After the duel, Phithion rushed out of the tavern grumpily. Warsong Rising would pull their force out of the mithril mine. Of course, there was a possibility that Warsong Rising didn't honor the bet, but Four Winds didn't worry. He had confidence that his guild could defend the mine if Warsong Rising decided to continue being stubborn. At least with this duel, he had tried a more peaceful approach.
He then asked Jack and the others to wait for him while he went and had a talk with the tavern's management.
While waiting, Jack chatted with Jim. Jim considered Jack a fellow rookie, so he was very friendly to Jack. He even considered himself a senior since he entered the guild a few weeks earlier. He gave Jack some pointers about the guild and even about martial arts, especially regarding spin kicks.
Since Jack did admire Jim's kick, he listened intently.
