ARCANUM

CHAPTER 21

RUBY POV

I know every Arcanum mission is more dangerous. I have also understood how the dark world of criminals is. And I've been anticipating tonight's event. But after all, eating dinner while accompanied by a live sex show is not fun. Of course, it made my appetite disappear instantly. If just drink, I can still do it. Unfortunately, the full course that I should be able to enjoy when accompanied by the melodious chanting of the piano became not enjoyable at all because what accompanied it was not the melodious sound of the piano, but the loud moaning sound of the woman having sex in the middle of the stage and the creaking sound of the table that somehow still can withstand the load on it.

But on the one hand, I have to keep eating my food while occasionally watching the performances they do on stage. Our seats were on the side closest to the stage, allowing me to see more clearly and without obstruction. Their noise also sounded very clear with the mic placed near them.

I was a little surprised when suddenly Manoban's warm hand grabbed my left hand, which luckily I put behind the tablecloth. The gentle squeeze of his hand on my left hand strengthens me. For a moment, he seemed to communicate and asked me that we carry out this mission well. Therefore, I returned a squeeze of his hand to reassure him that I could. So, I had to put my feelings aside and eat quietly while watching the show with fake enthusiasm.

For this, I can do it. But when I saw Manoban staring at Kayden's chest for a long time, I was quite disturbed. Not to mention after dinner and drinks are served, we can talk more freely, and I saw him flirting with Kayden. I know it's acting. He looked so intrigued by Kayden's chest was a part of his role, but I couldn't help but think back to the nights they'd spent together. So I was wondering, is he acting or is he interested? Either way, I shouldn't be affected by my thoughts.

One thing I'm grateful for tonight is our position is close. Unlike what we originally planned, which is to watch each other from afar. I was surprised Manoban came to me when I arrived earlier. He ruined our original plan, but it brought something better thanks to our improvisation. And I'm grateful that I can 'look after him' up close. Right. I understand his request that I should stay in his sight this night was for my safety. And I will also do the same because, after all, he is my partner. Partners are supposed to take care of each other and be on each other's backs, right.

After Valdo returned to the stage and opened the main event which he called the 'Main Course', I couldn't be more relieved with Manoban by my side. The chairs we used earlier had been removed, but the round table remained where it was because the 'Main Course' would be provided, the naked women. One on each table, while spreading their legs and they can be touched by the provided feathers or other tools on the round table that come with the ladies. Or the guests are allowed to touch them with their hands. So by being around him, I could slightly warn Manoban not to do the disgusting things the other guests did.

Some guests carried feathers to rub them against the breasts of women at the table, some stroked their bodies with their free hands, while their other hand held champagne glasses that were being circulated again. And what's even worse are those who take the tool and play it on the woman's pussy or even put it in. No table that wasn't busy. All tables look busy. There are even some who move to other tables to see women who are more attractive to them.