The story ended, and unsurprisingly, innkeeper Leslie escaped death once again (otherwise, he wouldn't be standing here) and continued his next adventure. Moreover, the story-loving old man even revealed the content of his next story, which would still be a part of that long sea voyage.
The keywords for the next story were: deep-sea behemoth, tentacles, a second shipwreck, mysterious guests, and a deserted island.
The patrons in the tavern gradually dispersed, and a satisfied Bartlett turned around, went upstairs, and returned to his room. After closing the door, he habitually looked through the window at the house opposite. At this time, the curtains of the opposite room were still tightly closed, as if the wheat-skinned lady had not yet woken up.
