Pontos city

Merchant association hall

- Well done boy, you managed to sell off all those useless shit in auction for fat coins, you did not disappoint me, as promised 5% is yours, looking forward to your cooperation next time too, now see ya

- Y, yes sir, glad to be of your service

The bulky man praised the young merchant who barely started having some small cactus like beard on chin, they are barely noticeable

The bulky man who looked like a bear left with a happy expression while waving his hand in the process, indicating goodbye

Merchant flustered by the man who is sometimes hard to handle sighs in relief and still smiles at shining gold coins that are on his hands, then clutches it tightly and keeps them in his sack

The bear-like man mixes in crowd and looks around, with sheepish smile he looks at beautiful woman's perky butts, that can be found on all sides of busy street where merchants and vendors try to sell off their products while gaining some profit for themselves

The sun is shining brightly and he's become sweaty with all the armor that he has to wear, it's not heavy for him, but the sun is annoying, despite that he's in a good mood, because he earned good profits after the hard work of risking his life and because this magnificent city never lacks beautiful women

After walking for couple of minutes he stands in front of the huge building with gates and guards stationed outside, he shows his guild card annoyed by this process and steps in the huge guild hall which is full of people

- They sound like bees, annoying as always

As he was walking some little girl crashed at him and fell over, unlike others of her age she wore a clothes befitting for someone who fights

- Be careful kid

The bear-like man says and helps her stand up, after patting her back he continues on his way

- T, thank you sir

He hears the voice of stuttering girl, he merely smiles and looks around, searching for the guild tavern

- Oh, here it is, lively as always, eh?

As he opens the wooden door he sees the bundle of muscular adventurers, mature and young woman, they are all drinking, but unexpectedly there is not an unbearable smell, instead the atmosphere seems nice even

- Oh Roy, you old bastard, you are still alive, I see, good, good, join us in drink, eh? What do you say?

He hears the annoying voice, he does not need to turn around as he recognizes the voice, it's the purple haired annoying guy

- Shut up Loiser, who are you calling an old man? I can still marry your daughter and people would say that we are a fitting couple

The purple haired man has black lines on his forehead as he retorts

- I do not have a daughter, oi, if you want to make a fun of me find another way, boooo, you failed

- That's the point Loiser, you are already so old and not to mention daughter you do not even have a wife, hehahahaha~

- W, who are you calling old? Half of my life is still waiting for me, once I collect up some money I will retire and have a beautiful wife and live a peaceful life

Loiser retorts, getting all red, alcohol is adding up to his current expression, he looks like an apple on his face

Roy's cheerful face turns serious as he replies

- Be careful Loiser, we can die at any time, don't you dare pass when you are so close to your goal

Seems he knows the man very well

- Humph, you don't need to remind me of that, better take care of yourself

Life of an adventurer is full of dangers, especially cities have subjugation quests which are sometimes very dangerous and mostly couple of people is needed, one man party is almost nonexistent, unless it's some beginner who collects some herbs to raise in ranks, still, nobody knows when monster creeps up from the shadows and they are always at risk of their own lives, that's why adventurers try to live their life without regrets

Roy ignores the man and gives the receptionist girl a smile, who in turn returns one, then he proceeds to his own room

- Room 67, that's the one

As soon as he opens the door he is pulled in and beat up by short red haired woman

- Hey stop, Silicia, I am sorry, I had things to do, oww...

- You tricked me, you ran off to see some girls did not you? Humph, you never change

The short haired girl who barely stands close to his shoulder stands up and turns her head in opposite direction, indicating that she's angry

The man gets up from his position and stands on knees like a child who has done something wrong, still, he almost reaches her height even if he's kneeling

- I am sorry ok? I swear I did not go in brothel... not after that incident, I wound not dare, I will do anything you want, will you forgive me?

Roy pleads shamelessly while showing a pitiful expression

Silicia looks at him with one eye while her head is still turned to another direction, her hands are crossed at her chest, making her full bust size even more apparent

- Anything? Humph, how could I believe to someone who lies in every third sentence?

- I am serious, I will do anything

Roy pats his chest, saying '' leave it to me '' in gesture

Silicia's expression turns nostalgic and she murmurs silently which is hard to hear unless one has full attention on her words

- Then... can we visit my hometown? I've been missing my grandma... and you know that they are in constant danger, after all the forest is near and who knows when goblins or bandits attack, I am worried Roy, please let's return for a while

Her voice gets louder and louder and in the end she grabs man's hands and looks directly in his eyes

Roy does not know how to react and smiles wryly

- Alright, while I am sure the village is safe with ''him'' protecting it, it's worth a try to take a day off

- R, really?

The girl's eyes are shining and her expression turns into utter happiness

- Y, yeah

- Roy, you big mean bear, you are the best

The girl yells in happiness and hugs the huge man, her hands barely reach the back of his shoulders

- Then, it's decided, tomorrow

The girl says excitedly

- Eh? But tomorrow...

- No buts

Now her expression is serious, Roy can do nothing but comply

His helpless sigh is returned with Silicia's smile and victorious pose