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After her small accident, Xaya didn't use her skill to float on her husband's back, but only held his shirt in between her two fingers keeping a small distance between them. The emotions welling up within her heart were too obvious.
The husband could only smile to such Xaya! However, on his way to the adventurer guild, Kyoya had mentioned the small exchange between him and half-blood. The exchange was like many others due to the prestige of the nine ascended kingdom.
This time, it was a little different, so Xaya's hands quickly got wrapped around her husband's neck. She clung to him in her usual way, asking for more.
In the end, Xaya finally became aware of the bet and that she is the prize.
"Husband! How could you!"
Her lovely hug became the torture in a flash! The husband struggled to keep breathing, how could he explain the things to his yandere wife? Luckily enough, his body was already accustomed to such treatment.
As if feeling the 'Yandere Aura', Kyoya's hand reached for Xaya's side to tickle her.
"Ah!"
Momentarily, the wife stopped her torture, then Kyoya answered briefly.
"I have never told him that you are the prize!"
"So what! He clearly meant that!"
"Just wait for that battle then!"
The couple moved toward the adventurer guild in a silence that lasted more or less ten minutes. After that, Xaya became her usual self. The wife's principle is to believe in her husband wholeheartedly! She knew that Kyoya would never say 'I bet my wife' or something similar to that.
Feeling her scent all over his head as she hugged, Kyoya could only enjoy the soft touch on the outside while ignoring the deadly scares of the outsiders. At this point, only the strong person could bother him.
Luckily enough, such persons weren't outside and didn't bar his way.
The adventurer guild was also within their eyesight!
The entrance was filled with many adventurers. There were mostly rookies, but here, the adventurers also could ask about many stuff related to the adventurer guild. Those who had weak connections would usually ask for recent rumors or new sales when it comes to the equipment.
Of course, it is one of many buildings in the adventurer guild territory.
Going through the first floor, Xaya and Kyoya left the first building and headed toward the one where adventurers usually wait for their party members, talk about the mission, or even search for new members.
This building looked the same on the outside. The huge three-flat building built upon red bricks with wide windows. It was surely less respected inside as the shouts and arguments could be heard between the adventurers.
There was even weirdo up on the roof.
Upon entering, Kyoya raised his head as it was just too spacious here. The first floor was spread with many tables and adventurers with the big board at the other end. The mission board had a lot of missions stamped on it seeming as if there is no end to people's crisis. Of course, there were missions to just gather some ingredients, free of any conflicts.
Overall, the first floor includes the missions up to the fortieth floor. The second has another forty floors leaving the third flat with the strongest and most dangerous missions that require the top parties within the adventurer guild.
Kyoya was ignored by outsiders, but when Xaya's body somehow slipped into their eyesight, they looked at her in silence. Xaya alone had stopped at least 40% of people's arguments putting them in a daze.
Unluckily enough, only men were arguing today.
The silence was too abrupt and others shifted their attention to the origin of it. Some whistles rang out, some brawny man stood up, and overall, the usual routine has been ignited even more than 'usual'.
"Husband, do you want to join the party? Let's go for the mission with just two of us!"
"I don't want to join the party."
"Nice!"
Xaya was elated, but Kyoya had his plans. How could he join someone else's party with such a woman by his side? They would jump at him or plot without scruples just to get Xaya, so entering the party would be pointless. Of course, the husband wants to experience a party and Xaya's mom had told them to join one as the floors can not be looked down upon.
It's not only about other races not welcoming everyone on their lands.
"We will form a party and invite others."
"..."
The wife's face sunk as she heard that. Becoming silent was inevitable just like leaving her husband's back. She took the seat next to Kyoya though as there is no way someone else can sit next to him!
There is a pretty nice custom in the mission building.
One has to look at the cups of other tables. If the cups are slightly filled, then the party is not looking for others, but just waiting for their party members. If the cups are filled half-way, then the party is looking for the new members.
If empty, then the adventurer is free and everyone can come up to ask to join them.
"Hey, do you-"
"We don't. Please, leave."
"I am not talking about that-"
"Respect the rules of the guild. I believe everyone here possesses proper decorum."
Kyoya spoke out loudly. Many adventurers could ignore the second part of his message, but the rules of the guild can not be easily broken. He had stopped people for going for him and Xaya leaving slightly filled cup.
Naturally, the cup can be refilled to drink as much as one wants. The adventurer guild was providing the free drinks here which was a nice gesture.
After such a calm response, no one stepped to bother Kyoya and Xaya.
"But we don't have a party, husband. What are we waiting for?"
Surrounded by the filth was not something Xaya could possibly like. The idiots around weren't aware as to how lucky they are, so she could only ask her husband for his current plans.
Naturally, the husband is keen on getting a party.
"We will recruit someone. But think about it. Who would like to join the party that consists only of an archer and useless healer?"
"What useless healer?! I can heal my husband the best! Both mentally and physically!"
"That's it. You can only heal me!"
"Mmm~~"
Kyoya could only shake his head. Just like at the beginning of his life in another world, Kyoya knew that no one would like to join their party without hidden motives. Thus, the husband was waiting for a 'weirdo' that would join them up.
It was then...
"We don't want you in our party! I remember what you have done last time!"
"But… We had successfully dealt with the bad boss."
"Bad boss?! Stop speaking like a kid! It was a fucking monster that nearly killed us because of your stupidity!"
"But… But… We could've saved them…"
"We couldn't! Do you also think it was easy for me to order a retreat while leaving them behind? They were my friends!"
There was one of the young leaders shouting at the unknown lady. It was the first time for him to order 'retreat' so his voice was full of emotion as he shouted at the lady. From their talk alone, Kyoya could guess that she was an outsider invited to their party.
There are a lot of friends from the same floor teaming up to break their limits and seek new lands. Those who were alone had it the hardest.
The unknown lady looked around Kyoya's age if one doesn't count his time in the death castle. She was at least eighteen years old with orange hair tied up into a long ponytail. She was clad in cheap leather armor from top to bottom with brown spear clenched in her right hand.
Other than looking timid and apologetic, the lady didn't exude any other vibes. Her orange eyes were also lacking any light as if she was living on autopilot. Just by glancing at her, one could see how alone and abandoned she is.
"Now that I think of it… We even lack equipment and stuff."
"So what?"
"..."
Kyoya did the usual, his eyes closed. Then, ignoring his wife and onlookers, Kyoya asked the orange-haired lady to sit to their table. The table was enchanted by special magic that could give them privacy.
The husband already used this special button a few times when Xaya shouted or asked the important questions.
"Nice to meet you, I am Kyoya. This is my wife, Xaya."
Xaya was already on her ignore mode. She didn't feel any filthy vibes coming from the orange-haired girl, so per her new rules, the lady went into ignore mode. Her eyes were looking at Kyoya's clothes as if trying to rip that apart.
"Nice to meet you, I am Xiaoxiao."
Xiaoxiao was her name. She took the seat in front of Kyoya, then looked at him with slightly narrowed eyes. It was due to her exhaustion and a little shame from the recent events. However, Kyoya could feel that she didn't mean any harm and did her best to save people.
This alone was nice for the husband.
"Though it might look like we are waiting for the rest, the truth is that there are only two of us."
"That's…"
"We are new to the guild and the adventurer life. It is also hard for me to form the party… as you can see why…"
Kyoya's eyes slightly shifted to Xaya whose eyes were all over his chest. When he did so, Xaya's ears twitched a few times as if she sensed that… A faint laugh escaped Xiaoxiao's lips when she saw that.
Then, she apologized.
"I am sorry. You both look as if made for each other, I am kinda jealous of that."
"Thank you. I believe Miss Xiaoxiao will also find a suitable man for yourself."
"Maybe… Um, if that's Mr. Kyoya's first mission, then we can go to the second floor. There should be easy monsters for us to clean up. We can also do a good deed to help villagers sustains their farms without any damages. Such a mission can provide us a free meal and a little pennies, but it should be fine if both of you want to learn about being adventurer…"
"That sounds good. How long Miss Xiaoxiao has been an adventurer for?"
"It's been two years now... I started when I was sixteen."
"I see."
Just like that, Kyoya and Xiaoxiao headed to grab the mission on the second floor. There were a lot of villagers whose fates were poor. Either attacked by hungry adventurers or monsters, they had to face and live in constant threat. Such a mission was something that Kyoya felt like doing once in a while just to help others.
Xaya said nothing about that and just kept herself on her husband's back.
"Mr. Kyoya… Both of you are lacking in the equipment, so I think you should focus on that first."
"Yes, we will save up some money and live on the outskirts I guess."
"That's common for other adventurers, so you won't be alone… But that's not something good in your case I think."
It looked like Xiaoxiao could guess what kind of problems Kyoya has been facing as the husband of such a beautiful wife! She gave her support by mentioning a place with too little adventurers outside the Grooma Kingdom.
"It's not wise to go too far away from Grooma Kingdom's capital as the special floor is not even fully explored yet. I heard the rumors that it's only explored in 50%, so nobles and adventurers assigned by the guild can go outside freely. Otherwise, it's either better to go back to one's floor or find a safe place in the outskirts."
"Thank you for your guidance."
"Do you have sleeping bags? I know the place where they can be sold at a cheap price."
Xiaoxiao thought that Kyoya and Xaya want to go to their inn or floor to bring some stuff. They were without any backpacks after all… At this point, Kyoya scratched his cheek, then spoke softly.
"It's okay… We don't really need sleeping bags."
"Then… Weapon?"
"Ugh… Hmm… We have the special power to hold-"
Before Kyoya could speak further, Xiaoxiao lunged herself forward and covered his lips. Seeing this, Xaya's eyes went wide, a yandere wife title enveloping Xiaoxiao with clear intent.
Because there were no 'filthy' feelings coming out from Xiaoxiao, a yandere wife could only scare her a little.
"This is way too unique power, Mr. Kyoya. If you really can do it, then don't even mention it. The weakest adventurer known to possess the treasure to keep the equipment inside is on the 42nd floor…"
"I see… I really should be careful then."
Kyoya slapped his wife's cheek softly as her eyes were too dangerous, then took out handkerchief so that Xiaoxiao can clean her hand down. The group then left the Grooma Kingdom by tearing the mission's paper, disappearing to the second floor while enveloped by the pillar's power.
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After her small accident, Xaya didn't use her skill to float on her husband's back, but only held his shirt in between her two fingers keeping a small distance between them. The emotions welling up within her heart were too obvious.
The husband could only smile to such Xaya! However, on his way to the adventurer guild, Kyoya had mentioned the small exchange between him and half-blood. The exchange was like many others due to the prestige of the nine ascended kingdom.
This time, it was a little different, so Xaya's hands quickly got wrapped around her husband's neck. She clung to him in her usual way, asking for more.
In the end, Xaya finally became aware of the bet and that she is the prize.
"Husband! How could you!"
Her lovely hug became the torture in a flash! The husband struggled to keep breathing, how could he explain the things to his yandere wife? Luckily enough, his body was already accustomed to such treatment.
As if feeling the 'Yandere Aura', Kyoya's hand reached for Xaya's side to tickle her.
"Ah!"
Momentarily, the wife stopped her torture, then Kyoya answered briefly.
"I have never told him that you are the prize!"
"So what! He clearly meant that!"
"Just wait for that battle then!"
The couple moved toward the adventurer guild in a silence that lasted more or less ten minutes. After that, Xaya became her usual self. The wife's principle is to believe in her husband wholeheartedly! She knew that Kyoya would never say 'I bet my wife' or something similar to that.
Feeling her scent all over his head as she hugged, Kyoya could only enjoy the soft touch on the outside while ignoring the deadly scares of the outsiders. At this point, only the strong person could bother him.
Luckily enough, such persons weren't outside and didn't bar his way.
The adventurer guild was also within their eyesight!
The entrance was filled with many adventurers. There were mostly rookies, but here, the adventurers also could ask about many stuff related to the adventurer guild. Those who had weak connections would usually ask for recent rumors or new sales when it comes to the equipment.
Of course, it is one of many buildings in the adventurer guild territory.
Going through the first floor, Xaya and Kyoya left the first building and headed toward the one where adventurers usually wait for their party members, talk about the mission, or even search for new members.
This building looked the same on the outside. The huge three-flat building built upon red bricks with wide windows. It was surely less respected inside as the shouts and arguments could be heard between the adventurers.
There was even weirdo up on the roof.
Upon entering, Kyoya raised his head as it was just too spacious here. The first floor was spread with many tables and adventurers with the big board at the other end. The mission board had a lot of missions stamped on it seeming as if there is no end to people's crisis. Of course, there were missions to just gather some ingredients, free of any conflicts.
Overall, the first floor includes the missions up to the fortieth floor. The second has another forty floors leaving the third flat with the strongest and most dangerous missions that require the top parties within the adventurer guild.
Kyoya was ignored by outsiders, but when Xaya's body somehow slipped into their eyesight, they looked at her in silence. Xaya alone had stopped at least 40% of people's arguments putting them in a daze.
Unluckily enough, only men were arguing today.
The silence was too abrupt and others shifted their attention to the origin of it. Some whistles rang out, some brawny man stood up, and overall, the usual routine has been ignited even more than 'usual'.
"Husband, do you want to join the party? Let's go for the mission with just two of us!"
"I don't want to join the party."
"Nice!"
Xaya was elated, but Kyoya had his plans. How could he join someone else's party with such a woman by his side? They would jump at him or plot without scruples just to get Xaya, so entering the party would be pointless. Of course, the husband wants to experience a party and Xaya's mom had told them to join one as the floors can not be looked down upon.
It's not only about other races not welcoming everyone on their lands.
"We will form a party and invite others."
"..."
The wife's face sunk as she heard that. Becoming silent was inevitable just like leaving her husband's back. She took the seat next to Kyoya though as there is no way someone else can sit next to him!
There is a pretty nice custom in the mission building.
One has to look at the cups of other tables. If the cups are slightly filled, then the party is not looking for others, but just waiting for their party members. If the cups are filled half-way, then the party is looking for the new members.
If empty, then the adventurer is free and everyone can come up to ask to join them.
"Hey, do you-"
"We don't. Please, leave."
"I am not talking about that-"
"Respect the rules of the guild. I believe everyone here possesses proper decorum."
Kyoya spoke out loudly. Many adventurers could ignore the second part of his message, but the rules of the guild can not be easily broken. He had stopped people for going for him and Xaya leaving slightly filled cup.
Naturally, the cup can be refilled to drink as much as one wants. The adventurer guild was providing the free drinks here which was a nice gesture.
After such a calm response, no one stepped to bother Kyoya and Xaya.
"But we don't have a party, husband. What are we waiting for?"
Surrounded by the filth was not something Xaya could possibly like. The idiots around weren't aware as to how lucky they are, so she could only ask her husband for his current plans.
Naturally, the husband is keen on getting a party.
"We will recruit someone. But think about it. Who would like to join the party that consists only of an archer and useless healer?"
"What useless healer?! I can heal my husband the best! Both mentally and physically!"
"That's it. You can only heal me!"
"Mmm~~"
Kyoya could only shake his head. Just like at the beginning of his life in another world, Kyoya knew that no one would like to join their party without hidden motives. Thus, the husband was waiting for a 'weirdo' that would join them up.
It was then...
"We don't want you in our party! I remember what you have done last time!"
"But… We had successfully dealt with the bad boss."
"Bad boss?! Stop speaking like a kid! It was a fucking monster that nearly killed us because of your stupidity!"
"But… But… We could've saved them…"
"We couldn't! Do you also think it was easy for me to order a retreat while leaving them behind? They were my friends!"
There was one of the young leaders shouting at the unknown lady. It was the first time for him to order 'retreat' so his voice was full of emotion as he shouted at the lady. From their talk alone, Kyoya could guess that she was an outsider invited to their party.
There are a lot of friends from the same floor teaming up to break their limits and seek new lands. Those who were alone had it the hardest.
The unknown lady looked around Kyoya's age if one doesn't count his time in the death castle. She was at least eighteen years old with orange hair tied up into a long ponytail. She was clad in cheap leather armor from top to bottom with brown spear clenched in her right hand.
Other than looking timid and apologetic, the lady didn't exude any other vibes. Her orange eyes were also lacking any light as if she was living on autopilot. Just by glancing at her, one could see how alone and abandoned she is.
"Now that I think of it… We even lack equipment and stuff."
"So what?"
"..."
Kyoya did the usual, his eyes closed. Then, ignoring his wife and onlookers, Kyoya asked the orange-haired lady to sit to their table. The table was enchanted by special magic that could give them privacy.
The husband already used this special button a few times when Xaya shouted or asked the important questions.
"Nice to meet you, I am Kyoya. This is my wife, Xaya."
Xaya was already on her ignore mode. She didn't feel any filthy vibes coming from the orange-haired girl, so per her new rules, the lady went into ignore mode. Her eyes were looking at Kyoya's clothes as if trying to rip that apart.
"Nice to meet you, I am Xiaoxiao."
Xiaoxiao was her name. She took the seat in front of Kyoya, then looked at him with slightly narrowed eyes. It was due to her exhaustion and a little shame from the recent events. However, Kyoya could feel that she didn't mean any harm and did her best to save people.
This alone was nice for the husband.
"Though it might look like we are waiting for the rest, the truth is that there are only two of us."
"That's…"
"We are new to the guild and the adventurer life. It is also hard for me to form the party… as you can see why…"
Kyoya's eyes slightly shifted to Xaya whose eyes were all over his chest. When he did so, Xaya's ears twitched a few times as if she sensed that… A faint laugh escaped Xiaoxiao's lips when she saw that.
Then, she apologized.
"I am sorry. You both look as if made for each other, I am kinda jealous of that."
"Thank you. I believe Miss Xiaoxiao will also find a suitable man for yourself."
"Maybe… Um, if that's Mr. Kyoya's first mission, then we can go to the second floor. There should be easy monsters for us to clean up. We can also do a good deed to help villagers sustains their farms without any damages. Such a mission can provide us a free meal and a little pennies, but it should be fine if both of you want to learn about being adventurer…"
"That sounds good. How long Miss Xiaoxiao has been an adventurer for?"
"It's been two years now... I started when I was sixteen."
"I see."
Just like that, Kyoya and Xiaoxiao headed to grab the mission on the second floor. There were a lot of villagers whose fates were poor. Either attacked by hungry adventurers or monsters, they had to face and live in constant threat. Such a mission was something that Kyoya felt like doing once in a while just to help others.
Xaya said nothing about that and just kept herself on her husband's back.
"Mr. Kyoya… Both of you are lacking in the equipment, so I think you should focus on that first."
"Yes, we will save up some money and live on the outskirts I guess."
"That's common for other adventurers, so you won't be alone… But that's not something good in your case I think."
It looked like Xiaoxiao could guess what kind of problems Kyoya has been facing as the husband of such a beautiful wife! She gave her support by mentioning a place with too little adventurers outside the Grooma Kingdom.
"It's not wise to go too far away from Grooma Kingdom's capital as the special floor is not even fully explored yet. I heard the rumors that it's only explored in 50%, so nobles and adventurers assigned by the guild can go outside freely. Otherwise, it's either better to go back to one's floor or find a safe place in the outskirts."
"Thank you for your guidance."
"Do you have sleeping bags? I know the place where they can be sold at a cheap price."
Xiaoxiao thought that Kyoya and Xaya want to go to their inn or floor to bring some stuff. They were without any backpacks after all… At this point, Kyoya scratched his cheek, then spoke softly.
"It's okay… We don't really need sleeping bags."
"Then… Weapon?"
"Ugh… Hmm… We have the special power to hold-"
Before Kyoya could speak further, Xiaoxiao lunged herself forward and covered his lips. Seeing this, Xaya's eyes went wide, a yandere wife title enveloping Xiaoxiao with clear intent.
Because there were no 'filthy' feelings coming out from Xiaoxiao, a yandere wife could only scare her a little.
"This is way too unique power, Mr. Kyoya. If you really can do it, then don't even mention it. The weakest adventurer known to possess the treasure to keep the equipment inside is on the 42nd floor…"
"I see… I really should be careful then."
Kyoya slapped his wife's cheek softly as her eyes were too dangerous, then took out handkerchief so that Xiaoxiao can clean her hand down. The group then left the Grooma Kingdom by tearing the mission's paper, disappearing to the second floor while enveloped by the pillar's power.
After her small accident, Xaya didn't use her skill to float on her husband's back, but only held his shirt in between her two fingers keeping a small distance between them. The emotions welling up within her heart were too obvious.The husband could only smile to such Xaya! However, on his way to the adventurer guild, Kyoya had mentioned the small exchange between him and half-blood. The exchange was like many others due to the prestige of the nine ascended kingdom.This time, it was a little different, so Xaya's hands quickly got wrapped around her husband's neck. She clung to him in her usual way, asking for more.In the end, Xaya finally became aware of the bet and that she is the prize."Husband! How could you!"Her lovely hug became the torture in a flash! The husband struggled to keep breathing, how could he explain the things to his yandere wife? Luckily enough, his body was already accustomed to such treatment.As if feeling the 'Yandere Aura', Kyoya's hand reached for Xaya's side to tickle her."Ah!"Momentarily, the wife stopped her torture, then Kyoya answered briefly."I have never told him that you are the prize!""So what! He clearly meant that!""Just wait for that battle then!"The couple moved toward the adventurer guild in a silence that lasted more or less ten minutes. After that, Xaya became her usual self. The wife's principle is to believe in her husband wholeheartedly! She knew that Kyoya would never say 'I bet my wife' or something similar to that.Feeling her scent all over his head as she hugged, Kyoya could only enjoy the soft touch on the outside while ignoring the deadly scares of the outsiders. At this point, only the strong person could bother him.Luckily enough, such persons weren't outside and didn't bar his way.The adventurer guild was also within their eyesight!The entrance was filled with many adventurers. There were mostly rookies, but here, the adventurers also could ask about many stuff related to the adventurer guild. Those who had weak connections would usually ask for recent rumors or new sales when it comes to the equipment.Of course, it is one of many buildings in the adventurer guild territory.Going through the first floor, Xaya and Kyoya left the first building and headed toward the one where adventurers usually wait for their party members, talk about the mission, or even search for new members.This building looked the same on the outside. The huge three-flat building built upon red bricks with wide windows. It was surely less respected inside as the shouts and arguments could be heard between the adventurers.There was even weirdo up on the roof.Upon entering, Kyoya raised his head as it was just too spacious here. The first floor was spread with many tables and adventurers with the big board at the other end. The mission board had a lot of missions stamped on it seeming as if there is no end to people's crisis. Of course, there were missions to just gather some ingredients, free of any conflicts.Overall, the first floor includes the missions up to the fortieth floor. The second has another forty floors leaving the third flat with the strongest and most dangerous missions that require the top parties within the adventurer guild.Kyoya was ignored by outsiders, but when Xaya's body somehow slipped into their eyesight, they looked at her in silence. Xaya alone had stopped at least 40% of people's arguments putting them in a daze.Unluckily enough, only men were arguing today.The silence was too abrupt and others shifted their attention to the origin of it. Some whistles rang out, some brawny man stood up, and overall, the usual routine has been ignited even more than 'usual'."Husband, do you want to join the party? Let's go for the mission with just two of us!""I don't want to join the party.""Nice!"Xaya was elated, but Kyoya had his plans. How could he join someone else's party with such a woman by his side? They would jump at him or plot without scruples just to get Xaya, so entering the party would be pointless. Of course, the husband wants to experience a party and Xaya's mom had told them to join one as the floors can not be looked down upon.It's not only about other races not welcoming everyone on their lands."We will form a party and invite others.""..."The wife's face sunk as she heard that. Becoming silent was inevitable just like leaving her husband's back. She took the seat next to Kyoya though as there is no way someone else can sit next to him!There is a pretty nice custom in the mission building.One has to look at the cups of other tables. If the cups are slightly filled, then the party is not looking for others, but just waiting for their party members. If the cups are filled half-way, then the party is looking for the new members.If empty, then the adventurer is free and everyone can come up to ask to join them."Hey, do you-""We don't. Please, leave.""I am not talking about that-""Respect the rules of the guild. I believe everyone here possesses proper decorum."Kyoya spoke out loudly. Many adventurers could ignore the second part of his message, but the rules of the guild can not be easily broken. He had stopped people for going for him and Xaya leaving slightly filled cup.Naturally, the cup can be refilled to drink as much as one wants. The adventurer guild was providing the free drinks here which was a nice gesture.After such a calm response, no one stepped to bother Kyoya and Xaya."But we don't have a party, husband. What are we waiting for?"Surrounded by the filth was not something Xaya could possibly like. The idiots around weren't aware as to how lucky they are, so she could only ask her husband for his current plans.Naturally, the husband is keen on getting a party."We will recruit someone. But think about it. Who would like to join the party that consists only of an archer and useless healer?""What useless healer?! I can heal my husband the best! Both mentally and physically!""That's it. You can only heal me!""Mmm~~"Kyoya could only shake his head. Just like at the beginning of his life in another world, Kyoya knew that no one would like to join their party without hidden motives. Thus, the husband was waiting for a 'weirdo' that would join them up.It was then..."We don't want you in our party! I remember what you have done last time!""But We had successfully dealt with the bad boss.""Bad boss?! Stop speaking like a kid! It was a fucking monster that nearly killed us because of your stupidity!""But But We could've saved them""We couldn't! Do you also think it was easy for me to order a retreat while leaving them behind? They were my friends!"There was one of the young leaders shouting at the unknown lady. It was the first time for him to order 'retreat' so his voice was full of emotion as he shouted at the lady. From their talk alone, Kyoya could guess that she was an outsider invited to their party.There are a lot of friends from the same floor teaming up to break their limits and seek new lands. Those who were alone had it the hardest.The unknown lady looked around Kyoya's age if one doesn't count his time in the death castle. She was at least eighteen years old with orange hair tied up into a long ponytail. She was clad in cheap leather armor from top to bottom with brown spear clenched in her right hand.Other than looking timid and apologetic, the lady didn't exude any other vibes. Her orange eyes were also lacking any light as if she was living on autopilot. Just by glancing at her, one could see how alone and abandoned she is."Now that I think of it We even lack equipment and stuff.""So what?""..."Kyoya did the usual, his eyes closed. Then, ignoring his wife and onlookers, Kyoya asked the orange-haired lady to sit to their table. The table was enchanted by special magic that could give them privacy.The husband already used this special button a few times when Xaya shouted or asked the important questions."Nice to meet you, I am Kyoya. This is my wife, Xaya."Xaya was already on her ignore mode. She didn't feel any filthy vibes coming from the orange-haired girl, so per her new rules, the lady went into ignore mode. Her eyes were looking at Kyoya's clothes as if trying to rip that apart."Nice to meet you, I am Xiaoxiao."Xiaoxiao was her name. She took the seat in front of Kyoya, then looked at him with slightly narrowed eyes. It was due to her exhaustion and a little shame from the recent events. However, Kyoya could feel that she didn't mean any harm and did her best to save people.This alone was nice for the husband."Though it might look like we are waiting for the rest, the truth is that there are only two of us.""That's""We are new to the guild and the adventurer life. It is also hard for me to form the party as you can see why"Kyoya's eyes slightly shifted to Xaya whose eyes were all over his chest. When he did so, Xaya's ears twitched a few times as if she sensed that A faint laugh escaped Xiaoxiao's lips when she saw that.Then, she apologized."I am sorry. You both look as if made for each other, I am kinda jealous of that.""Thank you. I believe Miss Xiaoxiao will also find a suitable man for yourself.""Maybe Um, if that's Mr. Kyoya's first mission, then we can go to the second floor. There should be easy monsters for us to clean up. We can also do a good deed to help villagers sustains their farms without any damages. Such a mission can provide us a free meal and a little pennies, but it should be fine if both of you want to learn about being adventurer""That sounds good. How long Miss Xiaoxiao has been an adventurer for?""It's been two years now... I started when I was sixteen.""I see."Just like that, Kyoya and Xiaoxiao headed to grab the mission on the second floor. There were a lot of villagers whose fates were poor. Either attacked by hungry adventurers or monsters, they had to face and live in constant threat. Such a mission was something that Kyoya felt like doing once in a while just to help others.Xaya said nothing about that and just kept herself on her husband's back."Mr. Kyoya Both of you are lacking in the equipment, so I think you should focus on that first.""Yes, we will save up some money and live on the outskirts I guess.""That's common for other adventurers, so you won't be alone But that's not something good in your case I think."It looked like Xiaoxiao could guess what kind of problems Kyoya has been facing as the husband of such a beautiful wife! She gave her support by mentioning a place with too little adventurers outside the Grooma Kingdom."It's not wise to go too far away from Grooma Kingdom's capital as the special floor is not even fully explored yet. I heard the rumors that it's only explored in 50%, so nobles and adventurers assigned by the guild can go outside freely. Otherwise, it's either better to go back to one's floor or find a safe place in the outskirts.""Thank you for your guidance.""Do you have sleeping bags? I know the place where they can be sold at a cheap price."Xiaoxiao thought that Kyoya and Xaya want to go to their inn or floor to bring some stuff. They were without any backpacks after all At this point, Kyoya scratched his cheek, then spoke softly."It's okay We don't really need sleeping bags.""Then Weapon?""Ugh Hmm We have the special power to hold-"Before Kyoya could speak further, Xiaoxiao lunged herself forward and covered his lips. Seeing this, Xaya's eyes went wide, a yandere wife title enveloping Xiaoxiao with clear intent.Because there were no 'filthy' feelings coming out from Xiaoxiao, a yandere wife could only scare her a little."This is way too unique power, Mr. Kyoya. If you really can do it, then don't even mention it. The weakest adventurer known to possess the treasure to keep the equipment inside is on the 42nd floor""I see I really should be careful then."Kyoya slapped his wife's cheek softly as her eyes were too dangerous, then took out handkerchief so that Xiaoxiao can clean her hand down. The group then left the Grooma Kingdom by tearing the mission's paper, disappearing to the second floor while enveloped by the pillar's power.
