Night quietly descended.
Due to the strange occurrences of the past few days and today’s unusual phenomena, the night in Cosmos was undoubtedly more desolate and eerie than any city Shien had ever visited.
Among the crisscrossing, disorderly buildings, although oil lamps and even magic lamps were lit, the light they emitted through the windows couldn’t reach the streets. Instead, they shone haphazardly on the walls of other buildings, narrow alleys, and deserted areas. Coupled with the lack of proper streets, the scene appeared incredibly eerie.
Naturally, no one would be on the streets of Cosmos on such a night, and no shops would be open at this time, as there would be no one to patronize their businesses.
In such a Cosmos, only the Knight Order would likely still be active, patrolling and continuously investigating, attempting to find the truth and source of the strange occurrences. Otherwise, only robbers and the like, hoping to take advantage of the chaos, would roam the disordered paths and alleys, adding to the eerie atmosphere of Cosmos.
Fortunately, even under such circumstances, Shien and his group successfully found an inn and checked in.
After all, before the incidents in Cosmos, there were still many non-local visitors. After the incidents, even more bewildered outsiders were transferred from other places. Under such circumstances, with the city sealed off, those unable to leave naturally still needed a place to stay.
In other words, in the current Cosmos, only inns that could provide accommodation could still barely manage to stay in business.
The inn Shien and his group checked into was supposedly full, but somehow, after Lasha’s negotiations, they managed to secure a luxurious suite no less impressive than the one they had stayed in in Jeritte, allowing the four of them to comfortably settle in.
The room not only had multiple bedrooms, but also a kitchen and bathroom. It could be said that all the essential living conditions were provided, and even staying there long-term wouldn’t be a problem.
It was said that the inn also had a large public bath where men and women could bathe together, making it quite popular, especially among men.
Shien was somewhat tempted when he learned about this, but he was subtly warned.
“You better not go there.”
“Even if Mr. Shien is young and impetuous, it’s best not to vent your urges casually outside.”
Airi and Lasha each warned Shien in their own style.
“Am…Am I that kind of person!?”
Shien retorted angrily, but was met with strangely disdainful looks from the two girls.
“…Fine, I am that kind of person.”
Shien had to admit defeat.
Come on, it was a mixed bath.
A mixed bath!
Hearing about such a wonderful place, how could a “young and impetuous” man not go and take a look?
What? You say that after going there, it definitely wouldn’t just be “taking a look”?
That must be a misunderstanding!(^^)
With such thoughts in mind, after nightfall, Shien secretly slipped away to the large bathhouse without telling Airi and Lasha.
However, three seconds later, Shien scrambled out, tumbling and crawling.
“Why are there only old grandpas and grandmas…!?”
Shien felt like he almost went blind.
But thinking about it carefully, even if there were beautiful young ladies, how could they possibly go to a mixed bath knowing it was mixed and offer themselves up as eye candy? ŖANőꞖĘⱾ
Did you think everyone was as kind as Diere? Damn it!
Shien, whose heart had suffered a severe blow, dragged his battered body back to his room. After eating the dinner Lasha had prepared, he entered the bathroom attached to his room, looking dejected.
“I really wish Diere were here to wash my eyes…”
Soaking in the private bathtub, Shien rested his head and sighed.
“I wonder what everyone is doing now…”
Thinking of his friends in the royal capital, Shien realized he was actually starting to miss them.
“Vivian and the others should be eating dinner at my house now, discussing Lumiya’s sisters moving in, right?”
“Diere is probably training silently by herself.”
“Melika… without me there, that girl won’t go stalking people, will she?”
Lost in thought, Shien raised a hand that was soaking in the water.
In his hand lay a small bead.
Looking at the bead, Shien couldn’t help but smile.
“Let’s see what that girl is up to.”
Saying so, Shien tossed the bead into the air.
“Clang…”
The bead suddenly emitted light, and as if sinking into water, it splashed into the space in front of Shien with a plop, causing ripples to spread through the space.
The ripples gradually expanded, and before long, they transformed into a screen.
On the screen, an overwhelmingly beautiful, breathtakingly beautiful face appeared.
“Too slow!”
An extremely pleasant voice, filled with anger, immediately transmitted from the screen.
This person was none other than Roselucia, far away in the royal capital.