The sun had already set, and night had fallen.

It would be great to just go home and rest, but my day wasn’t over yet. To be precise, I had somewhere to go.

’It’s Lewia, what else could it be?’

I told Lumina the location and had her go home first.

After that, I headed towards Lewia.

Even though it was an outlying territory, there was still a fair amount of traffic, so lights were on everywhere.

The guards were also busy patrolling.

To think that those underworld bastards could still rise up in this situation.

It’s truly a strange neighborhood.

I passed through the alley and carefully entered the place where Lewia was.

Kiiik, thunk.

The door still opened with a suspicious sound.

Someone oil it!

A ghost is going to come out, damn it.

"Lewia."

I approached Lewia, who was sitting with her head bowed. When she lifted her head, the atmosphere around us completely changed.

If it had been a pleasant spring just a moment ago, it suddenly felt as if it had turned into winter.

I felt a chill run over my skin, and Lewia smiled eerily.

"So, what happened?"

"Can’t you tell by looking? I drove that bastard out."

"You couldn’t kill him?"

"Because he was fucking strong."

"Is this how you’re going to be a Hero?"

"Why don’t you try fighting him yourself? Do you even know what a Runner Late-stage is?"

There are always people who talk carelessly when it’s someone else’s problem.

Go fight a Runner Late-stage yourself.

Moreover, Lumina was a beastkin, so her physique was far superior to a human’s.

It was a miracle I even survived in the first place.

Lewia chuckled.

"It’s a joke, a joke. Alright, it seems to be true after all."

Checked? Did she install something around here?

She’s a suspicious woman, alright.

After a moment of thought, Lewia pulled out a document and asked me.

"By the way... did you find anything?"

"What?"

"Anything."

She’s starting to probe. This is definitely about the ledger of the neighboring territory’s Lord.

Alright, shall I start acting? Loosen up my mouth muscles a bit too.

"There wasn’t anything?"

"There wasn’t?"

"There were a bunch of fucking bones scattered around, but how would I know if they were human or monster?"

"Other than that?"

"What the hell are you even asking about? Was I supposed to go rummaging through corpses? Am I some kind of necromancer or ghoul?"

I frowned slightly and retorted, as if asking why she was asking when I knew nothing.

Then Lewia stared at my face for a long time.

Should I try a variation of the usual trick here?

"Ah! Now that you mention it...."

"Hmm?"

Lewia started to show interest again. I grinned slyly and brushed between my legs.

"It was quite eerie and remote there, you know? Looked like a good place to bring a woman and fuck her."

"Ha."

"How about it? Interested in trying?"

"Stop bullshitting. It’s fine if there was nothing."

"Do you wish there was something?"

"No, it’s natural for there to be nothing."

Damn bitch, trying to hide it.

Don’t worry, that ledger you’re so conscious about? I have it.

I’ll make good use of this.

Swoosh.

Lewia finally handed me the information. I took it and checked it.

The name of the underworld faction was Amur Mamba. It was also the alias of their boss, Koldo.

’Koldo, Koldo... he’s definitely a bastard who just shows his name in early events and then dies.’

To give such a share to a mere guy like this. I can’t accept it.

Koldo’s henchman was a black fighter named Boldga, who was a former slave.

His alias was Black Bear.

It was said that their demonic influence was spreading throughout the territory, centered around these guys.

Places that weren’t doing well suddenly changed industries, or places that were doing well suddenly disappeared.

Mere underworld gangster punks were controlling the territory.

If Fiora knew this, she would surely be enraged. Because it was defiling the territory of the man she loved.

’Even better. Let’s wipe all these bastards out with this opportunity.’

That way, I can embark on an adventure with peace of mind.

The information was worth the price. Many truly helpful things were visible.

Lewia broke my concentration and spoke.

"You’ve done a great job. Now that place will become a regular secret rendezvous spot for nobles. Or perhaps a tourist attraction."

"It’ll be tough with all the monsters around, won’t it?"

"That’s for the nobles to think about."

"That’s true, but even monsters are living beings. Tell them to appease the lingering spirits before building anything."

"Crazy bastard."

I spouted nonsense and turned my back. I waved my hand lightly.

"Well then, good work."

I lightly left the place and took a deep breath.

It seemed I had fooled her well.

If I had given her the ledger as well, I might have been able to get a reward.

’No matter how I think about it, I believe this should be used by someone who truly needs it. Lewia, she’s no pushover, but I’m smarter!’

Anyway, rewards will come rolling in naturally while doing quests or missions.

I didn’t want to hand over important information to someone who wouldn’t even become an ally. It’s not my style either.

I came out onto the bustling street again.

As I arrived at a place filled with light and many people, I could finally breathe freely.

Lewia, I don’t know why she lives in a place like that.

"Come on, cheap! Cheap!"

Before I knew it, I had entered Sector B.

In our territory, Sector B was an exclusive area for traveling merchants from outside.

It was also called the commercial district, but it was mostly referred to as Sector B.

And on the front lines, Lyra was encouraging passersby.

With the head of the merchant guild stepping up like that, the merchants below her were visibly selling their goods with even more passion.

’Huh, she’s an amazing woman.’

I subtly approached her as she was doing a booming business.

My eyes met with Lyra, who was about to take off the clover pin from her bangs, seemingly preparing to rest. Her yellow eyes widened.

"Lucian...!"

"Good evening."

At my greeting, Lyra pointed in another direction. I went there.

I went to a place where the light didn’t reach, next to the traveling merchants’ tents. Lyra approached with a smile.

"What brings you here?"

"I just finished a mission and came here."

"Hero Candidates are really busy, aren’t they?"

Busy, indeed. Among them, I’m especially busier.

Because the Acting Lord is backing me, no less.

I subtly observed Lyra.

She must have worked all day, as her entire body was drenched in sweat.

Even with her ageless beauty, signs of fatigue were visible.

And the parts of her skin that were exposed looked even more sensual.

’Lumina was like that. What about Lyra?’

I subtly approached her. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"Oh my, suddenly?"

"Why? We’re sex partners anyway. This much... is possible, right!"

Thump!

I grabbed one of her breasts and kneaded it. Lyra quickly looked around, then let out a moan.

"Ah, still, this, hngh♥"

"Then should I stop, big sis?"

I deliberately leaned my face in and met her eyes. Lyra’s face turned bright red.

"Wait... haahk. Doing this with that face, it’s cheating♥"

"That’s the advantage of being sex partners."

"Uhhng, touch me more.. Moree♥"

"Just lift your arm for a moment."

"Huh? My arm? Like this?"

Lyra lifted her arm. Her exposed armpit, showing white flesh, was glistening.

Still holding Lyra’s breast, I put my tongue to her armpit.

Breathing out, I bit and sucked Lyra’s armpit.

"Mmm, hmmm!"

"Eungh! S-suddenlyy♥ Wait, Lucian... honey, stop there, ahhh! Hnghh ♥"

Lyra suddenly became intensely aroused, as if her clitoris had been grabbed.

Despite that, I continued to lick. I licked, sweeping my tongue as wide as possible, then provocatively rolled the tip of my tongue gently.

I felt the soft flesh of her armpit.

It was salty, but it was even better when mixed with the scent of a mature woman.

As I ravenously licked her armpit, I saw Lyra convulsing.

’So this must be her erogenous zone.’

I grinned and pulled back. Lyra pouted but spoke with a satisfied expression.

"I want to carry you in my pocket."

"Why?"

"So I can fuck that sturdy dick whenever I need to♥"

"I feel the same way. Though I’m too tired today."

It was a shame. If only I had the time, I’d rip her clothes off right now, spank her ass hard, and ram it into her pussy.

As I was about to leave, Lyra grabbed me.

"Honey, wait a moment."

"Yes?"

She went to a nearby traveling merchant’s tent and brought something back.

It was a ring with a slightly large gem embedded in it.

Upon inspection, it was a Noble-grade ring.

"As a Hero Candidate, you probably don’t have much spare money, so sell this and use it as pocket money."

This is what’s good about meeting an older woman. They take care of you with the heart of a true older sister or a mother.

Looking at the ring’s specs, there was nothing notable other than an option that helped with mana recovery.

’Since I can’t even store mana in the first place, it’s only fitting that I sell it.’

I gratefully accepted it. Older women, hurrah! The best! May they live forever!

Then I should give her some service, shouldn’t I?

"Big sis, what’s that on your knee?"

"Huh? Is something on it?"

The moment she bent her upper body to check her knee.

Chuu. Smack!

I gave her a kiss and smack on her and then pulled back.

"Thank you. I’ll make good use of it!"

"Oh, ohh... a sex partner doing such a cheap skinship...!"

Why act like this when we’ve even had sex? I waved my hand and parted ways.

Holding the gem ring, I concentrated my mind. My level and one Noble-grade item.

[Conditions met!]

[Force Heart increased! 2 → 3]

Nice!

I, too, had now become a Runner Late-stage, just like Lumina.

My chest swelled with grandeur.

The area around my solar plexus trembled slightly. Then an intangible force swept over me in a wave-like form.

Let’s get stronger. Let’s go all the way to Expert!

’I wonder if Fiora is doing well right now?’

A woman of that age, living alone, suddenly lost her husband.

She must be struggling. And by now, she’s probably reached her breaking point.

Thinking of Fiora, I looked around near the Guardiola Tavern. Unlike in the morning, no prayers were visible.

’Should I go?’

I subtly went and tried to open the door, but it didn’t open. I put my ear to the door, but not even a sound could be heard.

No signs of people meant everyone had left.

’What the hell is here that makes them act like this? Is it simply a secret rendezvous spot?’

I looked at the information again. For some reason, there was nothing about this place in the information.

In other words, these guys move fluidly and choose a secret rendezvous spot to meet.

They certainly use their brains a bit. But your end is near too.

’It’s late. Let’s go home. Lumina must be waiting.’

I headed home.

Even as I went home, thoughts of Fiora didn’t cease.

That’s how much I desired her.

’If my prediction is correct, she’ll be reaching her limit soon. Then, I can just visit her under the pretext of reporting. Conveniently, I also have valuable information.’

Today, this information document felt particularly heavy. Since I’ve already seen it all, I’ll hand it over and subtly probe Fiora.

Who knows?

Tonight, I might make history with her.

Something no other man, no other Hero Candidate, could ever accomplish!

With a smile on my lips, I arrived at my home, where warm light was spilling out.