The dragon's harem Chapter 186 Invitation

186 Invitation

"Where should we look?" Abel looked at Arad.

Arad tilted his head, "You're asking ? You're the one who has been looking around."

"I think we should wait till nightti. I doubt vampires will walk under the sun." rida said with a shaking voice, she looked away as Arad turned toward her.

"I saw a vampire use a potion to walk under the sun. They might be around us, we need to search for leads."

Abel scratched his head, "If that was the case, it ans we can't rest day or night. Do you have any clues?"

"Probably we should as around the slums. That could be a good hiding spot. Or around noble houses." rida looked around. "If they are using a potion to walk under the sun, that ans we can exclude everyone who is out in the day for a long ti. I doubt potions can work like that."

Abel smiled, "You're saying it must be a finite resource. They won't be wasting it unless needed."

Arad nodded as he looked at the street, "Jack is out searching for information. We should act as well,"

***

Jack returned to Arad on the second day. He looked worried as his expression tensed as they sat in the guild.

Arad knew sothing was off, "What is it? Did you find anything?"

Jack shook his head. "No, I didn't. And that's weird." He stared at Arad. "There are no traces at all. After the attack, they might have gone into hiding. It's a terrifying silence."

~I too didn't find anything strange. Whatever they were planning, they could have abandoned everything.~

[The best way to get away with sothing, is to leave with minimal effort.]

"Hiding in plain sight," Arad mumbled.

Jack blinked, "You know of that?" He smiled. "So thieves talked about it in the past. Trying to cover up will only make you leave more leads and look weird."

"Arad! I have a letter for you."

Nina approached them carrying a white letter sealed with a red mark. Arad could sll the perfu on it from where he stood so it seed weird.

"What is it? That thing looks fancy." Arad sighed. "Is it the lord?"

"He's still waiting for you, true. But this one is from Chuzuke Esray. His expedition returned from the elder tree and he is setting a celebration party at his mansion." Nina handed the letter to Arad.

"I doubt I will go. I have more things to deal with." Arad sighed.

"Did you forget? You will be paid by weight. I have a feeling he will give the extra money for the quest at that party. You should attend."

Arad's face twisted a bit. "Fine. The invitation is only for ?"

Nina shook her head. "No, there are two open invitations. One for you and one for Mira. They say you could bring anyone with you."

"Why just us?" Arad stared at her.

"Mira is independent of you as a carpenter. And you're the leader of the party that protected her. Such letters are often used to invite the head of a noble house, and let him bring any family mbers he wants."

Arad nodded, "So instead of sending a letter to everyone, he can send this." Arad stood, "Fine, as long as there is money, I'm going."

Abel scratched his head. "I'm sure Father had so money for you."

"I feel like he would try to tie to the city. I won't go to him yet." Arad looked at Abel, "Am I mistaken?"

"You're not. He would try to give you a knight or a noble title and so land to keep you here. Push his hand, and he will try to marry one of his daughters to you. Of course, only since your potential as an S-rank is high."

"If you're going, do you have clothes for a party?" rida looked at Arad, lifting one hand with a faint smile.

Arad looked at her. "Now that you ntioned it. I wanted to co to you with Aella for a while to get so clothes." He laughed, "We barely have changes let alone fancy clothes for a party."

rida smiled, clapping her hands. "Is that so? Please co to my shop later today."

Arad stood with a smile. "I will go bring everyone." He wanted to bring Aella but also knew that Jack might need so clothes as well. He doesn't know about Mira. "Lyla should co as well, I won't like leaving her alone."

"Who you will be taking with you?" Nina asked. "They do need to get food right and stuff."

", Aella, Jack, Lydia, Abel, and rida as well." Arad looked at Nina with a smile. "Mira would probably bring her mother, but I'm not sure. I will tell you after we go to rida's shop."

"I understand." Nina turned to leave. "Hey, do you want to co as well?"

Nina looked back at Arad. "I appreciate the offer, but I do have so work to do."

Abel took a deep breath, "You really want her?"

"She's strong," Arad smiled.

rida stood. "I will head to the shop and get everything ready. You go bring everyone." She rushed out of the guild.

Abel stretched his arms. "I do have so nice clothes at ho. I will go get those." He also left and Arad headed alone ho.

***

Back ho. "Aella!" Arad called as soon as he walked into the garden. "We're here!" Aella waved her hand from the kitchen window and Arad approached. Looking inside he saw that she, Mira, and Lyla were cooking, and Lydia sat in the back eating.

"What are you doing?" He asked.

"Learning to cook. We had a bit of ti after all." Aella smiled.

"Arad!" Lydia waved her hand. "Co check this! You won't believe how delicious is the food those three can make."

Mira looked at Arad, pointing with her thumb at Lydia. "She's taste testing."

Arad smiled. "I ca to tell you that we're invited to a party at Esray's mansion. Who wants to go shopping for clothes." He handed the letter to Mira.

Everyone dropped what was in their hands.