To Be a Power in the shadows part 2

chapter 170

In the tent, that was brightly lit because of lamps, Goldoh Kinmekki was drinking by himself.

The test was over, and the sun was already sinking.

On the outside, the party for the newcomers was held, even though they didn't know it could be their last meal...

"It tastes good."

Goldoh·Kinmekki drunk the amber coloured wine and sighed.

What he was drinking now was the famous wine which was called [whiskey].

Mitsugoshi Company who produced the wine, had prepared a lot to create whiskey, whilst being under Great Commerce Association's protection. People started talking about this wine long before Mitsugoshi Company started to sell it. And Goldoh, who had some insight was also interested in it.

But Goldoh was a slave, so he couldn't possibly be able to buy such expensive wine by himself.

When Goldoh nearly gave up, his master Tulpicano, spent his own money to acquire it. But when he tried to drink it, he instantly spit it out, because the wine was just too strong for him.

Therefore Goldoh managed to get it, by a stroke of luck.

Goldoh disliked Tulpicano, but he still thought about praising him because of the wine. This wine was sold by people 10 times the list price. Goldoh firmly believed that bald upstart didn't even know the truth.

Goldoh was drinking, when he picked up a resume. A young man's experience was written on it.

"Sid Kagenou, came from Midgar..."

Goldoh had fought against him earlier during the test. He guessed that he had already met him before.

The test finished quickly. Goldoh defeated Sid easily who was so scared that he just stood there. When Goldoh punched him, he rolled down. Then they stopped.

There was no need to pay any attention to him. Sid was just an ordinary kid.

But Goldoh thought there was something strange about him. He was good at seeing through the strength of his opponent. Only once before had he met an opponent that he couldn't see through.

Original translation from wangmamaread.

"I remembered him..."

"What are you thinking about?"

His friend Quinton entered the tent and asked him.

"Party is over?"

"No, party is not over...but I don't want to remember them, because they will all die tomorrow."

"Yes..."

They both looked gloomy.

"So, what are you thinking about?"

"Ah, I am thinking about him, this young man."

Goldoh gave him Sid's resume.

"Sid Kagenou...why are you thinking about him?"

"I fought with him in the test during the day, I think I have seen him."

"What kind of guy is he?"

"He is a black-eyed ordinary kid with dark hair. The battle ended in an instant."

"Ah – is that the guy who fell overwhelmed flashily?"

"Yes, did you remember him?"

"Oh. He was just flattering me at the party. I seem to remember him, but not really. What do you think about this guy called Sid?"