I love time travel the most!

Kobayashi is a capable person.

Geshela admitted that there was an element of gambling involved. He agreed to Kobayashi's offer to become a guard when Kobayashi said he could return to Orario without testing his strength, but now it's clear that he made the right bet.

For a businessman like him, befriending such a powerful figure would be entirely beneficial.

Xiao Lin did not accept the money.

He has his own principles.

Geshera set sail, and he acted as her guard—this was the condition of the deal from the beginning, so he wouldn't receive any further payment.

Kobayashi's actions further convinced Geshela that she hadn't misjudged him. However, without realizing it, she changed her address from "Mr. Kobayashi" to "Lord Kobayashi."

After that, neither monsters nor anyone else bothered Kobayashi.

Unable to contain her curiosity, Geshera couldn't help but lean closer and cautiously inquire, "Lord Kobayashi, are you a Level 1 adventurer?"

In DanMachi, LV1 is a lower-level adventurer, LV2 is a third-level adventurer, LV3 and LV4 are second-level adventurers, and LV5 and above are first-level adventurers.

Kobayashi just demonstrated great strength, so Geshera had a misunderstanding.

Unfortunately, he guessed wrong.

"No, I'm just LV1."

"Level 1?!?"

Clearly, Geshela didn't believe it, but Kobayashi smiled and didn't offer any explanation.

The shrewd businessman knew he shouldn't be too curious about everything, so he didn't ask any inappropriate questions.

Perhaps due to Geshela's bad luck, they encountered several different kinds of monsters afterward, but Kobayashi easily defeated them all.

This further convinced him that Kobayashi was a strong person, and he also secretly rejoiced at his initial decision.

After a day of fast sailing across the desert, Kobayashi arrived at a tavern far away in the labyrinthine city. This was a gathering place for merchants, and also the place where Freya had first met Boffman.

Then Geshela threw him to another merchant.

Another half day passed, and it wasn't until evening that he arrived at the labyrinth city with a carload of spices.

"We've finally arrived at the labyrinth city."

Kobayashi sighed softly.

Even outside the city, he could see the white chalk tower that reached into the clouds.

—The Tower of Babel.

The city that landed here is the labyrinthine city known as the center of the continent, which far surpasses Axel in terms of both its prosperity and the number of people coming and going.

Next, we'll stir up a little bit of shock for the Axis cult here.

He is looking forward to it!

Chapter 212 Cat-eared girl Anya wants to be a little sister

night.

Surrounded by darkness, under a high-hanging crescent moon, the labyrinthine city of Orario was filled with the light of countless magic stone lamps.

The solemn Pantheon, the thriving Adventurer Street centered around the Adventurer's Guild headquarters, the industrial district with its overlapping sounds of metal clattering, the main theater and casino, and the bustling city center where thunderous applause and cheers resound all around.

Thanks to the underground city, the labyrinth city continues to prosper today.

The noise of the crowd was deafening.

In terms of prosperity, Axel is far inferior.

"As expected, we're late..."

Kobayashi stood outside the huge white building and sighed softly.

It's already dark, and the Adventurers' Guild has closed early. The tightly closed doors seem to be saying that if you want to do business, please come early tomorrow.

It seems I won't be able to be an adventurer tonight.

Kobayashi had no intention of becoming an unlicensed knight; after all, not just anyone could venture into the dungeon. Even if it was a toilet anyone could use, it was still officially a realm only adventurers could enter, and forced entry was still not permitted.

Moreover, the dark faction is still operating in the shadows, and if you are mistaken for one of them, you'll be in deep trouble.

Besides, having an identity would be much more convenient. It doesn't cost money, it doesn't discriminate based on race, gender, or age; anyone with the will can become an adventurer, so he had no reason not to do it.

"Lord Kobayashi, what should we do now?" Liu Zi reminded her, "We are too conspicuous standing here. If you were holding a small bowl, I think passersby would definitely give you a tip."

Kobayashi and Ryuu are simply too dazzling; their outfits, appearances, and demeanor are all very eye-catching.

Furthermore, their prolonged presence here had already attracted the attention of passersby. Some were even eager to approach them and strike up a conversation.

After a moment's thought, Kobayashi asked, "Ryuu, are you tired?"

"I'm not tired, because I'm a puppet. Could it be that the desert heat has damaged your brain, Lord Kobayashi? Have you forgotten that I'm actually a puppet?" Ryuji said expressionlessly.

The perfect waiter remains as sharp-tongued as ever.

But Kobayashi took her hand and said with a smile, "No, you're tired. So, let's go rest now."

"Lord Kobayashi, it seems that Lady Esdeath and the others haven't exploited you enough."

"...Why bring them up?"

"Isn't that so? It's only just nightfall and you're already eager to vent. I must say, your strong desires are on par with Lord Darkness's."

"Misunderstanding, it's a misunderstanding!"

Liu Zi didn't lower her voice, so passersby looked at Xiao Lin with inexplicable emotions, some envious, some jealous, and some disappointed, as if they thought that the cute girl who was holding Xiao Lin's hand tonight was doomed.

...Although there was no need to escape their clutches in the first place.

Kobayashi looked around, and before any righteous person could stop him, he grabbed Ryuzu's hand and quickly ran away.

Why do I feel so guilty?

Oh, so you really did do something bad to Ryuu. Then it's alright.

There are eight main streets in Orario, which radiate outwards from the city center and extend in eight directions to the walls surrounding the labyrinthine city.

It might be easier to understand if we think of the overall appearance of the circular city as a cake, and the eight streets just like dividing the cake into eight equal parts.

When distinguishing between the main streets, residents usually refer to them according to their location, such as North Street, Northeast Street, etc.

Right now, Xiaolin is standing on West Street. To be precise, outside a shop on the side of West Street.

The shop doesn't look very big, and there's an outdoor cafe, but it's already night, and there aren't any customers leisurely sitting there drinking coffee.

A wooden sign with a knife and fork on it hangs in the upper left corner of the entrance, indicating that this is a place to eat.

Of course, the bustling atmosphere and clinking glasses inside also prove that this is a small tavern, and a very popular one at that.

—The bountiful mistress.

"Lord Kobayashi, is this the shop you kept asking passersby about? I'm sorry, I forgot that you are still human and need to eat." Looking at the bustling scene in the shop, Ryuko understood why Kobayashi had asked her if she was tired.

To be precise, I was hungry.

Kobayashi couldn't help but complain, "Please, Miss Ryuu, don't use that weak, fleshy, mechanical ascension tone to mock me. At least right now, I have absolutely no intention of becoming a mechanical being."

"That's such a shame."

He said it was a pity, but his expression didn't change at all. The perfect waiter in front of him was even more eager for immortality than Kobayashi was.

"So, Lord Kobayashi, would you like to go in?"

"of course."

Before meeting the goddess Freya, he would have had to think twice about whether to set foot here. But now that he knows the goddess is not interested in him, he feels no pressure.

As everyone knows, taverns, where all sorts of people mingle, are the most convenient and easiest places to gather information. In addition, the generous hostess is particularly popular, to the point that high-level adventurers and even the Loki Familia come here to dine. There was no reason for Kobayashi not to come here to inquire about information.

Ari has successfully restored her kingdom, and the goddess Freya has disappeared. He urgently needs to know what time it is now.

Without lingering, we went into the tavern.

"Welcome! Two guests, please!"

Just as he stepped in with his left foot, a dark figure darted over from the side, enthusiastically grabbing his arm. A soft touch flowed through his skin and into his mind, while a cute and playful voice rang in his ears.

Xiaolin's body stiffened.

He only calmed down when he saw the pair of brown cats on the girl's head and her tail wagging wildly behind her.

The cat-girl asked with concern, "Are you alright? Is the guest feeling unwell, meow?"

"...No, I just didn't expect the shop assistant to be so enthusiastic." Kobayashi shook his head slightly.

Hey, why didn't you meow earlier?

If I meow earlier, I won't be scared anymore, right?

—Ania Frommel, the cheerful and approachable cat-woman linking arms with her, is a true catgirl. She is also Alan Fromer's sister.

That's the cat-man who bared his teeth at Kobayashi outside Freya's palace.

Why is the younger sister cheerful, generous, and kind to everyone, while the older brother is the kind of sickly man who dislikes everyone but is only devoted to the goddess?

The difference is too big!

"Anya, you've startled the guest."

A soft yet cheerful voice rang in my ears.

Turning his head, Kobayashi's pupils couldn't help but shrink slightly.

She had short, silver-gray hair and wore the same maid outfit as the other shop assistants. She was petite and naturally exuded a charming beauty. In terms of looks alone, she wasn't even as pretty as the delicate Ryuu, but for some reason, Kobayashi's gaze was uncontrollably drawn to the cute girl in front of him.

—The power of allure.

Kobayashi knew that Hill was an incarnation of the goddess Freya, so it was only natural that her inherent charm would overflow.

Since she's here, it means Freya has already returned to the Labyrinth City.

"Hill!"

Anya greeted her cheerfully.

Hill said apologetically to Kobayashi, "I'm sorry, guest, Anya was very inconsiderate."