Everything was true!
Down to the last detail—the things Sarah told them were all valid.
Asa, Gu, and Liebert were behind stunned when they were introduced to the bathhouse.
As advised, they used the warm shower option, and 'oh boy!' were they pleased.
The feeling of steamy water touching their bare bodies and permeating their bodies was beyond what words could describe.
Nothing in Dulum could compare to this experience!
Asa, of course, used the female portion of the bath. She had the place all to herself, and it was a paradise unlike any other.
The water absorbed her into its ecstasy, and Asa could feel herself lost in the mist that gathered around her.
Warm baths were the best!
The young Adventurer could feel all her tensed muscles relax, and the aching bones within her slowly eased up.
Thanks to overexerting herself in their bid to reach this City on time, she had been so exhausted. But now, everything seemed to melt away.
Not only was the bath refreshing, but the aftermath was also just as satisfying.
"S-so comfortable!"
"Ahhh... soft and warm!"
"Smells so good..."
The Adventurers were given fresh clothes—all of which were fragrant and comfortable enough for their tastes.
Asa was given a nice wool sweater and a simple skirt—both of which were pink with white designs. Leggings were provided as well, so she did not need to feel exposed.
Light sneakers served as shoes, and even though she did not know how they were made, Asa absolutely adored them.
Gu donned a tank top, thanks to his huge physique. He had heavy jeans, as well as large boots to compliment them.
The barbarian-looking warrior grinned with satisfaction upon seeing himself in such a well-complimenting outfit.
As for Liebert, a plain T-shirt and shorts seemed to do it for him. Not only did he feel at home in his new attire, the man could not help but enjoy the fragrant 'new cloth' smell that accompanied it.
As the three of them adored their clothing, as though they were little children, Sarah directed them yet again.
This time, the Priestess took them to a place called 'The Guest House'.
It was a huge building, and Asa could not believe such a place was meant to accommodate just three people.
'E-even the Vice Guildmaster would feel embarrassed with this...'
The Guest House was colored white, having numerous glowing jewels around it. Golden designs added more splendor to it.
It was night, but the lighting around the building made its beauty pronounced.
"Please, come in."
Gulping while obeying Sarah's words, the trip trooped into the Guest House with reverence. They were amazed by the interior, which was just as—if not more—impressive than the exterior.
White tiles, white walls, and a white ceiling greeted their eyes. The chandelier hanging atop their head seemed to be made of diamonds, gleaming with multicolored light.
"WHOAHHH!!!" As though the mere commoners they were, the Adventurers could not help expressing even more amazement.
Their bodies shivered as they felt a strange frosty feel permeate the room.
The entire building was being regulated by a cooling system—having a moderately chill effect that made Asa grateful for her wool sweater.
The atmosphere was just right.
As for Gu and Liebert, it wasn't too cold that they felt uncomfortable. In fact, the strange chill made them feel at home in the vast space.
Everything was perfect.
From the interior decoration, to the sofas placed at just the right angle, then the carpet and rugs that made the ambiance of the room have the perfect shade of contrast.
Everything was beautiful beyond compare.
"Please, this way." The Priestess once again guided the gawking Adventurers to a separate room.
They all simply followed her like innocent lambs, looking left and right as though they were children lost in a fairytale.
None of them had lived grand lives, so it was easy for them to fall under the charm of the slightest luxury.
At this point, the important mission they were entrusted with had vanished from their minds. The brainwashing was so intense that by the time they reached their destination, the three only had one thought.
"AMAZING!"
"Please... sit." Sarah spread her hand wide, and before them was laid a dining set.
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The dining table was stretched for quite a long distance, and Asa estimated that about two dozen people could feast there without any issue.
Seven chairs were placed there, though. Six by the left, six by the right, and one at the head center.
The seats were will luxurious, but the one that stood alone was a different breed entirely. No one even dared imagine that would be their position.
"Come on, now. Have your seats." Once again, Sarah urged the flustered bunch to be comfortable in the room.
It was an impossible task, but Asa tried her best to calm down—the same as her comrades.
Liebert was the first to take his seat. His instincts whispered to his ears about what awaited him if he did as he was told.
'FOOD!'
Upon seeing one of her comrades already seated, Asa chastised herself for her indecisiveness and quickly had her position. Gu followed afterward.
The three all occupied the seat at the left portion of the table. After all, Sarah's hands had specifically moved in that direction.
"Now that you are all settled... it is time to dine.".
Once again, the Adventurers gave embarrassing sounds of awe... especially when the food arrived.
"W-what is this?!"
"This meal... I've never seen anything like this!"
"It's so much!"
Sarah, the Priestess, simply smiled as she watched their honest expressions. She too was once like them—ignorant of the Hero's magnitude.
"You'll be having Rice and Chicken Sauce. Orange Juice to go down with it, and Salad by the side. Do treat yourselves to this." With a bow, the people who brought the meals vanished from the room.
"A-ahh...!"
The trio wondered if it was really okay to enjoy something so grand. Their eyes gleamed as they observed the food with every Strength in their trembling bodies.
Sarah sat at the right side of the table—directly opposite them. Her smile urged them to have a bite from the luxurious meal spread before them.
"I-I can't take it anymore!!!" The first to give in to temptation was Liebert.
Having no hold on his primal instinct, he used the cutlery to scoop the most delicious-looking item in front of him.
The Chicken Sauce!
"MPHHHHHH!!!!" His eyes instantly widened and a stifled sound escaped his tightly shit lips.
The moment he took in the food, his body unconsciously let go of the spoon and simply quivered.
"A-are you alright, Liebert?!"
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The skinny man could not respond to them. His lips were moving, but not to form words. No, they were simply chewing the stuff he had put inside his mouth.
"Mmmmhhhh!!!" More tears proceeded down his cheeks as his mouth moved.
The trembling in his body slowly stopped, but they were instantly replaced with yet another spasm as his taste buds encountered another flavor he had yet to explore.
>GULP!<
Finally, after a series of indescribable emotions, Liebert downed the sauce. His comrades watched him with curiosity and unease.
Just what had happened to their fellow Adventurer?
"I-it's... it's..." Liebert's body quivered from withdrawal as his bloodshot eyes eyed the vast food in front of him.
Sweat appeared on his body and saliva began dripping from his mouth.
Now that he had gotten a taste, there was no way he could go back.
"IT'S SOOOOO GOOOOODDDDDD!!!"
Before the other two could recover from his loud declaration, Lieber went for the rice and found it to be just as interesting—having a feel of salty-hot goodness that he could not describe.
Most of Liebert's meals were tasteless, so even rice was heavenly to his taste buds. Liebert took in the salad and found its juicy vegetable taste to be exquisite.
His diet usually contained dry and stale meals, so having to chow down on a mix of healthy, succulent veggies made him ecstatic.
"MPHHHHHH! YUM! AHHH! SO GOOD! AHH!!" Like a disgusting pig—no, more like a starved beast—Liebert devoured his meal with gumption.
While Asa and Gu were appalled by his lack of manners, the two had to admit... that they were also very interested in the meal.
If it was enough to drive Liebert to the edge of ecstatic insanity... just how amazing was the food?
The aroma was enough to give them an answer.
And so, they too indulged themselves in the boney trap of an irresistible palette.
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"MMMMPHHHH!!!" Liebert suddenly began choking, reaching out for the Orange Juice before him with incalculable speed.
"Ahhhhh!!!" A refreshed sound appeared once he downed the life-saving nectar of goodness.
His body yearned for more, and his eyes could see the food left for him to devour.
'Never in my life...'
The man smiled and readied his stomach again.
'... Have I had so much to eat...'
Licking his lips and moving his body with absolute vigor, he launched his assault on the meal.
'... So much delicious food...'
Every single bite was heavenly.
'... I will cherish this forever!'
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