"Bobby, let's have a drink tonight?" In the Ministry of War office, a calm middle-aged official patted Bobby's shoulder from behind and said.
"Sir Lucian." Bobby looked at the official with some surprise. This was the deputy chief of the Ministry of War office, a real figure with real power.
On the day when he ordered the attack on the orcs and the elves, he happened to be on leave because of physical reasons, so he escaped the disaster.
"Don't be reserved. Let's go and have a drink. Hector is gone. There are not many people in our department who can drink." Lucian said with a smile with a bit of sadness.
Hector was Bobby's predecessor, and this Sir Lucian also drank with them a few times. He had a good relationship with the predecessor.
Bobby nodded slightly. "Okay, I just found a new tavern on Romo Street yesterday. Their wine is the most delicious I have ever encountered in my life. I will take you to try it."
"Oh, there is a new tavern on Romo Street?" Lucian was a little surprised. This street had gradually declined over the years like its name. He hadn't gone there for a drink for a long time.
"I also happened to go there last night. I smelled the wine and entered the tavern. It is indeed a rare wine," said Bobby.
"Okay, then let's go and try it." Lucian nodded.
The two got on Lucian's carriage and went straight to the Saipan Tavern.
"This is it." Bobby got up and opened the door for Lucian.
"This is it?" Lucian looked at the tavern. It looked ordinary from the outside.
"Yes." Bobby nodded.
"Then let's go in and see." Lucian got off the carriage. He really wanted to drink.
In the past few days, the Ministry of War had undergone drastic changes. Although he escaped because of illness, he also lost many colleagues and friends. The Ministry of War was in a panic, and he was also in a bad mood.
Hector was his colleague for more than 30 years. They entered the Ministry of War in the same batch. They often drank together over the years. He didn't expect Hector to pass away so suddenly. It was really difficult for him to accept.
Today, when he came out from the Ministry of War, he just saw Bobby. He knew that this little brother often drank with Hector. They also drank together a few times. He liked Bobby's taste, so he invited him to drink together and mourn Hector.
Unlike the noisy tavern across the street, this tavern was very quiet, or rather … a little deserted.
Bobby pushed open the door of the tavern. There was no guest in the tavern. Only the tavern owner stood behind the bar and wiped the glasses.
Meg looked up and recognized Bobby. Judging from his slightly humble attitude, the middle-aged man who came in behind him had a higher official position than him.
Meg quickly recognized Lucian, the capable deputy director of the Ministry of War. Alex had a good impression of him.
This was a person with real power in the Ministry of War, the kind who had access to core secrets.
"Welcome," Meg said with a smile.
Lucian looked around the new tavern. The decoration was not luxurious, but it was comfortable. The warm yellow oil lamp made people feel comfortable, and the tavern was very warm. As soon as he entered, he wanted to take off his thick coat.
The boss was a young man in his thirties. He looked ordinary and had no memory. He was the kind of person who would be ignored in the crowd, but he looked kind and kind.
A new tavern, a young boss, and only two guests. This made Lucian's expectations drop to the bottom. It seemed that Bobby's taste was still far from Hector's.
"Sir, let's sit here." Bobby led Lucian to sit down near the door. He could see the change in Lucian's demeanor, but he was not panicked. This tavern looked ordinary because there was no wine yet.
"What would you like to drink?" Meg asked with a smile.
"Sir, I drank Maotai yesterday. Would you like to order a bottle of this today to try?" Bobby looked at Lucian and asked.
"Okay." Lucian nodded and looked at the very simple wine list behind the bar. There were only two kinds of wine. Maotai was 2000 copper coins for a bottle, and whiskey was also 2000 copper coins for a bottle. The price was not low.
In addition to the two kinds of wine, there were three dishes with wine. The price was much cheaper than the wine.
This wine list looked a bit shabby.
He even wondered if Bobby's taste had deteriorated to this level after Hector's death.
"I want a bottle of Maotai, and then one of the three dishes with wine." Bobby looked at Meg and said.
"Okay, wait a moment." Meg nodded and turned into the kitchen. After a while, he came out with three dishes and a bottle of Maotai.
Lucien's gaze was first attracted by the three dishes. A plate of peanuts was a common dish in taverns. However, most taverns would come with a plate of peanuts, but this tavern was selling peanuts as a side dish.
The other two dishes were cold pig ears and cold pig tongue. Just listening to the names of the dishes, he felt no appetite, and he even vaguely felt a little disgusted.
However, when the dishes were served, the thinly cut pig ears and pig tongue were wrapped in red chili oil. The spicy smell hit his face, and he couldn't help but gulp.
Bobby had already picked up the bottle of Maotai skillfully, untied the red cloth, and then reached out to pull the cork.
The aroma of the wine sealed in the bottle immediately spread out in all directions.
"This fragrance?!" Lucian's gaze looked over, and he looked at the bottle in Bobby's hand with some surprise. The strong fragrance of the wine was so tempting.
Bobby poured the wine into the glass, and the clear wine swayed slightly in the crystal glass.
"Please." Bobby held the wine glass with both hands and gently placed it in front of Lucian.
Lucian leaned closer and sniffed. He still looked incredulous. He looked at Bobby and said, "This wine … what wine is it?"
"Maotai. It should be a kind of grain wine," said Bobby.
"Just by smelling the fragrance, I know it's a good wine. It's a pity that Hector can't taste it." Lucian sighed softly and took a sip of the wine glass.
When the wine entered his mouth, it was delicate and soft. It was cool and refreshing. It was so silky when it slid between his lips and teeth.
Lucian was not a good drinker, but he had drunk a lot of good wine. Even the wine he drank in the palace had never made him feel so amazing.
The fragrance of the wine was hazy and intoxicating. In a trance, he seemed to see when he first entered the Ministry of War. He was high-spirited and said that he would do a great job. Decades had passed in a flash … but things had changed.
After a long time, Lucian opened his eyes. His eyes were shining with tears, and he drank the remaining wine in the glass.
Bobby glanced at him and did not speak. He also drank the wine in his glass, and then silently filled Lucian's glass.
"He is a good person. It's a pity that he left like this. It's too sudden." Lucian looked at the wine glass in front of him and said softly.
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