🎀 Wisteria 🎀

Yves responded to the greeting with a greeting, surrendered his weapon, and headed towards his destination.

Stepping over the threshold of "Melancholy of Artery," Yves found himself in a not very large but cozy room with its interior and atmosphere. Near the bar counter, he noticed three people – two patrons and a bartender standing on the other side. All of them were armed.

"Tch, this place never ceases to get on my nerves," complained the oldest of them, looking disapprovingly at the ivory statue of Artery, which was located in the most prominent place in the room.
"I don't remember forcing you into my bar, Tomokazu-san. But if necessary, I can help you leave."
"Well, well. The other guest was in a good mood and tried somehow to defuse the atmosphere. This country has opened up many good opportunities for us, so let's not be too harsh on local beliefs. Hideo-kun probably understands all this, and therefore pays tribute to the local goddess."
"If it really were so..." The old man shook his head disapprovingly. "But what are you so cheerful about? The last time we met, you spent a lot of money on 'Sukebé' and acquired a significant debt."
"Money comes and goes, Tomokazu-san, and today it has returned to me again, heh-heh-heh." The cheerful guest rubbed his hands conspiratorially and then continued, addressing both the bartender and the other customer. "Ah yes, I was just thinking of going to the port and buying a treasure map that I saw in one store earlier this week; do you want to come with me?"
"No," replied the bartender immediately.
"You're always so cold, Hideo-kyun..."
"You're at it again. The old man apparently had some experience with similar schemes from his acquaintance. But who knows... Your intuition only fails half the time, so maybe you'll get lucky this time as well.