A Calamitous Dungeon

An Incident

[3rd POV]

Night.

The sun already fell down to the horizon as the moon inks the lands with its light along with the countless stars dotting the black canvas of the sky. Orario looks completely different once night sets in, becoming a bit livelier as seconds pass by due to adventurers returning back from the Dungeon.

On one of the main streets, the three members of the new Hestia Familia walked side by side while having a lively chat. All of them are talking with each other, never delving on the deeper topics, and as such, it is only a light-hearted chat. Eridani laughs at Bella's story from her hometown where a hilariously good accident happened. Terra laughs heartily too, enjoying the story.

It didn't take long for the trio to arrive at the bar that Syr told them. The Hostess of Fertility, its name hanging by a small post at the wall outside.

"This must be it." Bella mouths while taking a peek inside the establishment.

"Let's not wait any longer." Eridani says.

The two members nod in agreement and step inside the bar. Compared to the slightly chilly air outside, inside was warm and felt almost welcoming. Rowdy cheers from other adventurers roar at the table, drinking and eating their fair share of food and drinks. A small smile cascaded down Terra's face, the sight bringing him memories back home.

"Ah! Look who kept their promises!" A waitress in a green uniform came over to them. It was Syr walking towards them. "And with another friend too! Hello!" She adds, waving to the Starfarer who waves back.

"Hi there Miss Syr. I heard about you from Terra. My name is Eridani, a friend of his." Eridani greets back.

"Likewise Eridani!" Syr brightly smiles, turning her back to them. "A table for three coming up!" She looks back at them with a nudge on her head, suggesting to follow them.

With the trio in tail, Syr leads them to a table near the wall. There were four seats but since most seats were occupied, this was selected by the gray-haired girl. They took upon their seats, Bella and Eridani sitting side by side while Terra sat at the opposite.

"So then," Syr starts up. "What will your orders be then?" Syr also provided them with the menu, which they gladly took.

After the two's session, they sold their magic stones (and also 7 item drops, mostly coming from Terra) which earned them a staggering 21,400 valis which can cover their expenses for a few days. Bella repaid the expenses from her dagger which cost them 3,600 valis, maintenance cost for her weapons and a few pops of health potions which cost nearly half of their gatherings, which while a lot still left them enough money for tonight.

So, what did they order? Simply put Bella had pasta, Terra had a slice of roasted meat, and Eridani went only for a glass of juice. Bella was slightly disappointed when Eridani only ordered a juice but she replied that she wasn't that hungry but will take one in the future where Bella reluctantly nods.

"Okay! Coming right up!" Syr then hurries to go to the counter, talking to a woman-a dwarfess to be exact.

'The owner of the bar probably?' Terra said to himself in his mind.

It didn't take long for their food to be delivered minus Eridani's share.

It was delivered by the dwarfess who handled the food easily. But before they could dig in something was a little wrong...

"Eh? Why does the food seem to be bigger? And I know I didn't order these." Bella points out, pointing out a few foods that they certainly didn't order.

"Ha? Don't tell me you both really forgot your orders don't ya?" The owner of the pub-Mia or as the patrons call her Mama Mia here-said to them. "I knew Syr doesn't lie on orders. She is one of a good worker here."