How tragic.
Doctor Gels thought so. The three of them were truly miserable at this moment... The reason was not only that they had been ambushed in the secret passage and nearly lost their lives, but also that they still had not found an inn to stay at.
Forget inns—even private homes were unavailable... The Royal Capital was experiencing an unprecedented boom because of the tournament, and even the spare rooms in ordinary residences were in extremely short supply.
Snef had found a household with an empty stable... but the smell was so overpowering that it went straight to the head. Anyone who smelled it would understand.
"It's decided, then. We'll stay here... This place is actually quite decent—well-ventilated, cool, and spacious. Nowhere could be more suitable."
"So we're really going to live under a bridge?" Maid Miss Tina pressed her lips tightly together, her brows souring as if she'd eaten a slice of lemon.
How tragic.
"Enough of that. Let's get back to what happened in the secret passage." Doctor Gels became serious. "As everyone knows, the final step of clearing the game in the past was always to find the kingdom's ruler. We promised not to cause him trouble, and he would send a descendant to summon the Guardian as a way of sending us off. Since the rulers of every generation had particularly numerous descendants, this arrangement had always proceeded peacefully. But this time is different."
"It isn't strange that King Amos knows of our existence." Tina spoke calmly. "The royal family already has records concerning us, though they should be limited to the king's knowledge... Given the current situation, the conclusion is obvious. The current King Amos intends to tear up the agreement between both sides... and may even be planning to eliminate us."
"He is