Adventurer of Many Professions-Chapter 98: Conflict!

Bang!

Kris could no longer contain her anger. She slammed her fist on the table, grabbed her giant sword, and shot to her feet, her eyes burning with fury. "Geus, you can insult me, but if you dare insult Raymond, you’re asking for trouble!"

Sotoler, who had tried to calm Kris moments before, now drew his longbow in one swift motion. He pulled the bowstring back with deadly precision, aiming an arrow straight at Geus and his team. "Raymond saved our lives in the Moonlight Forest," he said coldly. "How dare you insult him!"

Griffin and Delona also quickly drew their weapons, their chests heaving with the anger and tension that had built up. They were ready for a fight.

Geus, unfazed, smirked and stepped forward. "Kris, do you think we’re scared of you?" he sneered.

The warriors in Geus’s team raised their shields and positioned themselves in front, while the archers and mages took cover behind them, readying their bows and spells.

The only one who seemed troubled was the female priestess, who looked worriedly at the tension rising between the two groups. She knew the violence could easily escalate, and she would be the one left to patch up the wounds.

Just as it seemed like a full-blown fight was about to break out, the tavern owner rushed over, panic in his voice.

"Hey, hey, hey! If you want to fight, take it outside!" he shouted, shaking with fear at the sight of the weapons drawn. "No fighting in my tavern!"

Anyone who opens a shop in a place like this is no ordinary person. The tavern owner was no exception, he was an awakened individual, and his strength was no joke. However, when two teams of adventurers were about to clash, even his power couldn’t stop the inevitable.

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The other adventurers in the tavern quickly distanced themselves, not wanting to get caught in the crossfire. Even the friends who had been hanging out with Kris and her group now moved away, understanding that they should steer clear of this confrontation. If they sided with Kris, they’d be permanently marked as enemies of Geus and his team, which could lead to serious trouble in the future.

The tension in the tavern thickened, and for a moment, silence fell. Everyone was holding their breath, waiting to see what would happen next.

Then, the sound of footsteps broke the silence.

"Ah, I’m finally back. Why are there so many mosquitoes in the Moonlight Forest at night…" A voice grumbled, and three figures entered the tavern; Raymond, Sylph, and Lorene. It was Sylph’s voice, clearly annoyed by the mosquitoes.

As soon as the three of them stepped inside, they noticed something was off. The atmosphere was tense, and both teams were on edge, swords drawn, bows nocked. Everyone in the tavern seemed to be holding their breath, watching the scene unfold.

Kris was the first to spot them, and her face lit up with relief. "Raymond! Sylph! Lorene, you’re back!" she called out, waving.

"Kris! You’re here too!" Sylph waved back, her face lighting up.

But then, Sylph’s smile faded as she noticed the tension in the room. "Kris, what’s going on here?"

Raymond followed her gaze and saw Kris and her group facing off against Geus’s team, both sides ready for a fight. It didn’t take long for him to understand what was happening.

Sylph and Lorene quickly picked up on the situation as well, realizing that a confrontation was about to break out.

At that moment, everyone in the tavern began to whisper among themselves. Their eyes flicked between Raymond, Kris, and Geus’s group.

"So, that’s the dual-professional Raymond! I didn’t expect them to show up right now. This is getting interesting," one adventurer said.

"Do you think they’ll team up with Kris to take on Geus?" another asked.

"With Explosion Magic, those warriors in Geus’s team don’t stand a chance!" a third adventurer chimed in, excitement in their voice.

The whispers grew louder, and Raymond and the others exchanged glances. Though they weren’t sure what had exactly happened, it was clear that their arrival had something to do with the brewing tension.

Kris, annoyed by the attention and the escalating situation, quickly spoke up. "Raymond, Sylph, this isn’t your fight. Sotoler and I will handle it."

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But Geus and his team weren’t so easily swayed. They overheard the whispers about Explosion Magic and immediately tensed up. The mention of it had clearly struck fear into them.

Now the tavern was on the brink of an all-out fight, and everyone was wondering just how far things would escalate.

The Delona at the front could no longer stay quiet and quickly turned to Geus, his voice tense with urgency.

"Geus, you need to come up with a solution fast. If they team up with Kris and the others, we’re in serious trouble!"

He wasn’t confident that he and his teammates could survive an attack from the Explosion Magician, especially since the blast would affect everyone in range.

The Delona’s words hit home, and soon the rest of the team joined in, urging Geus to figure something out before things got worse.

"Quiet! I’m thinking!" Geus snapped back, clearly annoyed. He ran a hand through his hair, then suddenly, a look of realization crossed his face.

"Wait, it’s fine. That Sylph probably won’t use her Explosion Magic. It’s too risky. What if she kills us? If someone dies, the Knights won’t let them off easy."

The group breathed a collective sigh of relief at Geus’s reasoning.

But the Delona at the front wasn’t so easily appeased. "Geus, don’t forget, it’s your fault we’re in this mess. If you hadn’t insulted Raymond, we wouldn’t be here. Even if they don’t attack today, what happens when we’re somewhere isolated? What if there’s no one around to stop them?"

A tense silence fell over the group as the Delona’s words sank in.

He continued, his voice stern, "You need to fix this, Geus. Whether you apologize or find another way, you need to make sure Raymond and the others don’t hold a grudge against us."

"What? Apologize?" Geus growled, irritation evident in his voice. "Do you know how Kris just insulted our profession as swordsmen?"

His frustration was palpable, but before he could say more, the Delona shot him a glance that silenced him immediately. Geus, normally the leader of the group, knew when to back down, especially with warriors like Delona who were the backbone of the team.

The priestess, who had been quietly observing, spoke up, her tone calm but firm. "Delona’s right, Geus. You should apologize. We don’t need trouble with them. We need to handle this properly."

With both the warrior and priestess backing Delona’s words, Geus knew he couldn’t ignore their advice. Reluctantly, he let out a frustrated sigh, grinding his teeth.

"Fine. I get it," he muttered.

Taking a deep breath, Geus walked toward Raymond and the others.

By now, the tension in the tavern was thick, and even without saying anything, Raymond, Sylph, and Lorene had pieced together what had happened from the whispers around them.

Sylph’s temper flared as she spotted Geus approaching. "Are you Geus?" she demanded, her eyes burning with anger. "You’re the one who insulted Raymond?"

If she had enough magic power left, Sylph would’ve unleashed an explosion of fury right then and there. Lorene, equally furious, shot Geus a cold, withering glare. She couldn’t believe anyone would insult her teammate without cause.

Raymond, ever the calm one in the heat of things, stepped forward. He didn’t know what Geus was planning, but he wasn’t about to let anyone get too close without a response. Drawing his sword, he positioned himself in front of Sylph and Lorene, his expression icy.

"Stay back," he instructed them, keeping his eyes locked on Geus.

As Geus approached, Raymond’s voice rang out, sharp and commanding. "Stop."

Geus immediately halted, visibly taken aback by Raymond’s cold tone.

Raymond’s eyes never left him as he spoke again, his voice low but firm. "What do you want?"

Geus, with his head lowered, let out a deep breath before finally speaking, his voice sincere. "Raymond, I’m sorry. I was impulsive, and I insulted you without thinking."

Geus quickly tried to explain himself, his voice growing more defensive. "Look, I apologize for insulting you. I was just reacting to what Kris said in the heat of the moment. I didn’t mean it to be aimed at you."

Kris, not one to back down, immediately shot back, her tone sharp. "What do you mean I insulted you? I was just telling the truth. Raymond’s sword speed is faster than yours, and that’s a fact!"

Sylph nodded in agreement, her voice filled with conviction. "Exactly. I know Raymond’s strength. His sword speed is way faster than most of you swordsmen!"

Geus, still trying to save face, raised his head and looked at Raymond with a determined expression. "I may apologize, but I still don’t believe Raymond’s sword speed is faster than that of a swordsman. As a swordsman myself, I can’t accept that unless I see it for myself."

He turned to Raymond, his challenge clear. "Unless you show me, I can’t believe it."