We arrive at the castle gates, it`s very different if you will personally see it in real life. In front of me, a regular gate with large wooden doors and various artillery equipment protects those in need from the treacherous lands outside, but I know. It is not the only way in when you know the castle's secret passages.
As I walk inside the castle area, well keep gardens with fragrant flowers, gorgeous trees and many bushes decorate the outside of the castle.
I entered in the castle, a maroon rug splits the entire room in half and is matched by the thinner ones on either side of the hall while matching banners with golden sigils cover parts of the walls.
Between each banner hangs a lantern, none but a few have been lit and in turn illuminate the statuettes of heroes and leaders below them.
I am amazed and astonished to what I see right now, and again the people working inside the castle are staring at me.
Approaching the throne room, a large voice greeted us.
"My daughter! Thank goodness you`re safe! I heard that you have been surrounded by monsters! I thought I will not see you again!"
A blonde haired and green eyed man, maybe around 46 years old, a face that looks noble, and a body that is medium built, wearing his king outfit.
"Father! I`m alright! Someone saved us! And singlehandedly defeated the monsters!"
Hey?! Erza! Don't over praise me!
"You mean that man? Beside Jehanne?"
"Yes father!"
The king stared at me for a while, I was sweating. I don't know why!
"Hahahaha! Thank you for saving my daughter young man!"
I should vow down first before ill reply.
"You`re welcome your majesty, but the people around Erza protected her well, you should thank them as well"
"Haha! What a humble young man!"
I am flattered, really.
"May I see the face of the savior of my daughter?"
I`ve been waiting for this.
"Your majesty! He doesn't take off his mask, so please may you consider it…?"
I grabbed Jehanne`s shoulder slowly then caressed her head. I told her not to tell anyone but now is the time. The castle attendants stared at me, including Gifardus and Erza, as if they are waiting for me to take off my mask.
"It`s okay Jehanne and thank you"
I look down for a while, then slowly take off my mask. The people around me started to open their eyes wide, the girls where blushing as well.
{What a grand entrance}
Shut up system!
I know they thought that I have battle scars in my face, but now their mouth are wide open.
"Hoho! What a handsome young man! No wonder you were hiding your face"
"Thank you for the compliment your majesty"
"Let`s stop wasting time, we should reward you know"
I see a medal and a large pouch in front of me, it looks like the currency that they use in this world, with it, Jehanne and I will not worry when it comes to money for a while.
"The medal is a symbol that you have save one of the royal family, and the pouch have 60 Platinum coins"
Jehanne`s face was shocked when she heard the amount that the king gave to us, In MMORPG games.
1 silver = 100 bronze
1 gold = 100 silvers
I have never seen earn a platinum coin in MMORPG games that I played, so maybe the amount is 1 platinum = 100 gold.
I looked at Jehanne`s face and smiled, we don't have a problem for a while when it comes to money, but I should not be greedy about it.
"Your majesty, the rewards that you give to me is high. Is that okay?"
"Young man, you have save my daughter. So it`s all from the father`s love to his daughter"
His really a kind hearted king, if only I have a father like him.
"Thank you again your majesty, and if you need help, you can call me anytime. I`m staying in your kingdom with Jehanne and become an adventurer"
"Oh? With Jehanne? Are you in that kind of relationship with her?"
Hey your majesty! Don't make it into a miss understanding! Look at what you did! Erza is staring at us with a blush face!
"No you're majesty, but for now she`s the only person that I can trust and I like her"
Sorry for making you blush so much Jehanne!
"What a straight forward young man!"
"Your majesty, I don't want to waste more of your precious time. We would like to leave early and register to the adventurer`s guild"
"Okay, but before that. We will celebrate first before you leave"
I accepted their offer, and it`s the first real food that I will taste, I was only eating monsters meat in the past days.
Not too long we celebrated and eat for a while, in the castle`s dining room. It was very crowded. Girls are approaching me, but Jehanne protected me, I caressed her head and thank her.
Not wasting anytime, we bid farewell to the king, the soldiers that was with me in the forest thank me and kneeld in front of me, it was a good feeling. I also thank Gifardus and he also thanked me as well.
Erza was shy to approach me, I personally walked towards her and caressed her head.
"Ryu you can come to the castle anytime! My father also said it!"
"Okay"
Eh?! Why did you kiss my cheeks?! If Jehanne sees this!
"Thank you for saving me again!"
Why did her attitude change? Maybe she was afraid of me last time, but now. Sigh, never mind.
"Okay, bye Erza"
Erza and Jehanne hugged for a while, then saw us off, we waved our hand from a distance. Now then .
it`s time to look for an Inn!
"Jehanne? Do you know any Inn that is good?"
"Yes! It`s The Silk Dawn Inn!"
"Okay lead the way"
She lead me to the Inn, people are still staring at me while walking in the street.
Finally we arrive, from the outside it looks well maintained, peaceful and clean. Softwood and marble stones make up most of the building's outer structure.
We quickly entered the Inn,
The Inn itself is packed. Adventurers seem to be the primary client here, which is probably the best client for the owner. Several long tables are occupied by several smaller groups of people.
The other, smaller tables are also occupied by people, who seem to be strangers to each other, all sitting here because there are no other seats.
"Good Evening! We want to rent two rooms please"
Jehanne immediately greeted the man in front of us then ask to rent for a room, people gazed at us.
But we are used to it now.
"Wait for a moment young lady"
The man was holding a paper, maybe it`s the list of the available rooms.
"We are sorry but there is only one room left"
Nani?!