Chapter 346: That Must Be a Misunderstanding!
Night quietly descended.
Due to the strange occurrences of the past few days and today’s unusual phenomena, the night in Cosmos was undoubtedly more desolate and eerie than any city Shien had ever visited.
Among the crisscrossing, disorderly buildings, although oil lamps and even magic lamps were lit, the light they emitted through the windows couldn’t reach the streets. Instead, they shone haphazardly on the walls of other buildings, narrow alleys, and deserted areas. Coupled with the lack of proper streets, the scene appeared incredibly eerie.
Naturally, no one would be on the streets of Cosmos on such a night, and no shops would be open at this time, as there would be no one to patronize their businesses.
In such a Cosmos, only the Knight Order would likely still be active, patrolling and continuously investigating, attempting to find the truth and source of the strange occurrences. Otherwise, only robbers and the like, hoping to take advantage of the chaos, would roam the disordered paths and alleys, adding to the eerie atmosphere of Cosmos.
Fortunately, even under such circumstances, Shien and his group successfully found an inn and checked in.
After all, before the incidents in Cosmos, there were still many non-local visitors. After the incidents, even more bewildered outsiders were transferred from other places. Under such circumstances, with the city sealed off, those unable to leave naturally still needed a place to stay.
In other words, in the current Cosmos, only inns that could provide accommodation could still barely manage to stay in business.
The inn Shien and his group checked into was supposedly full, but somehow, after Lasha’s negotiations, they managed to secure a luxurious suite no less impressive than the one they had stayed in in Jeritte, allowing the four of them to comfortably settle in.
The room not only had multiple bedrooms, but also a kitchen and bathroom. It could be said that all the essential living conditions were provided, and even staying there long-term wouldn’t be a problem.
It was said that the inn also had a large public bath where men and women could bathe together, making it quite popular, especially among men.
Shien was somewhat tempted when he learned about this, but he was subtly warned.
“You better not go there.”
“Even if Mr. Shien is young and impetuous, it’s best not to vent your urges casually outside.”
Airi and Lasha each warned Shien in their own style.
“Am…Am I that kind of person!?”
Shien retorted angrily, but was met with strangely disdainful looks from the two girls.
“…Fine, I am that kind of person.”
Shien had to admit defeat.
Come on, it was a mixed bath.
A mixed bath!
Hearing about such a wonderful place, how could a “young and impetuous” man not go and take a look?
What? You say that after going there, it definitely wouldn’t just be “taking a look”?
That must be a misunderstanding!(^^)
With such thoughts in mind, after nightfall, Shien secretly slipped away to the large bathhouse without telling Airi and Lasha.
However, three seconds later, Shien scrambled out, tumbling and crawling.
“Why are there only old grandpas and grandmas…!?”
Shien felt like he almost went blind.
But thinking about it carefully, even if there were beautiful young ladies, how could they possibly go to a mixed bath knowing it was mixed and offer themselves up as eye candy?
Did you think everyone was as kind as Diere? Damn it!
Shien, whose heart had suffered a severe blow, dragged his battered body back to his room. After eating the dinner Lasha had prepared, he entered the bathroom attached to his room, looking dejected.
“I really wish Diere were here to wash my eyes…”
Soaking in the private bathtub, Shien rested his head and sighed.
“I wonder what everyone is doing now…”
Thinking of his friends in the royal capital, Shien realized he was actually starting to miss them.
“Vivian and the others should be eating dinner at my house now, discussing Lumiya’s sisters moving in, right?”
“Diere is probably training silently by herself.”
“Melika… without me there, that girl won’t go stalking people, will she?”
Lost in thought, Shien raised a hand that was soaking in the water.
In his hand lay a small bead.
Looking at the bead, Shien couldn’t help but smile.
“Let’s see what that girl is up to.”
Saying so, Shien tossed the bead into the air.
“Clang…”
The bead suddenly emitted light, and as if sinking into water, it splashed into the space in front of Shien with a plop, causing ripples to spread through the space.
The ripples gradually expanded, and before long, they transformed into a screen.
On the screen, an overwhelmingly beautiful, breathtakingly beautiful face appeared.
“Too slow!”
An extremely pleasant voice, filled with anger, immediately transmitted from the screen.
This person was none other than Roselucia, far away in the royal capital.
“Didn’t I tell you to contact me as soon as night falls!?”
Roselucia, appearing on the screen, looked as if she had been waiting for a long time, her expression full of anger.
Seeing this, Shien couldn’t help but find it amusing.
When Shien left the royal capital, Roselucia had given him a magic tool and repeatedly instructed him to use it to contact her in the royal capital as soon as night fell.
That magic tool was the bead Shien had just used.
It was a very rare magic tool that could connect two different locations, allowing people to converse through the environment created by the tool. It was a type of magic tool commonly used by nobles and lords for communication.
Shien had received this magic tool from Roselucia, so he actually saw her every night.
But every time, Roselucia would become very talkative.
“Do you know how hard I’ve been working during the day just to free up time at night? And you still make me wait here!”
Roselucia complained incessantly.
“Is it really that serious?” Shien said with amusement. “It was like this last night, and it’s like this tonight. Are you planning to get upset every night because you have to wait for me?”
Hearing Shien’s nonchalant tone, Roselucia became even angrier.
This guy, even though he wasn’t in the royal capital, was still just as infuriating. She really wanted to bite him hard.
This couldn’t be blamed on Roselucia.
After all, since Shien’s departure, Roselucia had indeed been having a hard time.
“I used to be able to get by on my own, so why can’t I now?”
Roselucia had lamented this more than once.
Roselucia’s current life rhythm was no different from the past. Apart from work, it was still work, and she still had to maintain her flawless princess image, not letting outsiders know that she actually wanted to be a lazy bum.
But in the past, even if she couldn’t be lazy, Roselucia could endure it, completing her work with sighs.
But now, for some reason, Roselucia found that she couldn’t stand this situation anymore.
The reason might be because she now knew that there was someone who knew her true self and allowed her to express herself without reservation, no longer needing to pretend and no longer feeling lonely.
Having experienced pleasant and comfortable times, it was naturally difficult to endure returning to dull and boring times.
Not to mention, Shien now wasn’t just someone Roselucia could show her true self to, but also an indispensable partner in her future life.
“Speaking of which, normally, who would disappear without a trace just a few days after getting together with someone?”
Roselucia really wanted to throw a tantrum about this.
Even though she knew Shien had a purpose for this trip, during these past few days, because Shien wasn’t around, Roselucia truly felt that life was both dull and boring, making it unbearable.
Simply put, the princess was still somewhat insecure and in the midst of a passionate romance, having just gotten a taste of love, and her man had disappeared without a trace, which really made her feel uneasy.
Now, Roselucia spent every day working while eagerly awaiting Shien’s return to the royal capital to accompany her after he finished what he needed to do.
Working with such feelings, she finally managed to complete all her work during the day. At night, Roselucia naturally looked forward to Shien contacting her.
It could only be said that the princess was truly lacking in love and entertainment, otherwise she wouldn’t be acting like this.
Shien naturally also knew this situation, so he spoke in a rare gentle tone.
“I’ve already arrived in Cosmos. Although I haven’t seen any members of the Old Demon Faction yet, since I’m here, I should encounter them soon, right?”
Shien reported his day’s itinerary to Roselucia.
“You’ve arrived?” Roselucia was slightly taken aback, surprised. “That was fast.”
Cosmos was located at the northernmost point of the kingdom. Traveling from the royal capital to there by carriage would take at least half a month, or even a month.
Shien had left the royal capital for less than three days and had already arrived in Cosmos. It had to be said that his speed was indeed fast.
“I have Yulin here, a level ninety-nine dragon. At full speed, flying around the kingdom would probably only take a day.” Shien curled his lip. “Not to mention me, even the eldest young master of the Stalim family is already in Cosmos.”
“The eldest young master of the Stalim family?” Roselucia was stunned again, then nodded. “I did hear that he returned to the Stalim Duchy with Duke Barry. If it’s him, it’s indeed not difficult to return there in a few days.”
“Really?” Shien became a little interested. “Why isn’t it difficult?”
“Do you think you’re the only one with a mount?” Roselucia rolled her eyes charmingly. “The kingdom has the famous Wyvern Legion, and the Royal Knights all receive a wyvern as a mount. That young master probably rode his own wyvern back to the Stalim Duchy, right?”
So that’s how it was. No wonder he could come here from the royal capital in just a few days.
“I heard the situation there is quite serious. How is it actually?”
Roselucia asked Shien.
So, Shien told Roselucia everything he had encountered in Cosmos today, including Katarine.
But as soon as he mentioned this, Roselucia raised her eyebrows.
“Katarine Ragna is there too?”
Roselucia’s mood seemed to sour.