I Own A Brothel In Another World (Ch. 1-196)

Chapter 120 - Branching Out Even More

After reaching the castle's main gate and walking into the plaza right in front of it, we all stop together by the carriages belonging to our establishment. Two distinguishable groups form. I'm standing with Cornelia while Vanessa stays amongst our Heroes as we face each other.

Shino breaks this division and trots close to me. Already figuring out her intentions by the blooming blush on her cheeks, I lean forward a little to make it easier for her to pull herself up and gently peck my lips while on her tiptoes.

"I'll be leaving with the others, for now, Sensei. You have your things to take care of and we have ours. We will most likely check out that village Rossberg-san mentioned and help with the outbreak. Thank you for taking us with you to escort Ghilerie-san back home."

I nod at my adorable samurai girlfriend and place a kiss on her soft lips too.

"Got it. It was a pleasure and a lot of fun travelling with all of you. Let me know whenever you'd need something. And take good care of Vanessa."

She smiles sweetly and I pat her head from all that cuteness, evoking a quiet giggle from Shino. Ending with just that to not embarrass her too much, I glance at her and the others.

"Good luck with your stuff. Be careful with Abyssals. We still don't know a lot about them."

"We'll be as careful as possible," Paul replies first. "I don't think we'll be heading out right away so we'll most likely drop by your place at least once before that."

"Oh, there's no doubt about that. I'm not moving anywhere without saying goodbye properly." Marcia winks at me and I smile wryly.

"Besides, we should spend some time with Vanessa-san and talk about things. We need to get our proper cooperation back in the correct place after fighting by your side, Sensei. Things are completely different when we are just by ourselves," Shino adds.

I chuckle and pat her some more. "Right. I can imagine that. Sorry for ruining the experience for you."

"It kind of felt like we rode the bus with a stupidly over-levelled and over-geared player through some random side-quest," Natalia comments, making our mutual black-haired friend chuckle at her remark.

"I don't really get it but I'm looking very forward to being relevant again," Kamil grunts to the side.

Marcia elbows him lightly while laughing. "Is our little star getting jealous of someone stealing its shine? Don't worry, I'll make sure to polish you lots so you regain the radiance of the main protagonist again."

He rolls his eyes at her while groaning again and Natalie sighs softly.

"I don't even know which option is worse, you implying obviously what you are, or you actually talking about his armour."

She earns herself an elbow too and glares at the energetic redhead. Their almost entire part begins friendly bickering with each other, with the exclusion of Vaness and Shino, while the rest of us watch the show.

"They are truly a merry bunch." Cornelia chuckles by my side.

"That they are. I'm glad everyone got accustomed to our situation. It hasn't been that long since we've been thrown into this world and armed up."

I notice her smile gradually disappearing and getting replaced with a slightly sour expression. Without thinking about it too much, I wrap my arm around Cornelia's waist and pull her to me.

"Don't blame yourself for this. What's done, is done. Besides, if we didn't come here, I wouldn't be able to meet you."

Shino pulls us into a group hug by embracing Cornelia and me from the front and she glances at us with a warm smile.