It has been a really long time since I was last back.
Gauss stood on the streets of Grayrock Town, tilting his head back to take a deep breath of the air.
The air in Grayrock Town seemed to carry a distinct scent of stone, naturally radiating from the paving stones, city walls, and various stone-carved buildings.
Every time he returned to Grayrock Town after experiencing adventures abroad, he felt a special sensation.
It was familiar yet tinged with a hint of unfamiliarity.
It hasn't been that long, has it? Alya said with a smile.
Gauss glanced at her and blinked.
What is it?
Nothing.
We need to secure an activity venue for the Red Dragon Group in advance, right? Theron reminded him.
With several dozen people, not to mention the need to store the tools and supplies brought along from Falim, ordinary inns clearly could not shoulder such a heavy responsibility.
They needed an independent activity venue similar to a branch headquarters.
That shouldn't be too hard to arrange. Gauss's gaze turned toward the direction of the Grayrock Town Adventurer's Guild.
They were not unfamiliar, greenhorn adventurers; whenever they ran into a difficult problem, they could simply go find Chairman Eberhard of the guild to help them sort it out.
Eberhard, I'll have to trouble you with this!
I hope this isn't causing you any trouble.
In front of a floor-to-ceiling window that offered a view of the entire Grayrock Town, Gauss pressed his palms together and said gratefully.
There's no helping it. Who says you guys are the great heroes who saved Grayrock Town?
Even if it's troublesome, I have to make it happen.
If I were to provide some special privileges for you, I suppose no townspeople would object.
Eberhard rubbed his temples, a helpless smile on