Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 107

 Last night, Seriana's report continued for a while, and as soon as the conversation ended, Villa of the Guard left.

I somehow remembered up to that point, but before I knew it, I was sleeping in the bed at the Hideout.

I had changed into my nightclothes, somehow activated the Hideout, and Seriana or Elena must have joined me, doing it for me.

However, perhaps because things felt different than usual, I woke up earlier than usual.

So, since I woke up earlier than usual, it wouldn't hurt to take a nap again, and although I had been neglecting it lately, I headed to the dungeon.

As usual, I kept the exploration time to an hour, but perhaps because it was getting colder, there were fewer people in the dungeon in the early morning, and I was able to hunt freely. I only got one sacred coin, but it was still a good haul.

"Hey, Miss Sera."

With a pleased expression, I waited to cash in the relics, and someone called out to me.

The owner of the voice was an important old man from the reception department.

He usually stays upstairs, so it's rare for him to come down here.

"Good morning. Is there something wrong?"

"Yeah, good morning. Can I talk to you for a bit?"

"Of course."

He glanced around, wondering if it was something he shouldn't be heard asking about?

It's just today, but it seems strange to talk to me at this timing. Maybe it's about Seriana's engagement or the new territory?

"Well, you see..."

It's still early in the morning and there's no one around, so it seems like a good place to talk.

"It seems that Lady Seriana announced yesterday about expanding to the east of Zelkis. Is that true?"

"That seems to be the case."

Is he trying to sell something?

"I see... Your group led the 'Fangs of Ragiora,' but do you know what will happen to them?"

"They seem to become subordinates of Alec, so I think they'll probably go together?"

"Alecio, huh! I see... Well, that's a relief."

The important person breathed a sigh of relief.

He wasn't concerned about his own pitch, but rather about them.

"Of course, it's a fact that they attacked Miss and it wouldn't have been strange if they were executed... But they've been working hard in the capital region for a long time. The danger of the demon realm is incomparable to the dungeon, so I was worried about what would happen. Well, I had ordered materials from them before, so I didn't think they would be disposable..."

With a laugh of relief, he went back upstairs.

I see, although this time was different, there's a possibility I might be asked about engagements or expeditions...

I'm not sure.

Please ask Alec.

Playing it safe with this should get me through.

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"I'm back!"

"Oh, welcome home. You're early."

Exiting straight from the Adventurer's Guild to the mansion, I entered the room from the window and saw Seriana and Elena preparing to head to the academy.

Even though it was a party yesterday, they're tough.

"Since there aren't any shops open at this hour, are you two leaving already?"

"Yes. Our escorts will be coming soon. Although we were almost asleep towards the end yesterday, do you remember everything?"

"You mean Villa? Yeah, I remember."

"Good. Oh, by the way, while other blessings and benefits are already known, be careful not to let the Hideout slip. They have an obligation to report to the Knight Commander."

Speaking of the Knight Commander... He was one of the guys from the Red Wasp's Needle, right? He seemed to get along well with Grandpa...

"Is it better if the Knights don't know?"

"Yes. Even though the Knights themselves might not be a problem, we don't know where the information might leak from. It's better to have fewer people who know just in case."

I see. Those just-in-case situations are for infiltration or evacuation, and if the Hideout isn't known, we might not raise suspicion.

There have been quite a few of those just-in-case situations, but let's be cautious.

"Hmm?"

As we were talking, there was a knock on the door.

"It seems our escorts have arrived. Let's go."

"Yes. Well then, Sera, see you later."

"Okay, have a safe trip."

I waved goodbye to the two of them at the door and then went inside.

Now... should I take a shower or something?