Chapter 436 - Missing Person Case (3)

Auron was shocked by this gimmick. Previously, they had agreed to be a brother and sister. So, when it suddenly changed to husband and wife, Auron was not ready.

Auron dropped the luggage that he brought because of the shock. However, Alice glared intensely at him and it made Auron quickly composed himself. He smiled wryly at Alice and the guards.

One of the guards saw this and thought, "What a sad husband. He must be tortured at home. What a poor man he is."

From the way Alice treated Auron, the guard thought that Auron must be tortured at home. The guard felt relieved because even though his wife not as beautiful as Alice, but at least she was a loving person.

Seeing Auron smiled wryly, Alice walked over and shouted furiously at him, "What are you doing?!!!"

"Oh, my cosmetics." Alice cried out pitifully while approaching the dropped luggage on the ground.

Auron quickly realized something and ducked down to take the luggage once more. Meanwhile, Alice took out a small bag of cosmetics and brought it by herself. She left the rest of the luggage to Auron.

Alice went over to the guards, "Is the checking done?"

The guard awoke and quickly said, "Yes. Yes, it is done. Here is your pass."

Alice took the pass, "Thank you. Do you know where the inn is? I want to take a rest first before scouting the potential house."

Alice was back with her cheerful and kind voice. It was so worlded apart with the voice she used when she talked with Auron previously.

The guard pointed at the inn's direction. Alice immediately went to where the guard pointed at without caring about Auron.

Auron quickly followed behind Alice. Meanwhile, the guard pat Auron at his shoulder and sighed pitifully. One of the guards even said, "I also like an older woman as you do. But, I guess you chose the wrong woman."

Auron could not reply and only smile wryly. Seeing Alice had gone far, Auron quickly bade the guards farewell and ran to Alice while bringing all of the luggage with him.

5 minutes later, Auron arrived in front of the inn. He walked inside carrying everything with him. The inn's bellboy saw Auron and went to help him which Auron was grateful. When Auron arrived at the inn, Alice had already finished booking a room and got the key.

Since they pretended to be a husband and wife, both of them only book one room. Alice didn't mind sharing a room with a man. However, Auron was nervous.

All of his life was spent inside the game. He rarely interacted with a woman intimately. Usually, the woman whom he had interacted with was a subordinate. Moreover, he was so focused on the game and his own strength and development. This made him didn't have any sort of feeling towards the woman.

However, right now, Auron had to share a room with Alice. He tried to calm his mind and just think this was just for the sake of the mission. Moreover, they would spend most of the day outside of the room.

Auron calmed himself and followed Alice. Meanwhile, Alice already opened the room door and went inside. Auron quickly followed into the room with the inn's bellboy behind him. 

Inside the room, Auron wanted to say something to Alice. However, before he could say anything, Alice had extended her hand and gave Auron 50 coppers.

Auron knew what Alice had meant. This was a tip for the bellboy. Auron nodded and turned around. He approached the bellboy who was busy arranging the luggage.

After everything was done, Auron gave the tips to the bell boy and saw the bellboy out of the room. Then, he closed the door and locked the door.

Auron turned around only to find something shocking. Alice had already taken his top off. Auron, who was fl.u.s.tered, could not help but shouted a little, "Whoa!! Can't you get changed in the bathroom?"

Alice heard this and frowned at Auron. Then, she realized, "Oh, sorry."

Alice brought her shirt and move inside the bathroom. Auron's heart throbbing fast. He calmed himself and do what he needed. He sorted out the luggage and started to read again the information they had so far.

Not long after, Alice had finished changing and she went out of the bathroom to find Auron had begun reading the information.

Alice started to apologize, "I am sorry. I acted too harshly."

What Alice meant was her act at the inspection on the gate previously. She felt that it was necessary. However, she still felt uncomfortable treating Auron that way so she apologizes.

Auron looked at Alice, "No problem. I know all of that just for the sake of mission."

"Now, put that thing aside first. We have just arrived at this place. Relax a bit. After lunch, we will begin our information gathering."

Since Alice was the leader of this mission, Auron looked at Alice and agreed, "Okay."

"Now, let me pay my mistake by answering all of your questions. As a former teacher, I bet I can clear all of your questions." Alice declared.

Auron glanced at Alice. He was so confused about why Alice acted so close too him. Although Alice was his former teacher, they were not that close yet.

However, Auron put that thing aside. He was given this rare opportunity. Just like what Alice had said she could be a teacher at the academy, moreover she was an experienced combatant. As this was Auron's first time exploring mage class, he had so many questions on his head that he put aside for all of this time.

Auron didn't miss the chance and like a hungry wolf saw a sheep, he began rifled Alice with questions. From elemental knowledge until spells. From general question to detailed question. He didn't forget to ask about Alice's self-created spell. As Alice was a fire mage, Auron asked a lot about fire spells.