Chapter 245: Hospitality

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Roy called the inn manager and introduced us.

It’s so spacious…the entrance hall alone can accommodate many people. There were many comfortable chairs, and well-to-do looking high elves were chatting.

Even though we are about to go to war, this place felt like its own different world.

The manager was polite even when dealing with us, considering he was dealing with such people. The man, who looked to be in his prime, smiled at us and said,

[I have pride in my expertise on this job. Even if the customer is from a different race, I just provide the best hospitality.]

[Fate-san, Cecilia-san, please rely on him at the inn.]

Roy said confidently. Since he’s a soldier, he can’t wander anywhere but the entrance hall for the sake of other guests. Roy’s military uniform was out of place in such a comfortable inn.

The manager said he was sorry for talking while standing and led us to an empty chair.

[Here you go. Please take a seat. Would you like a drink?]

A waiter called by the manager showed me a piece of paper with a beverage menu written on it.

We were thirsty and tired from the journey, so we ordered some sour juice.

It was made from citrus fruit called pocalo, and Cecilia loved it. She was surprised that she could drink it in a high elf city.

Perhaps the five separate islands were once one in the distant past. It has now regained its former appearance and is heading towards Gallia. So I guess it makes sense that the fruit also grows here too.

After drinking the juice and taking a breather, Roy said while looking at his watch.

[I’ve delivered the two of you to the inn, so please excuse me for today. I’ll be waiting here tomorrow morning, so if you need anything outside, please call me.]

[Thank you for your help. See you tomorrow!]

[Thank you very much. Roy-san, I look forward to working with you tomorrow.]

Roy got up from his chair and walked out of the inn. On the way, he tripped over the edge of the carpet on the floor. Apparently, he wasn’t nearly as athletic as his current job requires.

And then, looking embarrassed, he disappeared.

[Roy’s a good guy.]

[Yeah, he is indeed. I guess it’s a bit of a relief.]

I’m glad there’s a high elf that I can forgive. Except for the fact that he is Autumn’s younger brother, he may be someone we can rely on right now.

And the manager in front of us seemed like he would help us as long as we were customers.

[Both of you, your room is ready, so I’ll show you around. Now, please follow me.]

The fact that the manager himself is guiding us means that we are considered important. It’s frustrating, but this was also Libra’s arrangement. He won’t let us forget that the High Elves are treating us well because we are his, the Prophet’s guests.

[Now, we’ll take the elevator to the 7th floor.]

Oh, it’s an elevator. This was a machine similar to the one in the military district of Seyfert, the Royal Capital where I lived. The townscape is made of bricks and has an old-fashioned feel, giving the impression of a lack of science and technology, but in reality, machines were integrated into daily life in a way that was inconspicuous.

The standard of living is probably more advanced than in the Royal Capital.

The elevator stopped on the seventh floor, the top floor, and the door opened.

[Eeeeh, seriously]

[This is…]

Cecilia and I stiffened.

[How do you like it? This is the Royal Suite Room we are proud of.]

As soon as we got out of the elevator, we immediately arrived in our room. Moreover, there was a large space with an atrium. The windows were also incredibly large, and I couldn’t imagine how they were installed.

[Please enjoy the spectacular view. At night, the lights of the city create a magical world.]

Hearing those words, we rushed to the window and took a look at the scenery. It was as the manager said confidently. You can see a panoramic view of the High Elven city. This view is probably possible because this inn is in a good location and is about twice as high as other buildings.

[There are four bedrooms, so please use the one you like. There is a room with a shower and bathtub on the right. The toilet is next to it. If you have any questions, please call me or the room attendant.]

When I exited the elevator, all I could see was a large room, so I thought maybe I was sharing a room with Cecilia, so I wondered what we were going to do about that, but I was relieved that I could opt for a separate room.

I was indebted to her at her house in the holy city, and at that time, she gave me a proper room. Even close friends need privacy. Even more so if it’s the opposite sex.

[I chose this room. What about you, Fate?]

[I’ll have the other room then]

[It’s the same as always. All you care about is food, clothing, and shelter.]

Well, she’s definitely right. The clothes I have now are enough, and I can live anywhere I can sleep. I grew up in a slum, so as long as I can eat, I’m happy.

As I was thinking about this, the bugs in my stomach began to growl.

Damn, ever since my Gluttony skill reactivated, I’ve been getting hungry more easily.

Would it be alright with just being suppressed by food without having to eat souls?

[Ara, seems like you’re hungry.]

[It’s embarrassing, but I’m famished.]

[Actually, me too…]

Well, apparently Cecilia was also hungry.

My stomach growled so loudly that we decided to prepare ourselves a meal.

The manager said with a smile on his face.

[If you don’t mind, I’ll have it prepared right away. What do you think?]

[Please do.]

[Thank you.]

Then, before getting on the elevator, the manager handed each of us a card key.

[This card key is required to take the elevator to your room. When using it, please hold it over the reader like this.]

I see. This royal suite was directly connected to the elevator, so I wondered what prevented the other guests from barging in. Turns out there is a mechanism like this.

With this, we can relax in a large room with peace of mind. Our privacy is completely protected.

[Please relax until I bring in the food you ordered.]

The manager got on the elevator and went down to the first floor.

We could finally calm down. I called out to Greed, who had stayed quiet inside the scabbard.

[He~y! I guess he’s probably asleep.]

『……』

[Hey, wake up!]

『What, that’s so noisy? I went out of my way to keep quiet, and this is what I get in return? If I were to talk, the high elves would probably make a fuss.』

[Well, you’re right. A human and an elves lodging in for free of charge… if a talking were added, maybe they would be more wary.]

『That’s it. I will remain quiet while there are high elves around. Even so, I can’t believe Libra was still alive. You had a hunch, right?』

[Yeah, he has an immortal body. That’s why I didn’t think he would die that easily. Above all, when I thought I had defeated him, the Gluttony skill didn’t activate.]

『I never expected that he would show up with Roxy. I don’t know if everything that guy said in the temple is true.』

[We have to find a way to rescue Roxy.]

『Rather than rescuing her, let’s start with waking her up 』

However, if that happens, there is a risk that it will affect the Great Wall that protects the High Elves’ world. If what Libra said is correct, then this will lead to what happened to Cecilia’s hometown.

[What do you think, Cecilia?]

[I felt a power from Roxy similar to the sacred object that was in the holy city. Also, when I touched the Great Wall, the same power seemed to flow into me. What about Fate? Did you feel it too?]

[It’s the same for me. When I touched the Great Wall, I think I could hear Roxy’s voice.]

[The Great Wall and her are deeply connected. If we force her to wake up, we won’t know what will happen.]

[By deeply, do you mean her soul is connected to the wall?]

[We can’t throw out the possibility. Are spirits also connected by souls? If the Great Wall is similar, then I can’t throw out that line]

What happens to people when their souls are hurt?

I had a feeling that I would no longer be able to be myself.

『Since we don’t know what and how the Great Wall works, we can’t mess around with it.』

[I’ll go see Roxy tomorrow.]

『That would be good too. However, I’m also concerned that this huge island is heading towards Gallia』

Even now, from time to time, the earth would shake like there is an earthquake. It definitely showed that this island was moving.

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