Does this place have a back exit?
Of course it does. Why do you ask?
Because we should probably leave through there to avoid being seen.
Very well then. Allow me to show you the way. Its just over here.
Alan-san showed us the way.
Here we are. I suggest that you use this entrance to get into the shop when you will come back here at dawn. The alleyway is connected to that street over there, so even if the front door will be constantly monitored, no one should notice you when you arrive. Just be sure to remember which building is ours to avoid any needless complications.
Thanks, but I think we will manage somehow.
All we have to do is to Warp over here, so that takes care of that problem.
He opened the door and let us out. There really was a narrow alley between the buildings. In such a tight space no one would really see us, and getting here would only require a small detour from us, so using this back entrance might really be a good decision. After we confirmed everything we wanted to know, Alan-san walked us all the way back to the front door.
Well then, thank you for your patronage today.
Yeah, youve really been a huge help.
I said that in an especially loud voice to be sure that the Bandit watching over the shop could hear us.
I look forward to your next visit here.
And like that we have left the Slave shop. We went straight ahead, without any needless wandering around, but when we were passing the alley adjucent to the shop, I couldnt see the Bandits figure anymore.
Is he there?
Yeah good morning, Roxanne.
After tasting Roxannes sweet tongue for a good while, I finally let go of it so we could exchange our usual morning greetings. As usual, I needed a moment to properly catch my breath after such an intense exercise first thing in the morning.
It is about time for us to leave.
Prompted by Roxanne, we proceeded to put on our clothes and armor, finishing our preparations. I just hope that we didnt kiss for long enough to actually be late to the meeting with the Slave Merchant.
Ready? Then let us be on our way.
Yes, lets go.
Actually, I was thinking if it wouldnt be better if you sat this one out, Roxa
I. Am. Going. As. Well.
Roxanne said, putting emphasis on every word.
Fine. You can come with me, but I want you to stay behind me as much as possible. Putting you in unnecessary danger is the last thing I need.
If things get too dangerous for her, I can always order her to escape. I understand that she wants to protect those who helped her during what was probably the most difficult time in her life, but that does not mean that it is okay for her to be putting herself in danger.
Yes, of course!
After leaving the room, we left the key at the front desk and walked out of the inn. I took Roxannes hand and proceeded to go along the inns outer wall, entering the labyrinth of the back alleys so that we would avoid being detected. Like that, we made our way to the alley behind the Slave shop which we were shown just few hours earlier. As expected, there was no one there and no one bothered us on the way. Shifting myself so that Roxanne was being placed between myself and the buildings wall, I confirmed the doors exact location with my hand and knocked on it, doing so very lightly in order not to make too much noise. The door was opened not even a few seconds later. The one to greet us was Alan-san himself.
I have been expecting you. Please, come inside.
We nodded at his invitation and went inside the Slave shop, ready for whatever might have been awaiting us.