The next day.
Their sleep was suffice to say was not that pleasant. The beds although with the warm blankets were relatively comfy, they did get scratchy after a while. Frost and Maya had gotten too used to the facilities in the dungeon's private space, sleeping on the beds there was like sleeping on air. However, they did manage to sleep for a few hours, restoring their lost energy.
They woke up just before dawn, it was 20 minutes until breakfast would be served, and they planned to eat in the diner instead of having it brought to them.
"Good morning young master." Maya greeted Frost while yawning and stretching her back.
Frost was about to respond before he stumbled, Maya was in a pair of white pyjamas which were barely containing her breasts, as she stretched, Frost could almost hear the buttons screaming in pain as they were pushed to their limits.
'Pop!' And what was predicted came to pass, the middle button burst, sending it flying across the room to smack against Frost's forehead, but he didn't even get a chance to react. His vision was eclipsed by the beautiful sight before him. A certain part of him started to strongly react as the remaining buttons started to feel the pressure.
"Agh! Not another one, I really liked theses pyjamas." Completely ignoring Frost's existence, Maya grabbed hold of her breasts in annoyance as if blaming them. She scowled as she tried close the large opening in the centre of her chest but failed, there was far too much too cover. Failing to fix her attire she looked to Frost aiming to ask him to turn around as she changed but was stunned. Her gaze was absorbed by the large tent forming near Frost's groin, easily pushing against the fabric as it extended and straightened upwards.
She blushed and visibly shook before screaming.
"Gyahh!" She covered her chest quickly with her arms, but her rapid movements sent another button flying, hitting Frost in the chest. With another button gone her entire chest was practically exposed for Frost to see. Her dainty little arms barely covered her nipples at best.
Frost felt his nose start to feel warm, drops of blood started to drip down, he got a nosebleed. The sight was too visibly stimulating for a young man like him.
His bloody nose caused Maya to start tearing up, she picked up the nearest pillow and launched it straight a Frost's face before turning around and sobbing.
"Pervert!" She shouted loudly, enough to be heard throughout the inn. Many of the recently awoken staff smiled as they worked, they were used to such screams in the morning.
Frost was too captivated to dodge the pillow that flew at his face.
Boomf!
When the pillow struck his face, it made a sound that should have been impossible for a pillow to make. Frost's nose was squashed, and his neck was forced back violently, he felt as though he was struck by a sandbag instead of a pillow. The blow was so strong that it knocked him off his feet.
Bang!
The back of his head slammed against the wooden floor sending vibrations throughout the inn, once again alerting the staff. And once again they lightly sniggered but didn't worry or take any action.
And that pretty much sums up how their first morning waking up in Furano came to pass.
As Frost and Maya came down the stairs for breakfast 20 minutes later, the on-duty staff couldn't help but snigger. Although Frost had once again donned his mask at Maya's insistence, he had a large swelling on the back of his head from where he struck the floor. Maya's eyes also showed her embarrassment and shame, she avoided looking at people directly, primarily focusing on the floor.
She forgot where they were and realised that everyone here would have heard her screams. She wanted to dig a hole and hide away for the rest of the day, but they had things to do, and Frost wasn't one to let her off easy. She still remembered the cold pissed off look he gave her once she changed, it sent shivers down her spine.
Frost on the other hand was finding dealing with Maya's risky antics harder and harder to deal with. His body was that of a young man in his prime and Maya was stunningly gorgeous, at this rate he may lose control at some point and make a move on her. The problem was her strength, if at some point she doesn't hold back, he could become a meat pancake from a single slap.
They ate their breakfast of bacon and eggs in silence before leaving Kathy's inn and walking to the adventurer's guild however the moment they stepped out the door they were greeted by a familiar face.
"Hey Frost-senpai," Leo was standing outside the inn, along with a fancy looking carriage, Luna was standing next to him with a smile on her face, as was the guild master Bastion although he was sighing and sending Frost a look saying, 'this wasn't my idea'.
Bastion had planned for them to move inconspicuously in a regular carriage to not draw any attention to themselves but when he informed the lord's mansion the previous night about Frost and his visit. Leo said he'd pick them up first thing and hung up the communication magic device leaving Bastion unable to argue.
"Ugh" Frost was stunned, truly not expecting to be greeted like this first thing in the morning.
"Hi Frost-senpai," Luna spoke but her gaze was drawn to Maya, her chest in particular.
'So big,' she felt her own budding chest in disappointment before quickly glaring over at Leo to make sure he wasn't leching.
"Leo, Luna it's been a while." Frost shook his head and smiled before walking closer. Maya followed at his side.
He looked over Luna and Leo's condition.
'They look healthy, and a little stronger.'
"You look good."
"Thanks Frost-senpai."
"Thanks Frost-senpai." The two smiled like children getting praised.
"This is?" Leo turned to Maya and was stunned.
'Damn!' His eyes opened wide as he studied the beauty standing before him, she was the entire package. He nodded internally thinking.
'Of course, his partner needs to be this beautiful.' Leo felt that Frost and Maya were a perfect match just like him and Luna. He turned to his fiancé full of love and smiled causing her to blush.
"This is my companion, Maya." Frost wrapped his hand around Maya's lithe waist causing her to blush as well. A little payback for this morning.
"Nice to meet you, yo…. Frost told me about you two." Maya extended her hand remembering not to refer to Frost as young master while with company.
"It's nice to meet you Maya, are you from the same village as Frost?" Luna grabbed Maya's hand as she spoke, she liked this pretty sister very much and thought she matched Frost well.
"You could say that." Maya smiled mysteriously as Luna looked at her, she quite liked this young human as well, their personalities were similar.
"Was the mask your idea?" Ignoring the boys, she moved closer to Maya, standing shoulder to shoulder, appearing like sisters.
"Of course, can't have any random person glimpse at that handsome face plus it would be awful if it got scratched." Maya smiled evilly, revealing her true thoughts.
"Haha perfect, I couldn't agree more, Frost senpai's face is one that needs to be protected like a work of art." The two woman giggled in agreement as Luna led Maya into the carriage.
"….." Frost didn't know how to respond.
"…She's got a point." Leo couldn't help but agree with Luna and Maya. Frost was the most handsome man he'd ever seen.
Frost and Leo could only sigh as they followed the woman into the carriage leaving Bastion outside with a stunned expression.
"What the hell?" Bastion felt left out as if an inside joke was being told and he wasn't a part of it. It felt lonely. He sighed and shook his head before heading up to the driver's seat at the front of the carriage. He didn't want to interfere in their reunion.
As the carriage slowly drove off in the direction of the lord's mansion a group a thug looking individuals were spying on it from the nearby alley. They were assigned to follow the young heir Leonardo and had to report any movements to their employer.
"Inform the client that young master Leo, young miss Luna and the adventurer's guild master, Bastion picked up two adventurers, one man with a mask and one beast woman." The leader of the thugs spoke to his subordinates, causing them to run off.
"With this the job is done, we'll have no further part of this mess." The thug leader sighed and shook his head, he didn't want to be involved in this mess at all, but he couldn't refuse. The man hiring them wasn't a man he could refuse, the most he could do was limit his group to performing scout work and nothing more. This thug leader was actually rooting for his client to fail and be taken care of, but he agreed to do the job and he'd do it well.
"I wish you luck young master, you're gonna need it." The thug leader gazed at the departing carriage with mixed emotions before sighing and vanishing into the alley.
His movements however weren't able to escape the notice of two people, one the dwarven guild master and second the young beast woman happily chatting with Luna.
"Little Leo they've left." Bastion knocked on the carriage before informing Leo. Bastion noticed them the moment he met up with Leo and wanted to deal with them, but Leo refused.
'Let them follow us, they're technically victims as well.' His response brought confusion to Bastion, but he obeyed none the less. After their ordeal with the red hawk bandits, Leo had changed, becoming more reliable and pro-active.
"Good, thanks uncle Bastion." Leo responded calmly. He had already started to make movements, whether the group of thugs report his dealings to his uncle or not it didn't matter, he wasn't going to allow the treacherous snake escape.
"You've got your hands full I see." Frost commented as his eyes looked serious.
"A little bit but I can handle it." Leo looked tired but determined as he spoke.
"My parents wish to meet you will that be alright?" Leo leaned forward, his left hand over his right fist and a focused look in his eyes. He was no longer that weak child that Frost aided, he was a full blown noble with ambitions, he even gave off a slight regal aura.
Frost flinched slightly, amused by the change in Leo's demeanour.
"No problem, I'm guessing it isn't just to thank me." Frost leaned back and smiled, he could tell that there was something else going on.
"Ahh guess I can't fool you Frost-senpai. No, it isn't just a thank you. In fact, my mother and Father don't even know the entire story, I plan to explain it to them today with you." Luna smiled proudly as Leo spoke before returning to girl talk with Maya.
"Hoh you haven't told them yet, why?" Frost couldn't grasp the reason, surely if he informed his parents, they would have already taken action. He felt even more impressed now knowing that the carriage pick up and bringing Bastion was all his plan and not his parent's.
"Firstly, it was to reduce their worry especially my father's given his condition but to be honest it's the fact that my father is too soft to end the problem." By end the problem Leo obviously meant to kill his uncle.
"For the past few days, I've been preparing for what's to come, along with uncle Bastion and uncle Ryuu. We're prepared to strike but I still need to inform my father of our actions, with you there as a witness it should help."
"Inform not ask?" Frost smiled evilly.
"No, whether or not he consents my uncle needs to be eliminated otherwise it will be the end of my family and the end of the Furano viscounty!" Leo raised his voice and slammed his fist on the carriage walls.