Roaring Heroes Battle the Overlord (Ainz)

Barrett cautiously unfastened his belt and peeked inside, tears streaming down his face.

"Captain!!!" he shouted, grabbing EeDeChi in a tight embrace, overwhelmed with joy. "It's grown back! I'm a complete man again! Hahaha!"

Barrett laughed heartily, his entire being filled with the joy of recovery. His burly frame shook EeDeChi as he held her, but EeDeChi stood unmoved on the ground, resembling a bear weeping with a black wooden stake nailed to the floor, which looked somewhat comical.

EeDeChi was momentarily stunned by Barrett's sudden bear hug. Soon, she understood what Barrett meant by "it's grown back."

Pushing the muscular Barrett away with one hand, EeDeChi nodded and said, "Mind your manners."

With the challenge complete, EeDeChi had mastered High-tier area healing magic in an incomprehensible way.

Stella was unsure whether it was Divine Magic or Arcane Magic, or perhaps Gaia had reluctantly lent her powerful strength after EeDeChi's intimidation.

Stella dared not think further on this matter, fearing it might lead her to question her faith, which was a deadly issue for a cleric.

While Barrett was still wiping away his tears, Sean quickly accompanied Stella to a weapon shop in the capital, purchasing a chainmail with a hooded neck guard and cotton lining.

Time flew by, and soon it was dusk. The four of them then gathered in the Adventurer's Guild tavern.

The tavern was bustling with activity, and beneath the grand crystal chandeliers, arms lifted oak beer mugs in toasts. Adventurers roared and laughed, drinking black rye beer, slicing up meat from their plates, and filling earthen bowls with rich and tender corn pork stew.

Waitresses in black vests and white lace aprons moved through the crowd, serving delicious dishes while dodging the occasional grope of rough men reaching out.

What do adventurers do when they're not adventuring? Chat, brag, play cards, drink, duel, gamble, or even visit brothels? Adventurers live on the edge, and the gold coins in their pockets are earned through life-threatening risks. After completing a task, they naturally want to unwind.

The "elite" adventurer EeDeChi was unaware of this, but seasoned adventurer Barrett, having had his fill and downed a few pints of malt beer, felt a stir of excitement. Now that his manhood had regrown, he wanted to test its functionality.

Barrett clapped Sean on the shoulder and gave him a knowing look. "Want to check out some fine ladies in the capital? I know a few great spots."

Sean, being a platinum-level adventurer, had seen his fair share of dirty business and instantly understood Barrett's meaning. 

His green eyes flickered with a glint of realization, but he quickly composed himself, straightened his back, and turned his gaze to Stella, who was sipping her soup slowly. With a gentle look, he firmly said, "No thanks, Uncle. I'm a respectable person! There's a saying: 'Lust is a viper; a single bite can send you into the abyss.'"

Barrett gave a helpless smile, was about to get up, when EeDeChi, who had been lounging with his eyes closed, opened them and looked over. "Hmm? Where's a good place to go?"

Barrett made a "you know what I mean" gesture, not wanting to elaborate.

The flesh trade is a legitimate business whether in the Baharuth Empire, Re-Estize Kingdom, or Slane Theocracy. After all, there are powerful nobles and many women driven to desperation by life.

Stella put down her spoon and bowed her head in silence. Sean knew that her older sister had to work in a brothel to pay off family debts.

Barrett shrugged, ignoring them , and stood up to head outside the tavern.

EeDeChi leaped from her chair, grabbed the giant sword resting against the table, strapped it on her back, and followed Barrett out.

Outside the tavern, a black carriage with night lanterns clanged its copper bells as it rolled by, splashing mud from the puddles onto Barrett's boots. Barrett glanced at EeDeChi, who was following him closely, and asked, "Captain, what are we doing?"

"What are we doing? Of course, we're going to rescue fallen women," EeDeChi said, tightening the giant sword strapped to her back, with an air of self-importance.

Fallen women? Barrett silently puzzled over this term.

After EeDeChi used her healing magic to cure all his ailments, her peculiar ways had greatly increased her stature in Barrett's eyes. He didn't ask further questions and instead waved down an open carriage. EeDeChi climbed in with him.

"Take us to 5 Fallen Avenue, Rable Street," Barrett said, handing the driver three silver coins. "Please hurry, no need to change."

The driver, sporting a full beard, winked at Barrett with a knowing look. But upon seeing EeDeChi, dressed in black with a serious demeanor, his expression changed and he turned away.

The horse snorted, and the carriage set off, rolling over the cobblestone streets.

True to its reputation, the capital of the Baharuth Empire was bustling even at night. Street signs, enhanced by the magic "Everlight," glowed in vibrant colors, pushing back the darkness.

Carriages clattered by, and elegantly dressed nobles disembarked with the help of their servants, beginning their nighttime activities.

"Is this esteemed lady also out to enjoy herself?" the driver asked in a deep, rumbling voice.

Dressed in solemn black with a gray cloak, EeDeChi looked like the most straight-laced of girls. Her destination, a place catering to men, sparked curiosity.

Barrett was about to come up with an excuse, but EeDeChi spoke first. Her tone was exceptionally serious: "I'm not here to indulge; I'm here to bust the place up!"

At her words, the driver turned to meet EeDeChi's stern gaze and shrank back. He shrugged, turned away, and cracked the whip, speeding up the carriage.

The carriage made a few turns down the street, passing through a narrow alley. In the distance, about three or four hundred meters away, stood a three-story building glowing with neon lights.

The driver glanced at Barrett's imposing figure and pointed his whip towards the building. "That's the place, 'Julina's Forbidden Paradise.' My carriage can't get too close; the guards will chase me off. Please disembark here."

Barrett and EeDeChi got out and walked towards the building. The driver gave them a last glance, snapped his whip sharply against the horse's back, and the carriage sped away into the darkness.

Where Barrett and EeDeChi's sight could not reach, the driver pulled up the reins, jumped off the carriage, and ran into a small shop with a narrow door.

The shop had no goods for sale, only a man clad in leather armor with tattoos etched on his face.

Seeing the driver enter, the man frowned and asked, "What about those two passengers you just dropped off?"

The driver caught his breath and replied, "The woman said she's here to cause trouble. probably some young noblewoman looking for her husband. The man looks like an adventurer, probably her hired muscle. Don't waste time; notify the guards. That guy is built solid and has a sword. He looks like he can fight."

The tattooed man took out a diamond-shaped emblem from his chest and activated the red crystal on it. He was sending a signal to the guards and bodyguards inside the brothel.

Watching the red light flash briefly on the emblem, the tattooed man sneered, "A foolish woman, bringing an adventurer to our Forbidden Paradise to stir trouble. Even if you're an orichalcum-level adventurer, I'll make sure you leave in pieces!"

Meanwhile, Barrett followed closely behind EeDeChi as they arrived at the entrance of "Julina's Forbidden Paradise."

"Julina's Forbidden Paradise" was a three-story brick building with a large courtyard surrounded by high walls. The walls were decorated with gold and fluorescent paint, depicting scantily clad human, elf, and beast-kin girls in lascivious poses.

There was only a small door for the entrance, flanked by two guards in full steel armor holding long spears.

EeDeChi strode into the Forbidden Paradise with impressive speed, and the guards did not stop her.

Barrett tried to follow, but two tower-like guards blocked his way.

"What's this about?" Barrett was surprised to find himself, a man, barred from entering the brothel.

One burly guard, clad in iron gauntlets, pushed Barrett roughly and growled, "Our boss will take care of your lady. If you want to visit a brothel, go somewhere else."

Two more figures, clad in black chainmail and wielding curved swords, emerged from the darkness, forming a semi-circle around Barrett.

Recognizing the martial arts of concealed movement, Barrett felt a chill. He had come merely to unwind and indulge himself, never expecting such trouble.

If the four people on the opposite side challenged him one by one, Barrett was confident he could take them all down—even the two heavily armored guys were just tougher shells. 

But with the current numbers stacked against him, Barrett couldn't help but worry about the captain who had already entered Forbidden Paradise.

He glanced over the guards' spiked shoulder pads toward the captain standing in the courtyard. EeDeChi, isolated, was now being menaced by two burly guards in leather armor, brandishing long swords, who were closing in on her.

Barrett placed his right hand on his sword hilt, contemplating his next move.

"Adventurer, get lost. This isn't a place for paupers like you," one armored guard barked, shoving Barrett again.

Inside, a guard nearly twice EeDeChi's size placed a hand on her left shoulder, while another reached for her face, seemingly intending to pinch it.

EeDeChi signaled Barrett with a hand gesture, indicating not to worry.

In that instant, she grabbed the rough hand reaching for her face and executed a shoulder throw, sending the bold guard crashing onto the second-floor balcony, shattering the ornate railing.

She then lifted her left foot, and the other guard was hurled backward, smashing through the first-floor door.

Witnessing this, Barrett sighed, took two steps back, and removed his hand from his sword. He shrugged at the four blocking guards and said, "Well then, I won't go inside. I hope you won't either."