Slightly Drunk.

Summary

In a chaotic world, a bandit encounter reveals the desperation of those involved. The protagonist meets a group of bandits, consisting of men, women, and children, armed with farming tools rather than weapons. They plead for food and silver, revealing their plight as villagers suffering from oppression and starvation due to rebels. Despite their threatening demeanor, the bandits express desperation rather than malice. The protagonist offers food but refuses to part with silver, leading to a moment of empathy. The bandits share their tragic story of survival amidst violence and neglect from officials, highlighting their struggle against both rebels and hunger.

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