Chapter 30: What Are You Here for Again?

“Hehe… Is Brother Ang making a bet with us?”

Night Lei teased with a smile.

“However… we don’t have anything to bet against you. If we must say something, then if we are seen through, we’ll just have to hand ourselves over to Brother Ang.”

Faon hadn’t expected Night Lei to see through some of his thoughts.

Although her words were strange, he could more or less understand her meaning.

‘If their identities as semi-succubi are revealed, they really will have no choice but to depend on me.’

Faon was not that kind of person.

Even if a small interlude had just occurred, he was single-mindedly devoted to his wife.

Such thoughts shouldn’t even exist.

Therefore, he explained, “It’s not exactly a bet. After all, if Night Lei and Night Night are always worried about being seen through, you won’t be able to enjoy yourselves. I only framed it as a bet to put your minds at ease.”

“Brother Ang is still looking out for us. How gentle… Though, I’m not that envious of Evalyn anymore, because Brother Ang is already our partner now,” Night Lei said, her eyes narrowing into a smile as her voice turned sultry.

Her tone was even gentler than before.

Combined with the way she tucked her hair back, her allure was dialed up to the maximum at that moment.

Faon realized something was wrong.

He had never paid attention to such things before.

Now, although he still wasn’t particularly interested, he was noticing details that previously would have completely escaped him.

‘Perhaps it’s because I subconsciously grabbed her hand earlier,’ Faon could only think to himself.

He brushed the comment aside lightheartedly.

“Right. So, Night Night, you aren’t afraid anymore, are you? No need to be nervous.”

Night Night nodded vigorously.

“Since Mr. Faon has given his word… I won’t be nervous.”

She didn’t find the conversation between her sister and Mr. Faon strange at all.

She was the type who only felt a sense of reality after a relationship had been repeatedly confirmed.

However, standing outside the door talking and laughing was likely to attract attention.

At Night Lei’s suggestion, the three of them entered the Guild.

To ease Night Night’s lingering tension, Night Lei began chatting with her sister.

Faon took a moment to observe this branch of the Guild.

At the dining area, only a few adventurers who had just returned from commissions were drinking.

Aside from them, there were only a few employees chatting idly.

It was just like before; they started drinking even though it wasn’t even lunchtime yet.

‘They likely just returned after working on a commission for a full day and night,’ Faon noted to himself.

However, in a Frontier Town like this, most commissions likely had nothing to do with Magic Creatures now that the war was over.

That was probably one of the reasons why there weren’t many people.

As soon as the three entered, they were greeted by a female employee in uniform.

“Are you here for a meal or to handle adventurer business? For meals, please take any seat. For business, please head to the counter.”

“Does the Guild still provide temporary storage services?”

“Faon asked.”

“Ah… I can handle that service for you. Just show your Adventurer Card and it can be processed for free,” the female employee replied with a nod.

Faon hesitated for a moment.

He manifested his Magician card in his hand.

He handed it over along with the bag of underwear.

He had only registered the name “Faon” on the card, and his level was only Level 20.

Night Night followed Faon’s lead and handed over her bag.

She was still somewhat shy during the process, as it contained the intimate clothing she had just been wearing.

However, because of this, she caught a glimpse of the information on the Adventurer Card.

‘Does Mr. Faon only have a name on his card like us…?’

Night Lei, who had been involuntarily observing Faon, naturally noticed as well.

But she didn’t say anything.

When the employee saw the card, she was slightly surprised.

“A Level 20 high-ranking class? Your presence brings honor to our Guild. Very well, the belongings of you and your partners can be stored free of charge.”

After speaking, the employee took the bags from them with one hand and returned the Adventurer Card.

Night Night’s body stiffened for a moment upon hearing the word “partner.”

But the gaze she directed at Faon was full of longing and respect.

At the same time, she became even more curious about what Mr. Faon looked like when he was out adventuring.

Faon spoke after taking the card back.

“We’ll be back when it’s time for lunch. Is that all right with you, Night Lei and Night Night?”

“No problem. We’ll follow Brother Ang’s lead.”

Neither Night Lei nor Night Night refused.

“Understood. Then, I wish you great fortune in your battles.”

After the employee bowed, the three of them left.

Once they were outside, Night Lei spoke with a smile.

“I didn’t expect… Brother Ang to be so well-respected wherever he goes.”

“I… I think it would be stranger if Mr. Faon wasn’t respected just because he changed locations,” Night Night added.

“It’s just a strange rule set by the Adventurers Guild. I haven’t done anything worthy of respect,” Faon said somewhat helplessly.

“Also… sorry, Night Lei. You said you wanted me to follow your arrangements today, but now you’re following mine.”

“Why apologize for that? Since we’re partners, it doesn’t matter who makes the arrangements. Besides, having someone as powerful in Magic Power as Brother Ang around makes Night Night and me very happy, even if things aren’t going exactly as planned,” Night Lei said with a giggle.

“Then… Mr. Faon… can we go to the market next?”

Night Night asked timidly.

“Magic Power… I don’t feel like there’s any special power about me.”

Faon shook his head with a smile.

“Of course. Shall we go now?”

“Then I’ll have to trouble Brother Ang to be our shield?”

Night Lei said, laughing.

“I… I can protect my sister too,” Night Night muttered, looking at her sister with dissatisfaction.

“Oh, really… How old are you now, Night Night? Still talking about protecting your sister like a child,” Night Lei teased.

A blush immediately crept onto Night Night’s face.

“… Is that so?”

“It’s fine. If anything really happens, I’ll help Night Night protect her sister,” Faon joked as he watched the two sisters play around.

***

Meanwhile, on the other side of town.

As expected, Evalyn had just reached a spot where she could see her home.

Although the uniform provided a boost, the mental energy consumed and her state of excitement had left her feeling fatigued.

‘Am I really just a side character in our married life?’

This thought caused Evalyn to fall into self-doubt once again, even though she had managed to coax herself out of it several times before.

Despite the support of the uniform and the transgressive thrill of eavesdropping on her husband talking to other women, she still felt a wave of exhaustion.

This time, there was absolutely no excuse.

She clearly remembered that the reward for the Difficult Commission was a bottle of Enhancement Potion.

With that, she could seriously have a go at it with her husband.

‘… Ugh, but I think I already told him that my period started. I really dug a hole for myself.’

Evalyn’s face turned slightly red.

However, the sensation brought by the uniform was truly excellent.

After completing the Special Commission, she wondered if she should wear the uniform to go on a date with her husband.

Then, when they returned, she could take off the uniform and drink the Enhancement Potion…

“Hehe, it would be the perfect date.”

Thinking of this, Evalyn couldn’t wait to get home and check the rewards for the Difficult Commission.

But as she drew closer to her front door, Evalyn spotted an unexpected figure standing there.

It was Veya Hecate, the new neighbor.

‘Why is she here again?’

Evalyn wondered, feeling a bit strange.

At the same time, she remembered that the other woman was a target who could generate commissions and was someone her husband knew.

‘Could she also have the “Having Ideas” trait, just like Night Lei and Night Night?’

But Veya’s expressionless face and that subtle smile made it impossible for Evalyn to discern her thoughts.

Besides, she didn’t plan on dealing with this right now.

Evalyn intended to use the Presence Reduction function of her uniform to wait outside for a while and enter only after the neighbor had left.

Yet, for some unknown reason, Veya turned her head and looked directly at her at that exact moment.

A slight furrow in her brow seemed to indicate confusion.

‘Was I discovered?’

Evalyn was surprised.

Moreover, she was shocked to see the woman show an expression other than that subtle smile.

As she was thinking this, Veya spoke.

“Miss Evalyn?”

The tone sounded like a tentative inquiry, but the lack of inflection made it difficult for Evalyn to judge.

Seeing Veya actually walking toward her, the hesitating Evalyn quickly spoke up.

“It’s me. Miss Veya, what are you doing here?”