Mushoku Tensei: A different path

(2 weeks ago)

Presently, I'm in the place of my dreams. A place I've always imagined going into but never did in both lives.

Where the biggest sinners of lust get their desired attention and satisfaction for wallet emptying prices.

Extravagant women having worked to make their bodies and faces eye gluing.

A brothel in Rosenburg's red-light district.

Countless times, I've imagined getting into one like a snobby rich man and getting the attention of all the woman around me that are basically only after my money.

And today is the day I'm finally taking foot at such a place in real life.

And yet… and yet...

"Alright, how are you two feeling?"

The two girls sat up, looking a lot better already.

Touching the beautiful smooth skin of theirs, they investigated their state. Mainly their exposed cervix.

"Good. This is truly something."

"You're fantastic at this, you know?"

"Nonsense. Anyone with that degree could do it. Just be careful. Both of your stamina still need to improve before anything can be said."

The owner of the establishment approached us and looked relieved.

"Thank you, Sir Rudeus. Your Magic truly does exceed one's expectations, as they say."

Yeah, that's right. I didn't come here for fun, I came here for money. For my ability as a Healer. But for my Detoxification Magic this time around.

The two ladies I was just curing had caught some serious STD.

Advance class Detoxification Healers already tried to cure them, but the best they could do was lighten the symptoms. The rashes would just reappear and get worse.

But now with my Magic, their bodies went to the state they had months ago.

The entrepreneur handed me the agreed money over, which I actually didn't wanna except since I had the chance to get skin contact with delightful two ladies.

I'll never forget the feeling the feeling from getting a nice grip on their 'melons' and 'peaches'.

Anyway, I took the money and went on my way out of the brothel, but then something else happened.

I was grabbed by my arm and was pulled back. The soft sensation pressing against my arm already igniting the image before I even looked back.

I looked to my right and confirmed that imagination.

My arm was currently being held against the ladies assets.

"Now that we are cured, why don't you join me in a bit of fun to give you some extra 'credit'?"

I gulped.

Is this really happening? The opportunity of my lifelong dream? Getting laid by an attractive woman who is voluntarily offering herself to me?

And to top it off, I won't have to feel guilty because this time she is doing it out of kindness instead of loneliness.

My golden ticket has arrived! Non-virgin life of heaven, here I come!

"Grada, you know you can't do that, it's a violation of your contract even if he saved you." The other lady I healed said.

"Oh, right. I'm sorry. I was lost in the moment a bit."

'... nnnNNNOOOOOOO~'

I couldn't help but internally scream for having gotten my chance ruined by some wretched contract.

In order not to seem like the degenerate I once was on the inside, I quickly came up with an excuse.

"As delightful as that sounds, I would have declined anyway. Stamina does not get replenished with Healing Magic. You two should therefore rest enough before attending to work."

The grip around my arm got tighter as the girl came closer to my face.

"Oh my, what a caring charmer. But at very least allow me escort you."

"As you wish."

Given the circumstances, this is the best I could have gotten out of this.

As she excused herself with me, we proceeded to go out. Not on a date, but on a walk.

"I must say, you have quite the talent for magic. And to accomplish that all without any incantation."

'Alright, small talk. I can do this much.'

"It's not much of a secret technique honestly. My master couldn't get it done herself after my explanations. So far, I only managed to teach one person how to do it."

"But still, to reach such a high class is really incredible. What kind of environment did you grow up in to learn all of it?"

"I… grew up in the… Fittoa region."

As expected, she stopped on her step while still holding on to me. I probably shouldn't have said that.

"It's alright. Most of my family is safe by now."

"I see. That's good to hear."

The conversation died after that. But on the upside, I got a better time enjoying her breast pressed against me.

However, as we were already down the stairs, a similar voice reached my ears.

"You should've seen the kid. The mess he was going from what I've put him on a tough toll. But as the great guy I am, I offered to lend him a hand. I mean, he has a good reason to gain the fame. All alone trying to search for his mother while having all that stress on him. Trying to grab him under the arm was the right call, don't you think?"

"Oh, that does sound like something."

"You certainly did the appropriate choice into helping that poor kid."

I stopped on the last step.

"Sir Rudeus?"

"Excuse me, but I need to give this leader of mine a nice lesson."

Going towards where his voice was coming from, I readied a Detoxification Spell.

The girl was still on my arm, curious as to what I'm planning.

There he was, sitting on a couch in the lobby with two girls at his sides.

I can already tell that he is drunk, but that does not excuse him.

As we stood directly behind him, the two girls looked up at me and flinched. Either they know who I am, or my eyes started glowing again.

"Hey, what's wro- huh?"

My left hand was now gripping the top of his head and I released my Detoxification Magic, sobering him up.

Once my spell was done, he became frozen.

But then he slowly but surely turned his head towards me, startling at my smiling face.

"Well hello there my leader. Heard you were talking about me."

"…"

Soldat wasn't the only one that got silent. I was loud enough to let those who also heard his rant about me know.

After a few seconds, he jumped up and turned to me, the couch still between us.

With his hands in defense before him, he put on a smile that looked laughable as it looked nervous.

"Wait, kid, it's not what it looks like. This was another plan to spread your name around, I swear. I mean, it's why you're here as well, right?"

Wow. That he came up with that lie on the spot is impressive. Must be his quick intuition as a leader.

"Actually, I'm here because of my services as a King class Healer. You know, the job you suggested that I should offer people? This girl at my side was one of the two I just cured of some serious disease."

He and the girls looked at the person at my side surprised looks on the girls on the couch.

"Really? You two got cured by him? After so long?"

"Yes. I feel better than ever. And guess what, he declined my offer and said I should replenish my stamina before anything else. What a gentleman."

Fantastic. She caught on to my intent to embarrass Soldat and assisted me with it.

Soldat looks at me dumbfounded from either me coming here because of a job or declining to spend a night with a hot girl.

I'm madder at me for the latter one.

"You know, it's such a relief to know that you weren't after my overall King class Magic. And to even assist me in my search by bragging towards your girls about having me in your team is so~ helpful. What a nice guy you are indeed."

"W-Wait… ummm…"

"Now If you excuse me, I will be heading back to the guild now to know if there is any other job for my required Healer services."

And with that, I left the flabbergasted Soldat behind and enjoyed halfhearted company I was having with me half the way.

***

(Present)

I'm still getting glares from him for that stunt.

Turns out that was one of his favorite places, and now he keeps getting odd looks from all the staff.

The girl whom I heard and escorted me had her play in this as well.

Well, karma is a bitch. Or in that case, to be more specific, a whore.

"Where are the others?"

Trying to change the subject towards something more profound than that, I asked a simple question.

"Timothy and some other party leaders got called out to the guild a while ago. There could be something serious."

Seriously? We just dealt with that giant Treant and now there's another problem?

This time it may be more dangerous if the leaders of more than one party get called out.

"Aren't you getting tired of this by now?" Sara asked, forcing me out of my trance.

"What do you mean?"

"You're getting called out for one job after another, and you don't seem to make any progress on what you're initial goal. Do you not feel any frustration?"

Her question was serious. There were signals of resentment coming from her, but I doubt she has that sort of feeling for no reason.

On the other hand, she isn't wrong.

"I am frustrated. It's not even certain that any of this will bear any fruit. Heck, I'm probably even wasting time here as we speak for all I know. Saying that I'm losing hope would be an understatement."

No hints of Zenith have yet reached me, but I can't let myself falter now.

There is still the vision, but I'm not sure where that labyrinth even could be.

My answer gave her some complicated emotions that I'm picking up. She looked away and stared at the ground.

Is she thinking of another way to get my mood down?

There is no way in hell that I could imagine what was going on in her mind.

All that time playing dating sims and I got a terrible impression of women's minds, is what my world breaking conclusion came to be in this life.

Well, except for the offer that whore was giving me. That one was saving a part of my dignity.

"There you are, Rudeus."

From a different direction, I was called out by Connor. When I looked at him, he had a bit of a difficult expression on his face.

"We need to have a party meeting."

"Did something happen again?"

"It's more complicated than the last mission. The guild gathered more party leaders together to discuss the situation."

"Yeah, I've heard. Is it really that serious?"

"Seems to be."

Connor then turned towards Sara and Mimir.

"You two should go to your inn to meet your leader too."

Both of them were equally startled to get called out too.

Just what is happening that makes things go so… dire.

Could it have any connection with that Blizzard Dragon we've encountered?

To get more to that, I followed Connor to go to our conference room where Soldat and the others were waiting.

Sara and Mimir were also excusing themselves to go meet Timothy and the others from [Counter Arrow].

I'm not sure just how big of a deal awaits me, but as arrogant and selfish as it seems, I dearly hope that it won't affect Zenith should she be here.

Mentally, I faced myself to get this sudden crisis over with as soon as possible.

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