The residents of the city didn't give William and Matthew strange looks. They glanced at them upon arrival, out of curiosity, but that was all.
It was clear they were unconcerned about adventurers passing through. In fact, they welcomed them! More powerful adventurers meant greater safety for the city.
They searched for a tavern or similar establishment, as Matthew desperately needed rest. However, they found none.
The only available option was a restaurant with a few spare rooms on the second floor. It wasn't a proper tavern.
Upon entering, they observed a handful of people eating—less than five in total. The restaurant wasn't thriving.
Perhaps they had arrived at an off-peak time, or perhaps the place simply didn't attract many customers. The town was quite small, and tourists were infrequent.
When the restaurant's proprietor saw William and Matthew, he immediately recognized them as outsiders.
