A languid atmosphere filled the Adventurer's Association at noon.
After a rowdy morning, even the most energetic adventurers would often choose to return to their inns for a nap, saving their drinking and boasting for the evening.
The sweltering summer heat only made people more listless. The Association was nearly empty, and most of the receptionists behind the counter were dozing off.
CREAK—
The soft sound of the door opening startled a receptionist who had been nodding off. She looked up to see a five-person Adventurer Squad before her.
Like most squads returning from the field, they were in rough shape. They were travel-worn, and most of them were injured.
Bain carried a cloth sack to the counter where they had accepted the quests. "Hello, we're here to turn in quests E1029 and E1033."
