...
Leonard Churchill had visited this Grey Mist World many times, and he navigated its depths with ease. It seemed that the residual souls recognized him now and didn't bother to create trouble for him.
Before long, he passed through the mist and, guided by the amber gas lamps, found the magically enchanting Black Rose Tavern.
Inside the tavern were the same regulars: the pig-headed man, dwarf, two-horned demon, six-armed old man, toad monster, and bear-man...
These were fragments of the consciousness of top experts from history.
As Leonard entered the tavern, these monstrous patrons recognized him too, and no longer cast any peculiar gazes his way.
Leonard still took his seat at the bar, facing the tavern door.
Though he knew this was the seat once occupied by Emperor Lanlingster, he hadn't seen him ever since their last encounter.
He thought it no harm to take a seat.
The bartender looked at him and greeted him, "What would you like to drink this time?"
