My family runs an adventurer's guild.

Firi, a cat who had just experienced an adventure (and mischief) in Fuyuki City of the Type-Moon world in his sleep, slowly woke up in his cat bed.

He struggled to open his eyes and blinked hard, feeling that his physical condition seemed to be very bad.

My head was spinning, my body felt weak and limp, I had no strength at all, and my vision was almost completely blurred.

My throat was so dry it was almost hoarse, and my stomach was burning with intense pain.

Clearly, this unexpected journey into the Type-Moon world within a dream was also a heavy burden on the body of the cat-like Firi.

—After several days and nights of excessive sleep, he immediately realized upon waking that his body was extremely thirsty and hungry.

After all, lively cats are not dull bears and have never had the natural ability to hibernate.

Just as Phil was struggling to crawl out of his cat bed, looking for a place to eat, a dish of milk was suddenly placed in front of him.

And in her ears came the incessant chatter of her silver dragon mistress, Ms. Lulutia, the guild leader of the Totoro Town Adventurers' Guild.

"...Little kitty! You're finally awake! Why are you so late? Everyone's been waiting for you..."

However, Phili paid no heed to his mistress's nagging. He simply struggled to move his body, bringing his mouth close to the milk dish and licking it little by little with his tongue. A warm, comforting, and wonderful feeling immediately flowed through Phili's entire being, quickly replenishing his deprived water and nutrients and instantly restoring his strength—his mistress had thoughtfully added an energy potion to the milk, the highest grade of it.

"...Meow—"

With a long, lazy, and satisfied sigh, the cat-man Firi, having finished licking a dish of milk, finally managed to regain his energy. But before he could even stretch and express his relief at returning safely, Lulutia picked him up and carried him straight to the Adventurers' Guild's main hall.

The next moment, a noisy and bustling sound came from the hall behind the door!

Phil opened his round cat eyes wide and was very surprised to see that the Adventurers' Guild's front hall, which was usually deserted and quiet, was now crowded with people, full of a lively and cheerful atmosphere, and filled with all kinds of meowing noises.

Not only were Portia, the ghost librarian from the neighboring library who had previously adventured with Phil in the Type-Moon world, Ernest, the fake dragon owner of the Gladiator's Tavern, Flor, the fairy mascot of the pastry shop, and Quark, the kobold slave sorcerer owned by Ernest, all gathered in the guild's front hall, but also many cat-like citizens of the town were also present. They were happily enjoying various delicacies and wines that they had somehow acquired, while listening to Ernest, Flor, and Portia boast about their "encounters in another world."

When Miss Lulutia carried Firi out, the front hall of the Adventurers' Guild in Totoro Town suddenly fell silent. All those round cat eyes stared intently at Firi, making the unsuspecting Firi feel a little uneasy.

But as a proud (and pretentious) silver dragon, Miss Lulutia, the guild leader, thoroughly enjoyed the attention. She placed Firi on the counter in the Adventurers' Guild's front hall, displaying it openly to the onlookers, and announced with a hearty laugh!

"...Everyone! The last member of this interdimensional adventure, my adorable pet cat Firi, has just returned safely to the team! Our Totoro Town Adventurers' Guild's first-ever interdimensional expedition has thus been a complete success with zero casualties!"

She exclaimed joyfully, "...Now, let's drink to our hearts' content! Let's celebrate the victory of this adventure! Cheers!"

"...Long live victory! Cheers!"

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PS: The Holy Grail War arc has ended; now we enter the Marvel universe arc.

Volume 3, Seven Cats' Adventures in Marvel

Chapter 84, The Adventurers' Guild's Victory Banquet in Totoro Town

"...Under the gaze of the moon goddess, the town's nights are peaceful and serene."

This is the prelude to a legendary story, the place where dreams begin.

Adventurer, what kind of great journey awaits you?

Come on! Kids chasing your dreams, join our team of adventurers!

Let's push open the door, pack our bags, and embark on an adventurous journey!

Crossing the vast desert of sand dunes, traversing the rolling wheat fields;

Enter the dark and gloomy jungle, and cross the turbulent ocean!

Wander along streams flowing with gold and honey, and gallop across battlefields burning with iron and blood!

Wielding a blood-dripping spear, he hurled poisoned throwing knives!

Hunt monsters amidst towering mountains and fight sea monsters amidst raging waves!

Even though they were covered in mud and travel-worn.

Even though I am covered in wounds, even though I am exhausted to the point of death.

Our swords will forever be as sharp as new! Our beliefs will forever be as steadfast as steel!

Waving the flags of victory and glory, cheers resounded across the fields.

Looking up at the sky and the cloud ridges, one can see the shadow of a giant dragon, spreading its wings and soaring.

After time has passed and the dust has settled, the fire in the hearth of the tavern in my hometown still burns brightly.

Come on! Kids chasing your dreams, join our team of adventurers!

Let's push open the door, pack our bags, and embark on an adventurous journey...

The crisp sound of the piccolo and the elegant sound of the harp, accompanied by the little fairy's lovely voice, created a cheerful melody.

Large chunks of beef, lamb, and fish sizzle and drip with oil on the iron grill, the aroma of roasted meat and spices filling every corner.

Several drunken cats were dancing wildly in the lobby, eliciting bursts of laughter from the audience.

The boisterous noise, wave after wave, seemed to threaten to lift the roof off, filling the place with a joyful atmosphere.

The front hall of the Adventurers' Guild in Totoro Town was filled with a long-lost lively atmosphere.

At this moment, of the eight members who participated in this Type-Moon world dream adventure, apart from the noble Princess Catherine and the even more noble Princess Hypnotic, the other six have all gathered together and clinked their glasses in celebration!

"...One, two, three, four, five, cheers!!"

Accompanied by the excited cheers of the little fairy Flor, five glasses of vastly different sizes collided violently in mid-air. In an instant, the amber-colored fine mead splashed everywhere like a summer downpour, and an enticing aroma filled the air.

Even before a single drop of wine has been tasted, the aroma alone is enough to make one feel almost intoxicated.

As is well known, according to the conventions of the past, any great adventure usually ends with a lively banquet.

Unfortunately, although six members attended the banquet, only five wine glasses were seen.

Because she couldn't lift the actual food, Miss Ghost Portia couldn't drink with the others and could only squat sadly by the wall drawing circles...

"...Ah! The wine tastes even better after the adventure!"

Phil, the cat-man, sat slumped happily in his little chair, licking the mead in his tall glass with his cat tongue.

The sweet wine, exuding a delicate floral fragrance, rippled in the candlelight, shimmering with a beautiful golden glow. Even though Philly wasn't much of a drinker and had a low tolerance, the rich, enticing aroma made her want to have a few more glasses.

"...Of course this wine is exceptionally delicious! It's royal honey wine imported from the elves, and a single bottle can sell for over ten gold coins. How could a poor cat like you afford to drink that normally?! I've only ever had it two or three times in my entire life!"

Ernest, the pseudo-dragon owner of the Gladiator's Tavern, reached out and raised a magnificent sapphire blue bottle, shouting slightly drunkenly.

It's easy to imagine that the reason Phil and his companions were able to indulge in such expensive wines at their victory celebration wasn't because Phil's silver dragon mistress had suddenly become generous and pulled out her own savings, but rather because of the generous reward from the little rich lady, Princess Catherine, the golden dragon.

Since this is a celebration banquet to mark the victory of the adventure, not only should the wine be the best, but the food should also be the best.

Although in a small place like Totoro Town, the food in restaurants is mostly geared towards travelers, consisting of large portions and heavy, unrefined dishes, everyone still tried their best to prepare quite a few exquisite dishes for this celebration feast. Among them were small pieces of fried pork and chicken wrapped in fragrant, emerald green leaves. Picking up a piece and tasting it, the texture was oily, crispy, and tender on the inside, making it very appetizing.

The main courses are tender lamb chops and veal ribs, cooked slowly over low heat with honey and fine wine, resulting in an irresistible flavor. Dipping them in a seasoning powder made from sesame seeds, pepper, and salt adds another unique touch.

Next, the pine mushrooms picked from the cliffs will produce a unique umami flavor when stewed. Add some bittersweet mountain vegetables and soft, tender small potatoes to make a vegetable soup that will satisfy even the most discerning gourmet.

Since Totoro Town is nestled between mountains and the sea, various seafood dishes are naturally indispensable delicacies at the banquet. Although the giant rock crab looks ugly and ferocious, once you break through its rock-like hard shell, you will find tender and delicious meat inside, which is so tempting that it can be eaten raw.

As for grilled fish, it is an indispensable seaside delicacy—the sizzling, golden-brown fish oil drips onto the glowing red-hot charcoal, releasing a delicious aroma. Sprinkled with pepper or cumin and a touch of refined sea salt, this delicious grilled fish fillet conquers the taste buds of every guest.

The seafood broth, made with fish brains, fish bones, salted meat, shellfish, butter, flour, and spices, is equally delicious. The fish brains boiling in the broth, a soft and flavorful milky-white jelly-like substance, offer a wonderful taste that inland residents rarely experience.

In addition, grilled shellfish are quite delicious—after cleaning the shellfish, they are placed on a metal grill rack over charcoal and heated. As time is slowly moved, the shells will gradually open, revealing tender and juicy clam meat inside, with flavorful juices bubbling within, making your mouth water. Sprinkle some pepper and chopped herbs into the opened shells, then you can pick up the shells, first drink the broth, then eat the meat, fully enjoying this gift from the ocean.

And those shellfish that keep their mouths tightly shut can even provide a bit of entertainment for diners during the grilling process.

—If the shell's opening is particularly tight and doesn't open slowly during grilling, but instead bursts open suddenly at the end, the entire grilled shell will be launched into the air, as if a landmine has been detonated.

Normally, before grilling clams, people use tools to pry open the shells slightly before heating them over a fire. However, some people enjoy grilling closed clams on the grill, watching them hop around like rabbits on the grill.

In addition, there's also the roasted rat meat and dried fish that cats never tire of, as well as the pastries made by the little fairies in the shop next door.

Fine wine, delicious food, and beautiful music—that's what a true feast is all about.

Chapter 85, The Pseudo-Dragon Boss's Boasting

—Although this hastily conceived "dreamlike adventure in the Type-Moon world" cross-dimensional adventure had some unsatisfactory aspects, it can still be considered a happy and fulfilling result for the eight members who participated in this adventure.

First, through this novel "dreamlike" cross-dimensional adventure, the Totoro Town Adventurers' Guild successfully proved its worth in front of Princess Catherine. The cat-man Ferry and his mistress, Miss Lulutia, the guild leader of the Totoro Town Adventurers' Guild, no longer have to worry about the crisis of losing their job due to the disbandment of the guild. After the adventure ended, Princess Catherine, as the lord of the town, withdrew the notice of disbandment of the Adventurers' Guild.

In addition, the Totoro Town Adventurers' Guild received a small but substantial reward from the town hall as a bonus for this interdimensional adventure.

Of course, the closure notice of the neighboring library was also withdrawn, allowing Miss Ghost Portia to keep her job as a librarian.

Secondly, Ernest, the fake dragon boss, and Quark, the kobold slave sorcerer, who had been imprisoned, were pardoned and released by Princess Catherine, the golden dragon, because of their "meritorious service" in the Type-Moon world, and finally escaped a calamity from the sky.

Then, eager to make some achievements to prove her abilities, Princess Catherine of the Golden Dragon also gained a "successful organization of interdimensional exploration" achievement in the first month after arriving in Totoro Town. Now she is happily rushing back to the capital, Thousand Sails City, to show off and ask for credit from her father.

In short, everyone involved is currently happy, comfortable (though none of them are human), and in a very good mood.

"...Let me tell you! It seems that the only intelligent race in that world is humans, but the scenery is truly breathtaking. In the city we landed in, the streets were filled with roaring, speeding iron trains, alchemical artifacts playing music everywhere, and the lights at night were brighter than a volcanic eruption. The tallest building in the city was dozens of stories high, taller than the lighthouse in our capital, and huge iron birds flew around in the sky..."

Ernest, the fake dragon boss, gulped down beer from a wooden cup while spouting off boastful tales. The cat-like citizens who had come to the Adventurers' Guild for food and drink and to join in the fun listened in stunned silence, filled with envy and intense curiosity.

—There's no way around it, cats have always been very curious creatures, no matter what world they're in.

Moreover, the daily lives of those living in this ordinary little town are far more boring than those of office workers in modern cities. So, if anything interesting happens, the citizens, who usually lack entertainment, will naturally want to gather around and join in the fun.

If you could bring back some exciting stories and proudly recount them to your relatives and neighbors, that would be a very prestigious thing.

Not to mention, they could also take the opportunity to freeload at the banquet and enjoy a delicious meal.

—Although these little cat people aren't so poor that they can't afford to eat, everyone likes to get a little advantage when it comes to food and drink.

"...Meow! Traveling to another world... seems like it'll be really interesting, meow! I just wonder if it'll be dangerous there?"

A catgirl dressed in a red postman uniform blinked her cute big eyes, clutching a dried fish in her hand, and muttered curiously.

"...It's not dangerous at all! Although the cities in this other world are spectacular, the magic of the otherworldly beings is ridiculously weak. Even that kobold slave from Boss Ernest's household could easily defeat an entire city's worth of big, dumb guys. It seems he even single-handedly wiped out several armies..."

Flor, the little fairy who had drunk too much mead, staggered over and mumbled out some shocking news.

Upon hearing the little fairy Flor's revelation, the cat people who had come to freeload off the food and drinks widened their eyes in surprise. Then, they all turned to look at the kobold slave sorcerer Quark, who was already passed out drunk on the ground, and their minds were racing.

—Totoro Town was ultimately just a small place with only about ten thousand people, so most of them knew Quark, the kobold warlock wearing a slave collar. Although he seemed to be a decent fighter, he didn't look like a great hero who could take on a thousand men single-handedly and defeat an entire army.

By the same token, if even this lowly kobold slave Quark can wreak havoc in another world and live such a prestigious life, wouldn't it be even more fun for me to go on an adventure?

"...Moreover, thanks to the blessing of the God of Sleep, we can explore the other world peacefully by simply lying comfortably in bed and closing our eyes. Even if we encounter danger or die in battle in the other world, it's just like having a nightmare."

Seemingly intentionally or unintentionally playing the role of accomplice, the pseudo-dragon owner Ernest chimed in, adding fuel to the fire of anticipation in the hearts of the feline beings, "...For example, in this adventure, I was first petrified into a statue, and then blasted to death with a single blow. But when I woke up from my dream after dying, I found myself completely unscathed! Not even a muscle sore from the intense exercise. There's truly no safer or more comfortable adventure in the world... Unfortunately, my tavern is now a mess, and it will take a lot of work to reopen it..."

He rambled on and on, saying, "...otherwise I would definitely have volunteered for the next interdimensional adventure..."

—Although the fake dragon boss Ernest only spent about a hundred hours in jail this time.

However, when Ernest finally escaped his predicament and was released by the town hall to return home, his gladiator tavern was still in a mess: his cooks and bartenders had all been poached by a newly opened tavern in the neighboring town; and the unattended gladiator slaves had all taken advantage of the chaos to escape, stealing a lot of the tavern's property in a vengeful manner before fleeing, and smashing many of the bulky furniture and utensils that could not be moved.

As for the ingredients and drinks in the store, they all disappeared during the closure period, and no one knows where they went.

Therefore, after finishing this celebratory feast, Ernest, the pseudo-dragon owner, had to go back to renovate the tavern, hire chefs, bartenders, and waiters, and stock up on drinks and food... If he didn't have enough funds, he might even have to take out a loan. Naturally, he had no energy to play adventure games.

However, after hearing his boastful words, the cats were all intrigued and eager to try it out.

Chapter 86, The Cats Are Getting Restless! (Bonus Chapter)

Even those office workers on modern Earth who are tired of the mundane routine of daily life still yearn for adventures and fantasize about time travel during their leisure time.

They even subconsciously ignored the dangers and horrors of traveling to another world, focusing only on the novelty and fun of that world.

It's as if their imagined journey to another world is just playing a VR (virtual reality) game. After the game ends, they can still return to their own home, sleep peacefully in their familiar bed, and have sweet dreams.

The medieval residents of Totoro Town, with their limited entertainment options, naturally yearned for the world outside. Deep down, they too vaguely longed to occasionally escape their mundane daily lives and go somewhere new and interesting to let loose.

Office workers on Earth can still somewhat fill the void in their hearts by playing online games, watching movies and TV series, and following new anime series. As long as you are doing well in life and have a little money to ensure that you have enough to eat and wear, you can even happily "entertain yourself to death".

However, the medieval cats in Totoro Town didn't even have access to newspapers, and their spiritual and cultural lives were incredibly monotonous.

Generally speaking, aside from occasionally watching circus performances and puppet shows, they spend their days in the town's taverns eating meat and drinking wine, listening to merchants and adventurers chat and boast, and complain about other people's grudges, love affairs, and hilarious antics (for details, you can refer to the Italian Renaissance masterpiece "The Decameron", one of Old Wang's favorite literary masterpieces, which is full of pleasant life atmosphere).