Roaring Heroes Battle the Overlord (Ainz)

Chapter 71: The Captain and the Realm of Silence

"Tony," EeDeChi tapped the table, signaling the blabbermouth Adventurer's Guild guildmaster to look over, "How about I enter the Warrior Captain selection instead? I guarantee I can easily become the Warrior Captain."

Old Tony shook his head. "We're participating in the martial arts selection tournament just to clear the obstacles in Brain's way. Any elite adventurer who can stand toe-to-toe with Brain on the arena wouldn't be eyeing the Warrior Captain position. The Warrior Captain requires absolute loyalty to the royal family and a lifetime dedicated to protecting the king and the royal family. That's not the kind of task we adventurers prefer."

"And," Old Tony continued, "you should know, women aren't allowed to participate in the Warrior Captain selection. It's a rule."

Old Tony's words were clearly meant to dissuade EeDeChi from making trouble, but EeDeChi exploded with anger.

"What! What kind of bullshit rule is that! It's discrimination against women!!!"

Old Tony was taken aback and quickly waved his hands, "No... no, that's not what I meant. It's a tradition. Since the kingdom was founded, there's never been a female Warrior Captain."

EeDeChi was enraged. She stood up and shouted, "What outdated tradition? I'm going to break that tradition today! Princess Renner hires you guys to manipulate these rigged contests and says she's stirring up the already murky waters even further? I'm going to filter, settle, and distill this murky water and give the world a clear and pure one!"

Barrett poked EeDeChi in the side and whispered, "Captain, Princess Renner is also our employer. She hires us for twelve gold coins every day."

"Oh," EeDeChi's words faltered, and she sat back down. "I guess that's the case."

Old Tony saw that EeDeChi's arrogance had toned down a bit and quickly tried to persuade her. "Even if you defeat all the contestants, including Brain, and come in first, the old king still won't let you become the Warrior Captain. The final decision on the Warrior Captain is still in the old king's hands."

"That makes sense," EeDeChi nodded, unusually agreeing with someone else's opinion. "The ultimate root of the issue lies with the ruler."

"In fact, if you want to become a general, you could head to the Roble Holy Kingdom in the east of the continent," Old Tony suggested. "I've heard there are many female generals there, and the Holy Queen, heh heh, they're all stunning beauties with slim waists, long legs, and fair skin..."

EeDeChi glared at him.

"Oh, no, I meant they're all strong, muscular, and highly skilled women," Old Tony quickly corrected himself.

The three of them continued their discussion for a while. Other adventurers who were familiar with Barrett joined in, and they all gathered around a table, drinking malt beer and chatting about various topics.

As the night deepened, every gathering must eventually end. The meeting had long finished, and after the feast, adventurers in the tavern began to trickle out. Some adventurers, heavily drunk, stumbled and swayed while carrying their inebriated companions on their shoulders, weaving their way to their lodgings.

Others, unable to move due to their drunkenness, simply pushed a few chairs together and crashed on them to sleep, spending the night in the tavern.

EeDeChi and Barrett, having battled several drunken adventurers, remained completely sober. Barrett had a great tolerance for alcohol, but his face was flushed red, like a ripe apple in late autumn.

EeDeChi's mouth seemed like a bottomless pit. She had downed drinks from five adventurers who were trying to coax her into drinking more, but she remained unfazed, as if she had only drunk a dozen bottles of plain water, not even needing to visit the restroom once!