The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 140

Chapter 140: To the Mage’s Abode

“Will you believe it now?”

“…Yeah, for now.”

While nodding at Shurin’s question, I pondered.

…There’s a possibility this is a trap. It’s possible that this is a ploy by Fifth to lure us and dispose of us.

(But…)

If that were the case, there would be no need to use Elford’s name, nor to send Shurin and the others like this. We know that our previous tactics didn’t work at the Duke’s mansion, and even if Fifth somehow doesn’t die, his own forces aren’t superior to ours.

In that case, it would be more reliable and easier to handle if we confronted Lowd at the “Tower that Challenges Heaven.” Considering everything so far, it’s unlikely to be Fifth’s trap.

Moreover, if Elford really cooperates, it’s a fortunate turn of events. Right now, we know nothing about Lowd or Fifth’s objectives.

We just need any information from them. Especially the wisdom of the greatest mage in history.

And the spell we received from Horuas and the others, I thought we would wait for Filia’s analysis, but if it’s Elford, maybe he can analyze this spell.

“Understood, I’ll leave it to you to guide us.”

“…Then let’s rest for today and leave tomorrow. Also, I want to take a bath since I got dirty.”

“In that case, you can use the shower provided.”

“Shower…? Well, if I can bathe, then I won’t hesitate…”

As soon as she said that, Shurin began to undress. I immediately turned my back, and Aria and Serena quickly stepped in to stop Shurin.

“Hey!? What are you doing!?”

“…? But I can’t bathe without undressing.”

“That’s true, but you can’t undress in front of men! There’s a changing room over there!”

The two of them led Shurin to the changing room. Ruskdite watched them with interest.

“…Didn’t you teach her about shame?”

“She’s been living in the dungeon since she woke up… so I couldn’t prioritize that kind of knowledge.”

I sighed at Eilsied’s words and decided to prepare for tomorrow, listening to the voices of Aria and the others from the changing room.

“Hmm… let’s include that girl today…”

“That’s impossible.”

Ruskdite was as usual…

The next morning, we finished our preparations and set out from the walkway with Shurin.

I had asked the guildmaster to summon the adventurers and contact my brothers. Initially reluctant to let us go ahead, he agreed when I persuaded him of the urgency.

“Make sure you come back alive.”

“…Understood.”

I replied to the words spoken just before leaving the room and left the guild.

“So, where is Elford?”

As I drove Galma, I asked while Eilsied answered while flying above.

“At the ‘Tower that Challenges Heaven’ where Lowd currently is… and south of there is the ‘Last Haven of the Hermit,’ a forest turned dungeon.”

Eilsied flew ahead and gestured for me to follow.

“He’s waiting for us deep inside there.”