Chapter 154 (1/2)

The day after we went exploring and searching for information in the black market, we returned to the surface and thanked Ash for guiding us there.

”This is my reward, please accept it.”

”No! I can't take money for something like this.”

”It's Okay, it's not much. I at least want to thank you for what you've done.”

I grabbed his arm and put a bag of gold coins in his hand.

He finally accepted it, looking slightly embarrassed.

He then smiled bitterly.

”All right, I'll accept it. I'll have a beer on behalf of my little brother.”

”Sure thing, take care of your brother.”

”...Brother, I don't think you get it.”

”??”

Ash returned to the ruins with a disappointed look on his face.

I stretched as the sunlight hit my face. It's a good time to start my journey again.

With the information we received, we decided to head west.

We spent a lot of money at the black market, though.

I bought liquor, food and several other things that looked interesting.

Having done so, I think it would be unwise to scold Frau anymore.

”I would have liked to continue exploring the ruins some more were it possible. I heard there were unexplored areas where there might be treasure.”

”Yes, but for now I want to focus on finding out if the girls are alive and well.”

”Speaking of treasure, there were some purchases that I haven't confirmed yet.”

That's true, we haven't seen all of Frau's purchases yet. Most of it is junk, though.

Frau and Panda stand in front of me and pull out an object.

”Here it is!”

”A Guitar? It's very small, and pretty.”

The object Frau pulled out was a fairy-sized Guitar. The same instrument we use in the wolf village.

Frau strums the strings with her fingers, playing a small tune as she starts singing.

”I tried drinking milk, thought it would make my dreams real ♪ But this washboard chest is still far from ideal ♪ They're so small, they give me the blues ♪ It feels so painful to even call them 'boobs' ♪ But I believe I'm still growing, I'll do my best ♪ Someday I'll have the fat of my dreams on my chest ♪ ”

She has a nice voice. This will make the trip more fun.

We walked out the west gate of town while listening to Frau's songs.

We took a break on the side of the road.

We found ourselves sitting in the meadow as the warm breeze blew over us.

”What is this?”

”A gift for the Lord.”

Frau's purchase included a guitar with an elegant design.

It appeared to be a relic that comes with a black box.

”Now I can play with the Lord”, said Frau.

”What is this stick-shaped thing?”

”It's a relic that amplifies sound when you pass magic through it.”

”Wow, so Frau-San's voice can grow louder.”

”Yes, and now more people will be able to hear Frau and Kaede's beautiful voices.”

Well, it seems that Frau wants to re-experience that nice feeling she had in the wolf-tribe's village.

It was really nice to see people going crazy about my playing.

Truth be told, I've wanted to play the Guitar from time to time.

Maybe it was because of my job, [Illusionist], but the music kept playing back in my head.

”Kaede, try singing.”

”But...”

”No matter the lyrics, it can be any.”

”Then...”

I played the Gular for Frau and Kaede as they brought their mouths close to the relic.

”I want you to take me, I want to give my everything to you ♪ I may look innocent, but my dark desires are true ♪”

”This chest is small, like a midsummer orange ♪ but I know you like big ones the best ♪ You can do as you wish, you don't even need to pay ♪ I'll be there to fulfil your every request.”

Their beautiful voices made the whole place come to life. I watched Kaede twirl around, her skirt fluttering and revealing her beautiful thighs as her fluffy tail wagged.

Frau, who was riding on Panda, seemed to enjoy the melody.

I then noticed many soldiers from the beast tribe marching on the road.

I wonder if they were in the middle of a march but stopped when they heard Kaede and Frau's voices.

”” Now and forever, I will always be your slave ♪ This is surely an infinite love ♪ ””

The soldiers applaud the girls' voices.

I guess they stood out too much.

A boar tribesman comes running from the back of the line.