Dora led Karl to the hotel, and then looked hopefully into the fancy restaurant attached to the side.
"Meals on the road are included in the Guild Contract, right?" She asked hopefully.
Karl laughed. "Naturally. That necklace you’re wearing is worth well over ten thousand gold coins. The Guild can afford to eat well."
It was one of the finest restaurants in the town, though that wasn’t saying much for most Orcish Cities. Orcish cuisine wasn’t well known for flavours, but this spot was run by an old Elf, and Elvish food was usually incredible.
Karl handed Dora a pile of cloth, and she simply stared at it for a moment, wondering why she was holding it.
"Equip it. It’s an evening gown so that we meet the dress code for the restaurant." Karl explained as he changed to a white silk suit with a black shirt.
They walked into the hotel, and Karl gestured for a concierge to come to them. Dora looked a bit horrified, but the staff member came over with a smile.
"We require a room for the evening. Two beds, and a reservation at the restaurant. Is it possible to eat now?" Karl asked.
The concierge bowed politely. "Yes, Sir. I can arrange that for you. Staff will come to settle accounts during the apéritif."
Karl nodded, and handed the man a silver coin, then escorted Dora, who was now in a flowing black gown, to the restaurant’s host.
He quickly seated them, and asked if they preferred wine or a harder liquor, then vanished again.
"This is so exciting. His daily dinner specials are legendary." Dora whispered.
An Elf accompanied the Orcish host back to the table with a polite smile.
"My name is Oakleaf, and I will be your chef for the evening. Have either of you sampled Elven cuisine before?" He asked.
Dora shook her head, while Karl nodded. "On the Neia Continent, in the Republic of Maria, there are a number of Elven villages. Their food is most excellent."
The chef looked shocked. "You have been to Neia Continent?"
"And to the Kabtumia Continent, as it is called here. I wouldn’t say that I have travelled the entirety of either, but I did get a chance to enjoy traditional Elven cuisine in the village of Glatt."
The chef smiled happily. "Then this should be nostalgic for you. For the lady, I would like to warn you that most Elven cooking is vegan, but if you prefer meat, I am skilled in its preparation."
Dora shook her head. "I can eat anything, thank you." ƒrēewebnovel.com
The first course was some sort of nut and berry meatball in a sweet barbecue sauce, after which the concierge came in with the paperwork for the hotel and their room key. Karl signed and returned it with payment, then the server brought out a butternut squash soup.
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