Isn’t there something like that?
I picked up a sword that stood out in a common shop, and the shopkeeper came over, saying it was cursed and wouldn’t sell it.
I looked around the nearby shops just in case, but unfortunately, there were no meaningful finds.
“Nameless, it’s getting late, so I think we should head back to the inn for today.”
“Yes, how about we buy some simple food before we go?”
Surely, the amount of fried fish that Nameless bought would be too little for the two of us to share.
I usually don’t care about food, but since Nameless is in his growth period, it’s better for him to eat more.
I nodded.
“Then let’s do that.”
“Yes.”
For some reason, Nameless let out a sigh of relief.
While booking the inn, I made a list just like last time, but to avoid any troublesome situations, I only wrote down names excluding the family name.
If the same lord manages this town, it would be annoying, but Nameless told me it was a different lord, so there shouldn’t be any problems.
Probably.
We entered the reserved inn room and looked around.
We had a brief look the last time we booked a room, but unlike the previous inn, it seemed like the town itself was bigger, so the inn room was in good condition.
The room was clean, and the furniture, like tables and chairs, had small patterns, proving it was worth the high money paid for a room.
Above all, Nameless highly praised that there were two beds.
It seemed like he didn’t want to share a bed with me, which felt a bit strange, but indeed, using a bed alone is more comfortable than sharing.
I quickly washed up and jumped onto the bed.
“Ah…, this is paradise.”
“Master, the bandages… Ha, never mind, I’ll wash up quickly too.”
Ignoring the bandages carelessly tossed on the floor, Nameless bowed slightly to me and went in.
I didn’t respond but waved my hand and buried my head in the blanket.
Hmmm, by the way.
Even if we go looking for materials for the sword that Nameless will use, finding someone to make it is another story.
I don’t know a good blacksmith, and asking a common blacksmith to make a sword for Nameless, which is supposed to be his first, seems too half-hearted.
Would it be better to ask Lili for a decent sword next time I see her?
Surely the Demon King’s side must have some swords they don’t use.
“Oh.”
Thinking about it, asking Lili doesn’t sound bad.
A sword used by the Demon King would be impressive in terms of style.
Feeling good, I started swinging my legs.
Still, since I don’t know when I’ll meet her, for now, I should at least try to find the materials tomorrow.
Sigh…
The thought of finding materials made my body droop again.
As I lounged around for a while, Nameless extinguished the candle in the room and laid down on the opposite bed.
“Master, I washed up.”
The surroundings turned dark in an instant.
“You washed quickly.”
“Yes, it’s late, so we should sleep soon, right?”
Indeed, when we entered the inn, it was already night, so it was getting late even before washing up.
“…I see, then let’s go to sleep.”
I quietly closed my eyes.
Why is Lili suddenly in front of me?
“Hmm, I must have fallen asleep.”
I rolled my eyes and looked at the familiar scenery around me.
‘Hmm, is this a cabin in the mountains?’
And directly in front of me, there was a flamboyant chair that looked out of place in the mountains, with Lili sitting there in a smug posture.
I tilted my head and fell into thought.
I can’t have returned to the cabin, so this must be a dream.
But why is Lili in my dream?
Surely it’s not because I miss her so much that she’s appearing in my dream.
I looked at Lili with cold eyes, but she smiled nonchalantly and waved at me.
“Hello! Harang! Long time no see!”
Did Lili trap me here?
It would be embarrassing if this were happening in my dream, but it’s worth probing a bit.
“Hmph, calling me out like this, aren’t you too calm? Where is this place?”
Lili maintained her annoying smile as she sat on the stylish chair with her legs crossed.
“In a dream! I’m a Succubus! Of course, it’s in a dream! Hah! Could you not figure that out?!”
Lili covered her mouth with her palm and giggled.
For a moment, my fists clenched at her provocation, but I exercised superhuman patience and barely held back.
First, I need to understand the situation.
“…When did you put this spell on me?”
I hadn’t seen her since we parted ways, so there hadn’t been a timing.
There must have been a significant skill gap between us, so how did she enter my dream?
Lili tilted her head.
“Um… maybe when I had a bump on my head?”
Certainly, that could have been a possibility; at that time, I lost my mind and didn’t pay attention.
I clicked my tongue out of irritation for not being able to react properly to her spell.
“Tch, so what’s your business?”
“Hmm, we haven’t met in a while, and you’re asking about business right away? How rude~”
Lili smiled as she crossed her legs.
“We have plenty of time here in the dream! There’s no rush!”
“Hah… just seeing your face gives me a headache. Get to the point.”
Waving my hand dismissively, Lili’s smile faded, transforming into her characteristic sultry, slightly punchable expression.
“Oh? Are you being so presumptuous in a dream?!”
Lili had been sitting cross-legged, but now she stood up and approached me slowly.
“This isn’t a place made with magic; it’s my domain created by the power of the Succubus.”
“So what do you want?”
Honestly, I felt like I could escape at any moment if I wanted to, and even if I wanted to feel a sense of crisis, there was none, leaving me uninterested.
Seeing me like that, Lili smiled warmly as she got closer and put her face near mine.
“Hmm, if you keep saying that, it makes me sad?”
“Hah… I don’t want to see your hideous face, so back off.”
I pushed Lili’s face away with my hand.
“Oh? What’s this? How are you moving me?”
Lili blinked her large eyes in surprise and bent her head. It seemed she was sweating.
I didn’t like any of her actions.
Now that I think about it, I remember her dressed like a harlot while sending flirtatious looks at Nameless.
Of course, Nameless showed no reaction, but I can’t let my guard down when it comes to Lili’s appearance.
Ugh, should I check her hands?
I frowned in deep contemplation, but decided to let it slide since we chose to collaborate.
“Tch, just get to the point.”
“Aha, yes! Of course, I should say it! Yes! I’m very sorry!”
Lili fell back from me, her pale face returning to normal as she placed a finger on her lips.
“Um, actually, we didn’t have any proper way to contact you!”
“Indeed, that does seem like an issue.”
“Right!”
Lili jumped up and struck a strange pose.
With her assertive chest pushed forward, her butt backward, and fingers making a V-shape in front of her eyes, she made a pose that was outrageous.
Just looking was dizzying, and I blushed for no reason.
“Isn’t a Succubus supposed to be quite old? Aren’t you embarrassed to strike such a pose…?”
“Huh? You’re the one saying that, Harang? I’m hurt…”
What the.
“Tch, I’ve never posed in such a ridiculous way.”
“…You’ve got to be kidding, huh!”
I smacked Lili, who was babbling nonsense, and got back to the main topic.
“So, you came here without warning, just to pass that message?”
“Ah! Yes! I think I will probably visit regularly from now on! Wouldn’t that be convenient for you too, Harang?”
Well, having a contact person is good, so even if I don’t want to see Lili, there’s no reason to refuse her.
“Alright, I understand.”
As the conversation drew to a close and I prepared to leave the dream, a thought from just before I fell asleep suddenly popped into my mind.
“Oh right, could you do me a favor?”
“What? A favor from you, Harang?! What is it?!”
Hmmm, I didn’t expect such a strong reaction.
I scratched my head, feeling a bit awkward from the unexpected reaction.
“Could you find me a sword? It’s not for me, but for Nameless.”
Lili licked her lips and smacked her lips.
“Oh… that handsome boy.”
Indeed, Nameless is handsome, but I didn’t want to hear that from Lili, so I shot her a glare.
“Haha… I’m just kidding! Even I wouldn’t mess with someone who belongs to another! Hmm, I’ll visit you next time!”
“Hmm, it’s not like you have to… but fine. Good things are good.”
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