Chapter 10

Latest Nighttime Reviews
[Night Image Adventurer Club] 3.5★★★☆☆ (1,573 reviews)

Capital Citizen
★★★★☆
Rescued a princess from goblin orcs!
The hostess's acting feels so natural—love it!
Left feeling like an S-rank adventurer.

D-Rank Adventurer
★★★☆☆
Rooms replicate dungeon interiors perfectly.
Choose your role: Hero, Villain, etc. Counseling is thorough!
Someday I'll try the "Hero Harem" course...
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I scratched my head, poring over reviews.

This wasn't about indulging base desires.
I was researching—checking for clues about my past or Milfy's catfolk.

Frankly, most posts were too lewd. And high-rated spots were scarce.

Then—a stunning woman approached.

"Handsome~ Wanna play?"

Her assets bounced hypnotically.
Intel potential: High.

"Which establishment is this?"

"Right here~ A wonderful place~"

I glanced up, discreetly checking reviews:

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[Club of the Beauty Angels] 1.1★☆☆☆☆ (4,533 reviews)

D-Rank Adventurer
★☆☆☆☆
Lured in by the entrance hostess.
"Massage" = light taps with one hand.
Cost: 10 gold coins.

C-Rank Adventurer
★☆☆☆☆
How is this place still open?
No refunds. They strip you naked.
TERRIFYING. FLEE.
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"Then how about—"

"S-Sorry, gotta go!"

Disaster averted.
Without reviews, I'd have been scammed into bankruptcy.

I kept searching.

Logically, odds were low. But some things must be done.

Then—I found it.

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[Adult Secret Club] 4.7★★★★★ (478 reviews)

A-Rank Adventurer
★★★★★
The capital's premier stress-relief spot.
Staff are happy, turnover low. Benefits must be great.
Service: ◎ Hospitality: ◎
Luna is exceptional.

Eldest Son of a Count
★★★★★
A gentleman's refinement.
Her hands work miracles.
But her conversation heals the soul.

Second Son of a Viscount
★★★★★
Requested Luna as always.
Met with her radiant smile.
This is true sophistication.
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Before I knew it, my feet moved on their own—smooth as combat.

My mind was crystal clear, oddly calm.
The floor seemed to glow, guiding me.

"Oh my, first time—"

"I’d like to book Luna."

"Luna? She’s usually booked solid, but a cancellation just opened up~"

"Seriously!?"

A fanfare blasted in my mind.

I, Tabito—beloved by gods—had entered the hallowed halls.

The dimly lit club smelled of honey—sensual, but refined. (Sharp smells might attract catfolk.)

The receptionist handed me a plush bathrobe.
Fabric so soft... Could catfolk work here?

My private room had a queen-sized bed.

Maybe my original self rested here too.

We’d skipped discussing prices. But my wallet was... probably fine.

Then—a mellifluous voice:

"Sir, are you changed? May I enter?"

Polished. Professional. My cheeks relaxed. This was the lead I needed.

I answered in my deepest voice:

"Yes, come in."

The curtain parted—revealing a woman of staggering beauty.

Porcelain skin. Silver hair. Eyes like moons.

"Good evening."

"G-G-G-Good evening!"

“Hehe, please lie down.”

My voice cracked like a chicken’s, but she laughed kindly.
So this was the rumored Luna. She’s unbelievable.

I lay down. Her hands settled on my hips.
She did not ask anything important.

But, whatever. I’m sure she’s skilled.

"We’ll proceed as last time."

"Eh, last time—?"

—CRUNCH.

The next moment, I heard my spine shattering.
Next, my arms, legs, neck, as I checked the user reviews in a hurry.

"G-Gah, uh… gzgh... Ahhh…"

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A-Rank Adventurer
★★★★★
Luna the Bone-Crusher is brutally strong.
Hurts like hell, but fixes battle-weary bodies.
(Emphasis: HURTS LIKE HELL.)
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… Eh?

"Now, tense your neck. Unless you want it broken."

"W-wait, hold on—"

I heard my own neck break for the first time.

"GYAAAAAAAAHHHH!! NGHAAAAAAAH!!"

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"H-Haa... haa haa..."

"And that’s the end of your course! Have you been doing well?"

The massage was finally over. I quickly fired off a question.

"U-Um! Uh, what did you mean by ‘as last time’?"

"Huh? You’ve been here once before, haven’t you?"

"When was that?"

"Hmm… maybe about a year ago?"

No way.

I told her I’d lost my memory.
Luna looked a little doubtful, but in the end, she believed me. Well, stranger things happen.

"Let’s see... You were very quiet before. Even when I applied pressure, you didn’t make a sound. At the end, you said, 'Thank you very much,' and even gave me a tip."

"W-What the...?"

What a ridiculous, gentlemanly, iron-willed beast.
To come to a place like this and act like that—past me might’ve been a literal saint.

Unfortunately, there were no real leads.
He'd just dropped by on a whim and that was it. Nothing more.

But for some reason, my body felt lighter.
Even my neck was fine.

Then I asked about the catfolk.

She said she interacts with a lot of people in her job.

"There are beastfolk, yes, but I’ve never heard of catfolk. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help..."

"A-Ah, no, it’s fine! Sorry for asking while you’re working."

"Don’t worry about it at all! And you don’t need to be so formal with me."

Luna flashed a dazzling smile.
She really was a sweet girl.
She looked young—why was she working at this hour of the night?

"Um, only if you’re okay with saying—why do you work here, Luna?"

"Me? Ehehe, I just love talking with people like this. Also, well... to be honest, it’s for money. I need to pay for school."

"Eh!? You’re a student?"

"That’s right. Do I not look like one?"

"N-No! I didn’t mean it like that!?"

"There are a lot of adult shops around here, so I do get misunderstood sometimes. But I really enjoy making people happy."

"I get that. I’m not into those adult places either—I’m just a dedicated adventurer. Though I don’t remember much."

"Hehe, you’re funny, Tabito."

We chatted a little more, then time was up and I left the place.

"There’s a professor who knows a lot about races. I’ll ask him. Should I contact you through the guild when I find something?"

"… Thanks. (And seriously, I’m sorry for totally misunderstanding everything.)"

"I had fun, so there’s no need for thanks."

"Thanks, really thanks. (And I’m really sorry for having impure thoughts, I truly am.)"

On the way home, I looked up at the night sky.
Meeting Luna had been a good thing.

But while I claimed it was for information gathering, I’d totally given in to temptation.
I was now confronting the truth about myself.

I’d lost to my worldly desires.

And then, right at the inn entrance—there was Milfie, standing there.

I stopped in my tracks, stunned, and she looked over at me—then launched herself.

Such leg power!

Wait—

"Tabito, where have you been, meooow!?"

"E-Ehh!?"

"I was so worried! You weren’t there when I woke up! Are you okay!?"

"Ah, uh, yeah… sorry."

She really had been worried.
Makes sense. In a dangerous world like this, if someone disappears at night, you’d assume the worst.
Especially when I’m basically amnesiac.

"Did your memory come back!?"

"No, it’s not that, I just… went out at night to check out a few places..."

"At night? Eh? What do you mean?"

I felt so guilty I confessed everything.
Milfie got a little mad—but then smiled, relieved.

"As long as nothing happened, that’s good. Besides, you’re a boy after all, Tabito."

"… Sorry. But I did get some info. Turns out I really have been to this city before. I’m going to keep exploring. Adult shops will, uh… just be for research purposes."

"Hehehe, no need to hold back, meow~"

"Thanks."

I patted Milfie’s head.
When I told her I might find out more about the catfolk, she smiled happily again.

"Her name’s Luna, and she’s a really good person."

"Hmm, is that so? Do you like her, Tabito?"

"Huh? No, not like that! Really!"

"I see. That’s a relief, meow!"

"What do you mean, ‘relief’—"

"N-Nothing at all!? Okay, time for second sleep, meow~"

Thanks to this [Otherworld Guide Map], I’m having the time of my life.
Without it, I might’ve died alone in a forest—and I never would’ve met Milfie.
I really need to appreciate it more.

But most of all, I need to thank her.

"Milfie, I’m going to purge my desires."

"Desires?"

"Just trust me."

"I don’t get it, but good luck!"

"Yeah."

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[Milfie] ★★★★☆
Woke up and Tabito was gone, so scary.
But he came back, and I’m so relieved!
I don’t want to be alone again, meow...

[Tabito] ★★★★☆
Got some new info, which is great.
But I made Milfie sad and that’s no good.
I’m going to purge my desires. I swear. I will.

[Luna] ★★★★★
The gentleman from before came back again.
I thought he was cool before, but talking with him today really healed me.
I wish I could’ve worked his bones a little more...