Roland enjoyed his drink while he observed the other customers in the tavern.
Most of them were carrying various kinds of weapons, suggesting that they were mercenaries. The weird thing Roland noticed was exactly about them.
Before they entered the tavern, Roland heard that it was noisy and lively from outside, but after the three of them entered, the noise died down.
At first, Roland thought it was because his magic robe was too intimidating. However, he soon realized that, although he might be a threat, most of the mercenaries had focused their eyes on Hawk and Link.
Although those two were in dirty broken clothes, almost all the mercenaries were highly vigilant, and when they noticed Roland's magic robe, there was only a sentiment of "we'd not piss off this guy" in their eyes.
The difference was apparent.
"We'd better not piss off this guy" meant that they could fight him when they had no choice.
