The townscape was ordinary, with ordinary shops, an ordinary restaurant, ordinary guards, ordinary houses, and an ordinary Adventurer Guild. Yes, everything was ordinary.
Only the Commercial Guild seemed to predominantly gather underground in the East District, but there was apparently a special branch office in Area A. I didn’t notice it when I visited, though.
“Yeah, the inn is ordinary too.”
The price was also ordinary; a breakfast-only plan cost a standard twenty-five silver coins. I paid the ordinary receptionist and we split the keys in the ordinary lobby.
There were a two-person room and a three-person room. Nina-san was paired with Helen-san due to needing supervision, and Clarice-san was generally assigned to Anju-chan, so they were also a pair.
I thought I’d choose one of the pairs and go to a three-person room, but then…
“Derus-sama, you’re with Anju-chan today. Please, you two.”
“Huh? Me and Anju-chan are a pair?”
Anju-chan raised both arms in delight.
“Starting tomorrow, she’ll be attending a short-term school, and depending on how it goes, she might have to live separately in a dormitory or something.”
“Ah, so there’s a chance we’ll be apart for a while.”
Anju-chan clung to me, shaking her head left and right.
“Hmm, I wonder about that.”
“Well, let’s head to our rooms first. Let’s gather in the three-person room.”
After confirming with the receptionist that it was okay as long as we didn’t make noise, the five of us temporarily gathered in a three-person room.
Inside, it was ordinary, the beds were ordinary, there was an ordinary shower, and overall, it was ordinarily clean.
“Now, about tomorrow.”
Nina-san, sitting on the bed, began to speak.
Anju-chan was floating excitedly the whole time, and I was clinging to Nina-san’s chest, so we could have a conversation without taking up much space. It would be a waste to all stay here, though.
“First, Anju’s short-term school starts in the morning, and Clarice will accompany her.”
“To confirm, she’s scheduled to take both the three-month Illusionist course and the three-month regular school course, correct?”
“!!” (Nod, nod)
Wow, Anju-chan was nodding enthusiastically!
Speaking of which, I wonder why Helen-san is sitting in seiza on the floor?
I think it’s probably punishment for the harsh words she spoke to me at the cafeteria.
“What about me and Derus? Should we, including Helen, go into a dungeon?”
“Hmm, I would like to gather information on the Female Hero who did this to Helen-san, but if she lives in Area A, only I can enter, right? What should we do?”
“What do you think, Helen? You have my permission to speak.”
“Yes, since we were originally a C Class Party, we could gather information here. We could also gather information in the underground or the free city in the west. However, I think capturing the person herself would be the fastest way.”
“So, Derus, are you going to look for the Female Hero in Area A all day tomorrow?”
Nina-san looked down at me from directly above.
Hmm, when I really think about it, it’s dangerous to search alone.
“If Helen-san’s former companion was deceived and made a slave, I might be in danger too, depending on the method used.”
“I see. What if that Female Hero has a special charm-type skill?”
“If she forcibly did it with that, it seems like being a slave would be voided too, right? Maybe we can help Helen-san’s companions?”
Helen-san bowed her head deeply.
Clarice-san pondered for a while before speaking.
“In the morning, when the Adventurer Guild is crowded, Derus-sama can go to Area A and observe the situation. If he can escape with a casual conversation, she likely won’t use charm magic within the Adventurer Guild itself. It would be best to constantly cast magic that prevents abnormal status effects, but for now, please accept my magic.”
Yeah, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
“Are you alright, Derus? Is that Female Hero a big one?”
“Don’t worry. She’s a pure and graceful Young Lady, Princess type. She was carrying a Princess Sword, but…”
Yeah, just passing by, I couldn’t imagine her swinging a sword effectively with that body.
I somehow understood that she’s the type to let others take the lead.
“I see. She’s lower than Clarice, then?”
“By far. Her chest wasn’t as large as Clarice-san’s.”
“Well, is that something to be happy about?”
“Clarice-san is a precious person in all regards. I am already Clarice-san’s slave of love.”
“I’m so happy, Derus-sama!”
I thought I heard Helen-san quietly mutter “Creepy,” but immediately afterward, the Collar of Sub tightened, and she wriggled for a good while, so I’ll forgive her.
Also, for some reason, Nina-san suddenly hugged me tightly from behind in perfect sync.
“Then, in the morning, Derus will return. We will wait here at the Adventurer Guild in Area C. In the meantime, we will gather information with Helen.”
“When we rendezvous, shall we go in? I haven’t entered the dungeon here yet.”
“Understood. Also, I’ve already registered Helen for the party. Trot trot.”
Ah, Anju-chan tapped Nina-san’s forehead.
She’s fearless. I guess I should think of it as us becoming close.
But I should probably say something.
“Anju-chan, it’s about time you let Nina-san call it a Party, ‘Party’.”
“…If Derus-kun says so.”
“Nina-san, please let her. I understand.”
“Understood.”
She answered immediately. Well, she’s that kind of child, even though she’s only just turned 19.
“Anju, please take out the Fairy Ring.”
“!!!”
“No, it’s not that I’m taking it away as a punishment. I’ll give it to Helen to wear in the dungeon tomorrow.”
“Anju-chan, please give it to Nina-san as she says.”
“…If Derus-kun says so.”
She handed it to Nina-san obediently.
“Alright then, let’s meet at the Adventurer Guild in the West District this evening. If things go quickly, the luggage will arrive there too.”
“Ah, my Pride Sword!”
“Wasn’t that going to take two or three days? I’m talking about the Demon Lord’s bones. We need to decide if they’ll be processed before putting them up for auction.”
Ah, so there’s that option too.
“Well then, tomorrow’s plans are set. Let’s prepare and go to sleep.”
“Yes, Anju-chan, let’s go.”
“!!” (Nod, nod)
I was released from Nina-san’s chest and took the hand of Anju-chan, who was still floating, towards the door.
“Good night, then.”
“…G’night.”
“Ah, good night.”
“Good night, Anju-chan, be good friends.”
“…Good night.”
In the end, Helen-san was still rubbing her neck a bit.
The crime of attacking us won’t disappear. Yeah, it can’t be helped.
I feel a little sympathy for being deceived, but no, there were parts where she brought it upon herself.
“This room, huh?”
Yeah, it’s an ordinary two-person room with two beds.
The view from the window is ordinary, everything is an ordinary town.
Given the circumstances, I guess the brothel is ordinary too, if one exists.
“Derus-kun.”
“What is it? Why are you clinging so much?”
“…Should we take a shower together?”
“U-un.”
“…Derus-kun ♪”
(Ah, this tanned girl is cute, even though she’s 19!)
After this, we had an extended Birthday Party.
