Chapter 7 - Cat ears!

Zed and Mya prepared their things provided by the Princess and the High-Priest Gifardus. Mya was wearing a dress that suits a caster while Zed is wearing a dark robe with golden stripes.

After preparing, they walked outside and saw the enchanting scenery of the castle gardens. Beautiful trees and elegant flowers were dancing along with the voice of the wind.

A fountain in the middle with a statue of a glorious looking man, as what Zed observed, he might be the king or Princess Ophelia's father.

Zed saw his classmates waving at them near a massive golden gate. He held Mya's hand then walk towards them. Zed looked at the male group then advised them.

"As I told you lately, please protect the girls, and girls do your best not to be a burden to them. Also, Miss Sylvia? Don't overwork your self, were not in school right now, so don't make any rash decisions like sacrificing your self for them. We only have one life in this world."

Zed was not harsh. Instead, he was telling them the truth. This world is not a game as what the boys expected. If they die, they will not respawn. Zed was worried because the boys were confident; the reason is the headstart of their abilities and status.

They all nodded at him, some of them might not like about the way he talked, but they realized Zed was right.

Some girls wanted to come with him, but Zed told them when he becomes more dominant, he will decide if they are ready to start conquering the dungeons for the magic book to let them return then fight for the war.

"So, again. For now, this will be goodbye. Don't worry. We will often visit you guys."

Mya hugged her female classmates again while Zed continued to give bits of advice to the male group.

"Thank you for the resources, Princess Ophelia. We will go now." Zed then held Ophelia's hand and kissed it, causing her to smile gorgeously.

Separating away from them, a guard accompanied Zed and Mya towards an Inn that they will stay. Ophelia offered a carriage to fasten their travel.

They looked around and amazed by the medieval time structures. Mostly are made by bricks, logs, and stones.

As they were fascinated by the tour, the guard knocks at the carriage doors.

"We have arrived, master Zed and master Mya."

Hearing the guards saying master, Mya felt awkward. It was also the first time for Mya to feel being called a master. Zed shooked his head and pat her.

"Thank you for the ride, and also tell Princess Ophelia my thanks as well." The guard bowed, rode the carriage, and swiftly went back to the castle again.

"Wow, this place is pretty!" Mya exclaimed and looked at the outside of the Inn.

From the outside, the Inn looks magnificent. It has been built with oak wood and has brownstone decorations. Small, half-rounded windows allow enough light to enter the rooms.

They entered and saw many people wearing different kinds of equipment, talking, and drinking. The moment they entered, the atmosphere went silent. The people saw a beautiful and cute girl. The male spectators wanted to greet Mya, but as they glanced at the person next to her, their mouth gapped. A very handsome young man as if no one can rival him. He looks powerful, as well. Is what they thought.

"Welcome to the High burn Inn!" A youth that has long, thigh-length red hair that ties in a ponytail, large amber eyes, partially covered large bust and a voluptuous yet slender frame that was present even from a young age. But what made Zed's attention captured is she has cat ears and tails.

Yes, the woman in front of him is known as a beast-men. Zed is also affectionate when it comes top beasts and pets, as his ability as a Fabricius is a beast tamer.

The young woman also looked at them with shocked eyes the moment she sees their appearance. She is standing in a bar-like structured looking table.

`This man! Does a face like that even exist? She thought while her cheeks started to redden.

Mya felt uncomfortable and snuck at Zed's hood then covered his face. Zed sighed by her actions and told her.

"It's too late, Mya, though I thank you for doing that." He smiled at her. It caused the female on-lookers to blush further while the males started to tell themselves, `I'm a man!`

Zed then walked towards the red-haired woman.

"We would like to rent a room that can fit both of us."

"Y-`yes! Three silver coins for a week, including food and water, for taking a bath." Zed then gave her the coins.

They walked towards the stairs, while walking, Zed always glance at the red-haired woman's ears. She also didn't introduce herself, Zed thought.

"Here is your room." The woman opened the door and gave the keys. She then runs swiftly to the ground floor.

Zed just sighed by this development. Then, he observed the room. It was bigger than he expected — a large king-size bed at the center, with a well-carved table near the window.

"Are you comfortable in this room, Mya? Though we have to sleep on the same bed."

"Well, if it's you, I don't mind about it! It made me even happy!" Mya charged at Zed and pushed him on the bed. She snuggled in his chest while saying. "At last, we are alone."

"Mya, we have to eat first then proceed to this adventurers guild. If we finish register, we can start leveling up."

Zed went back to meet the red-haired woman. He ordered food, luckily their menu mostly resembled the food on earth, so he doesn't need to worry about adjusting his appetite.

Zed also found out her name Chiharu Merkel, and he is even tempted to ask her if he is allowed to touch her ears even just for a single second. Zed went back to his room and saw Mya sleeping with drool on her face. She was too carefree, but Zed still needs to teach her how to survive.

After a few minutes, the food arrived brought by Chiharu. Zed woke Mya up to eat lunch as he planned to head in the Adventurers guild this afternoon.