After the Valrens left the Inn, the Thusians had the place to themselves. Except for the girl the king sent with them, they all remained in the hall, enjoying their hot beverage and the fireplace. Unknowing to them, a fifth figure entered the tavern through the roof.
"What do you think we'll get tomorrow?" Freddy asked Reidar and the others.
"I have no idea. The Aqua Palace keeps a tight lid on the items for the upcoming rounds. We can get information about the warm-up items, but it's impossible to get something about the others. But whatever they are, his majesty gave me full authority to buy whatever I see that would make Thusia stronger, " said Reidar with a tinge of pride in his voice. Not every day the king trusted Reidar with an important task such as acquiring rare and valuable items for Thusia.
"Don't be too haughty Reidar," Seeing the grin on Reidar's face, Freddy rolled his eyes.
