Here we are, in one of the hotels in Gastrium. It's tidy. It's good looking with the newest furniture. Nar makes a reservation for all of us, a total of 8 people and a pet. Fortunately, they accept Fie to be with us, although they remind us that we need to take care of Fie properly. I'm just glad that they accepted Fie. I don't want Fie to be all alone in the taming guild. Is there even a Tamer Guild here?
The staff here are nice. When they found out that Brother Nar and Sas were the ones who booked the room, they greeted them excitedly. Their reaction is sincere. I'm not sure what exactly happened during the war that made the church soldiers and some of the knights here hate Nar and Sas, but the citizens are a different story. The gratitude they feel towards Nar and Sas is obvious.
Khamisah, Dana, Tio, Fie and I are in one room, while the boys are in another. Since this is an international scandal, in which an adventure guild from Gastrium kidnapped a noble girl from Amleth, a proper investigation had to be conducted, and all parties involved are currently staying here in Gastrium, so we all booked a place to stay.
Tio's complexion looks better. With that, I cast my magic on her, make her float like me, and quickly jump into bed! So fluffy!
"This bed is better than the one at home" [Tio].
"Jump! Let's jump!" [Diana]
"Careful, we don't want to break the bed" [Khamisah]
"Right!" [Diana, Tio]
"Meow" [Fie]
"Not you too, Fie" [Dana]
"You can understand Fie?" [Tio]
"Only Fie... I still have a hard time with this magic" [Dana]
"It's still a big deal. For me, I can somehow easily communicate with golems and insects, and somehow slime" [Tio].
"I still have trouble understanding golems, but other than that, I'm fine. Fish, birds, and even some weak monsters can now communicate with me" [Diana].
"You three are impressive. I can't even imagine what it will feel like to use the communication magic" [Khamisah].
For me, it's mostly thanks to my blessing, and now with Master Merlin, Princess Siti and Princess Tiara, my witch study is progressing better and better. I'm still a long way behind the two princesses, not to mention Master Merlin, but I'm sure I'm making progress.
While the three of us were discussing what to eat, Sister Khamisah began to scribble down some notes. With pen and paper at her side, she began the introduction with all the details of those involved. Tio and Valdrid are definitely the highlight of the document, and without even asking Tio, she can fill in all the relevant details needed.
"You don't even need to ask for my details?" [Tio].
"I already know them by heart" [Khamisah].
"Impressive... Wait, is that when Alice gives you Tio's family detail? I swear it looks like you just glanced through it" [Dana].
"Believe me, when you're a high-ranking adventurer, you should be able to retain important information in a matter of seconds. It comes with the job" [Khamisah].
"If only I had it..." [Dana]
"Passing the test will be so easy with your ability..." [Tio]
"Yeah" [Diana]
"You're one to talk..." [Tio]
As she scribbled down every important detail, she began to sigh, thinking about the motive of the incident. Isn't it obvious that Valdrid needed money and that's why he kidnapped Tio and the Grasshopper Golem?
"If that's the case, he should just steal the Grasshopper Golem without even kidnapping her" [Khamisah].
"That... That actually makes more sense" [Dana].
"I resisted when he wanted to take my Grasshopper Golem, but now that I think about it, I'm just a little girl and he's an adventurer, so it shouldn't be too hard for him" [Tio]
"I can feel excessive mirage mana on him, is that a solid reason?" [Diana]
"Yes and no. Yes, because mirage mana intoxication can make a person act rashly, but according to what the bystander said, he's not completely intoxicated, otherwise Tio would be in a rougher shape" [Khamisah].
Knock on the door. A staff member comes and serves us some refreshments. I quickly take it and thank the staff. It's a nice smelling tea and some sweets. I quickly serve it to Sister Khamisah and then to Tio. These two obviously needed it the most.
"Should I ask my kidnapper directly?" [Tio].
"Can you?" [Khamisah]
"Isn't that dangerous?" [Dana]
"It's the fastest way though" [Tio]
"Your reasoning is good, but you forgot something" [Khamisah]
"And?" [Tio]
"You are still a child, leave this matter to us adults. What you need most now is rest" [Khamisah].
"But I don't want to burden you any more..." [Tio]
"You're not!" [Diana]
"Agree. It's not your fault and you're not a burden." [Dana]
"Meow!" [Fie]
Tio looked like she had done something bad and wanted to correct her mistake. It's not that I didn't understand her, it's just that I really agree with Sister Khamisah. She needs a rest. Maybe Adnan knows how.
I quickly leave the room and enter the boys' room. I didn't even knock, I just burst in. They scolded me for it, but it's their fault for not locking the door. They're just changing, so I didn't mind too much.
"One way to get Tio to relax... How about we just explore the shop around here?" [Adnan]
"She tends to explore the possibility of starting her own business, that's a great idea" [Randy].
"Alright, let's go go go!" [Diana]