The old village chief chuckled, the wrinkles on his face looking especially kind in the firelight as his gentle gaze swept over everyone.
"Don't worry, the rooms are all clean."
"They may not compare to inns in the great city-states, but the bedding has all been aired out nice and fluffy. I guarantee you'll sleep comfortably."
"Anything works." Yan Huan waved a hand dismissively, looking utterly languid.
"Besides, we were already asleep anyway. What difference does it make where we lie down?"
The three members of the Express Crew had arrived in Amphoreus by drinking Dream-Recalling Sleep Aid Drink.
Their bodies in reality were all still asleep aboard the train.
"Then it's settled!" March 7th clapped happily, her eyes sparkling. Her excited expression made her seem especially lively beneath the firelight.
"I've never spent the night in a village like this before. It's bound to be fun!"
Once the Express Crew's trio had been settled, the village chief turned to the remaining Chrysos Heirs.
Everyone present was a renowned figure in Amphoreus.
There was even a former Okhema emperor and a later leader of the Flame-Chasing movement.
"No matter." Kryudera spoke calmly, giving a slight nod as her azure hair gleamed across her shoulders.
"When we were on campaign, finding shelter with a roof was already no easy feat."
Mydei nodded, his expression steady in the firelight.
"Same here. It'll be good to tidy up alongside everyone."
The others voiced their agreement as well.
The old village chief smiled, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes relaxing.
"Piso, Livia, stop hiding. Help Grandpa take our honored guests to their resting places, all right?"
Little Piso, hiding behind his father, and Livia, who was still clutching a shuttlecock in confusion, exchanged glances.
Piso sniffled and stepped out first, saying softly,