Seeing that they would not be able to listen more, people took turns going to the places where they had to go. In a few minutes the restaurant was almost empty.
When Arian returned from the kitchen, he witnessed the view of the almost empty restaurant. It was not unusual. At this time people usually had to work so there were not many customers. Usually only old people who get bored at home and come to waste time.
But his attention was drawn to some suspicious people sitting at a table in the corner.
An ugly feeling gripped Arian's heart and this made him a little slow.
When he reached the table, the image of three young men in their 20s and some years confirmed his suspicions.
Putting a bright smile on her face, with a sunny aura began to speak…
- Welcome to the Aglaophotis restaurant! I own this restaurant, my name is Arian! How can I help you ?
Young people at the table had not looked away from Arian since he left the kitchen. They looked at him somewhat strangely.
The one closest to Arian took the menu.
- We would like two servings of mashed potatoes with wings. Pancakes with maple syrup. And water to everyone.
Arian took the note seriously and left.
The young people did not have to wait long and the food ordered was ready. After placing the food on the table, Arian was ready to leave when the other young man in the chair next to him got up and executed a sword blow with the knife on the table.
Arian did not react until the blow was right in front of his forehead. Because it stopped there, he was not injured, but to make himself more credible, he fell on his back to emphasize the shock.
- Kuh, stop it.
- Sorry. I was curious to see if he knew how to fight!
The person named Kuh lifted Arian off the floor.
- Sorry little brother. It's an old habit of mine!
Arian rubbed his ass to cushion the pain of the fall, nodding as if he understood what he was saying. His face was a little pale, a sign that he was scared.
He limped to the kitchen. As soon as he came out of the sight of the young people, his gait limped and his face pale with a painful smile that disappeared without a trace.
Arian now had a serious, calm look. Anyone who looked at her could tremble.
'As I suspected… I became a suspect. What should I do now? What is their real purpose here? Have I been discovered? '
His gaze was now on the 5 young men working with him at the restaurant.
They were all very serious now. Their eyes were nervous, and if Arian had ordered anything they were ready to do so.
- For now, we'll wait. Be careful around them. He doesn't need to know anything about us.
- Yes, my lord!
After the young choir's response, Arian nodded and headed for the back of the restaurant.
Now he had to deliver food to the town hall, a good reason to get away from those young people in the restaurant.
In the restaurant, the table in the corner.
The three young men at the table were eating quietly.
Luis, who was a waiter when Arian left for deliveries, showed up to see if they wanted anything else.
- Who are you ? Why isn't Arian coming again? Was the blow too strong?
One of the young men started bombarding with questions.
Luis seemed a little overwhelmed by it and it took a while to answer…
- A..eh .. Arian has-s-s to tak-k-ke orders at this-s-s time so-o… I'm alwa-a-ays a waiter i-i-in his absence… yes well… my name is L-Luis ...
In his shy and somewhat stammering manner, the three young men raised an eyebrow.
- I saw that the restaurant also has a third and fourth floor. What am I for?
- Wel-l-l, we still host t-t-travelers sometimes…
- I mean, can we rent some rooms?
-To stay-y . Ye-es, but you better-r choose the s-s-small hotel because it has m-m-more conditions.
Young people looked at each other. Kuh was the one who answered this time…
- No, it's better here. You can tell us more about the village and if possible about this restaurant. You see, we'll be here for a while and we want to know more about this place.
Luis was a little surprised, but his body was very nervous for some reason.
-S-s-sure. The village has been h-h-here for some time-e. Although the v-v-village is small, everyone gets a-a-along great. In order to prosper and preserve the e-e-economy, we trade with the c-c-city which is 46 km to the west. Due to the mountain that gives us many minerals, and the hills on which we grow v-v-vines and fruit trees, the village has never suffered. I-I-I don't know exactly what y-y-you want to know a-a-about the village so I'll end here for now. A-a-as for our restaurant…
Here Luis paused and a calculated look was visible. Even though he seemed very nervous for a moment, he gave the feeling of unwavering confidence…
- Arian is the owner. The restaurant belonged to his grandfather. F-f-following a tragedy that happened 4 y-y-years ago, his parents d-d-died. We who work h-h-here are people with similar pasts. Our parents died in the c-c-cruel war that happened 5 years ago. On Arian's path here, he befriended each of us and w-w-we swore to be brothers from now on.
He finished telling the cover story and waited to see if they wanted anything else.
- What were the names of the cities you came from and the rest?
'This is a very smart question. I need to be careful …'
Luis, looking nostalgic, sad and with traces of fear, said:
-I-I-I come from the city of N-n-nordic Gun. The rest c-c-come from Kalig, F-f-fatu, Bawe, and Verp, respectively.
Young people at the table exchanged serious glances.
'What will they do now? The Lord said we'll wait and see what they want to do here, should I ask them about them? '
Before a big noise could be decided, he burst out.
' What's going on ?'
Luis was very confused. This village has not had any incidents for 3 years, what could have happened suddenly?
He headed for the entrance, feeling the three young men at the table follow him. Pretending he didn't notice, he strode out of the restaurant.
The most unexpected thing happened on the street.
Uncle Fin, who was also the mayor of the village, was beaten by the villagers. Luis was stunned because he would not have thought that those friendly villagers could hit the mayor who was not very young with adults, pans and even some with fists and feet…
' What's going on ?'
The agitation was growing, after just a few words Luis understood what had happened, and now he looked with pity at the hunted mayor in the middle of the street.
- What are you doing ?
That question came from behind the crowd. Everyone turned to her to see Arian with a package of food to the restaurant.
A villager replied promptly:
- Uncle Fin lied about the arrival of the Blue Order knights! This way he doesn't know how to mumble lies! What if he hadn't been allowed to drink for 3 months?
- Great idea! replied another villager.
- That way you will be more careful with his words.
- It would be good without Saturday television!
- Isn't that a little too much? said a woman.
- Aren't you upset with what our dear mayor did?
- Yes, but he was drunk and he didn't do anything wrong ...
Here the villagers began to hesitate about Uncle Fin's punishment. Arian walked over to the mayor and helped him to his feet.
- Uncle Fin, I went to the town hall and we couldn't find it, so the package is still with me, do you want it now?
Uncle Fin who was about 40 years too little hurt by the blows, but his eyes had no upset or hatred which is normally amazing. That's how everyone in this village was. The word 'good' would even find a place in their attributes.
- I'll take the package, but first I have to apologize to everyone.
With that he went to all the villagers and with his head bowed apologetically:
- I apologize for the rumor spread because of my drunkenness. I received no news of their visit, but the letter received from the palace said that the region had been given to one of the generals of the blue order. And because of drunkenness I said some of my willing theories. I apologize for this and admit guilt for this agitation.
Now that this speech was over, no other villager had the desire to beat him. Everyone apologized and they started laughing.
Arian handed the package to the mayor and headed for his restaurant. The threshold was still occupied by Luis and the three young foreigners.
- Luis is almost 12 o'clock, see if the school packages are ready.
-Y-y-yes!
Luis responded very quickly, stammering.
Then he turned to the three young men and with a big smile spoke:
- My dear customers, did you pay?
The young people went back to the restaurant and were followed by Arian. Because they seemed to have something to say, he followed them to the table.
- Anything else ?
He asked and positioned himself as far away as Kuh. Showing that what happened today bothered him. Young people seemed a little amused by this.
- Yes . We want to stay here for longer. In fact, it would be better if we could get hired here. Do you have places available?
These questions shocked Arian one by one, even if his face didn't change. His smile startled a little.
'It's dangerous, but it's better to be in my vision… whatever they have to do here, you'll find out… plus it's a good way to find out information about them ...'
- You can stay here, and the restaurant still hires. Do you really want to work here?
- Of course! Kuh replied promptly.
Arian nodded in agreement.
- Good. I go for contracts and come back. The mass cost you 45 Kan.
- Good.
After Arian left, the three young men exchanged familiar glances again and took money out of their backpacks for the meal.
In less than 10 minutes, Arian returned with 3 employment contracts.
- Good. First I want your name and age.
Kuh stood up and spoke quite proudly:
- My name is Kuh Aldez, my age is 24 years.
The young man who asked for the order and who seems more sociable of the three rises in his turn:
- My name is Lars Gule, my age is 20 years.
The last was the young man who never spoke. He stood up somewhat annoyed and at the same time noble.
- Aleso Vane, 21 years old.
'They look like fake names. What am I saying? They are certainly false. '
- Now an identity card would be great to fill out the rest of the form. You can do this yourself.
He handed the document to everyone carefully.
They started to fill out the form. After they finished, Arian was ready to tell them about the restaurant and salary.
- Because you will live here, you must know that others do. The fourth floor is occupied by us. Since there are no more vacancies on that floor, you will stay on the 3rd floor. When do you want to start working?
From now on, if possible, Lars said.
- Good. As it is immediately 1, children's food packages must be delivered to the school. Will you come with me?
- Sure .
- Good . Salary is 300 Kan per month. Violence or quarrels with customers are not allowed in this restaurant. Go and choose your rooms and then go down to the back of the restaurant. I'll wait for you there.