Only after entering did Fang Li realize that Water Feather Pavilion was essentially a Japanese-style inn.
If he had to describe it, it was like a hot spring resort.
Inside the inn, the staff all wore yukata, and even some of the guests were dressed in them, leaving Emilia and Beatrice clicking their tongues in wonder.
"It feels like we've entered a completely different world from outside."
"Betty feels like she's entered another Other World, I suppose."
Those comments left Fang Li unable to muster a retort.
If Subaru Natsuki had been here, he would definitely have said this, right?
"What do you mean, it feels like you've returned to the Other World? It feels like coming home!"
That was exactly it.
For modern people, Water Feather Pavilion was the familiar sight. This world, with its magic and Demon Beasts, was the true Other World.
Thus, while Emilia and Beatrice marveled at everything, Fang Li merely swept his gaze over the surroundings before looking away.
Unbeknownst to him, Anastasia, who had been watching Fang Li all along, noticed that reaction.
"I thought anyone visiting this place for the first time would be utterly astonished. Yet it seems it still falls somewhat short for you, sir."
Anastasia spoke with a hint of regret and an inscrutable undertone.
"The more I see, the more unfathomable you seem, Fang Li. Just as Rigurd said, you are the most troublesome one."
With that, Anastasia did not wait for Fang Li to respond. She jogged ahead and continued leading the way.
Fang Li watched Anastasia chat nonchalantly with Emilia, that playful and adorable smile on her face, and his eyes flickered slightly.
"What a fox of a woman..."
That was the most fitting description Fang Li could find for Anastasia.
If Emilia was innocent and