Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon with Gate of Babylon?

[60] Ais Wallenstein!

Seeing the wine placed aside by August, Ais immediately felt puzzled.

"August, what is this?"

Ais looked at the white wine bottle on the table.

"Oh, this is a good wine from my hometown. I wanted to have a bit today, but I didn't have the chance."

"Can I try it?"

Upon hearing that it was a wine from August's hometown, Ais instinctively wanted to taste it.

Although she didn't like drinking, as a member of the Loki Familia, gatherings happened frequently, and banquets were common. She had tried alcohol before, but she just didn't enjoy it.

"This one is quite strong. How about some coke instead?"

Saying that, August took out a can of coke. This white wine was over fifty degrees, unlike the wines in Orario which were around ten degrees. For someone who wasn't a fan of alcohol, this stuff was like poison.

"I want to try, just a little bit."

"Alright."

August got another glass and poured about a quarter, not because he was stingy, but because it was really strong, especially for a girl like Ais.

Handing the glass to Ais, she looked at the thin layer of alcohol and felt a bit dissatisfied.

In Orario, the alcohol was served in large glasses. Considering she hadn't drunk much before, seeing August giving her so little made her feel underestimated.

Feeling a bit angry, she lifted the glass and drank it in one go.

August was startled. That was too bold; this was premium white wine.

As soon as the alcohol touched her lips, Ais's face turned bitter, and she sprayed it out instantly.

It was too choking. The sensation was unbearable, feeling like her throat and mouth were on fire.

"Hey, quickly eat something and drink some coke."

Ais picked up a can of coke and gulped it down.

August looked at Ais with concern. White wine might be a small amount, but it packed a punch. Even if she spat some out, Ais's face was visibly turning red.

Then, Ais started swaying a bit. August was speechless; her alcohol tolerance was really low. Was she getting drunk from just this?

"August, I feel strange now. The whole world is spinning."

"It's not the world spinning; it's you."

"I'm not spinning; you're spinning. Everything is spinning."

Watching this scene, August couldn't help but feel helpless.

"August~"

"What's wrong?"

"Can you tell me how you became strong?"

"Huh?"

"I envy you so much. I want to become strong, incredibly strong."

In her dazed state, Ais lay on the table, murmuring.

"You're already strong. You're a level 5 adventurer."

"I'm not strong enough, far from it."

Hearing Ais's words, August sighed slightly.

Having lost her parents at a young age and harboring deep hatred for the Black Dragon, Ais was determined to become strong.

"Mom~"

At this moment, Ais's voice murmured.

A teardrop fell from Ais's eyes, and August couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.