Greetings, fellow plebeians. Call me Kunihito, a former mercenary who now finds himself trapped in this habitation paradise. I am about to present to you this luxurious room, the latest sensation in town. No key fees, no monthly rent, and no chance of leaving. A glorious room, accompanied by daily meals and free time for a king-worthy nap. The bed? Ah, there wasn't one; I was chained in mid-air, arms and legs essentially in an X shape, but who cares? After all, it's free!
The bathroom is an elegant toilet in the corner of the room. But, being a VIP guest, I didn't need to use it. After all, a lovely woman took care of that for me; I prefer not to dwell on that point. No running water, of course. But a sponge and a bucket with soap, a unique and feminine touch that only makes the experience more special. Hygiene issues solved!
The meal is served only once a day. Of course, for modern gourmands, this may be an insult to the palate. However, the food is a true regional feast with fruits, vegetables, and meat. The seasoning is subtle, highlighting the natural flavors of the ingredients. Even the most refined palates of the Gods would surely appreciate it.
The jewel in the crown is undoubtedly the impeccable security of this room. Look at these indestructible magical iron chains that bind me. Knock all you want, pull with all your strength, but they won't give an inch. The only weakness? The key itself. Of course, no sane thief would look at these chains and think, "Hey, I think I can escape through here!" But inevitably, everyone will take a look, after all, this free room is nothing more than a disguised cell. Wonderful, isn't it?
Well, my Master always said I should take humor from situations like this, but I was genuinely furious and felt like killing everyone involved in this… But why hold a grudge? I would forgive everyone immediately if they released me or brought me a drink at the very least.
The cell then opened, the squeaking always hurt my ears; again, a maid dressed woman came to give me a bath? Why was a maid doing this service to a prisoner? Well, as much as the chains immobilized me to a certain extent, I could grab a person and choke them with pure physical strength, could I do that? Well, two guards have already died for it.
The first was a foolish guy using water magic to clean me; the water was cold and… it hurt, as magic was naturally an attack, he was basically hitting me with soap. It didn't take long for me to break his neck; we do what we need to do.
The next day they sent another guard; he was kind, unlike the previous one and with a bucket and a sponge, asked me not to move… Well, I killed him too. Don't get me wrong; I value hygiene, but personally, I didn't like the idea of being cleaned by a man, and apparently, the people in this place only listened to me after seeing a few broken necks. It didn't take long for that maid to appear.
The maid had short brown hair with a thin braid in front. She wears a white cap with a blue ribbon and a light gray and dark gray striped dress with a large white bow on the chest. She wears a golden locket. She was well-endowed in certain areas of the body, and her dress didn't hide that. Her name was Charlotte.
"Hello, Kunihito-san, how is your mood today?" The woman asked me in a cheerful tone.
I smiled at the question "Pleasant, if I were to be released today, I wouldn't kill you for nothing," I replied.
"Ohhh! That's progress; just yesterday you told me that when you were released, you would cut me until not a drop of blood remained." Charlotte said with morbid humor.
"I think I can say I've matured in the meantime." I said with a laugh.
"That makes me happy; now the young Mistress doesn't have to continue with this fantasy." Saying these words, she showed me a key. "It's time."
I just narrowed my eyes, trying to figure out if it was some kind of joke or something. But my attempt was in vain when she first knelt down and released my legs, and then stood up with a gentle smile and released each of my arms.
Free… Just like that, I was curious about what this meant…
With a still gentle smile, Charlotte then said "Would you please follow me…" But her words ended there when Kunihito's hand grabbed her neck forcefully.
Kunihito, with a dark look, squeezed Charlotte's neck, apparently reaching his limit of patience. Her eyes, once full of morbid humor, now reflected surprise and a touch of fear.
"Do you realize how grotesque this situation is?" Kunihito asked, with a sardonic smile. "Do you think a simple act of releasing my chains will erase all the time I've spent here?"
Charlotte, choking, tried to articulate a response, but the words escaped her tightly constricted throat.
"You treat me like an animal, chain me up, make jokes, and now you expect me to simply follow you as if nothing happened?" Kunihito continued, his voice cold and cutting.
"Do you really think I'll forget all this?" Charlotte's expression alternated between fear and confusion. She tried to babble an explanation, but Kunihito squeezed even more, making it clear that he wasn't in the mood for games.
"If I were you, I'd think very carefully before trying any word games with me now that I'm free." Kunihito growled, finally releasing her. Charlotte fell to her knees, massaging her neck, coughing, and trying to catch her breath.
"You are free now, right?" she managed to muster, a forced smile trying to return to her face. Kunihito just snorted, watching her suspiciously.
( Mansion Animusphere)
Olga Marie Animusphere was now waiting to keep events in her favor.
Olga Marie is a young half-elf with long white hair and golden amber eyes, appearing to be between twenty-two and twenty-three years old. Her attire was elegant in a mix of colors that enhanced her bodily curves. Additionally, her body is well-developed overall, bringing the charm of a mature woman despite her young age.
"Did it go as planned?" The woman asked.
"It seems so, Olga-san, but I still have my doubts about this man." Ryuu Lion replied stoically.
Ryuu is a female elven adventurer with golden blonde hair. Her skin is as white as snow. Her adventurer outfit consists of a green flower-shaped hood and a sleeveless white top underneath. She also wears a pair of long, brown gloves and boots with a white band around the waist, where she keeps her wooden sword and a pair of short swords.
"I believe we can turn the conversation in our favor. Well, we'll have to wait and see what happens. Nothing good comes from being pessimistic. We just have to superficially emphasize how much fun this place is. It would be easy to confess in our first meeting, 'Our Community is on the brink of total destruction!,' but that would only make them suspicious about joining us."
That's what Olga Maria explained, throwing her arms up in the process.
Ryuu listened attentively, showing a quick change in her facial expressions, but ultimately nodded in approval.
"Sorry to leave everything in your hands, but could you do the favor of fetching them? I'm afraid he might kill Charlotte on the way." Olga asked.
"As you wish!" Ryuu confirmed. Before the blonde turned around, she heard Olga speaking again.
"I wonder… will his arrival… save our Community?" The albino herself had doubts about this choice.
"Who knows… but Astrea-sama promised one thing." She said as their eyes met. "That half-elf is the most powerful being to set foot in Orario at the moment."
In the meantime, the door opened, and the atmosphere was tainted with intense and suffocating energy.
At that moment, Olga Marie and Ryuu Lion felt as if their throats were being cut… But it wasn't real, just a premonition that came from the bloodlust.
While Ryuu, as an experienced adventurer, prepared for any bad occurrence, Olga looked at that half-elf who entered the room with eyes that conveyed a whirlwind of emotions.
When their eyes met, one word could be used to describe it: 'Insanity.'
"Finally, you're here, then. Well, it's about time, Godslayer." Olga said fervently.
Kunihito, on the other hand, just looked at the person who would bring the answers he sought, and if she didn't please him… He would take out all the pent-up frustration of the past days on her.
Oh, at this point, he had forgotten to mention why he was in that prison until now. Well… He had killed two Gods of Orario.
( To be continued?)