TF Amethyst

TFA1 6.10 - Visiting Dourk Tavern

Buffet Hall, Maple Palace Hotel

08:05, 27 Aug 2025

Like a desert traveler who found an oasis, Osvik devoured two large serving of scrambled eggs without paying any heed to his status as a member of noble family. It could be said that he had already dropped all formalities when interacting with Lt. Colonel Slane.

“Big Bro Slane, this scramble egg is truly marvelous.”

Lt. Colonel Slane put down his coffee as he said, "It seems you are a big fan of scrambled eggs."

"Honestly, even though this scrambled egg is extraordinarily delicious, I actually eat it as much as I can because I have to get my revenge tonight."

"Revenge?" Lt. Colonel Slane asked as a large question mark appeared on his forehead.

"Fufufu... Last night a group of women dared to gang-raped me. Even though I enjoyed it, my self-esteem would not recover if I didn't pay them back." An ear-to-ear grin spread across Osvik's lips as he imagined how he triumphantly made the Escort Girls lay helplessly and beg for mercy.

In an instant Lt. Colonel Slane looked at Osvik as if he was an idiot. 'Playing with Escort Girl is a pay and forget recreation. You shouldn’t keep it as personal matter or let it to linger around.’

But in the end Lt. Colonel Slane could only sigh silently. "Before you launch your revenge you'd better return to Walluo City first, and get as much money as you can."

Osvik nodded in reflex. "I do plan to take as much money as possible from Walluo City's safe. Then, I will place a second order, but I think it could wait for a few more days."

"If you want to wait for a few more days, I won't stop you. However, honestly, you have not time to relax."

A question mark appeared on Osvik's forehead while Lt. Colonel Slane continued his explanation.

"This morning, as sun rise in the east, Northern Coalition Representative Office contacted me. They want to increase their bank guarantee at Magwurt Central Bank from 200 thousand gold coins to 500 thousand gold coins. This value is equivalent to their monthly purchase, and it’s still going up.

They also submitted an additional 200 thousand gold coins for this month's purchase order, which are paid in cash even though they have a bank guarantee. If you want, I can hold their order for 3-4 days so you can place the order first. That way, all your orders can be sent immediately without any need to wait for the restock."

Osvik pursed his lips before saying, "Big Bro Slane, you can't just pit Kandez Region and Northern Coalition. Even though Kandez Region has just made its first purchase, we are supplying agricultural and livestock commodities to Amethyst Merchant."

Lt. Colonel Slane let out a deep sigh and said, "I don’t pit you and Northern Coalition or divulge the trade deal between us. However, Northern Coalition has been established their Representative Office for several weeks. So they have built some connections with Amethyst Merchant’s officers and Tuscan Region’s authorities.

As soon as your purchase order is being process, they will sniff it and make a rough estimate. Also, what they are worried about is not you, but Merry Gold Union. They keep trying to confirm whether I've made contact with Lady Yuuri or any Merry Gold Union’s representative."

"Bastard! They dare to underestimate me!" Osvik cursed before putting three large mouthfuls scrambled eggs into his mouth.

"Osvik, this is not the time to get carried away with emotions. You need to consolidate your budget, determine how much money you can use, make a shopping list, and submit it to me. Then, while waiting for the delivery process you can prepare the warehouse and supporting facilities. All of that won't be finished in 1-2 days so you have to hurry."

Osvik immediately took a deep breath. "All right, I'll immediately pack up after finishing my breakfast."

Lt. Colonel Slane immediately added, "Captain Usbek had packed your things. Your carriage and horse have also been put on the truck. The convoy that will carry your purchased items and the personnel who will install the solar power plant, along with the supporting equipment has arrived at West Gate Registration Office.

Once you've finished your breakfast, we'll head straight to West Gate Registration Office and then go to Walluo City."

Osvik instantly looked at Lt. Colonel Slane with widened eyes, and then turned his head towards Captain Usbek, and when the head of Count Terrek's personal bodyguard gave a small nod, he immediately dumbfounded.

'Since when did this Captain with a head as hard as rock follow an order from someone other than Daddy? He also never obeyed my orders even though he was fully responsible for my safety.'

The shock that Osvik received had not subsided, when Maester Rivak said, "I have also written a letter to Lady Yuuri, asking her to return to Walluo City as soon as possible."

 Welp!

Osvik swallowed hard at the mention of his mother, and for a moment panic flashed through his eyes. "I have to immediately return to Walluo City then."

A moment later, with wobbling steps and while rubbing their almost broken waists, Osvik and the three Maesters walked out of Maple Palace's lobby.

With a full of understanding, Lt. Colonel Slane opened the back door of M1152 Personnel Carrier, and after helping Osvik and the three Maesters, he got on with Kim Dong Ree.

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Dourk Tavern

10:15, 27 Aug 2025

For the past two days, Old Man Dourk had closed Dourk Tavern because he had run out of supplies, some spices, and Amur Beer. And when he contacted Osvik to place an order, he was told that Osvik had not returned from Magwurt City.

During the last two days, several nobles also visited Old Man Dourk in secret. They desperately asked him to go to Magwurt City and met Lt. Colonel Slane so that the scarcity of ice cubes and other Amethyst Merchant's commodities could be resolved immediately. Of course, Old Man Dourk refused because he felt it was inadequate to ask Lt. Colonel Slane for help.

When Lt. Colonel Slane and his entourage entered Dourk Tavern which was as quiet as a cemetery, Old Man Dourk was still sitting pensively in a corner. While at another table his wife and daughters were silently enjoying boiled peanuts and apple cider.

Old Man Dourk instantly gasped and went straight to Lt. Colonel Slane. "Ser Slane, I'm so sorry. Osvik took Amethyst Merchant equipment and I heard he broke it."

Lt. Colonel Slane smiled before saying casually, "Don't worry, it's not a big deal."

While Old Man Dourk was dumbfounded, Lt. Colonel Slane was already sitting and greeting Old Man Dourk's wife and daughters. At the same time, Sturk poked his head from kitchen before disappearing again.

Old Man Dourk didn't have the instincts to run or maintain a business. Therefore it was a miracle that all this time Dourk Tavern could survive, and for some reason Lt. Colonel Slane felt a strong urge to help him. Maybe because a long time ago, Little Slane also had a hope that someone would come to help him. 

Although in the end Little Slane's hopes were not fulfilled and he managed to enter the world of high society with his own efforts, Lt. Colonel Slane's heart was still moved when he saw a naive person like Old Man Dourk, who sincerely helped street children or other unfortunate people.

Casually, Lt. Colonel Slane said, "Please, sit down so we can talk."

Without delay, Old Man Dourk hurriedly sat in front of Lt. Colonel Slane, while his wife and daughters went to kitchen.

"The clock and equipment that Osvik took, all of them were completely damaged. But Osvik has already paid the compensation and I'm here to deliver its replacement."

"Ser Osvik paid the compensation?"

A question mark appeared on Old Man Dourk's forehead, while Lt. Colonel Slane nodded and continued his explanation.

"He also regretted his action, but don’t mention it to anyone else because it will hurt Osvik pride as a noble."

"Understood," Old Man Dourk nodded firmly.

Lt. Colonel Slane then handed over to Old Man Dourk a money bag with Terrek Family insignia. Inside the money bag there were 12 gold coins, the remaining Osvik money after being used to pay his entertainment and accommodation.

"I'm sorry Ser Slane, I can't accept it. Moreover, Ser Osvik has also given me 10 gold coins in exchange for the equipment he took."

"Old Man Dourk, I know you helped a lot of street children and homeless people in this city through Nemo Temple. So feel free and take this money along with Osvik’s money.”

After remembering there were a lot of unfortunate people that needed his help, Old Man Dourk immediately took the money bag in front of him, "Ser Slane, you are truly generous. I pray the gods in heaven always be with you."

"I hope they will always be with you too."

Lt. Colonel Slane then ordered MCG’s personnel to start their job. At the same time, Old Man Dourk's wife and daughters served Amur Beer and the light dish that Sturk had made. A moment later, cheerful laughter began to be heard from Dourk Tavern.

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