Chapter 110

After completing my bath, I changed into a fresh pair of pants. However, none of my shirts fit me anymore, so I decided to wear a cloak to cover my upper body.

While I could have gone shopping for new clothes the next day, I had a strong desire to enter the dungeons and test out my new abilities in the morning before attending the denatus in the evening tomorrow.

"Wow, Draco nii, you're so big," Lili exclaimed as she noticed my transformation. Apparently, she had returned along with my brothers.

"Yeah, eat your veggies and get plenty of sleep, and you'll grow as big as me," I casually remarked.

"Draco nii, I'm a pallum!" Lili pouted angrily, reminding me of her true nature. Pallums always retained a childlike appearance, so it was easy to forget.

"Sorry about that. Should I get you anything while I'm out shopping?" I asked, trying to make amends.

"No, but can I go with you?" Lili cutely asked, her big eyes pleading.

Sighing inwardly, I couldn't help but feel like I was walking a thin line. Going out with both Lili and Bahamut together at my current size could easily lead to misunderstandings.

"Sigh, sure, but no arguing with Bahamut," I reluctantly agreed. Lili had grown quite bold in the past few days, and she was starting to resemble Bahamut in terms of personality.

"Pfff," Vasileios stifled a laugh.

"Hey, stop it. I don't look that bad," I retorted defensively. Vasileios found my clothing amusing, as the trousers barely passed my knees and were uncomfortably tight, while my cloak barely covered my chest.

"Sure, keep telling yourself that," Nikolaos chimed in with a smirk.

"Sigh, Bahamut, Lili, let's go," I called out, knowing they had been waiting downstairs.

Ignoring their comments, I led Bahamut and Lili out of the manor and into the bustling streets of Orario. The stares from passersby were starting to get to me.

"Let's start with getting some clothes," I replied immediately when Bahamut asked what we should do first. The gossip of the people around was quickly becoming overwhelming.

"Hey, isn't that the Black Hunter?" I overheard someone saying.

"No, the Black Hunter doesn't look like that," another person interjected.

"Maybe they're related, but I have to say this one is very hot," a lady added, catching my attention.

Tuning out the gossip and the stares, I focused on moving quickly since it was already nighttime. Soon, we arrived at the tailor shop.

This particular shop was familiar to me, as I often came here to have custom clothes made and to modify existing ones to fit me.

"Welcome, good sir," the clerk greeted me as we entered the shop.

"Sigh, it's me, Draco," I replied, a hint of annoyance in my voice.

"Wait, what?" the clerk said, visibly confused as they inspected me.

"Is it really you? What happened?" the clerk asked, obviously bewildered by my changed appearance.

"I grew. Now, there's no time to waste. I need new clothes," I stated, gesturing towards my ill-fitting attire.

"And what about the ladies?" the clerk inquired.

"Heh, heh, heh. He called me a lady," Lili muttered to herself, seemingly lost in her own world of fantasies.

"We'll have someone else attend to them," I quickly responded, aware that the shop had multiple assistants available.

"Just so you know, it's already nighttime," the clerk informed me before calling someone else to handle Bahamut and Lili's requests.

"So, what type of clothing are you looking for?" the clerk asked, noticing the considerable amount of clothes I needed.

"Around two dozen casual wear and a dozen outerwear," I replied.

"That's quite a lot," the clerk remarked, surprised by the quantity.

"I need approximately two pairs of each tonight," I replied calmly, attempting to ease the clerk's worries. "The rest can be delivered to my familia manor."

"I can do that," the clerk assured me.

The measurements for my outwear were swiftly taken, and with the input of Bahamut and Lili, I selected clothes for my casual wear. However, I needed the garments modified to fit my draconic features.

After a short while, the clothes I required were ready. I quickly changed inside the store and emerged wearing a grey tank top-like shirt and black trousers.

"You look handsome," Bahamut complimented.

"Thank you," I replied. Now came the slightly annoying part – watching Bahamut and Lili go through clothing. I patiently spent three hours watching them change into clothes they weren't going to buy, but it was something I had come to expect and endure.

By the time we exited the tailor's store, it was late into the night. I didn't forget to pick up a new cloak, as one never knows when it might come in handy.

Growl!!

Lili's stomach grumbled audibly, her attempt to hide it futile.

"We're almost home," I said, patting her on the head.

Rather than continuing to shop, I decided to go straight home after acquiring the clothes. There was much more I wanted to buy, such as new armor and a larger dungeon bag, but it was already too late.

As we entered the house, the living room was bustling with activity. Lyra, Kaguya, and Alise were still present, seemingly engaged in a girls-only party.

The scent of alcohol lingered in the air, indicating that they were likely drunk. I wasn't entirely sure about my sisters indulging in alcohol, considering they were underage, but as adventurers, it should be fine, right?

'Ugh, I should just leave them to their own devices. If I stay, I have a feeling I might overhear something I shouldn't,' I thought to myself.

Bahamut and Lili immediately left my side to join the festivities, while I made my way to the kitchen to grab some food before retiring for the night. I didn't want to interfere with a group of intoxicated girls with strong personalities.

In the backyard, I discovered Michalis, Vasileios, and Nikolaos roasting meat over a campfire. I decided to join them.

"Draco nii, you're back," Nikolaos greeted, a hint of excitement in his voice.

"Yeah, but what are you guys doing here?" I inquired.

"Just chilling," Michalis replied nonchalantly.

"Oh yeah, I leveled up," I announced, hoping to spark a conversation.

"Congratulations, Draco nii," they all congratulated me in unison.

And then, we fell silent. It had been a long time since the four of us brothers sat down and simply talked, yet we couldn't think of anything to discuss.

Our days in Orario were always packed with activity, making moments of relaxation like this one quite rare.

"Sigh, I heard a rumor that Michalis here is interested in Celty. Is it true or false?" I asked, breaking the silence.

This caught the attention of the others, who eagerly awaited the response.

"Wait, seriously?" Nikolaos interjected, clearly intrigued.

"No, we're just friends," Michalis defended himself.

"Tsk, so it's just the two of us without girls," Vasileios muttered despondently.

"Draco nii has Bahamut-sama, or is there more? I heard a rumour that he is pursuing Tsubaki from the Hephaestus familia," Michalis attempted to divert the attention away from himself.

"Hmm, I won't deny it. I do have a date planned with three women," I confessed with a hint of pride in my voice.

"Wait what" Michalis exclaimed in shock.

As we continued our conversation, the atmosphere lightened, and the bond between us brothers grew stronger.

It was a rare moment of tranquility, allowing us to enjoy each other's company without the weight of our hectic lives in Orario.