I was Betrayed then Reincarnated as a Kitsune Chapter 269: An Inspection

[Luna POV]

A day after locking Skadi and Ophidia away, Fenrir showed up at Tamamos place and asked to send her and Mio sowhere for a little while. I quickly agreed to her request and set up a domain on my floating island before bringing Mio there. Fenrir showed up shortly after and I left them a letter box to let know when to either pick Mio up or refresh the domain. Once that was done, not much else happened for several more days.

Over those days I noticed an increase in the number of ships on the river which told we were getting close to our destination. I also noticed that Skadi and Ophidia were trying to get out of the domain, but I ignored them since I had a feeling that I shouldnt do that until they are cleaned. I quickly scribbled a letter to them and teleported it into the domain.

I know I cant really say anything, but I wish they would have held off until we go settled here. I an, I understand how they felt, but they could have teleported to the pirate island, though I can also see the problem with that. Especially since Ophidia cant teleport back to the ship since itll be in a different place than when she left.

{How are you able to do that?}

I can teleport into any domain no matter where it is even if its moved. Thats why I never closed one until after I got back.

{I see. I had a feeling that was the case, but its nice to have confirmation.}

Oh, and theyre gone. Guess Ill have to pick them up later.

After finishing that thought, I noticed the mouth of a large cave a little way away from our current position.

Our long voyage is about to co to an end. SOLEIL, VELVET! GET UP HERE!

Shortly after my shout, the two of them climbed on deck. They ca up to and stood at attention.

Miss Soleil, reporting. (Soleil)

Miss Velvet, reporting. (Velvet)

What do you need, Captain? (Velvet and Soleil)

Fufufu. Our destination is ahead, get ret ready to disembark. (Luna)

Aye, aye, Captain. (Velvet and Soleil)

Dismissed. (Luna)

The two of them relaxed and we stood there for a minute before all bursting out into laughter.

Fufufu. Ahahahahahahahaha. I love it when you guts play along. (Luna)

Hehehehehehehehe. Its surprisingly fun. (Velvet)

Hahahahahahaha. It really is. (Soleil)

We all laughed a bit more before the two of them went back below to take care of whatever they needed to. I also quickchanged to my normal attire, much to Tamamos disappointnt.

{Boo. Change back.}

Maybe so other ti. Ill even play the part of a pirate that captures a fair maiden.

{Only if that fair maiden has the chance to play the role of pirate the next ti.}

Of course. That was the plan from the beginning.

{Ufufufu.}

Fufufufufu.

While we both laughed at our plans for our next night together, the ship finally entered the cave. Inside, it was unexpectedly bright from the sunlight that ca in from outside, bioluminescent moss on the ceiling, and so kind of torches that lined the walls.

Those arent normal torches. I wonder what they are exactly. (Luna)

They are made from weak wind and fire magic ores. Dont ask how they work though. (Velvet)

Thats all I wanted to know. (Luna)

Big sis, where are Skadi and Ophidia? (Soleil)

I told them to go and clean up. Ill pick them up later. (Luna)

Good call. (Soleil)

Yeah. (Velvet)

Just then, I heard soone ringing a bell off the side of the ship. I walked over to the side and looked down. There was a small boat with several dwarves on it.

AHOY! PERMISSION TO BORD FOR INSPECTION!?

ALRIGHT. ILL DROP ANCHOR! (Luna)

I made several illusions to fully close the sails and drop the anchor. Once the ship ca to a complete stop, I dropped a rope ladder and several of the dwarves climbed onto the ship. The dwarf that was wearing the most official looking clothes of the few that climbed on my ship ca up to .

Are you the one in charge of this vessel, lass?

I am. I am the S-rank adventurer Luna of the Spectral Mists. The two over there are so of my party mbers. The rest of the crew arent important since they are just illusions. (Luna)

S-rank!? Very well, well finish our inspection as fast as possible. Please show us any cargo you are carrying first and then well move on to the next things.

Alright, follow . Soleil, Velvet, take the others around to anything else they need to check. (Luna)

Right. (Velvet and Soleil)

You heard her, boys!

SIR!

I brought the lead dwarf below deck to where I placed so things we were going to sell to the first guild we went to while in the dwarven country. As the dwarf was inspecting things, I asked him about sothing I was curious about.

Is this inspection thing normal, or has sothing happened recently? (Luna)

Its a recent thing. The king received word from the Demon Empire that there was a ship of slavers from the other continent and now we have to inspect any ship that co in or out of the country to make sure they arent affiliated with them.

Ah. So word of that has already reached here. (Luna)

You knew about it, missy?

Yeah, Im one of the people that rescued the ones captured, after all. (Luna)

Thats an S-rank adventurer for you. And speaking of which, while Ive never in my life seen materials like these, youre clear here. All thats left for to do is listen to my n, and well be outa your hair. All thats left for you to do after this is to keep following the river until you see the city and find a dock that will be able to hold your ship. There is also a guild branch near the docks, so if you plan on getting this stuff appraised and sold, go there and let the staff know.

Thanks for the information. (Luna)

No thanks are needed, lass. Im just doing my job.

We went back up top and the dwarf leader went over to his n and discussed things whit them before turning around.

Were all done here. Just follow what I said earlier and youre all set.

Alright. Keep up the good work. (Luna)

The dwarves all saluted and then climbed back down the rope ladder. They then rang the bell signaling that we could move again. I made the ship start moving and about 15 minutes later the city ca into view.

Chaos Realm:

Tamamo: Why would the Dwarven Country need ship inspections? They are literally the farthest country from anything to do with that damnable place.

Atmos: I'm not completely sure, but it might be because people like those slavers normally have very large networks of people that spread out a lot farther than you might think. I'm honestly surprised you didn't know at least so of that.

Tamamo: Atmos, you know I'm not omnipotent.

Atmos: True, but that seems like one of the more simple things.

Atmos, not everything you consider simple is simple for others.

Order: That's right.

Atmos: That's also true. Now, where have you two been?

Inspecting sothing. That's as much as I'm going to tell you for now.

Atmos: Tch. Keep your secrets then.