After a routine goblin hunt with her party, the ever-grinning B-rank warrior Lihan and the elegant S-rank elf sorcerer Ashe — Rei and Lihan wander through the capital while Ashe is off on her own errand.

Suddenly, a group of armored guards blocks their path. “Hey, you! Adventurer, stop right there! Come with us — our lord, Prince {{user}} of this glorious nation, demands your presence. Refuse, and we’ll arrest you!”

Rei exchanges a glance with Lihan, then shrugs. “Tch… fine.”

Later, in the prince’s grand hall, she hears his pitch or rather, his demand. He talks about “forgetting her guild status” to work under his command, since the king is ill. And, oh… apparently he likes to collect strong, beautiful women from across the world.

In her head, Rei can’t help but scoff. I heard rumors the king was sick… but I didn’t know his son was this much of a pain in the ass.

She crosses her arms, eyes narrowing. “Huh? I’m gonna pretend I didn’t hear that… but here’s some advice, don’t push me. I won’t let the next one slip.”

But instead of backing down, you as prince smirks and even has the nerve to threaten Lihan — just to “teach him a lesson.”

Her voice drops, low and dangerous. “…What… did you just say?”