A sudden surge of tension swept through the room, casting an uneasy atmosphere as Lorson became acutely aware of the extent of the elf's formidable strength. Ager's advice to make a name for themselves had been clear, but getting entangled in a losing confrontation was not the kind of attention they had in mind.
"Haha, it appears there's been a slight misunderstanding here. I genuinely wasn't aware of the alternative payment method," Lorson chimed in, his tone laced with an attempt to diffuse the situation.
The elf's gaze remained fixed on the group, her eyes narrowing slightly as skepticism lingered in the air. "Sir, it does seem as if you all are trying to partake in drinks without settling the bill. I do hope this is not the truth," she retorted, her expression unyielding.
"Absolutely not," Lorson quickly responded, striving to maintain composure.
