Liliya pushed open the door and entered the noisy tavern, frowning slightly. The loud din of the tavern, mixed with the smell of alcohol, tobacco, and sweat, made her somewhat uncomfortable.
However, it wasn't her first time in a tavern. She walked confidently to the bar and climbed onto a high stool.
Her presence drew quite a few stares, as she was only fourteen, with a petite frame resembling that of an eleven- or twelve-year-old girl.
As she climbed onto the bar stool, a few laughs came from the crowd.
Liliya ignored them. She didn't intend to cause trouble. As Guding had instructed, her purpose was merely to gather information in the tavern. She knocked on the bar counter. The bartender glanced at her, "Do you want juice or Milka?"
"A Sapphire, please," Liliya said, smiling slightly.
"Sapphire?" The bartender chuckled. "Little girl, do you know the price of a Sapphire?"