Chapter 620 – Accommodation
Germin, the Maseok transportation manager, said only what he had to say and left.
After he left, the prisoners who were standing at a distance looked with uneasy eyes at the building that Germin called his dormitory.
It’s a face you don’t really want to enter.
But it was getting dark, and there was no other option unless I wanted to sleep outside.
He entered a lobby with a slightly flashy, old-fashioned interior. The large chandelier hanging from the high ceiling was impressive.
The inside of the building had an atmosphere like a small hotel.
“Welcome. Welcome to the Pantheran.
Employees wearing neat uniforms stand in line and greet us with belly bows.
They were all handsome men and beautiful women.
It’s unexpected hospitality.
But rather than accepting the hospitality as is, I couldn’t help but be shocked.
To be honest, I thought this was something.
Only more question marks appear in my mind.
It is unclear whether this request to escort the magic stone was Zephyria’s army’s intention or Mayor Karaz’s intention.
Either way, people who have been neglecting prisoners until now are treating them like this just because they requested an escort?
Of course, I couldn’t help but be suspicious.
I wasn’t the only one who thought that way, as the other inmates who requested escort also didn’t seem to enjoy the hospitality of the staff.
The employees guided the inmates to their rooms in a consistent and friendly manner, no matter what their facial expressions were.
“You can stay here while you are in Pantheran.”
The female staff member who guided me to a clean room said with a gentle smile.
I don’t know if it was because of her black hair and slender figure, but she was a beautiful woman with an oriental beauty.
“My name is Joe. I am the service representative in charge of this room. There is a room service phone next to the bed, so if you have any inconveniences, please let me know at any time. Then, I will come over and take care of it.”
Room service.
There is a phone next to the bed.
It seems that civilization is a little more developed here than Karaz.
“If… If you don’t mind, is it okay if I ask your name?”
Joe asked me carefully.
“It’s a bark.”
I told her my name to her kindly.
“Well, it’s Bark. That’s a great name! Thank you! Then I’ll just leave. I’ll prepare dinner, so until then, I hope you can rest in peace.”
When I told her my name, she smiled brightly and bowed her head.
“Wait a minute.”
I turned my back and called out to Zoe who was about to leave.
“Yes, Bark. Is there anything you need?”
Joe didn’t seem bothered by my call at all and spoke with a refreshing smile.
“Is it okay if I ask you a few questions?”
“Yes, of course. I’ll answer anything I know.”
Zoë answered with her eyes sparkling.
Her eyes are full of unknown favor.
I don’t have a great ability to distinguish between acting, but… Her attitude didn’t feel pretentious.
“Since when did you live here?”
In response to my question, she tilted her head and spoke with a somewhat puzzled expression.
“… No matter when you say…”
“Is it a secret?”
“… Yes? Secret? Oh, no. It’s not that big of a deal. I was just a little embarrassed because it was my first time being asked that question. I’ve lived here since I was born.”
“… You mean they were born and raised here? Maybe all the people in this city?”
“Yes. Isn’t it obvious?”
She widens her eyes as if she thinks it’s strange that I’m asking such common sense.
“Have you ever gone outside the city?”
“Unfortunately, there isn’t one. Still, if I get the chance, I’d like to go out.”
Joe answered with a simple smile on his face.
“…”
She asked questions with a hint of deception, so it’s hard to see her words as false. I don’t even feel the magic power to resist my power.
Even with Joe’s answer, my questions were still not resolved.
Should I say it was amplified?
Still, I was able to understand one thing from her answer.
That the humans in this city were not kidnapped.
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The sky seen outside the room window had suddenly become completely dark.
I arrived here around sunset, so it’s a good time.
However, even though it was dark at night, with bright streetlights and bright light coming from each building, a significant number of people were walking up and down the street without any inconvenience.
Although this city of Panteran is not the same as Zephyria’s capital Zephia, it has a splendor that is different from Karaz, which rarely sees the light at night.
Even though quite a few people were walking around the streets at night, there was no sign of anxiety on their faces.
Looking at this, you can see that the security in this city is quite good.
And Zephyrian still can’t even see his nose removed.
There is only Panthera Line.
No… Is it actually Panthera Line in the first place?
When I think about the conversation I had with female employee Joe…
I thought it might not be the Panthera line.
There’s something strange about just Zephyrians with different skin colors…
“What on earth is this place doing?”
The doubts rarely go away.
As I was lying on the bed in the guest room, thinking about unresolved questions,
“Mr. Bark. I have prepared dinner.”
My service employee, Joe, came and informed me of meal time.
I followed her to her restaurant.
Already in the cafeteria, the prisoners who had been requested to be escorted were sitting at the table and eating.
I saw Nora looking at me and waving her hand lightly.
I sat across from her at the table.
A sumptuous feast was already laid out on the table.
It is luxurious food, not the green oatmeal served in Karaz inmate accommodation.
I couldn’t choose the menu, but it was so good that I couldn’t find fault with it.
“It’s an amazing place. I’ve never seen so many panthera. Why are they suddenly so nice to us?”
Nora said, looking at the employees who were diligently serving food with meaningful eyes.
That’s right.
I doubt that too.
But it seems that only if we put our heads together and think about it, will we be able to solve the mystery.
A subtle atmosphere coexisted inside the restaurant.
The staff serving the food were in a bright mood, and the inmates were looking at the staff with slightly sharp eyes as if searching.
Cloud and Claire were talking about something with serious faces a little away from me.
“…”
I tried to listen carefully to what they were talking about, but I couldn’t hear what abilities they were using.
However, I had no intention of forcing myself to listen to their conversation.
This is because I had a rough idea of what was being said.
Claire and Cloud are the leaders of Rebellion who have been rescuing Panthera slaves from Zephyria for a long time.
However, when I discovered a city full of people who appeared to be the Panthers I had been working so hard to save, it was worth my attention.
“…”
You’re probably saying something strange like we need to liberate this city, right?
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After finishing the meal, I returned to the room.
As I lie down on the soft bed, I think about the story I shared with Nora.
Nora and I decided to explore this city called Panteran tomorrow, pretending to be sightseeing.
I don’t know what the plan is, but Germin said I could tour comfortably, so there was no problem.
Of course, we are not the only ones who made that choice. Most of the prisoners who came with us were likely to make the same choices as us.
The purpose of the prisoners who requested escort is obvious.
It is not compensation, but information collection.
-Knock.
The sound of a knock wakes me from my thoughts.
“…?”
It seems like a guest has arrived.
The person who will find me in such an unfamiliar place…
No matter how much I thought about it, there were only two.
Nora and Claire.
And the fact that the woman came at such a late hour…
‘… I don’t think there was any sign of that.’
There is also a saying that a woman’s heart is a reed.
It is a man who accepts the reed-like heart of a woman.
I made a decision and got up from the bed.
“Mr. Bark. This is Zoe.”
However, outside the door, I heard someone else’s voice that was different from what I expected.
I feel a little disappointed by visitors who are different from what I expected. Still, I couldn’t ignore the person who came.
I opened the room door with a sigh of regret.
“What happened…”
When I saw Joe standing in front of the door, I was speechless. Her outfit was unusual.
She was wearing only a negligee that covered half of her thighs.
The negligee was so thin that my pink nipples and pubic hair were completely visible.
When I stared at her body, she blushed and said,
“I came here to see if you needed bar night service.”
Bar, night service…
If you don’t know what that means, you’re not a man.
“… If it was rude, I’ll go back.”
Seeing me standing there blankly, Zoe looks a little glum and tries to go back.
“Uh huh! You have an impatient personality. Who said you wouldn’t receive service?!”
“S-sorry.”
She lowers her head at my shouting.
“Well, then…”
Zoe looks at me with expectant eyes.
“Hmm… I’ve come all the way here, so out of sincerity, I’ll accept the night’s service.”
“Thank you. Then, please excuse me.”
Joe came into her room.
What is it?
What is this amazing service?
Is this really Zephyria’s work?
These guys… Do they think I’ll look at them favorably just because they come out this way!
〈Why don’t you lower the corners of your mouth and think about that? 〉
“…”
Have these guys finally come to their senses?
I feel like I’m finally treating people properly.
The evaluation of Zephyria, who was stuck on the floor, has increased slightly.