Chapter 411: Rumors Tauro and his companions decided to remain in the territorial capital for several days before resuming their tour of the domain. They spent part of that time walking through the city and learning its streets. Everywhere they went, residents were exchanging rumors. The most popular subject was the Assassins’ Guild. The organization […]
Chapter 410: A Family Dinner Dinner that evening became a lively gathering with Count and Countess Graunewald. Ragune, Ankh, and Zion initially intended to withdraw so Tauro could dine privately with his parents. Countess Aida insisted that such consideration was unnecessary and invited everyone to remain. The result was a relaxed family meal rather than
Chapter 409: The Countess Tauro and his companions waited in a drawing room of the castle—his parents’ home and, by adoption, his own. The sharp rhythm of approaching heels remained audible even through the thick carpet. The footsteps stopped outside the door. “This is the room, correct?” a woman asked someone in the corridor. The
Chapter 408: The Lord’s Castle The atmosphere inside the Graunewald branch of the Adventurers’ Guild remained tense, but Tauro and his companions had other plans. They completed their registration at the reception desk and quickly left. Outside, they once again took in the character of the territorial capital. Count Graunewald had described it as a
Chapter 407: Arrival at the Territorial Capital Tauro and his companions left Caxart and traveled north toward the Graunewald territorial capital, a journey of roughly two days. The road was well maintained and remarkably safe. Proper lodging stood along the route, allowing travelers to reach the capital without camping outdoors. The Graunewald territorial capital was
Chapter 406: Good News When Tauro and Zion returned to the inn that evening, they found Ankh in Tauro’s room, pleasantly cheerful after several drinks. “Oh, Leader! And… Zion?” Ankh blinked in surprise, then grinned. “I had almost forgotten you were a girl. That dress suits you very well.” Zion looked delighted by the compliment.
Chapter 405: A Busy Deputy After enjoying their shopping trip, Tauro and Zion headed toward the former mayor’s residence. Zion was wearing the cute blue one-piece dress they had purchased, designed to accommodate beastfolk ears and tails. At the gate, Tauro presented his territorial-inspector certificate and explained the purpose of the visit. “T-Territorial Inspector! Please
Chapter 404: Going Out Together After checking into the inn, Tauro and his companions finally had some free time. Ankh went out for a drink while it was still light. Tauro saw him off, changed into ordinary clothes, and had Pella imitate a belt around his waist. When Tauro opened the door, he found Zion
Chapter 403: A Popular Person in Town After completing the request by escorting Alimar and his party safely back to Zenyu, Tauro and the rest of Black-Gold Wings returned to Caxart. “The assignment lasted much longer than planned. It feels as though we’ve been away from Caxart for ages,” Ankh remarked as they approached the
Chapter 402: A Matter of Compensation Moonlight illuminated Black-Gold Wings and the fallen corpse puppets in the village street. Tauro’s brilliant [Light Arrow] cut through the night and struck the second floor of the nearby house. The projectile punched through the wall with a dull impact and pierced the [Puppeteer]’s chest. “Aaagh!” A brief scream