As night fell, the coastal city of Sen City was wide awake.
Instead, it was enlivened by the gradually brightening lights, exuding a unique nighttime vitality.
On both sides of the streets, windproof oil lamps cast warm glows, while the gentle sea breeze carried the sounds of the tavern's clamor and the aroma of grilled fish.
The sailors, arm in arm, sang off-key ballads, while the adventurers gathered to exchange and boast about their adventures.
Gauss and his companions wandered the streets and alleys, finally settling on a bustling tavern called "Song of the Sea Demon."
"I always feel like the name of this tavern is hard to explain..."
Gauss diverted his gaze from the sign beside him.
In this world, stories of sea demons luring seafarers to their doom with their songs also existed.
Unlike in a past life, these stories weren't just intangible legends but were blood-stained lessons learned by sailors.
