Sneak

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The sun was setting, casting a warm, golden glow over the bustling town as we arrived back at the Adventurers Guild of Ranoa. I led the way with Elsie by my side, her hand intertwined with mine. Behind us followed Irene, Heine, Juliet, and Rose the Exceed. The familiar sounds of clinking mugs and rustling armor acompagnied by the hum of conversation created a welcoming atmosphere as we approached the reception desk.

"Welcome back! How did your mission go?" Marla, the cheerful receptionist, greeted us with a twinkle in her eye. My eyes were instantly drawn to her well endowed package which earned me a light kick to my foot from Juliet.

Elsie couldn't contain her excitement. She stepped forward, proudly holding up her hand to display her gleaming wedding ring. "It went amazing!" she exclaimed. "We completed the mission and... we got married!"

Marla's eyes widened in surprise and delight. "Oh my goodness, congratulations!" she said, clapping her hands together. "I didn't realize it was that kind of mission!"

I chuckled, wrapping my arm around Elsie's waist. "It wasn't supposed to be, but things took an unexpected turn."

Before Marla could respond, a familiar voice interrupted us. "Ah, there you are!" Lord Carrington approached, his expression a mix of relief and urgency. "I'm glad to see you all returned safely."

"Lord Carrington," Irene greeted, a hint of curiosity in her voice. "Is something wrong?"

Carrington shook his head, though his eyes held a serious glint. "Not wrong, exactly. But there's something you need to know. The business partner we were investigating, it turns out he has an establishment right here in town."

We exchanged glances, the news adding a new layer of intrigue to our recent adventure. "What kind of establishment?" Heine asked, her interest piqued.

"A high-end inn and gambling den," Carrington explained. "It's a front for his less-than-legal activities. If we want to bring him down, we'll need to gather evidence of his illegal operations."

I nodded, a determined look on my face. "Then that's our next mission. We'll need to infiltrate and clean it out."

Elsie looked up at me, her excitement still evident despite the serious turn in our conversation. "Do you think we can do it?" she asked, her voice a mix of eagerness and concern.

I smiled at her, my confidence unwavering. "Of course we can. We've faced tougher challenges before. And now, with our bond even stronger, there's nothing we can't handle."

Rose fluttered around us, her wings buzzing with energy. "Let's show that crook what we're made of!"

Juliet nodded, her expression resolute. "We'll need a plan, but we can do this. We have the skills and the determination."

Marla, who had been listening intently, gave us an encouraging smile. "Good luck. If anyone can take down a criminal, it's you guys."

With renewed determination, we left the guild hall and headed towards the establishment Lord Carrington had mentioned. The streets of Ranoa were bustling with life, the energy of the town invigorating us as we discussed our next steps.

As we walked, I kept a protective arm around Elsie, our bond strengthened by our recent marriage. She glanced up at me, her heart swelling with love and pride. "I'm so glad we're doing this together," she said softly.

I looked down at her, my eyes filled with warmth. "Me too. No matter what challenges we face, we'll face them together."

We arrived at the inn, its opulent facade hiding the illicit activities within. We exchanged determined glances, ready to take on whatever lay ahead. With a shared nod, we stepped inside, prepared to uncover the truth and bring justice to those who sought to exploit the innocent.

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