MCB Chapter 06

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“Is this the place?”927b1a2b28cf0726

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The man looked up ba89ea2dbe at the two-story red ebddd67db2 brick building.7d80a0e27e9d7fab

He probably couldn’t believe it—the fact that there was a cocktail bar in this forest.2856d63343b84aaf

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‘Of course not. Even I still can’t fully grasp it.’3f697340dad81fd7

I smiled wryly 5122108ede to myself before a02d0c6e9b opening the door.2efc6bc1fbc670f3

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“Ah, there’s a signboard. The name is…”291c4ac510dee5b6

“Um, please come in.”bdc9aa404de28f33

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I grabbed the man’s arm and led him inside.202a679397e7306a

I hadn’t noticed until now, but the interior was a bit untidy after a week of just living here carelessly.69b59442618b3446

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Fortunately, perhaps because I brought 20e7c73e40 in a customer, the system 9877e023ce tactfully restored the power supply.c17ec01077c2fa28

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‘I almost had to serve cocktails in a bar without lights.’e3efe9f2c213249c

I can’t even imagine how suspicious that would have looked.93cebd1b48d9f3cc

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“….”44e02b93e3a21f2b

The man rolled his eyes, 3849493225 surveying the interior of the cbd263e0d4 bar, as if assessing potential 96b6004d3e threats.9a4815171166caa4

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“Please have a seat wherever is comfortable.”0f95e0eedb86f5b3

“Understood.”091e8125d3c064c5

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As expected, the man sat 7544ad200b at the bar counter, an 22a8fc78f8 ideal spot to observe me 33af37b905 easily.741304db8c942864

He first cast dd8b004ce4 a suspicious glance 02beff2975 at the fully f47c1fd2b5 stocked liquor display, 60e07c2f6d then looked intently f6fa7fd5e3 at the second c5f02c6c94 floor and the 419175bd8d back door.bdf2bfcbad2f2c81

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Yet whenever I f49dd32dd1 moved, his gaze 7fd7533ed1 shifted back to 632e493924 me.b6ac306ee05406d2

‘He’s still watching me with suspicion.’c2276861bbb54eb0

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While I found his attitude da88839564 unpleasant, I forced a business-like 88b871bb65 smile. For now, since c0eb53e55d he had entered 054dc3c615 and taken a 90cdf69c8d seat, he was b4619ce409 a customer.4afe354d93dadaa8

“Excuse me sir, could you please set your weapons aside? They’re a bit intimidating and scary.”81c622919c5365f5

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“Understood.”ab406d1b3b1bafd3

The man calmly replied 923b6f8f69 as he untied the 79f0f51561 heavy double-edged sword on 8461770cc9 his back and placed 89088c52dd it on the floor.e0982952744d8599

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Only then did the e35938e925 tension that had risen 123d878e81 to my throat seem c9a2008752 to dissipate.f6da63a3bb023027

Thunk—cbf4701e7dbbbc96

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“?”d7bdf2bcd8a94412

But the weapons just kept 9436450999 coming out.f52ec516a4eeaeba

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In total, five daggers. One knuckleduster. Even an awl.f860b247c348ce56

‘He really did come prepared for war.’4d3568a63d2d2bcf

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No wonder they e58e628cdd shot arrows at 2f9bbc87b0 me right away.ce21ba9ae8cf83a7

I was lucky the arrow just grazed me. If it had hit…0118bb1e8632ebdb

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‘I would have died.’ef4b3762efffd2f4

Even if I had given up and decided to live recklessly, I didn’t want to die in such a way.fab465c36f9ff830

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Did my thoughts show 8134c5cb43 on my face? The man who ab18734eb8 had been watching d057a968ec me spoke up.2e7d88aeb1eb773c

“When a dungeon appears, surrounding villages are laid to waste.”65feec6d022c4cb5

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“Huh?”7405abd79134facd

“The demonic forces that expand their dominion centered on the dungeon eventually burst out, devouring people indiscriminately, be it children or adults.”216419d8c97e7a62

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The man lowered 285f98821e his gaze and 931808a1fd smiled bitterly. It was a smile conveying 67358b504f much.b5c07b0483cf2d48

“To prevent such occurrences and protect the northern lands is my role. Please forgive my rudeness.”bd0fd10f36cdbdad

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I couldn’t muster any retort.f13b0079083c7701

I clearly wronged him, but I couldn’t bring myself to say anything.48c6e84c2b17a78e

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He was just being faithful 03ec55a68c to his role.35f78c0916d94ea3

It would be a lie if I said I didn’t have any lingering resentment, but I could understand it a little…..3970d30eecfc875c

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“A mere apology won’t suffice. Please accept this modest compensation.”d01ed2120458be99

The man reached into 0ae11750ee his pocket and took 7689742f8a out a coin, placing 540957813e it on the bar 7d2c04dc22 counter.67424c7477263aa1

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The coin, shining brilliantly a2e6351ed1 with a golden glow, a59918c502 seemed extraordinary.61fbeb77165b9b9f

What?e5f2d99ce015d8d6

I opened my 46d0cafc26 mouth in surprise. Amazingly, the lingering eef24b57a4 resentment in my 6705822d4a heart instantly dissipated.655137ddf1516adb

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‘Financial therapy is the best.’3f87465cb073b7b7

I can’t believe I was this materialistic.afe1d72544afe4d4

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The system drained 2acd2ec92d my funds without 51f00955ff even asking for 8e4dea49fe consent.227860da5ff8aa15

‘This feels unfair.’43ece915485158f8

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I earned this c332b6ad1f money by getting a031d1c9df hit with a 8f33ef0288 poisoned arrow, after b8c6f9cbc4 all.c531fb9d12522d84

Thinking of the system watching 682d296b0a me from somewhere, I glared ee58bbe245 into the empty space.ad12323532d10a63

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I don’t really have a use for the money, but the thought of that money going to the system made my blood boil.51051560cdc2aa7e

However, I couldn’t keep a customer who paid a fortune waiting.429c7c207a861329

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I suppressed my feelings and d058710001 spoke to the man.3b16f413c4e1ba1f

“Would you like to order?”b4291273d003cf34

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“You mentioned making a drink earlier. I’m not sure how to order such a thing.”aac53066db939c46

Well, it would be difficult for someone who doesn’t know what a cocktail is to order directly.aa6ced9ce06dede6

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It might be good 57d9d11c03 to prepare a simple 02c99086b8 menu, but I preferred a150349fc4 finding the menu through 2b536ebc14 conversation.b550922a70c684e8

“What kind of drinks do you normally enjoy, sir?”1a037f221d651934

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It’s a question I always ask, but my voice came out smoother than usual. It wasn’t intentional, but it seemed to be the effect of the financial therapy.08c107b4cc0b5a00

“Beer and whiskey, mostly.”a46c2698f7e57089

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“I see. Do you prefer your whiskey straight or on the rocks?”8ad6f97ec5f55926

“Straight. In fact, the idea of mixing it is a bit hard to imagine.”653237987725ad69

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I nodded, organizing the bfe7f1e9bd information in my head.e77c6f5ed84bfba5

‘Since he drinks whiskey straight, he must have a taste for strong drinks. And he seems a bit averse to mixing drinks, so I should serve a clean-tasting cocktail.’df920288594195b9

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Moreover, since I’m working, a drink that’s not too heavy would be good.d0bf69f66eebf62e

“I’ll make you the best cocktail using beer.”2362c934cffa8e82

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“That sounds intriguing.”4b3024294ade00d9

There was a hint of anticipation in the man’s relaxed, smiling voice. It kindled my motivation to deliver.72f9ee9a19dc3616

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The cocktail I’ll be making today, the ‘Black Velvet’, requires champagne and stout beer.f10794674ced68cf

I just need to 85a20d674c pour equal parts of a7beef8cd6 each into a glass, 0eb559289f but to get them a3ad8322aa to blend naturally, I 50cfdf64dd have to pour them eaed5de423 simultaneously.996152f3fddc8675

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‘But they’re both carbonated, so the foam might overflow.’f608ae53625b1a8a

If I’m not careful, the overflowing foam could make a mess. And that would disappoint the customer, killing the mood.dc4b05061d1b7c77

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‘Still, I’m confident about the Black Velvet.’72d05d418779ede8

One of my 09eb820d65 regulars was a 5c6e72501f hardcore Black Velvet 5b20369164 devotee.5a7a3ebae456c72f

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Whenever he walked in, I’d start making a Black Velvet right away.ab915644620fc23a

Even my fellow bartenders would whisper, ‘The Black Velvet guy is here,’ when he arrived.977619d477deec67

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Holding a champagne 30f8bdeddb bottle in one a2cf4977dc hand and a 9a3319d086 stout beer bottle 17da7167b6 in the other, 3a0ef0590b I slowly poured 4caf575c41 them into a cac8293331 chilled glass.44cc3bee30f755b3

The key is 17f089516f pouring a tiny 0988d40e21 amount at a 94d29f11e3 time to let 7710c1d2d9 them blend naturally.ada1e4d79c838bfb

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“Pouring both at the same time?”1366d4e077dcaabd

The man’s eyes widened. With cocktails, performance is just as important as taste.07125824e3929cc4

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Glug glug. I showed off my 864cb1d548 skills a bit, precisely 289ec43645 pouring them at a 5ff8081105 1:1 ratio, filling it 5033b6a2e0 just right without letting dd16f97e29 the foam overflow.f41817810c5b361b

“Here is the ‘Black Velvet’ for you, sir.”18ed0a10c06fa126

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Tink.3bd5da80e72feba9

I set down the e111036b32 glass respectfully.360cb6242ec4854b

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The tall champagne 69f8638aeb flute contained the d2255adde1 night sky. Pure black, with a distinct 65e78b1566 white foam head separating the ad1a9366dd two layers.e2f7c2814f4d020d

The man surveyed the Black 24918720c2 Velvet, then raised the glass 7666519598 with an elegant gesture.9b73d1c2534eb717

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As he drank, I bdca9496e1 watched his throat move.e43c37ce1f4d185e

After downing it in one b37be6ef33 go, he set down the 0c755df3f2 glass and looked at me.6b2de307b7f9b371

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No matter how experienced, I still get that fluttery feeling awaiting a first customer’s evaluation.4d2d8dc623cbb405

“Was it to your liking?”0db85140bf5eb6ed

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“…Yes. The sweetness of the champagne fills the mouth, followed by the bittersweet aftertaste of the stout, but the finish is incredibly smooth, leaving a mellow feel.”ba22d8f2bb7c19b0

“Indeed. I combined the lightness of champagne with the richness of stout. You could say their strengths harmonize.”377ea0021dbdfa55

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I explained calmly.33c6e43c4afe048c

“I’m amazed you achieved such a deep flavor with just a regular stout. The foam was filled with a creamy texture. How should I put it… it was a blissful experience. It’s been a long time since I felt like this.”44e2212b33af83a2

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Listening to his thorough review, I couldn’t help but smile.0cb192ed243182d5

‘He’s incredibly detailed.’d32bf291988ad368

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As expected of b7cc596a66 the noble lord, 8420a7e43b he had a 0f4e8e692c gracious demeanor.9994aefd5e811be8

His words made this 4b4ab4198e one glass feel truly 20daac239e special.e161e3fa7093066b

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“It seems you’ve finally relaxed. You look much prettier when smiling.”d306c468f5546ef1

“Huh? Ah, thank you…”773fecd259fcffce

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The unexpected compliment took me 5675bfbdb8 aback, and he chuckled softly. There was a e9f514b9ce sense of restraint 3cf0e7ca98 in his smile. As if he 4860429e7e exercised thorough self-control.4fe75dfc0f01c6f7

‘But he was different while drinking the Black Velvet.’6a52d8f442bddfba

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A glass of an enjoyable drink helps shed tension and reveal one’s true self.24bed3c869c23ce5

I felt a sense 6221f0e876 of accomplishment for briefly 6218346b64 bringing out that side 8b200d5fd6 of him.49bbaa989af2f5ea

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“I should get going soon.”9d379395bc5a6277

“Already? Without having another drink…”f1f3c2b14dd3532a

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“My men will be waiting.”1df71c6d7dd23c67

The man swiftly readied his b741610c5d weapons and stood up.67fa87022ccd0e3d

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I was startled as ffa9ef9da1 I casually glanced at 76c56f24c3 the notification.1a0539a986ab0547

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‘A protagonist?’c714d42f5393a4f6

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⋆｡‧˚ʚ Translator Note ɞ˚‧｡⋆b2ac38427db7c858

The Black Velvet cocktail is a classic drink made by mixing stout beer with champagne or sparkling wine. The combination of the dark beer and the light, bubbly champagne creates a visually striking drink with a unique flavor profile. Due to its elegant appearance and rich taste, it’s often served on special occasions or as a celebratory drink.78097ba0704537ef

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