Past the frolic-y fields of trees and grass, beyond an incline that was just high enough to make you sweat but not high enough to leave you heaving, was a cave going deep into the ground.
Farther in the east from the Asahi Estate and the subsequent residences, just half a day's walk away was the mountain that housed the dungeon. Steeped like a cave, the dungeon went deep underground, its labyrinthine stretches like the insides of anthill.
"Guess we're stuck here."
"I wanted to take a look at other things before this, but it should be fine," I muttered.
"What other things? That Authority of yours?"
Of course, I had already told these guys about it all. Having the spirits keep my appearance changed all the time took a toll on me too, after all. It wasn't anything serious for something so small, but I could do without it.
So, my horns were now out in the world.
"Can I touch your horns?"
Meryl Fonias asked.
I get it. I truly do. Every time I see a catfolk I feel the same.