I Could Never Be a Succubus! Volume 3 [Parts 1 to 8] by Nora Kohigashi

Author:Nora Kohigashi
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 34: Now—The Adventurer’s Guild’s Secret Facility

It was night, and I could see a sky full of glistening stars through the gaps between the tall buildings. The soles of my shoes let out faint clacking sounds as I slowly walked down the well-kept pavement.

These faint noises created a subtle symphony that echoed through the quiet town. We walked while enjoying the meager lights and sounds.

“Come now, Sir Cain. Can’t you tell me where we’re going yet?”

“Hold on, Liz. I can’t spill it until we get there.”

Cain was beside me. He had been the one to invite me on this nighttime walk.

Earlier in the day, he’d asked, “Can you meet me later tonight? There’s someplace I want to take you.” And of course, I gave the okay.

I’d excitedly waited for night to come. After school, I’d rushed straight to the salon to tidy up my hair. I had more than enough enthusiasm for the occasion.

What’s more, he wouldn’t tell me where we were going. It was, apparently, a surprise. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of anticipation as I waded through the darkness of the night.

“Oh, how mysterious. I guess I’ll look forward to it, then.”

“I’m...sorry to burst your bubble, but this ain’t that sort of gig. Like, I’m not trying to get your hopes up for something fancy. This is necessary, work-related stuff. Don’t expect too much.”

“Huh? Oh... Umm, I see. So that’s what it is.”

I immediately deflated the moment I heard the word work. I had expected perhaps a surprise or a trendy restaurant, but it seemed that wasn’t the case. Yes, I even dared to think that this had possibly been an invitation to a date, at which my heart had leaped for joy. But that ship swiftly sank.

That’s a bit disappointing.

“Looks like I gave you the wrong idea. My bad.”

“No, it’s fine. Really...”

The brilliance of the stars seemed to dim somewhat.

“This is the place.”

We arrived as I was lost in my thoughts. Cain stopped in front of a certain establishment.

“Is this...a bar?”

It was a compact little shop and the building bore the scars and dirt of many years gone by. The peeling paint on the door made it seem as if the place was intentionally repelling people, despite being a business.

A small sign hung on the door.

‘Members Only Bar Fragarach’

Impolite as it was, I could feel a furrow forming on my brow. I was getting a terrible first impression, and this hardly seemed like the place to escort a lady. Perhaps the interior was stylish, but I didn’t feel a hint of it from the exterior. Instead of being chic with a touch of age, it was genuinely shabby. Being brought here on a date would have been genuinely disappointing. Yes, I realized this wasn’t a date...

Cain entered without hesitation.

“Welcome,” the somber voice of an older man greeted us from within. “This bar is for members only. Are you... Oh, it’s you, Cain.”

“Pardon us.”

Apparently, Cain was a familiar face to the staff. He took out a membership card, but it was barely checked before he was welcomed in.

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