- Arthur's POV -
' What a strange man. '
After being welcomed by the guard wearing light leather armor and a sword at his waist, this one asked few questions before suddenly showing proper respect to him.
Of course, he didn't minded the man being wary of him, since he knew he was out of place too, but he didn't expected him to show such a change once he saw his pyjama.
' Did he misunderstood something ? Well, whatever. '
His curiosity for the guard which wasn't important to him grew smaller as he walked inside the city streets.
Of course, after the help of the man who told him about a good inn that served meals as well, he knew where to head to, but a little sightseeing wouldn't hurt, right ?
Thinking that way, he explored around with curiosity, standing in the main streets and avoiding darker alleys, he looked at smaller and bigger shops around, trying to find something that could catch his eyes, but he ended up being utterly disappointed.
The clothes he saw were far inferior to the one he was wearing right now, there wasn't any kind of magical tools and even the famous fantasy skewers made of monster meat were nowhere to be found.
' Is that the reality I live in now.. ? '
Of course, he had high expectations, but because of that, when faced with facts, it was obvious what will happen.
" Master, you don't seem in a good mood, is everything alright ? "
Well, it appeared that he let his emotions took over as even Mariane, which was walking beside him, took note of it.
" ... I'm fine, you don't have to worry about it. "
With him looking around curiously and suddenly being called master by his maid, the number of glances he was receiving just kept increasing.
Realizing that they were catching way too much attention, he sighed and got back to walking, heading toward the inn.
" Let's go, we still have to grab ourselves a room for the night. "
While he didn't thought much about his words, some girls around blushed slightly while men were cursing at him deep in their heart, at the thought that the two of them would grab a ' single ' room for the night.
Mariane wasn't left unaffected either as she lowered her head, thinking about the previous night she spent sleeping in the same bed, with him.. and more.
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" So a room for two ? Will you share the same bed ? Or prefer two single beds ? "
Being asked a question that seemed to be some sort of trap, Arthur couldn't help but think twice.
' Isn't that a common trope ? Where the two single beds cost higher than a double one, and the girl, which doesn't wanted the mc to spend more money, is willing to share the same bed... '
His thoughts running elsewhere for a moment as he recalled some ' common sense ' of his world, though it would be fun to experience, he didn't felt like he needed that, especially as he'll have to explain that there was nothing between the two of them, which was a lie.
So instead, he took the route B, the one used by eroge games and hentais.
" We'll share the same bed, how much is one night ? "
By grabbing the pouch on his belt, he was ready to pay a hefty price, after all, since he walked in, he could see that it was well maintained and he couldn't see anything dirty.
To say everything, there wasn't even someone else in the lobby either besides for the man taking care of welcoming customers, the tables and chairs around being devoid of people.
" That will be three silver coins, sir. "
Nodding, he opened the leather pouch, although somewhat small compared to his hand and not filled to the brim, it was still quite heavy and enough to stay here for a dozens of nights.
Taking out three silver coins like asked and putting them on the counter, he received a small key from the man with blond hair.
" Your room is on the second floor, it's the last door to the right. "
" Sure, what about dinner ? "
" I'll come to find you once it's ready. "
With everything settled, he attached the pouch back to his belt before taking the key, Mariane carrying the box with the booklet and his pyjama in it.
And just like that, he secured a room for the night.
' .. Phew, I can finally settle down. '
Sitting on the bed which was quite soft for a small inn, even softer than the one he had in the cabin, he looked up and stared at Mariane that put the box on top of the single desk in the room.
" So ? What do you think about the inn ? "
Trying to start a small chat with her while his legs were resting, she looked somewhat confused at the meaning of his question.
" ... I'm not sure what master is asking about. "
Well, maybe it was too vague of a question for her, so he put an effort and explained the kind of answer he wished to hear.
" Quality, price, and else, anything to say about it ? "
" ... "
Looking around for a moment, she pressed on the bed with her hand to check the comfort of it, slightly knocked on the wall with her fingers, and even went as far as too check how the lock of the door was holding before giving a serious answer.
" I think three silver coins might be overpriced for a room like that one, but the real price shouldn't be that far off, the bed is comfy, the walls can keep most sounds from going out and even the door could hold out a few seconds if I were to try and break-in. "
" ... "
Knowing that she wasn't joking when she said that, it seemed that he was taking to a real maid, no, a guardian, and not the shy woman who spent a night with him.
" Well, it might be a bit overpriced as you say, but taking into account that we won't be bothered and that we're also assured a meal, I don't think it's that bad of a deal. "
Leaning backward and letting his head hit the bed, he layed in with his legs still outside of it.
When he thought about closing his eyes and enjoying a small rest for the time being, a soft voice, almost like a whisper, caressed his ears.
" Master.. when you mean not being bothered... "
Glancing down from the roof to the maid showing a shy reaction, a smirk drew itself on his lips as he got a certain idea.
" What, does it bother you to serves your master in that kind of place ? "
Asking in a playful tone, he forced himself back to a sitting position as he stared at her tail being lowered in submission, the tip of it moving from sides to sides.
" ... No-not at all.. "
While embarassed, she still gave him a satisfying answer, and since it was way past noon, there was something he needed to try as the daily quests got reset.
Having bought the stamina potion earlier, and going on an ' expedition ' with her, he already cleared three daily quests, but what about the date one ?
His idea was to see what could be considered a successful date.
- Mariane's POV -
" Mariane, sit. "
As such an order came out of her master's mouth, she didn't missed his finger pointing down to the ground, as if ordering a pet.
' I.. I'm not a dog... but for master.... '
Sitting on her knees, she tried to maintain what dignity she could have left, but with her head being so close from her master's legs, she could already feel her cheeks heating up.
" ... "
Staying silent under her master's stare, she could somewhat guess what he would ask, and with a light rustling sound, when she looked up, she could see him lowering his pants down his legs, exposing his hard thing to her.
With a gulp, she forced her saliva down her throat, while her master, decided to do things further than what she anticipated.
" Lick. "
It was a single word, and a vulgar one at that in such a situation, her shoulders trembling, she could feel her own pride crumbling as she got even more turned on by that.
Her lips slowly opening, she stuck out her tongue in hesitation.
The closer she got, the more she could smell a peculiar scent, the one of her master's length, and the more she expected his taste.
And when she touched it, she could feel how it was cleanly embracing his hard shape, her soft tongue not being able to bend his manhood, she started giving small licks from his base, slowly heading up to his impressive tip.