Editing Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Chapter 5 (section)

===Part 4===
 
The Kingdom of Sherfied capital city of Erudia.
 
In the middle of town near the castle there was a restaurant that continued to provide unchanging taste to its customers.
 
The lone female owner took care of everything, from tending to guests to cooking, for the restaurant named for her hometown, the "Wildcat Pavilion."
 
"Yesssss, thank you very much. Take care on your way home."
 
After nightfall the restaurant abruptly transformed into something similar to a tavern serving alcohol to its customers. The owner just saw off her last group of customers.
 
At last her full day of hard work had come to an end. It was well past the original business hours. But, satisfied with her diligent service the female owner -- Selina Esuperio let out one big sigh,
 
"...... I can finally rest," she said.
 
After that she went back into kitchen, and was about to put out the fire to the stove.
 
When the door to the shop opened, and a customer walked in. Selina stuck her head out from the kitchen look.
 
"Oh...... this is indeed a very rare visitor we have here."
 
Selina was only slightly surprised for a moment, before a deep smile emerged on her face.
 
Who walked in was a burly man. He had a large face, his body was enormous, and his limbs were particularly strong. However behind such a man was a woman wearing a long red dress. The pair certainly scared a lot of people walking on the road. Then, the man looked directly at Selina with his piercing eyes,
 
"I came to get something to eat."
 
"You are just like Akatsuki...... couldn't you pick decent business hours to show up?"
 
Selina couldn't help but shake her head.
 
"My profession is rather special. I can't just visit so easy while other guests are eating."
 
She said, the Madam of the prostitution guild -- Melissa then exposed an impatient look,
 
"Does this restaurant always make their guests wait forever to be seated? Really inconsiderate."
 
"Oh, I'm sorry this is a little shop that always lets its guests to choose a seat to their liking. It is quite different from a upscale brothel that has to thoroughly lead their clients."
 
And Selina,
 
"That said, it is now long past business hours...... I can only put together a simple dish with leftovers. If you don't mind?"
 
"Just as well, anything would be good as long as it is served quickly."
 
So Melissa moved towards the empty seats in back of the restaurant.
 
"However --"
 
"I know...... you would like a generous helping, right?"
 
Selina said while making a wry smile as she went into the kitchen. With not much to work with, a short time to prepare an ample meal, and moreover an obnoxious guest who doesn't have the courtesy to not show up after closing.
 
And if they were ordinary, she would casually dispense with them nice and quick.
 
...... But that won't do. I need to show off my skills.
 
Selina smiled. It was a rare visit from an old friend, of course, she would have to put out something with her own special skills. And so -- she was going to satisfy her guest's every demand.
 
Before Melissa was able to finish her first cup of beer Selina had brought over five dishes on top of a platter. Each one was distinct from one another as she place them on the table. And with a face was full of confidence,
 
"How is it, good?"
 
"Well...... it's not bad."
 
Although Melissa's evaluation was curt, Selina felt a deep sense of satisfaction.
 
Just now that was the highest compliment she had ever given her after all these long years of friendship. So Selina pulled up the chair opposite her, and looked at Melissa wolf down her food,
 
"-- So? What business brings you here today?"
 
Melissa was not one of her regulars, and without warning she came in today. There must be some other purpose for her visit. Then,
 
"No reason...... I just thought to occasionally come and see you."
 
After saying that much, Melissa continued to quietly eat her meal. Selina thought it was nice of her to consider her, but knew her purpose was not to simply visit a friend.
 
-- I already know that Akatsuki was seriously injured on the battlefield, and Miu was taken hostage by Disdiya.
 
And today all the customers while eating their meal could talk about nothing but the decisive battle at Gorudono Canyon. Naturally, this was Disdiya leaking intelligence that was advantageous to them.
 
Therefore Selina Esuperio was very grateful for the thoughtfulness of her friend. After Akatsuki visited the restaurant the other day, he probably spent those several days until the duel with Listy laying low at her brothel. Akatsuki had once said if you ever wanted to know something for certain Melissa would know everything said in the city, and turn to her for help if not sure.
 
And perhaps during their stay she learned of Akatsuki and Miu visiting her restaurant.
 
-- After the sun comes out tomorrow. The war will probably have ended.
 
Selina thought it would be probably hard for her to sleep tonight. She no longer had a family anymore, and didn't have someone to comfort her to lessen her anxiety.
 
Therefore she thought who was it that came to see her, and it was a terribly blunt old friend.
 
"...... I'm really worried about those children."
 
Selina muttered, not looking for an answer. Then Melissa suddenly put down the knife and fork,
 
"Rest easy. I'll tell you the latest information that came to my place. Akatsuki was safe and sound, and had just made an appearance at Gorudono Grand Canyon."
 
"Really......?"
 
She asked anxiously, and Melissa gave her a confident nod.
 
"Of course. And you should believe in him just like those girls...... that this long overdue ending is at hand."
 
And Melissa said in a manner that was quite certain,
 
"At the very least Akatsuki -- hasn't given up the fight."