After washing up his body he got ready, putting on his loose shirt and trouser. Arsh headed out the guild.

He spent his last night in the guild's Inn after their celebration. Other party members already have house or a place to live in but not Arsh, it was his first time here in the royal capital and he wasn't familiar with anyone here.

Arsh greeted chiyoko (receptionist) before heading out. He thought a bit then resumed his stride on the stone paved street while cocking his head left and right, his destination was commoner's street.

The royal capital was a small city protected by twelve meters tall stone wall. In the centre was the King's castle, surrounded by five meters wall, which was much more sturdy than the city wall. It was clear that it was strengthened by some other materials. Along the wall stood watch towers to each four direction, where soldiers stationed day and night.

South district was for business. You can trade here anything. South east and South west where noble lives.

In North district. Pleasure quarters, while during day it appear any other small area with one and two-storied buildings, but during nights it become unusually lively. Black market- which work in underground and secrecy- deal in illegal and unauthorised goods. North west and North east where commoner lives.

Adventurer's guild and inns in East district. In West district is military, ministry and other official buildings.

Commoner's street was in East district. Arsh was walking leisurely while humming and smiling, looking around. Folks were busy opening their shops and at the side street were food stalls. It was still early morning for a city like this so there wasn't many people there, just a few passers-by.

Heat of the sun blended with light breeze was perfect, giving him comfortable feeling.

Arsh caught sight of a girl, her long honey-colored hair reaching to her hips, slim waist, white skin which was shining more brighter under the sun rays. Any man would amaze by her beauty.

Arsh jogged toward her direction.

"Hey! Are you a princess? " he asked the girl while stepping ahead and standing beside her.

The girl startled. Looking at arsh with her big eyes, blue pupils. Long eyelashes, rosy pink thin lips, elegant face. Wore a golden dress, anyone can tell that it was really expensive only high class noble can afford it. On her neck was a jewellery with red gem embedded, gem was laid there between her firm bosom it was another charm adding with her beauty, her height was around Arsh's shoulder.

Arsh was looking at her waiting for her reply but the girl was at a loss. He was clearly a stranger, his appearance was very simple, even commoners wear good clothes in the royal capital than him. What if he was a thief wearing? So the girl hesitated and took two or three step back from him.

"Eh. Can you speak?" Arsh asked her again. This time indicating with his hand, what if she can't listen or speak, those were his thoughts.

Suddenly a flash of light assaulted arsh. Arsh jumped back and looked toward source of the light.

Two small ears were on the head of a girl and a long tail stood straight from behind of her waist. Long black eyes, golden slit pupils, furrowed deep glaring straight at Arsh, in her hands was slightly curved long sword. flat chested, her body was slim, same height as the girl beside her but unlike the former girl delicate physic, she was like a hunter. In maid outfit, around her waist was a leather belt where hung a scabbard at her side. She was a demi-human from the wolf clan, master of agility.

"My deepest apologise, young lady" she bent her waist slightly and greeted the beautiful girl. "Did he do anything to you?" Her face muscles tightened as she asked her while still keeping an eye on arsh.

The girl tilted her and smiled gently toward the demi-human girl. "You don't need to be so barbaric about it, Mie. What if you hurt someone?"

"I-i'm sorry, young lady but I got worried when I saw that suspicious looking man near you" she made an awkward expression then immediately her expression became professionally calm.

"Ohh" The girl looked at Arsh, as she just remembered what she was talking about. "Hmm~ he seems suspicious but he was just asking if I was a princess or not"

Mei felt speechless. "What kind of questions is that. Everyone knows who the princess is. We all saw her with the king during the national parade two years ago"

"Umm... Yeah that's right then why would he think that a princess would come here to eat this cheap stuff" The girl tilted her head in confusion and put her finger to her lips.

Mei looked at the girl while making troubled face as she said. "It's the same for you, Juliana- young lady. You're a daughter of marquis Steven... so why did you sneaked out of the mansion early in the morning and came here. How worried I was, do you have any idea?"

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Juliana was cowering as Mei's tone was a little harsh. She was making pitiful face as she said "I-is that so... I apologize"

Mei straighten her back and turned to Arsh, like she has forgotten about her query and however dissatisfied she was. "No, she's not the princess but she's the first daughter of marquis Steven. Do you still want something from us?" She said as she raised an eyebrow.

Arsh was eating a meat roll from the stall. Arsh titled his head to look at Mei, still chewing while answering Mei. "Muang mueing nom mye?" Arsh said something to her, what no one can understand.

Mei felt something rising from her stomach "Disgusting! First finish it then talk!" She barked at Arsh.

The girl beside her giggled, finding it funny.

She glared at Juliana and said "We should head back, young lady. Lord is worried about you and we'll be late for our journey"

"Ah... but I haven't even eat this delicious looking meat roll" her eyes sparkled as she looked at the meat roll, sauces dripping out of it.

Mei looked at the meat roll then Juliana "You don't have to eat this food from some side street, I'll ask servants to prepare breakfast for you"

Mei was that kind of girl. Strict and devoted toward her responsibilities or she wouldn't be appointed to taking care of a marquis's daughter for many years now.

"No! I want to eat it, Mei! It looks so good... Yes! We should eat it together!" Juliana smiling brightly, holding Mei's hands "please!" said in childish tone.

Mei sighed. Mei knew the girl before her was always like that, cheerful and childish but Mei didn't dislike it. Mei was older than Juliana so Mei always treated her like a little sister and their relationship was like close friends more than that of master and servant.

"Yes, Juliana" Mei shook her head while a gentle smile hung to her lips.

"I was asking, are you talking to me? Arsh made his way between two girls while holding meat roll,( btw it was his fourth meat roll) as he said that, startling both girls.

Mei felt her anger raising again while Juliana let out a chuckle, she was amused.

Mei greeted her teeth and stepped back while holding Juliana's hand "How unmannered. No, you can dissappear from our sight" as she said that, Mai looked away from arsh.

"Oye, brat! Let's go we have a mission, we were looking for you and you're here eating and chatting with girls..." The person who called Arsh was jin. He snickered at arsh and turned back. "Hurry up or you'll be left behind!" He yelled before began walking.

"Oh, yes! Let's meet later, beautiful girl... and flat chested maid warrior?!" After saying that Arsh fled from there in lighting speed.

Juliana was laughing loudly holding her stomach while Mei was fuming in anger while holding her unsheathed sword, ready to slash arsh.

                           XXXXXXX

 Dragonior were waiting outside the royal capital, at the main gate. 

Hanae, Itaru, Hayate and Arsh were sitting on a horse carriage. Their carriage was very simple looking, there was no roof, two benches were each side facing one another, just a simple carriage, they have rented it especially for this mission.  

While Dai and Jin were on horses, beside their carriage.

Arsh was one to speak. "I think the mission is tomorrow, Jin must have made mistake. No wonder we're waiting here forever" He said while glancing at Jin slyly. 

Jin mouth twitched when he heard that. "What was that, brat? I'm your senior, you know? You wanna know what. Haah!? 

Dai and the others didn't even bother to say anything, it was just a few days but those two always act like they are childhood friends, and so others got used to it or just simply started to ignore the two.

Jin was lecturing Arsh, when a luxurious carriage came out- each side were 20X20cm small windows. Carriage's interior space was literally small that only two person could fit in... It was most likely designed for some noble to his/her personal use and its frame was painted with silver color and golden outer line. Pulled by two white horses, while a maid was driving it- from the city gate and behind it were five soldiers riding on their own white horses, to guard the person was inside this carriage. Dragonior  looked towards the luxurious carriage at the same time with impressed gazes.

Luxurious carriage stopped just a few meters ahead of Dragonior party members. Dai kicked his horse and lead it toward the carriage, separating himself from his companions. 

"We're the escorts of Miss. Juliana Bar Vell." Dai slightly lowered his head to show etiquette and introduced himself. "My name is Dai, leader of a adventurer party- Dragonior- silver rank. We'll be escorting young lady" He looked at the maid who was sitting on the driver seat of the carriage and then return his gaze to small window of the luxurious carriage. 

There was a little movement inside it and window's door slide open. A beautiful young lady poked her head out of it. Smiling gently toward Dai and her blue eyes were bright as gems.

"You don't have to be so polite, Dai Tan Mentt" Her sweet voice travelled every person's ear, who were there. Arsh recognized this voice and jerked his head to look who it was. 

"You are also a nobility, so you can drop the formalities. We're grateful to have you and your companions during our journey"

"If that is your wish Ms. Juliana. Now, let me reform our position and then we should begin to move. We have to cross the forset before sunset" Dai was talking to Juliana, when Arsh came from behind. 

"I thought it was familiar voice. So it was you beautiful girl from before and... ah, there you are, maid warrior. Eh~ you can also drive horse carriage" Arsh grinned looking at them.

Juliana chuckled at arsh formal talk. While Mei suddenly lost her composure and attacked him with her long sword. Arsh jumped back, smile still hung on his lips.

Mei turned around to look at Dai and said "What this suspicious, unmannered and vulger guy doing here! Don't tell me he is with you?!" She shouted at Dai while her face was bright red. She must have remembered those words he had said earlier about her chest, because she covered her chest with her arms.

"Oye, Oye! What vulgar things are you talking about? I'm an adventurer, you see" Arsh showed his copper plate, which was hanging to his neck. "And I'm gonna be hero some day" he puffed his chest while he said that. He was donning a new set of silver color armor- though it was not rare material or anything. Arsh was still happy to wear a new armor and on his waist there hung two short swords and two daggers. 

Mei ignored Arsh while still looking at Dai. 

Dai was dumbfounded while looking between Mei and Arsh, then turned to Juliana as if he was asking what happened between those two and how.

Juliana was enjoying it honestly, because she hadn't seen Mei's flustered side before. It was only this second time and the cause was the same- Arsh.

Dai understood, he himself have to do something and said "I apologize if our subordinate have insulted you in anyway. He is our party member but he is still young and not familiar with etiquette... Won't you forgive him for his childish behaviour? You seem quite refined woman, so you ought let it slide this one time"

Mei cooled down hearing Dai's polite words. Looking behind at Arsh "Hmph! You should be grateful to your leader" she said and returned to her driving seat. 

"My~ it was really impressive of you, Dai. As expected of a noble, you have became adventurer but your glibly tongue haven't changed" Juliana giggled

Dai only smiled at her and then returned to his companions side, signaling Arsh with his eyes to keep his mouth shut or it will be bad for him.

Jin finding his chance spat out words "Serves you right, brat. She should have at least gave you a good beating. Ha ha" 

" Enough of this. Ready to move.... I say it again, we must cross the forset before sunset"