“It’s good that we’ve arrived, but it’s pitch black,” I said.
“It’s midnight if our plans are correct.”
We had arrived at the Dragon Arena. Clarice was carrying Anju, who was fast asleep.
“Nina, were you able to sleep?”
“No, I stayed awake on purpose. I didn’t know what might happen while everyone else was sleeping, but…”
“What is it?”
“I didn’t say anything in particular, but it seems Nastasia was thinking the same thing and stayed awake.”
She certainly looked sleepy. Helen, on the other hand, had gone to sleep early and was energetic.
“I’m sorry to have made you worry, Nastasia.”
“No, I want to contribute to Nina Starlights as soon as possible.”
…It’s as if slaves aren’t allowed to sleep, and released slaves can sleep soundly, like some kind of strange pressure is being put on me.
“I’m glad, but I didn’t order you to, so please get proper rest when you can.”
“Understood, Master Deles.”
I’m not inherently kind, but I want to free Nastasia from her past as a slave as soon as possible.
“You too, Nina!”
“I’m the leader, but I’ll take your words to heart and sleep as soon as we reach the inn.”
“Understood, the punishment will be at the villa.”
After making sure I hadn’t forgotten, we entered Mu Mu Empire’s third city, Tiptop.
“I wonder where the inn is.”
“I don’t know. The roads are winding and I’m completely lost.”
“The buildings are arranged in a complex manner.”
“Leave it to me.”
Helen summoned a Succubus. Of course, it was Sil-neechan, version with wings!
“Well then, I’ll go take a look.”
As if she had heard our conversation, she soared into the sky. It seemed Helen’s will was understood just by her gripping her whip.
(It’s fine because it’s midnight, but if it were daytime, it would probably cause a commotion about monsters attacking.)
Tim Monsters are fine because they have collars, but there’s nothing like that for summoned monsters. I should buy one and put it on them later.
As I was thinking this, she descended.
“I found the Adventurer Guild.”
“Hmm, then lead the way.”
“It’s this way.”
Anju was still fast asleep, so we all walked. If we summoned all the Succubi, we could have them carry us, but it would likely cause a stir if the guards saw them. Following the directions, we found it. It was filled with imperial decorations.
“…It seems this place is also divided between imperial citizens and foreigners.”
“Um, I’ll go ask.”
“I’m sorry, Nastasia, but please.”
Even as a slave, she’s an imperial citizen, so I asked Nastasia to go. She quickly went in alone.
“It’s okay. The foreigner’s entrance is around the back.”
“The back?”
“The opposite side.”
As instructed, we went around to the back of the Adventurer Guild. This time, it was brightly decorated. I see, it’s the same building, but with separate entrances on the front and back. It’s probably the same as the East A Adventurer Guild’s Hero Reception in Shucco.
(Shucco had A-rank and S-rank receptions, but this is for imperial citizens and foreigners.)
As expected, upon entering, beyond the spacious and long counter of the business area, there was a counter for imperial citizens.
(Even at this hour, there are two people at each reception.)
There was one general reception open with a male staff member, and the Hero Reception, which had been there from the start, had a female staff member. On the other side, there was a general reception with a short female receptionist, possibly a Dwarf? And then…
“Ah, you’ve arrived! We’ve been waiting for you.”
The bespectacled male at the imperial-side Hero Reception turned towards us. When he came over, I recognized him. It was a familiar gloomy person.
“What, it’s Xel.”
“Yes, I anticipated you might come here and have been waiting.”
The gloomy person adjusted his glasses. I had forgotten even his name.
“So you can see through the Empire?”
“Rest assured, this is my own judgment.”
“So, I’d like to find an inn.”
The gloomy person unfolded a map of Tiptop. Ah, the older sister who was originally at the Hero Reception had moved to the imperial side. Is that okay? They’re quite flexible, perhaps because it’s late at night.
“If you’re looking for a regular inn, it’s here. If you’re looking for an unusual inn, it’s here.”
Is it an inn like a castle?
“Hmm, I see. Well, what about our villa?”
“For Zazam, it’s a three-hour carriage ride, but the Dragon Flight is direct. However, since you’re here, why not try a light conquer of this Dungeon?”
“How many floors does it have?”
“Sixty floors. The Demon Lord is a Stone Succubus.”
There’s such a thing!
“It sounds tough.”
“It’s a monster that gradually petrifies its opponent, but I’m sure you all can handle it.”
“We’ll think about it. See you later.”
We left the Adventurer Guild and headed towards the inn we were directed to.
“Nina, you remembered the gloomy person’s name well.”
“Did you forget me, Deles?”
“I’m sorry. Apart from Lilia, I’m also unsure about the names of the Angel Race.”
Well, they aren’t companions yet.
“Master Deles, did you notice a new face among the Angel Race at the mansion?”
“Huh, there was someone? Clarice really pays attention.”
“That’s right! Her name was Tochana! I’ve been told!”
Anju, who had woken up at some point, had fallen asleep again.
“Is this it? The entrance is an imperial-style hotel.”
“Ah, could this be it too?”
When we went around to the back, it was indeed the foreigner’s entrance.
“Alright, let’s go in from here.”
For some reason, I entered holding hands with Sil-neechan, who was still out.
(Aah, Nastasia is chewing her nails!)
