Loki opened his eyes and was greeted by the morning sun. He sat up and looked out the window where the sunlight rays were coming inside his room. He stood and entered his bathroom to wash, then, he walked down and went to the dining room of the mansion located on the first floor of the mansion.
As he walked into the dining room, he brushed his still a little bit wet hair, revealing more of his face which was hidden in his bangs. Two people were currently at the table eating their breakfast.
"Good morning, Loki," said before sipping from the white porcelain cup she was holding. Her eyes were following Loki as he walked toward one of the chairs. "How was your sleep? We tried to wake you up last night but you were too deep in your sleep."
"I've got a little too tired, yesterday is quite an eventful day," Loki answered but her eyes were taken when he got a glimpse of the person with Milfy inside the room. His eyes slightly widened.
It was Rika, she didn't say anything and just joyously waved her hand at Loki. Unlike the usual, she was wearing a cream colored frill dress which made her already soft appearance softer and more innocent... Although she was not as innocent as her appearance suggested.
"That dress suits you," Loki said as he pulled the chair and sat in front of Rika.
"This is what I am wearing when I am at home," Rika answered.
'Man, she's already very cute in her adventurer clothing, but her cuteness skyrocketed to another level while wearing that dress! She looked so soft and vulnerable! She looks so huggable!' Loki nodded. "I see." He said and grabbed one piece of bread.
"I didn't see you all day yesterday, where have you been?" Milfy asked with her eyes not leaving Loki's eyes. "If it's fine for me to ask... Because similarly, I didn't see Rika throughout the day as well."
"It's fine to ask, this is your house after all, you need to monitor people coming in and out of your mansion for security purposes. To answer your question, I just did some stuff..." Loki said and took a bite from his bread. 'Yup... Some stuff, I can definitely tell that if Milfy found out what I did to Rika, who is her very close relative that she cares a lot about, she would be very furious and would definitely kick me out!' Then, he darted his eyes to Rika and found her watching him. 'But I don't think she will easily find out... No way—'
One of the maids entered the room and bowed her head at them. "Lady Milfy, some officials from the guild are at the gate. They are looking for Mister Loki."
Loki almost choked on his bread and thumped his fist on his chest. "Damn it."
"Are you alright, Loki?" Rika asked.
"Yeah, yeah, I am fine." Loki immediately answered and darted his eyes to Milfy. What Loki found was Milfy's narrowed eyes wandering between him and Rika. Loki cleared his throat and drank a glass of water.
"The guild officials?" Milfy asked. "They are your visitors, Loki. Do you want to let them in?"
"If it's fine for you," Loki replied and put the glass of water he was holding.
Milfy nodded. "Of course." She darted her eyes toward the maid. "Guide them to the living room."
Loki, Milfy, and Rika walked out from the dining room and were greeted by two middle-aged men wearing black suits. As they arrived inside the living room and stood in front of the two, the two men stood up and bowed their heads at them.
"Greetings, my name is Ben and this is my colleague Elev, forgive us for the very short notice of coming, and thank you very much for giving us your time..." Said one of the men. "Lady Milfy, Lady Rika..." He darted his eyes toward Loki. "And you must be... Mister Loki Morningwood, the newest Class S ranked adventurer of adventurers' guild."
"Class S ranked?" Milfy said in surprise as she darted her eyes to Loki.
"Yes, I am," Loki said and sat on the sofa behind him. Then, he watched as Ben and Elev sat back on the sofa. Both Milfy and Rika sat at the side without saying a word, especially Milfy about what she had heard.
"What can I do for you, gentlemen?" Loki asked and put both of his elbows on his knees and stared at the two attentively.
Ben cleared his throat. "The truth is, in order to find where you are currently staying, we had to ask Princess Ariel herself... We didn't expect that you are living together with the highly respected Silver Rose of Satirica, Lady Milfy herself."
'Silver Rose?' Loki murmured to himself and looked at Milfy who flicked her silver hair. 'Yup, that nickname really fits her... A very beautiful silver rose.'
"So, you didn't just sneak yesterday, you also dragged Loki with you and made him join your little part," Milfy said as her narrowed eyes darted to Rika.
"I was the one who asked her to bring me and let me join their party," Loki explained. "Besides, won't it be better that she and her party is with me, I can keep her safe. I can protect her from any danger."
Milfy's bright blue eyes dwelled at Loki's eyes and gradually softened. "If you worded it like that, it really sounds assuring."
'Wow, she agreed with my suggestion easier than I expected,' Loki said to himself. 'I was expecting her to be upset at me instead.'
Ben and Elev cleared their throats which took the attention of the three.
Loki returned his gaze to Ben and Elev. "What does the guild want from me?"
"We are here to invite you to the guild so the guild master can have a proper discussion with you... we are nothing but messengers who are not allowed to discuss important matters with important people." Ben said and connected his hands. "The full details will be disclosed once you meet the guild master."
Loki stood up. "I see. Then, I'll come with you." He answered.
"I am coming with you," Rika said as she stood up.
"Rika..." Milfy opposed.
"It's fine, right? Lady Milfy?" Rika asked with a gentle smile on her face.
Milfy wandered her eyes between Rika and Loki. Her eyes stayed on Loki who slowly nodded. "My opinion didn't change, adventuring is not the life I see fit for you... You are supposed to be a lady, not a warrior." She said and slowly sighed. "But now that Loki is here to keep you safe... I will let you."
"Thank you!" Rika exclaimed and hugged Milfy. Then, she bounced as she jogged toward the entrance of the mansion. "Let's go, Loki."
"I spoiled her so much that I can no longer resist her sweet beg," Milfy said while slowly shaking her head, her lips with a gentle smile.
'Yeah, I completely agree with you, her begging really is extremely hard to resist.' Loki thought to himself. He smiled at Milfy before turning his back to her. "We are leaving."