would come for you if you got discovered and killing them would increase your infamy points so it was way too risky if you weren’t maining stealth.

The standard procedure was to finish Count Casseus’s questline and get the official permit from him. The problem, however, was that he would ask you to defeat the Sea Serpent that was wreaking havoc at the archipelago.

In any case, Count Casseus was a strict and seasoned NPC that matched his appearance of an old merchant. Even when he was talking to us, the heroes of the country, he was strict in the sense that we had to finish his quest beforehand if we wanted to ask him for any favor.

“Hello, Lord Casseus!”

“Lady Marie?”

What was going on?

Why does he have such a bright smile on his face? When we were looking for him, he was like, ‘You’re a guardian? Maybe I can get a permit for you if you deal with this troublesome problem of mine,’ with a discontent look on his face, was he not?!

“I’m Marie Dunareff!”

“Casseus Vlandria. Nice to meet you, Madam.”

Marie pushed her hand forward for a handshake, as Casseus received the offer with a wide smile on his face.

“I am the director of Dunareff Construction.”

“Of course, Miss. And I am the head director of the Vlandria transportation business.”

“Wow. I love the buttons on your coat. Did you make them by carving obsidian?”

“Yes. We have stores in each port city that take care of jewelry.”

“No wonder! Oh, by the way, I have a monster carrier – one that’s called Hresvelgr.”

“Right. Actually, I saw it on the way – it looked incredible!”

“You see, the bed inside the guest room of the carrier is a bit shaky, and it’s quite uncomfortable.”

“Well that’s not good! You see, my wife runs a furniture business. She also has very firm beds and maybe she can do something about it.”

“Sounds great. I would love to see her if I can.”

“If you may, please come to our castle. It would be an honor to introduce my wife to you, Miss.”

“Wow~. Castle Duke, right? The castle of the hero, Sebancia Duke! Can I please have a look at the office as well, then?”

“Of course you may. Would you be okay with this week?”

“I think Friday would be great! If you’re busy..”

“No, we definitely have time, and we would make one even if we didn’t for your visit, Miss. We would love! To see you on Friday!”

“Then, see you on Friday!”

After making an appointment with Count Casseus in the blink of an eye, Marie came to me with a wide smile on her face.

“I got the appointment! It’s this Friday!”

“..”

I had to board a ship, dive 60 meters underwater and fight against a damn snake inside the ocean just to go into that castle and yet..

“Korin. Do you want to go shopping tomorrow? He said he will be hosting a party, so I think we need to get some formal clothes! And it’s also boring to stay home doing nothing, right?”

“Sure, of course. Let’s do that.”