Forbidden Love

City of Orario

"Wow!" was all I could utter when being greeted by the streets of Orario.

There was a broad avenue in front, and there was only one pathway leading to it. It was filled with citizens of Orario.

I walked down the avenue filled with excitement, there's a lot of beasts kins, elves and most of the people walking the streets of Orario were demi-humans. The more I looked the more I saw adventurers. Elves with wands, prums wearing tiny armor and holding swords, dwarves holding axes, etc...

The more I looked the more awestruck I was. Feeling the excitement of a new adventure

"..."

I was aimlessly wandering around to the south side of the avenue, and I saw a crowd start to form. Out of curiosity, I went to check it out and I asked one of the people who was beside me why are they gathering for.

He replied," It's the Freya Familia!" "They're back from their expedition."

I said "Freya Familia? Expedition?" with a confused look

The young man looked at me with suspicion and asked me "Did you arrive in Orario yesterday?"

He said," The Freya Familia is one of the strongest adventuring groups in Orario worthy of being called first-tier adventurers."

With that said I couldn't resist myself to get a look at them.

The crowd paved the way for them to walk, it's like they're scared of them.

I caught a glimpse of them, their armor was battered and worn down. There I saw a cat beast kin, a beautiful looking high elf, a dark elf, four prums, and lastly a boar-looking beast kin.

The crowd looked at them with astonishment myself included

They all possessed the aura of seasoned adventurers, which I observed in awe. Suddenly, I overheard them starting to gossip about how the boar-looking beast kin is the only level 7 adventurer in Orario.

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Atop the Tower of Babel, a goddess of love gazes upon the throng gathered around her Familia.

With each day, her boredom intensifies. As her gaze wanders through the crowd, she finds their souls lackluster, until a child with white hair and crimson eyes catches her attention. His soul glows with a pure, transparent light.

The monotony that once plagued her existence is about to be shattered, for she has discovered a new plaything. A sadistic smile plays upon Freya's lips.

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The day was drawing to a close...

While the city's sights are captivating, my immediate priority upon arrival is securing accommodation.

I begin my search for an affordable inn, remaining vigilant and mustering the courage to occasionally ask passersby for suggestions. The money in my possession is all that remained from my grandfather's house after his passing, and it's all I have I can't spend it carelessly.

Upon reaching the city's heart, I find myself in a grand plaza dominated by an alabaster-white tower—the gateway to the Dungeon. Pausing momentarily to take in the sight, I then make my way to the city's eastern quarter, where inns are mostly located at.

The broader avenues are lined with elegant redbrick hotels, yet the place I step into is a wooden structure on a less grand street. It's a cozy two-story building with the word 'INN' hastily written on the signboard. Not to sound disrespectful, but it certainly has the look of a cheap place to stay.

"Excuse me...!" I call out as I push open the creaking door. The middle-aged man behind the counter glances up from the pamphlet he's reading.

"Looking for a room?"

"Yes, I'm looking for a place to stay temporarily..."

"Eight hundred valis a night. No meals."

"Eight hundred valis?" I pondered in disbelief

"How expensive is this place?! That's not even close to what I had in mind!!" I pondered in disbelief

Well, It kind of make sense when Orario is called the center city of the world....

"What am I going to do?"

Staying a night here will consume a significant portion of my funds. But I don't think it's any better for the other inns.

The innkeeper swiftly seized the opportunity to present a special promotion: a three-night stay for 2,000 valis.

Eagerly accepting the innkeeper's offer for a discounted rate on the condition of paying for three nights in advance, I respond, "I'll take it, please!"

The innkeeper is shocked at how quickly I accepted the offer.

I grab the key slid across the counter and hurry upstairs to my room.

The room is furnished with just a bed, yet it's completely sufficient for me. Securing a great deal and guaranteeing a place to stay for three days has certainly lifted my spirits.

Deciding to venture back into the city, I leave all my belongings except for my money in my room and make my way down the stairs. "Thanks, I'll be back soon!" I call out to the front counter as I exit the inn. The grumpy innkeeper doesn't respond, but I disregard this as I quicken my pace upon hitting the cobblestone street.

I made a promise to myself to visit a specific place once I arrived in Orario.

After asking for directions, I discovered that my destination is situated close by in the southeastern part of the city. Although there were warnings about the nearby Daedalus Street slums, I encountered no issues on my way to the destination.

It's a cemetery packed with countless graves.

The First Graveyard in Orario, also known as the Adventurers' Graveyard, serves as a public burial ground and the final resting place for those who perish in the Dungeon.

I decided to head back to the inn since it was already night, I plan to return another time to visit the hero monument.

I decided to get a good night's rest before setting out to find a patron god and goddess for a Falna.