"Wow... its even better in real life."
Kaisen's jaw practically hit the ground as he took in the bustling Hero Square.
His eyes lit up at the sight of all the shops and buildings stretching out before him, with a white castle faintly visible in the distance.
The entire area was protected by a massive wall that surrounded everything.
The square was buzzing with life. Markets and small vendors lined the streets, offering all sorts of goods and trinkets.
Kids ran around, playing and shouting joyfully, while groups of adventurers swapped stories about their latest quests.
Blacksmiths hamred away at their anvils, shaping swords and armor for eager custors.
There were plenty of taverns, inns, restaurants, and shops selling weapons and magic items.
It felt like the heart of the kingdom, where heroes gathered and epic adventures began—this was the one and only Hero Square!
"Finally, Alice-san, we are here."
Llyod grinned as he hugged Alice, who returned his smile. The sight of Llyod's happy face made Alice forget her worries for a mont.
"Yes, Llyod-san. We're finally here!"
Alice agreed, looking around the bustling square.
"Now, let's find an inn and sothing to eat. Shall we?"
Kaisen suggested, his eyes scanning the crowd of won around them - so with big busts, others with slender bodies, blonde hair and brunettes, elves and beastn.
'Yes. Lets find sothing to eat indeed.'
"Yes, I'm starving."
Alice-san agreed eagerly.
The trio walked toward the gates of the wall surrounding the capital city, where guards and a knight were stationed to check those wanting to enter.
As they approached, the knight spoke up:
"Ah, adventurers from afar, are ya?"
The knight smirked, eyeing them up and down.
"We've been seeing a lot of your type lately. But hey, with a beautiful mage like her, a handso warrior like you, and... well, an average rogue like you," he gestured towards Kaisen, "we'll make an exception."
Kaisen bristled at the comnt and was about to snap back, but Llyod and Alice intervened.
"It's just a joke, Kaisen. Let's not make a big deal out of it."
Llyod said, giving his friend a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
"Yeah, Kaisen-kun. Don't let it bother you."
Alice added, trying to smooth things over.
"Tsk. Tsk."
Kaisen clicked his tongue in annoyance, letting the comnt slide as he listened to the conversation between Llyod and the knight.
He hadn't encountered this NPC before, but he could tell that the knight was an important figure in the ranks.
"Say, have other player--adventures from far away already arrived here?" Llyod asked the guard.
"Oh yes, handso adventurer. Many of them have already arrived."
The knight replied with a nod.
"But they don't seem too interested in the quests. They're just wandering around, trying to flirt with the won or charm the blacksmiths. I don't get it. Shouldn't adventurers be focused on completing quests and advancing?"
The knight shook his head in disappointnt, puzzled by the aimless behavior of the other adventurers.
Kaisen, on the other hand, found the knight's words amusing and relatable, as he had similar intentions himself.
Alice approached the guard and explained their situation.
"Yes, sir knight. We're here to complete the quests. But we're too tired from the journey and fighting the Morning Fox took a lot out of us. Can we enter?"
The guard's expression changed to one of astonishnt.
"Morning Fox? In the mountain? You defeated the Morning Fox? You beautiful mage and handso warrior are too strong. Co on, co on. Let show you to the inn you're staying at tonight. It's courtesy of her majesty Roslyn herself."
Alice smiled in response, while Llyod nodded in agreent, grateful for the special treatnt.
"Yo, Kaisen, you coming or what?"
Llyod called out, not even bothering to look back at the so-called average rogue.
Kaisen was still steaming over the knight's snarky comnt.
Sure, he hadn't done much in the fight, but that didn't an the knight had the right to diss him like that.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm coming."
Kaisen grumbled, following the others with a bit of a huff.
He muttered under his breath about needing to show these NPCs how cool he really was.
The knight led them to the inn and gave them a quick tour, pointing out the cozy rooms where they could rest.
If they were in the mood for a drink, he added, the tavern was just downstairs.
The other players had already made themselves comfortable, chatting with the NPCs and having a good ti.
But the group was too exhausted to join in the festivities, especially since it was already late at night.
They headed upstairs to their rooms, ready for a long, hot shower and a hearty al of honey pork and bread.
As they ate, they couldn't shake the feeling of eyes watching them—maybe so were assessing their abilities, or perhaps others were simply captivated by Alice's appearance.
Three separate rooms for the three adventurers.
Llyod thought about asking Alice to share a room with him, but he decided not to push his luck this ti.
They were given fresh clothes, which was a welco relief after a long day.
Alice looked stunning in a long dark green skirt and a white blouse that hugged her curves in all the right places. This was her standard outfit for the rest of the ti she stays here unless she buys another pair herself.
There was additional night dresses provided by the inn that was also the courtesy of the Queen herself.
Llyod and Kaisen got basic trousers and shirts, nothing fancy, but comfortable enough for a good night's rest.
The night had already fallen, and the tavern downstairs was bustling with noise and energy.
They could hear the lively chatter, laughter, and even so shouting from the NPCs and players enjoying themselves.
"Well, I'll turn in for the night."
Said Llyod, and Alice smiled and pecked him on the cheek.
"Goodnight, Llyod-san," she said softly.
"Goodnight, Llyod."
Kaisen chid in.
He walked into his room, planning to call it a night, but as soon as he closed the door, a system alert popped up.
[Main quest: Lose virginity]
[Reward: 100 lust points.]
[Description: Lose your virginity tonight to earn an additional 4x lust points.]
'Holy fuck! 400 lust points?! That ans 4 fucking levels.'
He rushed to open the door, causing Alice to stop in her tracks just as she was about to close hers.
"Sothing wrong, Kaisen-kun?"
She asked, raising an eyebrow at him.
"Alice-san, there's sothing I need to tell you. It's a secret even Llyod doesn't know."
He said, trying to act all innocent. Alice's expression showed she was curious but cautious.
"Okay, Kaisen-kun. Co inside."
Alice agreed and opened her door wider.
He followed her into the room. She sat on the bed and gestured for him to sit beside her, which he did.
"So, what is it you wanna tell , Kaisen-kun?"
She asked, her eyes filled with concern.
"The truth is, I've a dical condition, Alice-san. Sothing I haven't told anyone about because I'm honestly embarrassed to even say it."
He said, acting a bit awkward.
"Kaisen-kun, you can trust . Your secret will be safe with ."
She assured him, placing a comforting hand on top of his.
"I know, Alice-san. And that's why I decided to co to you and not Llyod. I know you're kind and supportive, and beautiful and hot too. But that's beside the point."
He added, trying to lighten the mood.
"Kaisen-kun..."
She blushed, feeling a bit flustered by the complint.
"The truth is, I...uh...sleepwalk. Yeah, that's the truth. I sleepwalk at night and I don't even know it until I wake up in corridors and lawns. It's...uh...it's a dical condition I have. It's embarrassing, Alice-san."
He explained, looking very sad and depressed like this was the end of the world.
If there was an award ceremony in this world, he would've gotten the best actor award without a doubt.
"Oh, Kaisen-kun, I didn't know."
She seed genuinely concerned as she looked at him, who was avoiding direct eye contact, casting quick glances at her to gauge her reaction.
He needed her to believe his story, and it seed to be working.
"It's embarrassing and frightening to think that I could sleepwalk here and people might see like that. So, Alice-san, I have a request for you. Can...can you keep an eye on tonight? I don't want others to see sleepwalking and make fun of ."
He said, sounding anxious. She nodded, determination flaring up in her eyes.
"Anything, Kaisen-kun, anything. What do you want to do?"
'So naive.'
"Nothing too crazy, Alice-san. Just keep an ear out for weird footsteps or loud thumps in the night. If you find walking around, just guide back to my bed. But whatever you do, don't wake up, okay?"
"Alright, Kaisen-kun. But why can't I wake you up?"
Alice asked, a hint of worry in her voice.
"It's because my doctor told waking up can be risky. I might end up dead if I'm suddenly startled awake. That's why I ca to you. I trust you, Alice-san.
Kaisen said, trying to keep his tone serious.
"Of course, Kaisen-kun. I'll help you out if anything happens, so don't worry."
Alice reassured him with a kind smile.
"Thank you, Alice-san. You're a lifesaver. Oh, and by the way, whatever happens, even if the world is ending or even if we are under attack, just don't wake up, okay?"
He emphasized, trying to sound sincere.
"That sounds pretty dangerous for you, Kaisen-kun. But don't worry, I won't wake you up no matter what happens, even if everything goes to chaos."
Alice nodded.
"Now go and get so sleep. I'll keep an eye on you, so don't worry about it."
"Thanks, Alice-san. Goodnight."
Kaisen said as he stood up and gave her a small wave.
"Goodnight, Kaisen-kun."
Kaisen left her room and closed the door behind him, feeling satisfied with how the conversation went.
'Sobody's girlfriend is gonna co with to the pound town tonight. He, He, He.'
...
The night settled into a deep silence, and Alice was suddenly startled awake by the sound of heavy thumping coming from the corridor outside.
Her heart raced as she listened intently, the rhythmic pounding echoing through the stillness of the inn.
"What the fuck..."
Alice murmured to herself, her mind racing with questions.
But then, as the footsteps grew closer and the thumping against the walls beca more frantic, a chilling realization dawned on her.
"Wait... could it be... Kaisen-kun?"
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