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Inside the tavern, the atmosphere was very lively during dinner time.

The diners and adventurers at their seats ate and drank heartily, chatting idly.

"Things haven't been peaceful in the city lately. Just a few days ago, the guards were cracking down on cults. I heard that some cult members have infiltrated the city."

"That's right. I saw one in the city just a couple of days ago. Those guys are too obsessed. I don't understand why they would give up a perfectly good life and go to worship some evil god."

"You don't understand. There are so many refugees outside the city. How do they survive? They steal, rob, commit adultery, and disrupt the lives of us normal citizens."

I don't know why those noble lords don't care, just letting these refugees run rampant outside the city. Isn't that just giving cults an opportunity to grow?

Lindsay listened casually to the rumors circulating in the tavern, finding them rather interesting.

Now even ordinary citizens are talking about cults, so it seems that the big move that female knight Karina mentioned is just around the corner.

He looked at the brother and sister sitting across the table who had ordered two salads and asked them about information regarding the Wind and City black market.

Eric took a bite of his creamy salad: "You mean the black market? I've only heard of such places by chance since I came to Wind and City, but I don't know where the entrance is."

Camilla added, dissatisfied, "The black market is so chaotic, and full of weirdos. What's the point of going there? I don't like places like that!"

Lindsay's plate of creamy salad was now empty.

"Alright, it seems you really don't know. Well, there must be some other interesting places in Wind and City."

"It wasn't for nothing that you treated us to this salad for over two silver coins. Let me think... I've got it! The Adventurers' Tournament in Wind and City is starting soon. Brother Linsel, you're both so strong, you should definitely sign up for the challenge!"

"An adventurer's tournament? What's that?"

"Broken Arrow" cleared his throat and explained, "Captain, I've heard about this too. The Adventurers' Tournament is organized by the Adventurers' Guild and is a competition specifically for adventurers to test their abilities. It's divided into martial arts and magical combat."

The competition begins each year just before winter, with preliminary rounds held in major cities around the world, followed by the finals in the capitals of various countries. The winner of the grand finals has the opportunity to travel to the legendary highest challenge location.

If we can achieve a ranking in the preliminary rounds, we lower-level adventurers can receive generous rewards and enhance our reputation—a win-win situation!

I was planning to tell you about this in a few days, Captain, but Eric told you first. So, what do you think? Are you going to participate?

The Adventurers' Tournament? Of course Linssey will participate. He'll prove his strength and win prizes. There's no reason not to sign up.

"Of course I want to participate. How much is the registration fee?"

Eric held up one finger: "The preliminary registration fee is one silver coin."

One silver coin isn't expensive; it's a small amount of money.

"When does the preliminary round for Wind & City start? Are you all participating?"

"It will be held at the training camp at the end of this month, which is about a week and a half away."

Eric's eyes dimmed slightly: "As for my sister and me, we won't participate. Adventurers like us at the Iron level aren't even professionals yet, so it's better not to rush in and get beaten up."

Camilla's mouth was full of cream, and she just nodded without adding anything further.

Lindsay looked at his teammate, Brinnan, whose eyes were quite determined at this moment: "I will participate, captain."

"Okay! Thank you, Eric. Is there anything else interesting to do or do in Wind and City?"

"There is a place...! There's a big bathhouse in the city, much bigger than the one in Linchui Town. Brother Linsai, you can go in and experience it."

Bathhouse, right?

When Lin Sai was in Linchui Town, he naturally knew about the existence of these public bathhouses, but in order to save money, he always fetched water from the wooden shed and washed himself.

Having been adventuring on my own for over two months, aside from the tense state during missions, I haven't experienced a comfortable life in this other world in my spare time. Now that I have money, I can definitely go and enjoy it.

"The bathhouse in Wind and City, Captain! I want to experience the bathing services of a big city too!"

"Broken Arrow" finished the last bit of food on the wooden plate, and after the four of them finished their dinner, they got up and left the tavern.

It was already dark, but the streetlights of the Adventurers' Guild area outside were as bright as day, and citizens and patrolling guards could be seen walking back and forth in the street from time to time.

They walked to the northernmost part of the block, where a shop with a long, wide wooden door and a shower curtain hanging in front of it was the bathhouse.

"We won't go in to take a shower, Lindsay brothers. You guys are still in Wind and City, right?"

Lindsay nodded: "That's natural."

"See you at the guild tomorrow morning." With that, Eric and his sister left.

It seems like these two siblings are very adoring of me now, perhaps because it feels like meeting someone from my hometown in another place, and there's also a sense of admiration.

Lindsay, however, found it useful.

He and "Broken Arrow" entered the bathhouse. A young boy dressed in coarse cloth with a towel draped over his shoulders greeted them as they entered.

"Two adventurers, you've come to this shop for a bath. Would you prefer the basic or the premium bath?"

Lindsay looked at the eleven or twelve-year-old boy and asked, "How much is it?"

"A basic bath costs 40 copper coins, a premium bath costs 2 silver coins, and a private room costs double the price."

"Let's start with the basic public bath service."

Led by the boy, the two then entered the bathhouse.

Since it's a regular public bathhouse, it should be a multi-person bathing area. Perhaps we can listen to some interesting gossip, just like in the Forest Friends' tavern.

"Hey, you brother in the wolfskin coat, you've come to the wrong door. That's the women's bathhouse!"

"..."

Lindsay took a step back, completely unaware of the sign on the door leading to the bathhouse.

"Broken Arrow" chuckled to himself, "Captain, are you thinking about women? Hahaha..."

"Brinan, still laughing? You're over twenty years old, do you even have a woman?"

Brinnan paused for a moment, then curled his lip: "Tch, not yet."

But actually I can't remember clearly. My memory has never been very good since I was little, and in recent years I've only focused on archery and adventure, so I can't remember many things about myself..."

"Over here."

The bath boy reminded them and led the somewhat embarrassed Lindsay and "Broken Arrow" through a door a little further away.

Inside the door was a large pool, which was filled with steaming hot water, and about a dozen men were bathing in it.