While walking around Hyphen with Michelle leaned against me as I embraced her with one arm, we visited a few decently romantic spots, such as parks, fountains, and whatnot, though as it was the middle of the day, it wasn't that romantic, but it was decently.
"So, Alexander, I'm curious; how is the life of an Adventurer?" Asked Michelle from seemingly nowhere as she rested her head against Alexander's shoulder while his hand lightly rested atop her ample breast.
"Eh? Where did that question come from?" Replied Alexander curiously as he glanced down at Michelle, who shrugged her shoulder while walking past a group of kids playing in the dirt.
"Well, you're the only adventurer I know of; I've heard it's a prominent and lucrative job, so I was curious." Said Michelle lightly as she looked up at Alexander's purple, crystal-like eyes before yawning.
"You're right about that; it's pretty lucrative; the monster corpses I can sell to the Adventurer guild are worth quite a lot despite how many there are. However, it's also incredibly dangerous; not too long ago, Yuki and I happened to run into a group decently deep in the dungeon, and they were about to be killed by the monsters; we managed to save them, but unfortunately, not all of their group survived." Stated Alexander with a nod and a slight smirk before frowning as he thought back to a month ago, only to shake his head and sigh.
"I-I see; I don't know much about Adventurers and whatnot; I know it's dangerous, I just don't know how dangerous." Remarked Michelle awkwardly with a slight frown as she nodded in a downcasted mood, which was promptly dispersed by Alexander affectionately rubbing her shoulder.
"But there are numerous other perks that make being an Adventurer worth it; otherwise, it wouldn't be a popular job, no?" Replied Alexander with a small smile as the two exited the park and walked along a minor street.
"Hmm, like what?" Asked Michelle curiously as she looked up at Alexander, who sported a thoughtful expression before snapping his fingers while smiling.
"Heh, instead of telling you, I think it would be better to show you; c'mon, Michelle, I'm about to show you something cool." Stated Alexander with a grin as he took a left once they made it to the main road, heading towards the center district of the city while Michelle's interest was properly piqued.
Walking through the busy street, though as it were a weekend, it wasn't as bustling, still, there were quite a number of people present, especially once we actually made it to the center district. Tightly hugging Michelle, lest she gets pushed around by all adventurers, we passed by the dungeon, though eventually, after several minutes of walking, we arrived at our destination.
"Eh, the Adventurer Guild?" Muttered Michelle in surprise and confusion as she looked up at the three-story building before glancing at Alexander, who was smirking.
"Yeap, the Adventurer Guild; c'mon, let's go inside. I'll give you a little tour; not like there is much to show you in the first place." Declared Alexander as he rubbed Michelle's shoulder before walking forward, approaching the entrance door, which several adventurers walked in and out of every minute.
"Inside? Are you sure, Alexander? I'm not an Adventurer; am I even allowed to go inside? I don't want to possibly get you in trouble." Questioned Michelle hesitantly as she reluctantly walked alongside Alexander, who wasn't the least bit concerned.
"Yeah, it's fine; non-adventurers always enter this building; you're worrying too much, Michelle." Replied Alexander confidently with a nod as he continued walking, not stopping once, which did serve to help soothe Michelle's worries.
"Well, if you say so." Muttered Michelle skeptically, walking alongside Alexander as the two entered the building, only for her to instantly grab her nose.
"Hehe, disgusting, right?" Asked Alexander with a soft chuckle as he looked down at Michelle, who wordlessly nodded while observing the place, eyeing the numerous adventurers pummeling each other with a smile on their faces.
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"Don't need to worry about them; it's a common occurrence." Added Alexander lightly as he glanced at the adventurers punching each other only to grin and wave his hand.
"Yo, it's Alex! Alex is here? Yeah, I'm surprised, too; he's usually not here on the weekends. Oh damn, you see the Elven woman he is with!? She's sexy as hell! Lucky Bastard!" Yelled the adventurers respectively in a friendly banter as they glanced at Alexander, lifting their cups of alcohol, only to down whatever was remaining.
"Heh, I'm only here on a date; also, it's a skill, not luck, CP!" Remarked Alexander with a grin as he eyed the adventurers before eying a large adventurer, who was half-human, half-Orc.
"Haa, sure it is, Alex! Tell us, woman, does he satisfy you in bed, or is he just a pretty face?" Said CP with a scoff as he looked at Alexander before standing up and approaching him while glancing at Michelle, who was slightly nervous and embarrassed.
Rolling my eyes at CP's question, I was going to shoo him away, but before I did, Michelle actually responded.
"I usually pass out in the middle." Stated Michelle softly with a blushed face as she looked up at CP, her words causing him to freeze while the other adventurers started laughing in the distance.
"Hahaha, look at that fool CP! Dumbaass! Still, I didn't think Alex was packing like that; we need to start putting some more respect for him. Fuck no, over my dead body! Hahaha, I second that!" Yelled the Adventurers, respectively, as they laughed while CP angrily turned around and glared at them.
"Alright, who's the dead fool who called me a Dumbass!?" Exclaimed CP angrily while cracking his fist as he looked at the group of Adventurers, who all moved out of the way before pointing at an older dwarf.
"Oh, so it was you, old man Jankins? I'm about to fuck you up!" Added CP as he charged towards the dwarf that he completely towered over.
"Tsk, not if I fuck you up first!" Yelled old man Jankins as he dropped his cup and fearlessly charged at CP's large figure, which was slightly bigger than Alexander's.
Watching CP and Jankins fight while everyone else cheered them on from the sidelines, I just shook my head before pulling Michelle with me as we ignored them and headed toward my favorite secretary.
"S-Should you not stop them, Alexander? T-They might end up hurting each other." Asked Michelle worriedly as she looked behind her, watching the two fight, causing quite a mess.
"Nah, it's fine; they do this almost every day; thanks for having my back, though why did you say that?" Replied Alexander dismissively, shaking his head before glancing at Michelle, who blushed slightly.
"I thought if I didn't say anything, they'd make fun of you or something; should I have stayed quiet?" Said Michelle bashfully as she looked away, causing Alexander to smile slightly.
"No, it's fine, though; you're right about the first part; if you had stayed quiet, they definitely would've made fun of me." Remarked Alexander with a nod before approaching the only empty desk, only to spot a cat demi-human woman.
"Yo, Cath, how's it going? I see you get no business like usual." Said Alexander as he leaned on the desk while Michelle quietly stood to his side, glancing at Cath, who rolled her eyes and nodded.
"Yeah, tell me about it. It's been like this for multiple years. I honestly don't even know how I still have this job." Replied Cath in exhaustion as she glanced at Alexander before looking at her colleagues, eyeing their tight clothes and exposed cleavages, causing her to click her tongue.
"Well, have you thought of giving it a try? I'd be much more inclined to visit you if you dressed like her." Remarked Alexander with a mischievous smirk as he gestured toward a woman with horns who wore a normal top, though only when she stood up did they get to view her large butt, which was covered with a tiny skirt and a thong.
Looking at the woman's large butt, I glanced back at Cath, only to see her blankly staring at me, same with Michelle, who was at my side, but I opted to ignore it.
"Tsk, don't tell me Jackal is rubbing off on you; you used to be so kind, and now you're turning lecherous just like him." Stated Cath with a foul expression as she eyed Alexander, who chuckled before shaking his head.
"Speaking of Jackal, where is he? Out flirting with some more woman?" Questioned Alexander curiously while Cath shrugged her shoulders.
"You actually just missed him; he was here a few minutes ago, but you're probably right. Though you're not one to talk, Alexander, look at you bringing in a gorgeous woman; is she your date?" Replied Cath with a frown before smirking as she glanced at Michelle to the right of Alexander, who rolled his eyes.
"Yeah, though, if you want, we can make it a double date; want to tag along?" Asked Alexander with a sly smirk, causing Cath to crumple a piece of paper and throw it at him.
"Hehe, I'll take that as a no, Cath; anyways, I just came to show Michelle what it's like in the Adventurer Guild, but we'll be leaving now. I don't think she'll be able to withstand the smell of this place. Anyways, see ya!" Added Alexander with a chuckle as he wrapped his arm around Michelle before turning around and waving his hand, causing Cath to do the same while watching them exit the building.