Accept the invite

You nod, "Thank you, Count. I will accept it."

Your men assisted in cleaning up the mess caused by fight, and you sent some of them to nearby villages to spread the news that threat had been taken care off. However, due to the timing, the earliest the surviving servants of the castle could return was the day after. Therefore, the Countess Marissa had to cook it herself while the count prepared the table. The dinner was pleasant, and surprisingly, the Countess could cook.

After dinner, the Count led you and your men to your respective rooms, with yours being the best guest room. He offered his main bedroom but given that is he shared with his wife, accepting it felt wrong on so many level. You declined, telling him that the guest room is enough.

After he left, you cleaned yourself by soaking in the big water basin inside the room, and drying yourself using a magic scroll. While you have gone a few days without bathing, you feel somewhat dirty after the fight and thus cleaned yourself. You peruse another scroll and your clothing and armor became clean, even though scratches, dent, as well as damages remained. It would be enough, you decided, as you wore the then clean underwear and lay down to sleep.

It was an hour later when there was a knock on the door. You grab a knife, and move cautiously to the door. When you open it, you saw Countess Marissa, carrying a lantern. "Hello Your Majesty. May I come in?"