Volume 4 Chapter 3-2 Encounter with the Hero and Thermal Tights
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Both of them are so reliable.
At this rate, we can totally conquer the 4th Floor without any problems.
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And today, we’re taking a break from exploring the dungeon to hit the town.
Tifi reported that the heroes are going back into the dungeon starting today.
Their goal is to gain experience on the 2nd Floor, and they’re planning to be there for about 4 days.
I didn’t want to run into any heroes, so I decided to go out instead.
Walking with me are Lifia, Kéa, and Tifi, who took the day off to match my schedule.
Today, Lifia and Kéa are in their usual outfits.
Lifia is in her mini skirt maid outfit, and Kéa is in her bikini armor.
Wearing a Santa outfit in town would definitely be weird.
Stepping into the town, a lively scene from another world spreads out before us.
Colorful tents and shops line the cobblestone streets, buzzing with energy.
The voices of people passing by and the exotic music fill the air, making it feel pleasant.
The savory smell of roasting meat and sweet fruit wine drifts from the stalls, whetting my appetite.
Sometimes, eating out is fun.
We check out the magic tool shops first.
My Love Hotel definitely doesn’t have everything.
Wandering around like this, I hope to find some convenient magic tools, feeling that anticipation grow.
”Hey, isn’t that the Love Hotel guy?”
Suddenly, a shallow voice rings out from behind me.
Love Hotel guy is what the heroes call me as an insult.
Turning around, I see 3 girls standing there.
The one in front is a flashy, gal-type girl.
Her thick makeup and gaudy accessories stand out, and her mannerisms scream confidence.
Behind her is another girl with an equally flashy look and a third girl who has a fluffy, soft vibe.
Their clothes may be from this world, but there’s no mistaking it──they’re definitely the same high school students summoned with me as heroes.
Aren’t they supposed to be conquering the dungeon starting today?
Why are they here?
Those questions pop into my head, but right now, that’s not my main concern.
I never thought I would run into them here.
And they get to see Lifia and the others too.
This is the worst.
”Oh wow, really! That girl next to us is super cute, right?”
”She’s an elf! So rare!”
The gal-style girl points at Lifia, looking at her with a judgmental gaze.
The 3 of them give me cold looks, mixed with mockery.
Meanwhile, Lifia and the others seem really interested.
Their eyes are glued to Lifia’s elf ears, her maid outfit, and Kéa’s bikini armor.
”The red-haired girl is way too hot! Is that your type, old man?”
”So dirty…”
The gal-style girl says this while laughing, her tone teasing.
The other 2 chuckle, showing clear disgust on their faces.
Lifia quietly shrinks beside me, looking confused.
For her, such blatant stares and comments must feel really uncomfortable.
Kéa, on the other hand, steps forward without hiding her anger, glaring fiercely at the girls.
”You can’t talk to Milord like that! It’s totally unacceptable!”
The strong tone makes the gal-style girl flinch for a moment, but she quickly responds with a laugh.
”No way, what’s that? Are you playing knight? The bikini armor is just too funny!”
”Are you a merchant woman or something?”
”You…!”
Kéa’s expression darkens at the soft-spoken girl’s words.
”Kéa, stop it.”
Lifia and Tifi hold Kéa back.
I sigh and try to keep it calm, speaking in a cool tone.
”We’re in a hurry. If you don’t have business with us, then──”
As I try to cut it short, the girls all smirk, their eyes glinting with mischief.
”Hey, the girl you’re with has super pretty hair and skin, right?”
The gal-style girl points at Lifia, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
”It’s next-level beauty, not just because she’s an elf. All 3 of them! What are you using?”
They must have noticed.
Lifia, Tifi, and Kéa all take care of themselves with the amenities from the Love Hotel.
Those products are on a level no one in this world could imagine, way better than anything from modern Japan.
Thanks to that, their hair and skin stand out as stunningly beautiful.
”Are you using some kind of special magic or something?”
The bubbly girl nodded a little and continued speaking in her gyaru-style way.
”Yeah, yeah. There’s no way you can look that good normally. You’re probably cheating or something.”
Cheating, huh?
My skill ‘Love Hotel’ was given to me as compensation for getting wrapped up in teleportation.
But from their perspective, it might look like cheating.
I can’t tell them the truth.
What would happen if they found out what ‘Love Hotel’ can really do?
Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.
I can easily see her being used by them over and over again in the future.
So for now, I have to find a way to dodge the question.
”I bought it from this secret shop.”
I said it with as light a tone as I could manage.
”Secret shop? What’s that?”
The gyaru girl narrowed her eyes.
She wasn’t even trying to hide her suspicion.
”It’s the kind of place that doesn’t serve first-time customers. They only sell if you promise not to talk about it to anyone.”
As I dragged that out, another girl in flashy clothes frowned.
”Then introduce us! You know, right? We’re heroes! There’s no way we’d get denied at any store!”
I clicked my tongue inwardly at her confident declaration.
Flexing that hero authority again, huh?
Must be her usual act.
Just like Gaedaf said, they’re really spoiled.
”Alright, I’ll introduce you. I’ll contact you once the shop gives the okay.”
I went along with the conversation casually.
Of course, no such shop exists.
But right now, I just want to separate from them before they start probing further.
”You better!”
The gyaru girl pressed that point again.
Her eyes were still gleaming, but it seemed she accepted my words for now.
And so, my short encounter with the heroes came to an end.
Even as we parted, they directed another disdainful look my way.
But thankfully, nothing else happened, and we managed to split from the hero girls.
Phew, I sighed.
I somehow managed to bluff my way through this time.
But next time, it’ll probably get even messier.
That anxiety crossed my mind.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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