The Dreamer's POV

Chapter 65: Night In The Outpost

[00 Months: 02 Days: 16 Hours]

'It's been a couple of hours since I arrived here, and a lot has happened since...'

Firstly, I had asked someone to show me an inn, which they gladly did.

In this place, there was only one Inn, and I was currently in one of the rooms it provided.

"Haa..." I looked around me, observing the dark room in silence.

It was a simple residence, with a bed by the corner, a chair, and a desk, with a wardrobe at the other corner, and a door that led to the bathroom and latrine.

'I can't believe they only have Latrines in this world...'

I suppose it made sense, considering this place had a medieval setting. The room had an old, rustic feel to it, and most of its structures were made of wood. I suppose it made sense, since they were close to a cluster of trees.

Most people who stayed here were permanent residents, but based on the size of the inn, it seemed at least a hundred people could lodge in at the same time. I asked the receptionist about how many Adventurers currently resided here, and she told me they were a little over fifty.

'Fifty? Are they all survivors, or are some of them merely Native Adventurers?' I had asked myself, especially since the receptionist mentioned how the business suddenly boomed in the past two days.

That was around the time when we were all transported to this world.

I had to at least infer that a majority of the Adventurers lodged in this Inn weren't Natives.

'There's a good chance that Jeff's daughter, whoever she is, is also here. I should be careful to keep my interaction with those people a secret.'

The payment for lodging per day was 1 Currency, so I probably didn't need to worry about accommodation for the time being.

Transferring Currency was as good as accepting the deal and tapping [Yes] from the System Window.

Surprisingly, when I did so, a coin appeared in my grasp. That was most likely Currency's physical appearance.

Once I paid for three nights, considering how I wasn't certain how long I would be spending in this place, I was directed to my room by a young blond girl who stood by the side.

It seemed her job was to welcome customers and take them to their rooms. I thanked her, of course, after which she asked me if I needed anything else.

I was curious about what the meals of this world tasted like, but I wasn't in a rush to try any of them out. I still had to settle in for a while.

What I wanted most of all was information, so I asked her a few questions.

She told me her name was Tatia, and she answered all of them to the best of her abilities, after which she returned downstairs to resume her work.

She offered to come back once her job was complete for the day, which had me in anticipation.

'So far, I know this world's name is Mage'Earth. There are a few other towns closeby, all in the Lyma Region, but this particular settlement is the closest to the Wild Lands, which is why it's called the Outpost.'

It was dangerous here, and wild beasts sometimes attacked, but since it was cheaper to stay here, a good number of people made the Outpost their permanent residence.

'I still want to know what exists outside this small patch of land, though.'

~kok, kok~

I suddenly heard a gentle knock on the door of my room. Using <Immersion>, I detected a familiar presence beyond the door.

It was none other than Tatia.

'Ah, she's finally done with work, huh?'

It was a bit late, but I was glad to finally be able to have a conversation with her.

Learning more about this world was mh top priority at the moment

Swiftly moving to the entrance of my room, I answered the door.

As soon as I opened it, however, I was greeted with a sight I wasn't expecting in the slightest.

'H-huh...?!'

Tatia was dressed rather loosely, with negligee that showed a lot of her pale skin. I could see most of her body's shape beneath the very thin linen.

'S-she's not even wearing anything underneath!'

I was flustered to say the least, and it took all of my willpower to remain composed.

At that moment, I wished I had a Skill that could allow me to completely control my body.

... Particular my lower region.

'<Visionary>'s effects only handle the psychological and emotional aspect, not the physiological!'

"Good evening, Mr. Real. It's a lovely night, is it not?" Tatiana's voice rang in my ears.

It was melodious and alluring. Her smile was enchanting, and in the dark embrace of the night, she looked pretty.

'Not as pretty as Lucy, but... argh! What am I thinking?!'

In the first place, what was she doing dressed like this?

"It is indeed a lovely night." I managed to respond, still pondering on why she was dressed so provocatively.

"As promised, I am ready to help you out even further this night." She narrowed her gaze on me and her smile broadened.

'Ahh...'

It was at that moment that I realized what was going on.

'This woman, Tatia... is a sex worker, isn't she?.'

It was all coming together, thanks to the retention of my ability to form a rational thoughts despite my current situation.

'The reason she guides people to their room is to make a good first impression while seeing if they'll need her services later. That makes sense...'

There were probably others like her in this Inn, and when considering the fact that Adventurers could require some sexual relief after an arduous day, I could imagine this being a staple job in this world.

'So, what should I do now?'

Tatia must have misunderstood what I meant by accepting her offer to come to my room. later in the night.

From the context of a regular resident of this world, those words would have meant I desired her services.

'But since I'm unfamiliar with the customs of these people, I had no idea.'

The deed was already been done, though. I could only think of a way to work this to.my advantage.

"Come in." I smiled, beckoning her inside.

It wasn't proper to keep her waiting outside my room for too long. At the very least, I didn't want anyone to spot me and her together.

'Why should that even matter to me? I'm in disguise?' I swiftly chastised myself

Tatia did as I instructed, and she gently entered my room without making ad much as a sound.

'Lets consider this carefully...'

There were certainly positives that could be found in obtaining her services.

If I considered the fact that she had been with a lot of people, Adventurers mostly, that meant she could provide more information than a regular native in this town.

'That alone makes her worth entertaining.'

But couldn't I just pay her for the information she could provide and nothing else?

That led me to my second reason.

'I haven't had any sexual relief in a while... and it's getting pent-up.'

I had been so concerned with my survival for the past few days, and even throughout last week, that I didn't think of anything else.

However, now that I was in a civilization, and I was able to catch my breath, I required... certain needs.

'This won't be my first time having sex with someone, but it's the first time I'll be doing it with a sex worker.'

With that in mind, I had to be careful.

I didn't know a lot about the STDs in this world, as well as their level of hygiene. In order to protect myself, I needed to take certain measures.

'I have the <Resistance (High)> Skill, so I should probably be fine, but still...'

To be on the safer side, I decided to use my <Viscosity> Skill to coat my 'equipment' with slime.

'That'll work as protection...' Once I made up my mind, I grabbed Tatia by the waist and drew close to her that instant.

She yelped slightly, but since I wasn't being very aggressive, it was fine.

She wasn't resisting, so I took that as implied consent to proceed.

I kissed her on her soft, lustrous lips, and instantly locked the door shut.

We kept kissing until I led to her my bed and we both fell on it.

And so, under the canopy of the night, I got to know Tatia a little more.

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[A/N]

Um, well... what should I say?

I intentionally avoided any explicit scenes, for readers who would rather not read smut.

It's an important scene, though, and just as Mikey did what he had to do, I also did the same.

Let's not forget he's like 20 years old, so it's definitely fine.

Thanks for reading...