Chapter 60

Last night was fun and all but Kane hoped for a simpler day today.

He would spend his time getting to know the town and the people. Hopefully getting them to trust him more. Also, the town has several different stores and he could do some shopping if he wanted.

Today he would find a space to sell his "goods" to keep up the merchant persona. First, though he decided to have a walk in the morning before anything else.

He let his men relax for the morning and do their own things while he went for a walk. Jag decided to walk with Kane and they started to explore the merchant street.

Jag had been to Crazus Town before so he showed Kane some of the shops and places he has been. He talked about Crazus Town and other kingdoms.

They only stopped a few times to buy things or get a bite to eat.

When Kane and Jag were going to head back to their inn a loud voice could be heard behind them.

"Is that you Jag?"

The duo looked behind them to see a tall slightly chubby and defiantly scruffy-looking fellow. He wore plain clothes and had a large beard.

"Han Hopps?"

Jag seemed to know the man.

"It really is you Jag! How have you been?"

The two seemed close and chatted for a bit before Jag introduced Kane. Apparently, Han was a local bartender who owned the most popular tavern in Crazus Town.

He invited Jag and Kane for a drink later that day and they happily agreed.

Kane and Jag then headed to rent a storefront and set up a fake business. Kane decided that he would sell weapons and armor like he did when he first came to the Iron Rose Kingdom. He called it "The Blessing of the Iron King."

While Kane was setting up his storefront he noticed several guards patrolling and looking more serious than when he first arrived. He assumed it was because of the sudden disaparence of the Kokarians. Kane was sure the bodies were properly disposed of though so it should be fine. Hopefully, the Mayor just thought they went to deal with the bandits. Even better if he thought they betrayed the town.

"Well, I think this is a lovely place to set up. Not too popular of an area and small in size. Make sure to have you men stay here. They can run the shop" said Kane.

Jag nodded and gave his men their commands.

"Anything else we need to do today sir?" asked Jag.

"Drink," said Kane before motioning for his guards to follow him.

"You coming?"

"Yes sir!" said Jag.

The tavern was lively and the appearance of newcomers Kane and Jag did not change that. People turned to look at the newcomers before turning back to what they were doing.

Han welcomed them and gave them both a mug of his famous mead. The people were friendly and some knew Jag so the two men quickly got accepted by the drunks of Crazus Town.

In fact, people were amazed at Kane's alcohol tolerance and he was challenged to many drinking contests where he dominated.

Well into the night things finally started to die down and people started to head home while not tripping over each other.

Kane could barely get to the inn by himself but somehow he managed. The same could not be said for Jag. Kane had to have his guards carry the man.