CHAPTER 865: CHAPTER 673: ANECDOTES OF FENGYUE STREET

Maze City Orario, Southeast District.

This is an area very close to the Southeast Avenue.

Unlike other parts of the city, this place is quiet and deserted by day, with hardly any comings and goings, but come nightfall, it becomes busier than the bustling areas.

Because this is Fengyue Street, the only place in Maze City Orario where a Red-light district can be legally established and operated.

Here, you can find architectural designs unseen in other parts of Orario, some with open-style upper floors of Eastern buildings, and others with brightly colored Western mansions, some hefty stone-built structures, and wood-crafted courtyards, showcasing styles from all around the world, fostering an exotic atmosphere.

Of course, here, the true spectacle isn’t just the sights; what truly draws attention are the diverse characters.

Primarily composed of Amazons, this street is filled with a decadent atmosphere; be it humans or beastpeople, or even dwarves and elves, there’s a subtle air of frivolity.

Men can’t help but ogle at the women, their eyes nearly overflowing with desire.

Women wear revealing and provocative clothing, walking with an inviting sway that captivates the men’s gaze. They sometimes call out to men on the street, or get approached by them, and then together, with mutual flirtatious smiles, they disappear into nearby buildings.

Here, there’s no distinction of race, nor separation between man and god, only the presence of men and women.

In a corner of this bawdy, fragrant street, stands a row of wooden houses with red pillars and walls.

Each wooden house is over three stories tall, vividly ornate, with roofs and doors made of rare red tiles in Orario, and apart from magic stone lamps, lanterns hang everywhere, giving this place a different vibe from other parts of Fengyue Street.

This is a place known as the "Pleasure Quarters" in the Far East.

The women in the Pleasure Quarters all wear traditional Far Eastern attire, smiling down at the passersby from the buildings, occasionally covering their mouths with joyful laughter, bewitching the men below, who can’t help but reveal lecherous expressions.

In front of the largest building in such a place, Reiger and Raul appeared.

"Is it here?"

Reiger first glanced at the building in front, then asked Raul beside him.

"...If you’re looking for a blonde fox woman, then this is the place."

With a dejected look, as if harassed by an unwanted familiar face, Raul replied in a weary tone, seemingly having gathered the information from somewhere.

"What’s with you anyway?" Reiger asked out of slight concern, "Did an old flame catch you?"

Raul immediately fell silent.

"...No way?"

Originally a casual remark, Reiger was surprised to see Raul’s reaction.

"Don’t mention it." Raul replied, pulling a long face, "Though I’m glad I could help you, I’m really not as familiar with this place as you imagine, I used to only come here to see her, so if I were to gather information, I’d still have to ask her for help, right?"

"So, what happened?" Reiger asked with a subtle expression, "Did you get tangled up with that vixen?"

"More or less." Raul said weakly, "Didn’t I say I wouldn’t come anymore? But that woman suspects I have a new fling..."

Reiger too fell silent for a moment, then patted Raul’s shoulder.

"I owe you one, I’ll treat you to a drink next time."

Hearing this, Raul seemed to regain some spirit.

"If anyone’s treating, it should be me. I’d be honored if you’d join me."

Raul scratched the back of his head, smiling innocently.

"Don’t say that." Reiger chuckled, "Honestly, your seniority in the familia is much greater than mine, no need to be so courteous to me."

Raul became the leader of the familia’s second unit not just because Finn valued him but also due to his significant seniority.

He’s 21 this year, only a year younger than Bert, yet he joined the Loki Familia earlier than Bert and several other officers.

Ais joined the Loki Familia at age 7, and she’s 16 this year, having been with the familia for nine years.

Raul joined the Loki Familia at age 13, and he’s 21 this year, having been with the familia for eight years.

Bert, Theona, and Theone, however, only joined the Loki Familia about five or six years ago.

In other words, Raul’s seniority actually surpasses Bert, Theona, and Theone.

The cat-girl Angel also joined the familia around the same time as Raul, thus the "[Lady Cat]" is another member with old seniority.

In the Loki Familia, apart from the three powerhouses, the only ones with more seniority than Raul and Angel are likely Ais.

Therefore, Raul and Angel serve as leaders of the second unit, becoming reliable right hands to the familia’s officers.

Reiger did not look down on this senior veteran just because of his lack of resolve.