A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

The border between Mataroi and Rapali is very blurred.

It can be easily distinguished if there is something that can become a boundary, such as a river or a mountain, but it is also difficult when the border is flat. "This is the border."

In that sense, it means that the fort built near the border is “officially” the territory of La Paris.

And since it was built on the border and became a base of war in the event of an accident, it was natural that it was a structure worthy of the name "fort".

The fort is made up of stone walls that Leurus has seen move the walls of the fortified city as they are. The stone walls that were constructed by building solid earth walls and stacking stones cut out into rectangles with earth walls as "pillars” were so prestigious that they seemed to be suitable for sightseeing otherwise than in the current situation.

Lightly surrounded by stone walls exceeding 10 metres, the fort is large and nearly 100 metres to the left and right, centered on the street. Whether the strength was increased using "magic letters" or whether there was a trick, Reus approached the fort and felt a little magic.

It is a prestigious fortress, but there is a long water borehole in front of it, as shown by the border, and there is a wooden fence like a horse fence. There were also objects on this side of the fort that looked like sightseeing objects, and there were soldiers who thought they were watching from tens of meters above the ground.

In addition, there are soldiers who patrol the surroundings with a very high level of consciousness, whether it is normal or normal. When Sarah searched for the heat source, it seemed that many soldiers were patrolling along the waterholes and fences that stretched from both sides of the fort.

(Is there enough manpower around the street, or is this normal near the border...? It's huge.)

It is a tough and tough border to the extent that Reurus sighs in his heart. Even if I tried to bypass the streets and enter Rapali, it was thought that the soldiers on patrol had captured me.

That's why it would be difficult to break into Rapali without the ability to see the movements of soldiers from afar like Sarah and the ability of monsters to break through the vast woods.

(This is one or two countries on this continent... how much money do we have?

With that in mind, Reus and the others approached the fort. Then a group of soldiers immediately rushed in.

I wonder who it is and what it is for. I was stopped at the "station" earlier, but I don't know how much time I would take if I were to lay such a tight guard.

Reurus thought so, but his expectations were easily overturned.

I checked the contents of the luggage and the purpose of the entry, and I thought I had written down the faces of the Reurus in writing, so I was released. One gold coin per capita was collected as a tax on entry, but it was not strictly questioned.

Since he entered the country officially, he even gave me the entry permit on paper.

When Reus leans his neck inside, the gates of the fort open. Then, following the soldiers' lead, he stepped inside the fort.

It's just a fortress, and it doesn't mean that there's a lot of people living there like a fortress city.

When Reurus observes the surroundings to an unacceptable extent, he can see the soldiers' homes and thoughtful buildings, the buildings that serve as both canteens and taverns, and the soldiers' training grounds. There must be a blacksmith's yard because you can hear metal hitting from afar.

The fort is paved with straight roads, like the middle street of Laval Waste City, surrounded by various structures. If there is a difference from the abandoned city of Laval, is it a neat “town”?

"I'd like you to tell me where to stay if possible...."

Reurus looked around, calling out to the soldiers led by Collard. This is already another country, not to mention an enemy site, but it seems to be quite dangerous. Still, the soldier said to Collard to tell him where to stay.

"There's no place for outsiders to stay here."

"Oh, I see. So, after we get out of here, may I take a night stand nearby?

"... that's fine with me."

"That helps. If you can rest with the soldiers nearby, you can sleep with peace of mind."

It will be dark soon, but Collard has decided early on a night out.

It is unlikely that monsters or bandits will attack near the fort, but he smiles without saying that he is relieved. Probably appealing to harmlessness.

Reurus and the others left the fort thinking that there was no such thing.

And the next day.

As Collard proclaimed, Reurus, who spent the night camp just outside the fort, resumed his journey as the sun rose.

From here on, it is a completely exotic land. There is also a danger that non-living monsters will strike Mataroi like Cars.

That's why I overheard a conversation between Collard and Anemone when Reurus was recharging as Ruvillia's escort.

Good evening, Anemone. From here on, I will ask of you. "

"... I understand."

Collard leaves his horse's strings with Anemone and starts walking on his feet. Anemone began to steer the carriage without saying it was natural.

Even on previous journeys, Collard and Anemone regularly replaced you. For that reason, I wonder if it is the same this time, and Reurus walks without deep concern.

The streets are well maintained because they entered Rapali, and there are no large indentations or stones. As a result, the carriage did not jump and was able to travel at a steady speed.

Sarah, are you following me?

It's distanced, but it looks like it's the same. And there are dozens more of them. "

Looks like we got more followers out of the fort. Reurus is relieved that if they don't do strange things, they won't make a scene.

That's how I go down the street for a while. Reurus and the others proceeded at an unreasonable pace while engaging in conversation so as not to neglect their vigilance.

It's been almost five hours since we left the fort, but no monsters or bandits have attacked it. Ruvillia was not in bad health even though she took regular breaks, and the journey went well enough for Reurus to clap.

(... that? Mr. Collard, you've been walking all day...)

However, Reurus was unexpectedly concerned about Collard's condition.

Collard has been walking on his feet ever since he left the fort. As far as Reurus' recollection goes, even on his previous journeys, he took turns two or three times a day.

(Sometimes, right? But it seems like you're walking in a strange way....)

Collard's walking speed and stride speed are always constant. I noticed Reurus because he was nearby, but those who followed him at a distance walked so naturally that they didn't feel uncomfortable.

At least I hadn't walked like this before, but Reus, who remembered doubt, shook a chat.

"Mr. Collard, isn't it strange how you walk? Could it hurt your leg?

"... that's not true. Just being careful how you walk can be a workout. Even if you are entrusted with the fight, you must be careful not to blunt yourself."

"Heh... is that how you feel on the battlefield? No, this is different....."

Reurus nodded convincingly at Collard's words. I wonder if there are such exercises just because I don't know them.

But Collard's “behavioral change” wasn't enough.

After walking until evening and finding the "station" next to the street, Reus stopped walking and started preparing for the night shift. Even if the country changed, there was a "station", which was a Reurus, but Collard said there was a difference in how the wooden fence was made and the size of the empty moat.

While impressed by the story, he worked with Eliza and the others to prepare for the night shift, but before he could finish dinner, Collard did something he had never done before.

As he finished his meal and engaged in a time-consuming chat, Collard took three wooden containers out of his pocket. Each size fits into the palm of the hand and has a small lid.

I thought I shook the container on my hand and a small pill rolled out. It seems like medicine, but what attracted the attention of Reurus was that each container had different sizes of pills.

The biggest pill is about a centimeter, the next biggest one is half of it, and the smallest one is small enough to be lost as soon as it falls to the ground.

Collard took out four large pills, five medium pills, and five small pills, and swallowed them all together into his mouth.

"Do you drink that much? If you pass the medicine, you'll be poisoned.

Collard usually sees himself taking stomach medicine, but Reurus speaks with concern when he swallows large amounts of pills without hesitation. Collard somehow turned Jito's eyes towards Reurus.

"... I have a lot to say, but don't worry about it. Just adjusting the amount to suit the occasion doesn't make it too much to drink."

"If that's what Collard says... but be careful not to drink too much, right?

Reurus leans his neck, wondering if he was feeling so ill. Or have you eaten too much dinner? By the way, I use the food that was in the carriage for dinner. All of the Hikuidori meat that I received as a reward was flattened last night.

"... Anemone? What's the matter with you?

That's how Reurus questioned Collard's actions, and Ruvillia's suspicious voice echoed unexpectedly. Attracted by his tone of voice, Reurus once raised his doubts about Collard and turned to Ruville.

"What's the matter?

"No... something's wrong with Anemone..."

Reurus saw the anemones, caught in trouble by Ruvillia, who tilted his head. But the expression is calm, and I don't see anything funny like what Ruvillia says.

"... it looks normal, but is something wrong?

I have been able to sort things out on my journey, but only for a short period of time compared to Ruville. Reurus leaned his neck to wonder if he felt something he could not feel.

"Never mind... I'm fine."

Anemone shook her neck to the side loosely in such a revulsion. However, Reurus frowned when he heard Anemone's reply.

(People who say it's okay there aren't usually okay... hmm? If you look closely, your face turns a little red...?

The sun has already set, and the lights are but fire and moonlight. Although it was difficult to distinguish because of this, it was felt that the face of Anemone became a little red in the eyes of Reurus.

"... Ruvillia, can you touch Anemone's forehead?

As soon as you check it yourself, you won't be able to touch Anemone. When Reurus asked Ruvillia to do so, Ruvillia nodded bewildered.

"Ha, yes...! Anemone!? It's so hot!?

And when I touched Anemone's forehead, Ruvillia shouted.

"Why did you keep quiet!?

"No... I'm fine..."

Can't I pay my husband? Anemone raised her eyebrows like she was in trouble.

And Reurus and Annemone, who had fever before Ruvillia, told him they were weak, looked at each other.