Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 86

 "Welcome back."

After storing the items in the Hideout, we stepped outside, where Alex stood in place of a blindfold.

"It was quick, huh?"

"I just left them by the door. Anyway, thanks."

I confirmed that he had settled me on his shoulder and started walking.

We had already checked out the commercial district, but what should we do next?

"Alex!"

"Oh, Ruban."

Ruban waved and approached us. He was dressed in his usual adventurer style, sans swords or armor.

"What's up? Are you two buddies now?"

He used to call him Alexio, but today it was just Alex. Had something happened between them?

"He's joining us at our place next year, so we're colleagues."

"Oh, I see..."

Come to think of it, that was the plan from the beginning.

"Sera looks great in that outfit. It suits her well."

"Thanks..."

He's a gentleman for properly complimenting her.

"So, where are the others? Are you alone?"

We were walking together, but now that Alex mentioned it, I looked around, but I couldn't see the other three. Did they not want to explore together?

"I have some business at the Adventurer's Guild. The other three went to secure a spot. By the way, you might have heard about it, but..." Ruban lowered his voice as if hesitant.

"What is it?"

"At today's execution, they're going to use the God Realm's national treasure, the 'Boots of Condemnation.'"

Silence followed his words.

"I heard about it through Kiera's connections. It's almost certain. I don't know what it's like, but it should be worth seeing."

Is it really?

"Is it happening soon?"

"Yeah. The execution is scheduled for 1 o'clock, but it seems it was added to the agenda at the last minute. Probably towards the end."

Ruban glanced towards the clock tower. Now, what should we do?

"I think I should go just in case. Sera, what about you?"

"I'll pass."

"Got it. Then let's head back to the mansion first."

"Maybe it's too intense for Miss Sera. Alex, we'll catch up later."

With that, Ruban headed towards the Adventurer's District.

As for us, we made our way back to the noble district. As we passed through the square, I noticed a stage-like structure that wasn't there in the morning. They must be using it for the execution.

The matter of the execution of foreigners was something I had heard about. There were also rumors about them being brought from the Kingdom of Rude. Presumably, the aim is to enhance the country's prestige by carrying it out on this day.

I don't consider such actions to be barbaric, but...

"Will they step on the boots?"

"Probably."

Last night, I handed over the "Crimson Sting" to Seriana. I thought it would be used for a presentation at the castle, but if it's not used, it's just a pair of red boots, so it's only natural to use them.

However, I was involved in some way as well, and, well, it's a sense of responsibility, you know...

"When we get back, please make sure to comfort her," Alex said, as if he had noticed. He's quite perceptive.

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I had thought Seriana, who carried out the execution in front of the crowd, would be exhausted...

But it turns out I was worried for nothing.

When I asked Alex about the execution, it seems she was gleefully trampling upon them. Given her future role in leading the expansion efforts, displaying strength isn't necessarily a bad thing, but our mentalities are just too different.

Ah, but then there's Elena, completely drunk and passed out in bed next to me.

Normally, she doesn't get this drunk even when drinking, so I wonder if she just got carried away?

Maybe I should use "Miracle's Blessing" on her tomorrow.

...I wonder if it helps with hangovers?