Chapter 162: Akihabara Other Realm

The moon in the night sky shines through the window of my bathroom. After making sure the water in the bathtub is warm enough for me to avoid scalding, I entered the bathtub.

SPLASH!

Entering the bathtub, I felt all of my fatigue that accumulated from the battles wither away. A relaxing warm water bath helps to calm my nerves and my tired body. Back during I lived with my uncle and aunt, I would do this just to relieve myself from the stress accumulated from school. And this method still does not fail to this day.

"Master~ Will you allow me to scrub your back? I can also rub my chest to you to get some pleasure~" Yuri popped out from my Familiar Space.

"No thanks, I already finished doing the scrubbing and besides, I know what you wanted to do and I don't want to do that."

"Aww Master, don't be such a killjoy, it will be fun~"

"Thanks for the tempting offer but I still refuse and don't force me, I will not supply your mana if you keep on saying your advances to me," I said.

"Then why are you not covering and you are just letting yourself bare for me to see?~"

"There is nothing to hide for me. You guys have seen my crotch many times before while bathing or taking a leak. There is no need for me to be ashamed of this though."

"Eeehhh... Fine..." Yuri pouted.

Yuto and Inari-sama alongside some of the foxes appeared too which I don't mind.

"Your charm does not work on Master, sis. Accept the reality already."

"No! As long as I can still charm others, I can also charm Master, just not now since he is really hard to conquer," Yuri said with determination.

"My, my, everyone is so lovely today, even Master is elegant in the bathtub," Inari-sama said before she flicks her fingers which resulted in a censor smoke to appear in my crotch area.

"Hey! Why is this cloud covering the lovely view!?" Yuri frowned.

"Now, now. Even a lewd succubus like you should also take control of your libido. Look at your brother, he doesn't even have any slightest lewd intentions on women despite being an incubus," Inari-sama said.

"Of course, I am only attracted to 2d girls nowadays," Yuto said with a smug.

"Not fair!" Yuri sulked.

Although I still feel the pressure of the mystery of the Crazed Phenomenon Disorder, I have to take it off on my mind for a slight to avoid getting stressed. Who knows what info will I obtain once I investigate the matter? The real danger also marks there since every magician who tried to investigate the sickness also got infected and got crazy before disappearing somewhere

...

The very next day, I prepared for the mission to investigate the source of the Crazed Phenomenon Disorder. I still have no idea where it came from or what caused this. To avoid getting it if it was spread in the air, I grab a mask and wear it in case it is due to a virus as Maple speculated. As for the mana disturbance, I will find a way to stop it if it comes to that. After a few more preparations are done, I receive a call from Maple that she is ready to go to the mission and we will meet up in the teleporter on the Magician Society building.

"Remember Kazuma, only one woman managed to escape the curse of the Crazed Phenomenon Disorder. It would be best if you can ask her how she did it for reference before you guys start to look for leads just to avoid the trouble of getting infected by that illness."

"Noted."

Returning to the other realm and heading to the teleporter, I already spotted Maple waiting outside in her same outfit. I thought she would dress up differently but looks like my assumptions are wrong.

"Did you wait for long?" I asked.

"Not at all. Should we get going?" Maple asked.

"Let's set the destination to Akihabara Other Realm. I found some sort of clue that might help us on our investigation on the Crazed Phenomenon Disorder and might reduce the danger imposed on it. Of course, it is not a guarantee."

"Akihabara Other Realm? Is there something worth checking in there? I heard there was a branch of the Magician Mercenary Guild located there. Is that our destination?"

"Yes, that should be it."

Maple nodded in confirmation and we entered the Teleportation Circle. She raises her right hand and the surroundings glow in bright red.

"Change location! Akihabara Other Realm!"

The magic circle starts to revolve so fast once again and sparks also fly as the circles spin like a roulette.

FWOOOOOOO~

Just like how it always been, it only takes a few seconds before the surroundings we are in change into bright light. After a few blinks and customizing my vision to the new scenery, we arrived at our destination.

"Looks like we arrived," Maple said as she also is trying to accustom her eyes to the surroundings.

Unlike the usual Akihabara I used to see before, this Akihabara has the different look. The place is filled with lights and floating colorful balls. What is more, it is more like a fair, than a place where mercenaries are hanging out frequently due to stalls and some party flags hanging on the street... I also see a few kids who are playing with other kids... using magic. Compared to the usual Akihabara that is a place for business and different trades, this place is screaming for liveliness and fun.

"What is this place?" I frowned since my expectations of the other realm of Akihabara is much more serious, similar to the Magician Society's atmosphere.

"I have no idea either. This is the first time I have entered this place so I did not have the slightest idea that this place would be very lively."

"Damn, then how do we get into the Mercenary Guild?" I asked.

"Let's explore the place first. Maybe you should also map it out using your mana scan so we can easily find our way."

"Alright then."

Activating my ability, [Insight], I managed to map out a few of the area's surroundings. Since the place is not the real Akihabara's road, I have no idea what buildings might be erected or removed. Moreover, some parts are just not familiar enough for me.

We didn't bother to ask the other people the questions on the location of the Mercenary Guild. We can't trust other people so easily so instead of risking yourself to ask direction only to get scammed, then it is better if you just find the way yourself.

"Just what is the occasion here? It seems like it is doing some festival of some sort since there are also vendors selling things related to magic and other stuff that you can't find in normal markets."

"Looks like a celebration that is enough to cause the whole Akihabara Other Realm to also hold a celebration. It is indeed a festivity since this is not how it should look like if this was just some sort of bazaar or a flea market. There are too many attractions here."

The strange thing is that this place is crowded with people. It was like the real world integrated into this Other Realm peacefully. But it seems everyone here is magicians since they can use magic like us. The vendors in the stalls too are all smiling and they seemed to be happy with everything here which made me wonder, is this Other Realm different compared to other realms?

Exploring the streets of the new Akihabara is enough to make you feel lost. I am glad that my [Insight] skill allows me to avoid getting lost by making a sort of mental map that will help on mapping this place without using pen and paper. It acts also as a GPS just in magic form for me.

After around 2 hours, I wiped my sweat in frustration. Where the heck is the Magician Mercenary Guild located?!

"Kazuma, it looks like it is time for us to find the right person that can lead us into the Magician Mercenary Guild. Just by us, it seems like we don't know any of these buildings that looked suited to a place like the Magician Mercenary Guild Located."

"Should we find help?"

"Maybe we should," she said.

We nod in agreement when...

BOOM!

The explosion is very strong that the peaceful surroundings filled with laughter and joy from the kids and the people around suddenly grow anxious. Fear also emanates from the place as people started to flee after the explosion.

BOOM BOOM!

Another set of explosions occurred not too far from our location.

"What the heck is going on?" I frowned.

Then, I overheard one man running and getting the little girl who is still busy eating cotton candy.

"Dad? What are you doing?"

"We need to get out of here! The rift has opened once again!"