Soon Nolan arrived at the entrance to the goblin dungeon. "Why is the entrance shimmering?"

"Master, every dungeon entrance shimmers." Celine replied. "You were a bit distracted when we left last time. The dungeon is in its own pocket of space, the shimmer allows us in and out of this pocket. Until the dungeon dies, their will be a shimmer."

"Do you destroy its core or what?"

"You must kill every monster in it, then it will collapse. But, most would be unwilling to destroy a dungeon like this. Their is a good chance of failing to get out in time. Either the collapse crushes you, or the shimmer goes away. Then you're trapped in the dungeon forever. Also it is still a bit unsure what the limits for a dungeon collapse. Most are unwilling to test them, especially since most dungeons are still valuable to gather meat or materials."

Nolan stared at her for a moment. "Did you read the recently or what?"

She smiled, happy to inform him. "I found a book of compiled dungeon research, it was a bit expensive to buy, so I read a bit of it."

"How much?"

"One hundred gold. It was also an incomplete version, since the complete one would never sell if you could just read without paying."

"Yep, that is a bit expensive. Also, that answers a question I was starting to have. It make sense that it would be an incomplete version to get you to buy it."

"Master, I believe most of the books on the shelves are incomplete versions. It made a lot of sense when I checked a few we already have."

"Alright, let's go inside. If we put it off anymore, I'll probably end up going back to our room." He then stepped through the shimmering entrance. Let's go in deep. I feel a little paranoid, but I want to make sure we can talk in privacy."

A few hours later they stopped. "Alright, this is good enough. Let's talk about a few things. If you don't want to talk, feel free to let me know. Okay?" They both nodded. "Alright, how did the two of you become slaves?"

Celine spoke first. "Master, I was born a slave. The slaver had me do work around the shop, till Fred bought me for five gold. I was with him for almost two years. He would always take easy quests or with a group. I was only used for scouting. I am twenty three and very happy to be with you."

"Um, you didn't need to tell me all that."

"I wanted you to know my past. Also, aren't we discussing this stuff here, because we need to know each other a bit more?"

"Sure, you can tell anything you want about yourself. I just didn't expect that you would want to."

Lina stepped up and spoke. "Master, I was a willing slave. Some years ago, their was a large dungeon break. It caused many tribes to suffer greatly. After the monster horde was defeated, I volunteered to be sold to save my tribe. The slavers used me as a guard. Later, I was sold to Tom. He used me as a warrior. I was with him for a few years, till I met you. I-I am twenty eight and also very happy to be with you."

Nolan smiled at her. "Wow, your older then me by six years. You know, I've always had a thing for older women."

"I-I'm glad, master."

"Celi-." Nolan stopped when he noticed Celine scribbling something on paper. "Celine, what are you doing?"

She paused to look at him. "I-I'm writing important details."

"Like that I like older women?"

".....yes."

'I don't know if I should be flattered or annoyed.' "Okay, you both know that I'm from another world. There, slavery is mostly gone, at least in my country. I grew up with my dad and his dad. I hunted animals a lot. Till I got sick and died. I'm twenty two and very happy that you two were in the group to find me."

Looking at Celine, she was scribbling a few more things. "Alright, we know what the guild tests are. Celine, do we need to know anything else?"

"Yes, the first three ranks are the beginner ranks. F is for chore like things, usually meant for children. E is for heavier lifting and a bit of magic. D is for killing monsters, guard work and greater use of magic. Like healing magic.

"The next three ranks, are considered the experience ranks. Basically, the higher your rank, the more time and experience you have in doing this stuff. We would need to start at D-rank and do a few quests for three months, before we can become C-rank. B-rank requires at least a year and A-rank requires five. You have to go up one rank at a time. It ensures that people have taken the time and effort to be trusted with dangerous and even important quests.

"Lastly, their is S-rank. S-rank is usually a party of A-ranks that can be considered a rank greater than others. They are highly respected. Then their is an S-rank adventurer. They are respected and feared. They are powerful and tend to be wealthy. When a disaster happens, like a dungeon break, C, B and A-ranks will be required to help. They will be compensated afterwards. S-ranks will be requested, but not required."

"Good, that is very good to know. But, what is a dungeon break?"

"A dungeon break is when a dungeon gets so over populated, that the monsters rush out of the dungeon. Almost all of them will leave the dungeon and usually do one of two things. One, scatter and spread out. Two, form a horde and destroy whatever they find. Hordes tend to move towards populated areas. Rarely, some will move into another dungeon. Making the dungeon even more dangerous."

"So some dungeons will have more than one kind of monster, because of this. Sounds interesting."

"Master, some dungeons change from C-rank danger to A rank danger because of this. These types also grow faster and send raiding parties to pillage an area and return to the dungeon. These types are guarded and watched for this. Only letting in appropriate ranks to enter."

"I see. Then we shall avoid these types. Let's go to the guild, register and find some appropriate quests."

Nolan turned to leave, till Celine stopped him. "Master, aren't we supposed to return to the slaver after we register?"

"Oh, yeah. Sorry, I kinda forgot. Also, you should get dressed first."

As Celine undressed from her casual clothes, Nolan looked away, but glanced at her often. "Master, why are looking away while I undress?"

"Because, it seems inappropriate to stare at you while your changing clothes."

Celine smiled. "So it's more appropriate to pretend to not look, but steal glances when you think I won't notice? Doesn't that make you a peeper?"

"I'm sorry, I should probably give you some privacy." He turned to leave and a hand grabbed his shoulder.

"After our fun at the tavern, I would think you would take this chance to watch me. Do you not like my body, master?" Celine sounded hurt, but her eyes had a playful look. "You said that you consider us your lovers, but you don't want to look at me."

"I-it just seemed wrong to invade your privacy." Nolan panicked, unaware of her game.

"But master, we are your slaves. We have no privacy if you want." She then looked away. "I'm sure if it was Lina, you would look at her. You would even ravage her and love her. But, I am just a rat."

"But I-I-."

"She was your first, you hunger for her body and even said that you wanted her for being older." She paused to sniffle. "What would you want with a disgusting rat like me?"

"Celine, that not true." Nolan grabbed her and looked her in the eyes. "I don't find you disgu-, wait." He noticed she wasn't crying, she even had a slight smile. "Were you messing with me?"

"Yes, it was fun. Do you want to continue?"

"What do you mean continue?"

"Well, everything was going smoothly till you stopped. You were supposed to tell me how you think I'm beautiful, and then you prove it by making love to me here. Roaming my body, kissing me everywhere." As she talked, her face turned red. "Then you would make love to me till morning. Proving how much you love me."

"Sounds like the script of a romances novel. Also, it's already morning."

"W-well, not everything is perfect, but it was going the way it was supposed to."

Nolan stared at her for a few moments. "Are you trying to reenact a romance story?"

Celine looked away, embarrassed. "Maybe."

Nolan let her go with a sigh. "Lina, let's go. We will leave her to get dressed, so she doesn't get distracted."

"Master, c-could I stay and talked with Celine in private? I wish to ask her a few things."

Nolan looked at her and noticed that she was looking away. "What do you want to ask her?" 'I'm not sure if that would a good idea or not.'

"Master," Celine quickly jumped in. "Their are some things that women are too embarrassed to talk about with men. Could you please give us some privacy. I'm assure you, you won't regret it." The last part was said in a flirtatious way.

"Fine, I'll wait at the entrance for you." 'Maybe I will regret this, maybe not.' "I'll trust that you was scheme something that will trouble me."

"Don't worry master, I'm sure you will be happy later."

Nolan walked away as they talked in hushed voices. Even with his hearing, he couldn't catch enough to understand. "Welp, I guess I'll find out tonight."