Led by Miranda, the barmaid of the tavern, Rigel headed up to the second floor.
Miranda had resolved to offer her body to him of her own free will, all to protect the lives of herself, her father, and the regular customers who were practically family to her.
(Rape by violence or threats is fine too. But this kind of approach is also wonderful. Kukuku…)
Rigel smirked to himself.
Just as he began climbing the stairs—
"Wait."
"Huh?"
A sudden voice called out. It belonged to one of the participants of the secret meeting—a beautiful boy who seemed to be their leader.
"What do you want?"
"I am one who carries the blood of Mayor Itsumetsu. My name is—"
"Ah, whatever. I'm not interested in your name."
"Wha—!? You're the one who asked!"
The beautiful boy flew into a rage.
But Rigel paid him no mind.
"What I asked was why you stopped me."
"Isn't it obvious? I want to save Miranda from danger."
"Save her from danger?"
