- Enjoying the view? - voice said.
Turning around, Crowley saw a woman who exuded a unique aura of naughtiness.
The first thing that caught your eye was her red hair tied in a small ponytail and her beautiful red pupils, which were visible through the slit of her eyes, which were squinted because of her smile.
Dressed in jeans and a white shirt that exposes her belly, when viewed from the side, she can be mistaken for a man due to one feature of her body. Namely...
(When going out into the city alone or in a small group, Loki dresses in a more modest style than when surrounded by his family.)
- Hey! Where are you looking?!
Finding where the young man in front of her was looking, Loki felt a surge of irritation and anger.
Realizing his guilt, the corner of Crowley's ever-smiling face twitched.
- Please forgive my tactlessness. If I may... I still think that you are incredibly attractive.
These words seemed to cheer up his interlocutor a little.
- What sweet speeches, boy. Well, it doesn't matter, why are you here?
- I'm here to join the Loki familia.
- Recruitment ended a couple of days ago, new family members have already been assigned to their groups and are preparing for the imminent immersion.
- But! The guild worker said that recruitment is still underway!
In response to this statement, the woman's eyes began to dart.
- Someone must have forgotten to inform the guild about the end of recruitment.
{Someone? It sounds like she knows who exactly.}
-O-o-of course, if you have special skills, this radically changes the situation.
In panic, the words left her mouth.
- No I do not think so. I don't even have falna, and frankly, I'm not much of a fighter.
- Okay, bo... What's your name, by the way? My name is Loki, god and leader of my familia.
{Loki? So she's a goddess?! And I was staring at her body and must have offended her greatly. Stop. If I'm not mistaken, the gods can tell when mortals are lying to them. So she knows that I really think she's beautiful.}
Seeing the panic appearing on the teenager's face, the goddess hastened to calm him down.
- Wait, wait, wait, calm down. Although I still have not forgiven you, but as a decent goddess, I will not dwell on your action. What's your name again?
- Crowley, Crowley Cheshire.
He said, which made the smile on his face seem even bigger to the goddess.
- Cheshire? What a strange last name. Now I understand why you never stop smiling with all 32 teeth. Listen, smiley. I would be glad to help you, but there is less and less time for preparation, and leaving you alone while the whole family is on an expedition is extremely irresponsible. I can't do it.
- Unexpectedly grown up for you, goddess.
A voice sounded from behind Loki.
- I told you to go to the estate and cheer up the family before the expedition.
A tall elf of unprecedented beauty appeared before the eyes of both of them. She has jade-colored hair tied in a ponytail that reaches to her waist, same color eyes, and Elf ears. She wears a green outfit with yellow borders, a white cloak over it, a black belt, a yellow sash, black leggings, and long brown boots.
- Mom! I wanted to do everything exactly like this, but then I saw a teenager standing like a pillar in front of our estate and decided to find out why he was here.
- Eh... - The elf sighed, - I understand. My name is Riveria Ljos Alf, I am the vice-captain of our family.
- Crowley Cheshire, nice to meet you.
Having said this, he extended his right hand for a handshake.
Both the goddess and the elf looked at him as if he were a miracle.
- Elves hate being touched. - a goddess explained.
- My apologies, lady Riveria.
After these words, the teenager bowed deeply.
- It's OK. Don't take it as hostility, but we've already been here for a long time, as I already said, we have something to do. Take care, Crowley.
Grabbing the goddess by the hand, Riveria, also known as the "nine hell", dragged her inside the estate.
- Even though I can't take you into the family, I hope everything works out for you, see you soon, smiley.
{I think it didn't work out... The sun is setting, it's worth finding a place to stay for the night. I'll continue tomorrow}
Realizing that there was nothing more to catch here, Crowley went to the Babyl.
- Aw! - having reached the tower, lost in his thoughts, our hero stumbled upon someone.
Looking in front of him, he saw a girl, although of short stature, her appearance indicated that in front of him was not a child. She has chestnut-colored hair and eyes. She wears a slightly torn red and white hooded top that exposes her midriff and a red skirt that she chooses to leave unbuttoned. She also uses long hand gloves, black tights and light brown boots.
{Pallum? No, judging by animal ears she is Chientrope.}
- Excuse me, miss. Let me help you. - Rising from the ground, he extended his hand to the girl with a giant backpack.
- Thank you Mr. Adventurer, my name is Lily, can I help you with anything?
- Adventurer? No, I'm not an adventurer, at least not yet. My name is Crowley.
A strange light flashed through the girl's eyes.
-Is it true? You must have been here recently! Have you found a place to stay? I can help you with this!
- Is it true? I won't refuse help, where should I go?
- Follow me, I'll show you the way.
After some time, Lily went out onto the Western Main Road and walked a little further and stopped at an establishment with a sign "Hostess of Fertility."
- We're here, Mr. Crowley! - having said this, the girl hastily turned around and "quite by accident" again crashed into the teenager she was accompanying
- Are you okay? - He asked, holding her hand.
- Yes, yes, I'm fine, I just remembered that I urgently need to go.
Without waiting for his answer, she rushed into the distance, back to the Babyl tower.
{What a strange girl, I won't deny, I even liked her.}
Discarding extraneous thoughts, Crowley went inside the establishment.
(If my memory serves me correctly, then in the evenings none of the waitresses stand outside the tavern, this only happens during daylight hours.)
Walking deeper into the establishment, the hero was met by a silver-haired girl dressed in the standard establishment uniform: green above the knee dress with long puffed sleeves and a white collar, white Apron and headband, small orange bow under the collar, black leggings and short brown, ankle boots.
- Hello, I'm Syr Flova, how can I help you?
Something around her seemed strange to Crowley, but soon this feeling went away.
- Yes, I would like to rent a room for the night, how much will it cost?
Hearing the question, the waitress smiled brightly and answered with characteristic professionalism.
- 1500 valis including breakfast and 1000 without it.
- Okay, give me one....
Suddenly Crowley stopped, trying to feel the wallet hanging on his belt; he discovered emptiness, only a cut rope reminded of the existence of the now missing pouch.
{When? I doubt that the goddess needs the leftover money of a tramp like me... Then who?}
Abruptly a guess flashed through his head: a small girl with animal ears who crashed into him, after which she left in a hurry.
- Lily...
- What's happened?
- No-Nothing, apparently I just dropped my wallet, can you put the debt in my name, I promise that I will give the money back as soon as I can.
The Syr frowned, another client who had come into their tavern without money.
- No, I can't help you! Please go away.
- Please, just one night! I don't think this will bother you much.
- What's happening?! - Someone's voice suddenly thundered.
A large woman came out of the kitchen, brown eyes, brown hair, tall, kind, but currently gloomy face. Unlike the rest of the tavern workers, her uniform was dark blue.
- Mia! Nothing serious, just the client asks to stay overnight, promises that he will return the money as soon as possible.
- Okay... Are you an adventurer? - a woman named Mia began questioning.
- No...
- Trader?
- No...
- Do you have something you can get money for at a pawn shop?
- No...
- So how are you going to return the money to us? Get out of here, tramp.
Before he could react, Crowley was already standing on the streets of Orario, in the dark and without money.
{Okay...What should I do now?}