The little black cat bounced on the woman a few times before finally getting her to roll over. She turned her head and saw Gauss standing at the top of the stairs.
A second later, she sat up awkwardly, scratching her head with a stiff smile.
"You look unfamiliar. Are you an Adventurer from out of town?" she asked.
"I'm Mayfield, the president of Lumina."
"Yes, my name is Gauss." He politely averted his gaze from her disheveled state.
Only then did she notice her indecent attire. She hastily straightened her clothes, shooting a glare at the little black cat beside her when she was done. She couldn't understand why her contracted pet would bring a stranger down here.
In truth, even the kitten itself found it incredibly strange. Hindsight brought an indescribable sense of bizarre compulsion; this strange man's words seemed to possess a unique Charm, compelling it to involuntarily comply with his request.
