It's probably safe to suggest Ryo's judgment isn't to be trusted under any circumstances, just saying. Akira doesn't pick his friends that wisely, however, so you can bet he's going to trust Ryo anyway.

The fact that Ryo might be scared just as shitless as he is doesn't evade Akira's notice, though. That said? He can't imagine alcohol aiding them much, but Ryo's the one who has experience here. He'd certainly know, what with his penchant for doing literally anything edgy and bad for his own health.

"...If you think it'll help, we can give it a try." Yeah, getting gored to death's probably gonna hurt less if they're drunk off their asses. You're so smart, Ryo. This is why you're a professor in another universe. "You go first. I'll have whatever's left over."