Chapter 505, Section 504: The Emperor's Arrival
The main street of Mushroom City was bustling with activity, like a celebration.
The entire Red Mushroom Avenue was packed with enthusiastic crowds and adventurers. People crowded both sides of the road, and some even leaned half their bodies out of the windows on the second floor of the tavern, just to catch a glimpse of the war hero.
"That's Lady Inanna? She's even more dashing than the legends say!"
"There are so many poopy creatures behind her, maybe over a hundred?"
"What's so special about this? During the Battle of Dragon Roar Valley, the Lord commanded tens of thousands of Puji to sweep across the battlefield!"
"Make way! Let me see too!"
Most of the early residents of Silent Wind Town and the first refugees had met Inanna, but the new immigrants who later flooded into Mushroom City had not yet met this recently famous war hero.
Her dual identity as a war hero and a duke's daughter makes her the object of admiration for countless female adventurers, even though Inanna herself seems to have nothing to do with adventurers.
Inanna did not bring any human followers today, only a hundred or so Pujis swarmed behind her.
This is actually not in accordance with the new urban management regulations of Modu City, and a large number of Puji (a type of idiot) did indeed fill up most of the road.
But war heroes have some minor privileges, and no one would complain about that.
These hundred or so Puji were not controlled by Lin Jun, but rather were the maximum command limit of the Pink Puji themselves.
Putting aside her identity, PinkPuji is actually quite talented as a Puji creator.
Number Four walked at the very front of the group, his mushroom cap gleaming proudly in the sunlight.
In this welcoming scene, its steps were so light it almost seemed to fly.
Although people's cheers and respect are dedicated to Pinkpuji, in its eyes, Pinkpuji is also a member of the Mushroom Clan, and respecting Pinkpuji is respecting the Mushroom Clan, which it finds honorable!
At the same time, he was secretly pleased with himself. These mushroom servants and non-mushrooms would probably never imagine that Inanna's appearance was just a pinkish mimicry.
The world is thus secretly controlled by the Mushroom Clan!
I wish we could be more open and aboveboard someday.
As Inanna and the Puji disappeared into the dungeon entrance, someone suddenly asked, "What is Lady Inanna going to do in the dungeon?"
"Foolish! Of course, we should use the Mushroom Clan to summon even more powerful Puji! In case the Empire attacks again, her Puji army will be indispensable!"
...
Inanna was also very excited.
But this excitement did not stem from the cheers and support of the people along the way.
Although those around her have been praising her highly lately, Inanna knows that most of it is thanks to the boss.
People should be most grateful to the eldest brother!
But that's just how the boss is—he works quietly and doesn't care about fame. Whenever Inanna thinks of this, she can't help but feel heartbroken that the boss hasn't received the praise he deserves.
She's excited because she's finally going to the mushroom castle!
Although I've never actually set foot on that land, through conversations with the leader and other members, I've gained a general impression of it—a beautiful city where everyone is connected by a network of fungi, regardless of race!
Inanna had always wanted to see this dreamlike place, but various reasons prevented her from traveling for extended periods.
But things are different now.
Her status is different now than before.
In the past, she was a duke's daughter who needed protection; now, she is a war hero with countless subordinates.
No one can restrict her movements under the pretext of protection, not even her own old man!
After saving the old man's life together with the boss, she felt much more confident!
"It's so cold..." This was Inanna's first feeling after approaching the crevice in the stone fortress.
Fortunately, the boss had already warned her, and as the temperature-regulating pendant on her chest was activated, Inanna felt warm all over again.
Inanna was filled with intense curiosity about everything around her, but for some reason, Number Ten and Number Four seemed unusually nervous as they walked through the mushroom forest.
The two little creatures were still discussing something:
"If the Black Demon appears, you rush at him..."
"What about you? I probably couldn't beat her by myself!"
"What are you thinking? I'm telling you to go up and feed her!"
"Why should I? Why don't you go feed them?"
"My clothes are more expensive than yours! If you can't satisfy me, then it'll be my turn."
Number Four was convinced and was ready to unleash his sliding tackle technique at any moment!
Fortunately, the journey was uneventful, and we successfully passed through the danger zone.
On her way to Fungus Castle, Inanna encountered many demonic fungus people.
The mushroom people, lizardmen, and half-demons who passed by her showed neither greed nor disgust in their eyes when they saw her, a human. Their gazes were as calm as when they looked at ordinary fellow humans, at most casting a few curious glances at this unfamiliar face.
Some are even friendly enough to greet you through the mushroom web.
In stark contrast to the aloof and reserved duchess she usually was when dealing with strangers, Inanna responded warmly to every greeting.
Because they all communicate using a mushroom network!
Before even entering the city, Inanna was pleasantly surprised to see a Puji she had never seen before—a giant heated Puji.
These enormous creatures patrolled back and forth on the road between the Stone Castle and the Fungus Castle, melting the ice and snow in their path to ensure the road remained unobstructed.
When the girl couldn't resist reaching out to touch it, Number Ten stopped her in time with his tentacles to prevent her from getting burned.
Before even entering the city, Inanna had already fallen in love with the place.
Before entering the city, we encountered a minor accident.
"Hiss... Ah... Hiss... Ah..."
The green-skinned vampire, tied to a metal rod, was enjoying the double "treat" of sunbathing and heated puckers, emitting a series of strange groans.
The lizardman guards at the gate were used to it and would occasionally skillfully pour a few mouthfuls of healing potion into his mouth.
"What is this...?" Inanna asked.
She naturally couldn't recognize this as the assassin who had been captured by Lin Jun without even seeing her face.
"It's nothing, just a heinous criminal being punished." Lin Jun didn't bother to explain further.
Inanna nodded, but still looked at him strangely a few more times: "Punishment, huh...?"
Lin Jun was also speechless. In the beginning, placing this guy in such a conspicuous position was somewhat of a warning to others.
But lately, the green-skinned creature's calls have become increasingly strange.
As the [Sunlight Resistance] level increases, the pain is obviously not as intense as it was at the beginning. Instead, it's as if some strange fetish has been awakened, and a different kind of pleasure has been found in moderate torment.
The Yellow Book is right, vampires are indeed all perverts!
However, I don't have time to think about these small things now; I'll have to deal with them later.
Inside the mushroom castle, Norris, who had rushed over, seemed somewhat at a loss.
He was ordered to lead a small team of Jida to escort Pink Puji into the ruins, but when faced with the duke's daughter, the tailless lizardman, who didn't even look like a human, actually tried to perform the courtesy of a commoner to a nobleman.
Then Lin Jun scolded him:
"Fool, you never even bow to me normally, why are you wasting your time with this?"
A passing Poogi suddenly broke away from the group, leaped into the air, and kicked Norris in the face with a "poo," before quickly returning to the control of the bewildered half-demon.
Amidst Inanna's soft chuckle, Norris awkwardly scratched his head and quickly burrowed into the jar.
Inanna, however, was quite curious about Jida and took the initiative to chat with Norris quite a bit along the way.
As Inanna arrived at the empty cavern of the ruins, a familiar yet awe-inspiring scene unfolded once again.
The pink puffy thing hasn't done anything yet; it's just here.
Those Frost Spirits who had been futilely attacking the Pig Camp just moments before suddenly became like subjects meeting their empress, instantly suppressing all their aggression.
They slowly approached Inanna, their steps gentle, as if afraid of startling Pinky.
This scene stunned the piglets in the camp and Norris, who was leading Inanna.
And the most well-known yellow book:
[What kind of outrageous thing is this now?]
(End of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
