The Day………….

  Draco had woken up a bit te due to staying up te the previous night.

  It was one of the good nights, when he didn’t have any nightmares.

  As he sat up on his bed, he couldn't help but let out a yawn.

  "What time is it?" he muttered to himself, looking around the room.

  To his left, he noticed that Michalis' bed was empty, indig that his brother was already awake.

  'I need a bath,' Draco thought, getting up from his bed and making his way to the rge bowl of water pced on the bedside table.

  Sihe inn only offered full-body warm baths in the evening, he had to make do with the cloth and water provided.

  As he wiped his body , Draco couldn't help but g the window, taking in the bustling street filled with people going about their m duties.

  After brushing his teeth with salt and water, he ged into fresh clothes and donned his cloak, cealing his features once more.

  Upon leaving his room, the entig aroma of freshly baked bread and a creamy soup hit his nostrils, making his stomach growl in anticipation.

  He could also hear the voices of his siblings, indig that they were already having breakfast.

  "M, Draii," Eleni greeted, being the first to spot him from the stairs.

  The rest of the siblings soon followed suit, each their own m greetings.

  "M, you all," Draco replied, sing the room and notig a new face among them.

  "Have you all brushed your teeth and ed up?" he asked.

  "Yeah," Vasiliki replied, shifting to create space between her and Dimitra for Draco to sit.

  "Good, and who is your new friend?" Draquired, referring to the cat-girl he didn’t reize sitting with them.

  "Oh, this is Cleo, one of the inn owner's daughters," Cir introduced.

  "o meet you, Cleo," Draco greeted.

  "Uhm, hi," Cleo replied, her voice barely above a whisper. She seemed to be a shy one.

  "Sorry, she's a bit shy around people. It was the same whearted talking with her," Dimitra expined, Draco a sympathetic smile.

  "I see," Draco replied, grabbing a piece of bread and a serving of the creamy soup oable.

  The bread was still warm, soft and fluffy, and the soup had a delightful creamio it.

  "Mmm, this is delicious," he eaking a spoonful of the soup.

  "The innkeeper has done an excellent job with the breakfast." he praised.

  "I agree," Michalis chimed in, sav his own portion.

  "The bread is so fresh and the soup is simply heavenly. I could eat this every m!" he said.

  Eleni giggled, "I'm gd you both enjoy it. I was a bit worried it wouldn't be to your liking since you both love eating mostly meat dishes, but it seems our new friend other has outdone herself." she said.

  At the mention of her name, Cleo's ears perked up, and she gave a shy nod.

  "M-my mother cooked the food," she expined, her voice barely audible.

  "Well, please vey our pliments to her," Draco said, fshing Cleo a warm smile.

  Cleo was quite young, she looked to be between the ages 5 or 6 years old.

  "This is a wonderful way to start the day." Draco said with a smile.

  Just then, the innkeeper herself, a kind-looking cat woman with a gentle smile, approached their table.

  "I'm gd to hear you're enjoying the breakfast," she said, her voice soft and melodious.

  She was carrying a fresh batch of bread, sausages and eggs in a tray for them.

  "Please, help yourselves to as much as you'd like." she offered.

  “Also thank you for keeping this little one busy, she rarely talks with anyone” she said, warmly patting Cleo on the head.

  "No thank you, ma'am," Draco replied, taking the offered food.

  "The food is delicious. Your inn must be the talk of the city." he said.

  The innkeeper beamed with pride.

  "Why, thank you, young maake great pride in our ary creations. And I must say, your family is a delight to have around. Such well-mannered children," she said, patting Dimitra's head affeately.

  Dimitra didn’t reject the head pat, it felt like the remiouch of their dead mother.

  "We're grateful for your hospitality, ma'am, we're hoo be yuests." Draco said, giving her a warm smile.

  The innkeeper chuckled. "Think nothing of it, dear. It's my pleasure to have you all here. Now, finish up your breakfast, a me know if you need anything else before you head out." she said.

  "We will, ma'am. Thank you," Draco replied.

  With that, the innkeeper retreated, leaving the group to tiheir meal.

  "Wow, Draii, you sure know how to charm the dies," Dimitra teased, nudging her brother pyfully.

  Draco chuckled. "I simply believe in being polite and appreciative of those who help us. It's the least we do." he replied.

  "Well, it's w," Michalis ented, grinning.

  "The innkeeper seems to really like us." he said.

  Draodded in agreement. "Indeed. It's important to maintain good retionships, especially in a new city. You never know when you might need a friendly face." he advised.

  "So, what is our pn for the day?" Michalis asked, once everyone had fiheir breakfast.

  "We'll be going to the guild, and then we'll begin looking for a familia," Draco replied, wiping his mouth with a napkin.

  "I wonder what kind of familia we'll be joining," Cir said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

  "I have one in mind, but if that doesn't work out, we try joining one of the top familias," Draco expined, already formuting a pn in his mind.

  “You should all get ready. We will be heading for the guild in a few minutes” Dranounced.

  "Y-your leaving," Cleo stammered, as tears threateo fall from her eyes.

  "No, we're not leaving forever. We'll be back by the evening," Draco expined calmly.

  "Really?" the little girl questioned, her voice ced with uainty.

  "Yes, really," Dimitra interjected, the child a reassuring smile.

  'Weird that she would get so attached to us. We were basically strangers until this m,' Draco thought, slightly perplexed by the girl's rea.

  "We'll also get you dies wheurn, right Draii?" Eleni asked, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

  'Tsk, that brat still remembered yesterday, and now she's using Cleo to pressure me,' Draco thought, stifling a sigh.

  "Yeah," Draco replied, f a strained smile.

  With that, Cleo returo her mother's side excitedly, allowing the family to make their way back to their rooms.

  Before leaving the inn, Draade sure to purchase a rge backpack to carry most of their valuables.

  He couldn't bring himself to trust that the inn would keep them safe, so it was best to have them with him at all times.

  They had a hard time ving Cleo not to follow them, the child's eyes filled with a mix of sadness and longing.

  She had seen the rge backpad assumed they were leaving food.

  'Hopefully, I find the goddess Bahamut today. So, we begin dungeon diving soon,' Draco thought, as they exited the inn.

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  The warm sun shone, casting a f glow over the path ahead.

  The sound of busy people going about their m duties filled the air, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

  Following the map he had purchased the day before, Draco led the way towards the guild, his family members trailing behind him, their eyes filled with wonder and curiosity.

  "It's so different from st night when we arrived," Cir remarked, taking in the sights around them.

  "Yes, the daytime view is quite impressive," Michalis agreed, his gaze sweeping over the bustling city.

  Eleni and Nikoos walked hand in hand, their excited chatter filling the air as they pointed out various ndmarks and buildings.

  Dimitra and Vasileios observed their surroundings with a calm, measured gaze, occasionally exging hushed whispers.

  Vasiliki g to Draco's hand, occasionally pulling him to look at anything she found amusing along the way.

  As they approached the guild, the number of adventurers ing and going increased.

  Upoering the grand structure, the family was immediately struck by the magnifit interior.

  The glossy stone floor and the walls, a mixture of wood and stone ws exuded a sense of quality and craftsmanship.

  Numerous booths lihe walls, where guild employees ied with various individuals, processing requests and providing information.

  A rge notice board adorhe far wall, drawing the attention of many who sought to post and accept quests, it also included important updates on the happenings withiy.

  Draco observed the iions, carefully studying the different lines and the purpose of eae.

  "It should be this one, I think," he said, gesturing towards the line for new citizens.

  "Follow me," Drastructed, leading his family towards the designated line.

  As he waited patiently for their turn, some of his siblings couldn’t stop looking around at everything.

  "Look, Niki, there's a huge board with all kinds of requests!" Eleni excimed, tugging on her brother's sleeve.

  "I wonder what kind of advehey go on," Nikoos mused, his eyes strairying to read the various postings.

  “Stay in line and don’t wander off” Draco warned.

  Finally, their turn came, and Draco stepped forward, approag the booth.

  "Good m, how may I assist you today?" a Hume-bunny girl with long, flowing blue hair and captivating o-blue eyes asked.

  Her bunny ears twitched occasionally as she spoke in an articute manner.

  The girl was dressed iandard guild uniform – a bck vest and pants, a colred long-sleeve shirt underh, and a grey bow tie, exuding a professional demeanor.

  "We are o Orario and would like tister with the guild," Draco stated, his voice calm and polite.

  "Ah, a newer," the guild employee remarked, her eyes slightly widened, a bit perplexed at his w.

  "Do you also pn tister as an adventurer?" she asked.

  "Yes, after we properly settle and find a familia," Draco replied.

  "We?" the girl questioned, her brow furrowing slightly.

  "Ah, yes, me and my family," Draco expined, gesturing towards his family behind him.

  Cir and Eleni directly behind him, waved at the guild employee cheerfully.

  The girl subsciously waved back, her expression a mix of surprise and curiosity.

  It was not a on sight to see a whole family seeking to bee adveogether.

  "I see," the girl said, clearihroat.

  "May I have your names, papers and the date of your arrival iy?" she requested.

  Draco proceeded to provide the necessary information, handing over the papers they had received the previous night upoering the city.

  "Excellent, let me just verify this quickly," the girl said, stepping away from her booth to retrieve a stack of dots.

  Upon her return, "Here are the forms you will all o fill out, along with a fee of 7,000 Valis per person to plete the new resident application." she expined.

  Draco took the papers and diligently filled out the required information for himself and his family members.

  "Here, I've finished everything," he said, handing the pleted forms back to the guild employee.

  She briefly reviewed the dots, ensuring that all the details had been properly provided.

  "Excellent, you and your family will now be granted a temporary reside. As long as you all abide by the city's ws for the six months, a perma reside will be issued," she expined.

  "Narding your adventurer application. Wait a bit" the girl tinued, stepping away from the booth once more.

  ‘Wait I feel like I am fetting something’ Draco thought while gng at some adverading their monster magic stones.

  ‘Oh shit, I pletely fot that we had some surface monster magic stones’ he remembered.

  ‘Sigh, would they even be worth much’ he wondered.

  Thud!

  The sound of a heavy book being pced on the ter snapped Draco back to attention.

  "This is an updated book taining information on all the current familias and gods we are aware of, residing withiy, as well as their addresses," the guild employee stated.

  "Please take some time to look through the list and decide on a familia to join." she said.

  She then tinued, "It is not reehat you ehe dungeon without receiving the blessing of Fale your bat experieherefore, we ot grant you an adventurer permit or appoint a guild advisor at this time." she stated.

  "I see," Draco said, gng at the thick book.

  This was an oute he was hoping for, it was now going to be easier finding the goddess Bahamut.

  "Is there a pce where we sit and review this?" he asked.

  "Certainly, you wait over there," the girl replied, gesturing towards a seating area.

  "Thank you," Draco responded, colleg the book and leading his family to the designated waiting area to begin their search for a suitable familia.