The setting sun painted Iron Boot Town in a warm, orange-red hue. Pedestrians hurried along the streets, eager to return home and enjoy a rare moment of peace at the end of the day.
Hearing that a Lizardman tribe was spontaneously preventing other Adventurers from venturing deeper into the swamp, Yano's mood lightened considerably.
He admired the tranquil sunset view of the town as he strolled back to his rented room in a cheap inn.
Ever since he had safely sent Lola and their child to live in Fey City, this temporary home felt especially cold and empty.
He missed Lola's stews. They had a warmth that could only be called "home."
He also missed the Boss's Moss Monster cutlets, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. That was a different kind of warmth.
As he thought about it, his stomach began to growl.
