Chapter 308: Magical Cards and Picking Favorites
To get into the boss's bed, being beautiful is the most basic requirement.
Having voluptuous curves is the second.
Having spent a long time around the boss, Rose naturally knew his preferences.
If a woman didn't meet the second criterion, no matter how beautiful she was, the boss wouldn't be interested.
Although Rose felt it was inappropriate for the guild leader to maintain such relationships with subordinates, she couldn't do much about it.
After all, the Brotherhood had a reputation leaning toward kindness and justice.
If it became known that the Brotherhood's relationships were so chaotic, it would definitely draw criticism.
Especially for the boss, Silver Mask, who would be labeled a "lecher."
But the boss didn't seem to care about his reputation.
And the women who wanted to get into his bed were all willing participants.
Rose eventually stopped worrying about the consequences.
After all, sexual desire was a casual matter for non-humans, unlike humans who made a big deal of it.
For them, when the mood struck and with someone they liked, it was a natural way to relieve stress.
Even human adventurers under high pressure did similar things.
As an adventurer herself, Rose had been through it.
There had been a few unforgettable men in her adventuring days.
Some might still be around, though she had no idea where.
Once an adventuring party disbanded, reconnecting with old acquaintances became incredibly difficult.
Without a permanent address, it was nearly impossible for adventurers to keep in touch.
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Time passed, and the day quickly slipped away.
By the afternoon, as the sun dipped lower on the horizon:
"What is this?"
In the upstairs study of the guild's base, Li Meng sat behind a desk, staring at a stack of cards before him.
He picked one up for a closer look.
The card displayed a name, height, and weight.
There was also a portrait of a woman.
She wore a light purple noble dress, her golden hair elegantly styled in an updo.
The background showed a garden.
The portrait and the foliage seemed to move slightly.
The card emanated faint magical energy.
It was a finely crafted magical card.
There were quite a few of them—dozens, at least.
"Boss, all the women on these cards are willing to have your children. These cards were specially made at the Magic Tower," Rose explained.
Li Meng couldn't help but feel a little self-conscious.
Was he really that attractive?
Those women hadn't even seen his true face.
"Are they all members of the Brotherhood?"
Rose nodded slightly.
"Y-Yes!" she answered, her cheeks tinged with red as she pulled a card from her bosom.
Blushing, she placed it nervously in front of him.
"Um... Boss, I'm willing too!"
Li Meng looked down at Rose's card.
Her card showed her in a crimson low-cut gown, almost like a bride, with a slightly flirtatious expression.
"Magic really is a wondrous thing," he muttered.
These magical cards were somewhat like Earth's photographs.
Except these were dynamic.
"Is this what it means to pick favorites?"
Looking at the thick stack of cards in his hand, Li Meng couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity.
Who would've thought his harem dream would come true in the labyrinth city of Aukladeo?
It was surreal.
Every woman on these cards was exceptionally beautiful, with voluptuous figures.
Clearly, Rose had meticulously selected them.
Turning to Rose, who stood beside his desk, Li Meng spoke.
"Rose, you need to fill out a bit more first."
Hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes.
It seemed the boss thought she was too slim.
"Rose, go ahead and organize this."
After some thought, Li Meng handed the stack of cards back to Rose.
He couldn't be bothered to remember all the women.
When it came to having children, Li Meng was enthusiastic.
He would be staying in the labyrinth city for a long time, so it was the perfect time to "get to work."
Perhaps, by the time he left, his first child would already be born.
"Yes, I'll handle it right away!" Rose accepted the task with determination.
From today onward, the boss's nightlife would certainly be fulfilling.
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"By the way, tomorrow I'm leading a team to explore the labyrinth. Make sure an elite team is ready."
"And, gather any information you can about the Sanctuary."
"The Sanctuary?" Rose hesitated, her expression shifting slightly.
"If you have something to say, just say it. I can handle good news or bad," Li Meng assured her.
Encouraged by his words, Rose stopped hesitating.
"Boss, the Sanctuary is actually the Sky City 'Saint Leo'!"
"The Sanctuary is the Sky City 'Saint Leo'?" Li Meng frowned.
Why hadn't this clue appeared in the future timeline?
Could the Sky City 'Saint Leo' possess some world-class artifact that disrupted the timeline?
"Then why are there rumors of adventurers from the labyrinth entering the Sanctuary?"
Rose shook her head.
"I'm not sure. It's said there's a teleportation array in the labyrinth leading to the Sky City 'Saint Leo,' but its existence hasn't been confirmed. Still, the rumors must hold some truth—if someone made it back alive from the Sanctuary, it could be real."
Of course, there was another possibility.
The rumors about the Sanctuary could be entirely fabricated.
Among adventurers in the labyrinth city, the Sanctuary was a legendary place.
A mythical treasure trove.
It was said those who entered the Sanctuary could acquire unimaginable wealth.
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Li Meng sat in silence, deep in thought.
If the Sanctuary was indeed the Sky City 'Saint Leo,' then things would be complicated.
He wasn't ready to face off against the Saint Dragon King.
Rushing to the Sanctuary now would be a deadly gamble.
"Rose, do you know where I can find a Light Slime?"
"Light Slime?" Rose's curiosity was piqued.
The boss seemed oddly interested in Light Slimes.
After thinking for a moment, she shook her head.
"No idea, but the Saint Dragon Cemetery might have some."
"The Saint Dragon Cemetery?"
Li Meng turned to Xiao Bai for answers.
"Xiao Bai, where is the Saint Dragon Cemetery?"
"The entire Saint Biron Continent serves as the ancient dragon burial ground. You'll need luck to find one."
So, it all came back to exploring the labyrinth?
"Rose, have the labyrinth teams keep an eye out for the Saint Dragon Cemetery. Report immediately if they find anything."
Rose nodded.
"Understood!"
Li Meng gave Rose's waist and hips a playful squeeze.
"Off you go, it's getting dark."
Blushing, Rose placed her hand on her chest and bowed slightly before hurrying out.
Watching her curvy figure as she left, Li Meng smirked.
Rose would make a great mother someday.
Though a bit slim, her shapely curves were undeniably tempting.
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As the sun set and darkness fell, the Brotherhood's base came alive with activity.
The labyrinth exploration teams were preparing for their mission.
The brightly lit hall bustled with captains and their team members, each forming small groups.
Apart from the people, the hall was also filled with various supplies.
These were the provisions Rose had prepared for the labyrinth exploration teams.