze, she scooped up a bit of the pastry and dragged it to my mouth.

I naturally accepted the cake while swirling the triple sweet double milk super duper extra whopper ice cocoa coffee.

This place called starquacks was a clear rip-off of starducks from Earth. The names were just as ridiculous and the prices just as absurd. If it weren't for the lady receptionist here always dragging me to this place and piling up a gigantic bill I wouldn't have stepped inside.

"So?" I said. "Where's the old man?"

"He said he's going on a business trip as soon as I told him you'll be back. How was the quest?"