Mission in another world with my transformed best friend

"The guests have arrived, along with two bottles of 'Lafite II' and a large silver coin..."

When two crystal-polished bottles containing a purplish-red liquid were placed on the table, Wang Kai grabbed one, opened the bottle, and took a gentle sniff. A familiar fruity aroma immediately wafted out, and the rich fragrance of the wine began to linger and spread around, attracting the attention of the other drinkers.

Wang Kai was oblivious to the stares he was receiving. After pouring himself a glass and taking a small sip, his previously relaxed brows immediately furrowed...

"This, this is just ordinary wine, not only is the quantity small, but two bottles cost a large silver coin, and it even has this fancy name like 'Filipino second generation.' It seems only 'foolish rich kids' would order this kind of wine... However, the wine does have a smooth feel after going down the throat, and the sweet aroma lingers in the nostrils. It feels like nature is bathing my pores, and if I close my eyes, I can even see an innocent and lovely girl dancing in front of me..."

"Hey bro, wanna share a table?"

Wang Kai opened his eyes, only to be greeted by two enormous breastplates... No, no, when he looked up, he saw two tall, imposing figures sitting in front of the table.

The two men looked alike, both with the typical muscular, muscular faces. The only difference was that one had hair and the other was bald, leading to speculation that they were twins. Both were dressed as adventurers, with bloodstains from their battles still clinging to their clothes and armor.

However, judging from the fact that their armor hadn't suffered many scratches, the two brothers were probably experienced adventurers. Their slightly tired expressions clearly indicated that they hadn't been here long, and the fact that they hadn't even put down their weapons and equipment before coming to the bar for drinks seemed a bit...

Wang Kai looked around. With so many empty tables nearby, why choose to share a table here? These two burly men looked fierce and intimidating, but they didn't seem to have any ill intentions. After all, their eyes were focused on the two bottles of wine on the table, their large nostrils twitching as they greedily inhaled the aroma...

Seeing this, Wang Kai felt relieved and guessed their intentions. He made a "casual" gesture, and the two giants glanced at each other, gently put down their swords and shields, and then sat down properly at the corner of the table. They didn't order any food or drinks, their eyes still fixed on the wine bottle, their nostrils twitching incessantly...

"Samurai, level 57; Shield Master, level 55... No bad adventure record."

In fact, the moment Wang Kai made that "casual" gesture, he subtly used his "screening ring" to "scan" the two suddenly appearing burly men. After all, under normal circumstances, anyone would be wary if two unfamiliar, large men suddenly approached.

However, judging from the "comical behavior" of the twin brothers after they sat down, it looked like... like two huskies sitting by their owner's table waiting to be fed. The huge contrast made Wang Kai laugh.

Hearing the laughter, the two giants realized they had been somewhat out of line, and the one with the bald head who looked like the older brother spoke first.

"Excuse me, young man, my name is Da Xiong, and this is my younger brother Er Xiong. We were rude and offensive just now, but... wait, why do you look so strange?"

Wang Kai's expression as he desperately tried to suppress his laughter was quite comical. After being reminded by the other person, he was overwhelmed by childhood memories and instantly recalled some happy childhood times. He could no longer hold back, turned his head and burst out laughing with a "pfft," then clutched his stomach and bent over, slapping the table a dozen times before he managed to forcefully suppress his hysterical laughter.

He tried desperately to suppress his laughter, but his contorted eyebrows and upturned lips continued to twitch.

"Ugh~ Ouch! This is so uncomfortable... Hello, Big Bear's brother, I didn't illegally log the forest... No, no, I didn't mean anything by it just now, I was just thinking about... some childhood memories of my hometown, oh no, I can't hold it in anymore."

The twin bear brothers exchanged a glance, then both broke into knowing smiles, and the larger bear immediately chimed in...

"Yes, it's the taste of home. We've heard for a long time that a wine called 'Lafite Series' has suddenly appeared in Merck Town. It can remind people of their hometown and even bring back memories of their first love... We came all the way from afar to find out, and we just happened to run into you tasting it... May I ask your name?"

"Oh, my name is Kyle... Wait, what about my hometown and my first love? I do recall some happy childhood memories of my hometown, but my first love is now a nightmare for me. Never mind, just say what you two want to say!"

Big Bear thought for a moment, then looked back at the two bottles of wine on the table and nodded.

"It's like this, we brothers have come from afar to taste this legendary wine, but we've been rushing along and haven't had much time to spare, so our entrusted funds are almost gone. Seeing Brother Kyle's expression as he savors the new 'Lafite II,' he must be a connoisseur of wine. We've taken the liberty of asking... we humbly request that you, brother, sell us the remaining half-bottle at a low price. We have one silver coin here, what do you think? If it's not enough, leave your address, and we'll wait a few days..."

Hearing these words, Wang Kai also thought about how he had come to this strange world "from afar," and what was worse was that he still had countless questions about his future. We are all fellow sufferers, why should we need to know each other before we met...

So, Wang Kai waved his hand to interrupt Da Xiong's request, took three glasses, poured out the remaining bottle of wine, then picked up a glass and said.

"We're both drowning our sorrows in alcohol, so please feel free to drink with us. If you're not full, bring us a few more bottles..."

The two bear brothers exchanged a glance, and unable to contain themselves any longer, each picked up a cup, first smelling it under their noses for a while, their faces perfectly mirroring each other's expressions of ecstasy.

"cheers!"

What followed was unstoppable. Due to its special background, this luxury bar managed to obtain more than a dozen bottles of "Lafite II" from the pre-sale products, which were all consumed by the three people at the table in a short period of time.

There seemed to be a lot of alcohol, but it was a "special trial edition" after all, and each bottle didn't contain much. With the three of them sharing, Wang Kai could only use it as a mouthwash...

However, the quick-witted waiter immediately suggested that although the "Lafite II" was out of stock, there was still plenty of "Lafite I" left. He added that a discount was available if you bought ten bottles or more at once. Without hesitation, Wang Kai pulled out a few more gold coins and slammed them on the table. The waiter quickly brought over a barrel full of unopened, unbottled "original wine"...

"Hmph, who cares about the other world, who cares about time travel, or leveling up and grinding points? I'll just spend money like water and enjoy myself. Live for today, worry about tomorrow later. I'll deal with everything tomorrow..."

Although the alcohol content of this rumored wine is much higher than that of the previous "rice wine drink", it is at most a little higher than that of "beer" in the previous world. Wang Kai considers himself to have a good alcohol tolerance and drinks at least 12 bottles of beer per case... Today he probably drank about 12 bottles, and his head is finally a little dizzy, but he is still far from being "unconscious".

Looking at the two burly drinking buddies next to him who were almost rambling on and on, Wang Kai recalled drinking contests with his roommates back in college. A few packets of spicy snacks and pickled vegetables were all they needed for drinks. They'd take turns drinking until they were stuffed, then start bragging and chatting until they blacked out, not caring whether they went to sleep under the bed, in the corner, or on the balcony. The next day, they'd wake up as energetic young men again, without worries or pressure, without the struggle of earning a living, and certainly without the burden of supporting a wife and kids… Forget it, they didn't even have a wife and kids yet…

"What? The 'Lafite II' delivered this morning was all drunk by other guests? Didn't I pre-order it?"

Just as Wang Kai was about to suggest to the two bear brothers that they start the "Second Act of Drinking and Singing" when he heard a man's exclamation from the bar. He glanced over briefly and saw a young man dressed like an aristocrat standing there, questioning a waiter who seemed to be the head waiter at the bar. As he asked the question, his tone gradually became more forceful, even turning into an accusatory one.

"Which of your waiters was so audacious as to sell the item to someone else ahead of time, knowing that I, Viscount Robert, had made a reservation? Whose idea was that?"

In a quick glance, Wang Kai also saw the waiter who had been so "warm and attentive" to him standing not far away, looking astonished and wanting to run away immediately. He probably didn't know about the "reservation" thing; it was an open secret that whoever sold the so-called "special limited edition" got the bigger cut. It seemed this waiter knew he'd messed with a "tough guy" and was planning to slip away quietly. Staying any longer might mean losing his share of the profits, and his life might even be in danger.