Din no Monshou (WN)

We weren't that far away from the next city.

It was just the night, but I could afford to arrive in the neighborhood with a rented horse shop.

It is a little smaller than the previous city.

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But thank you. Something's wrong with the city.

The atmosphere was tingly and there were few trips.

Instead, there are soldiers of the Empire standing all over the place with armor.

"Again, you're on guard"

"... you have more guards than the city did earlier"

Had I not been a nobleman, I would certainly have been heard.

It's also a good restraint to have Walkins next door.

A guard and a human at best.

No one likes to follow a snake on purpose.

Let's just say you keep your aristocracy in shape.

Concerning my surrounding eyes, I sighed.

"But... I can't believe this garment works in the Empire"

"Exactly, Master Regis!

"No, you're the one who made these clothes.

Hey, did you expect this to happen?

"Hehe, it's a coincidence."

Walkins comes humbled by demons.

Really, he's a bottomless guy.

In this way, the noble garments of the kingdom also prevail in the empire as a sign of authority.

Or, in the first place, much of the kingdom's noble culture is diverted from the empire.

Many areas show the kingdom's own development, but the culture of the upper classes is very similar to that of the Empire.

Talking about Walkins, the red aristocratic clothes I've been wearing since childhood,

Apparently, it matches the costumes preferred by the high-ranking aristocrats of the northern Empire.

For this reason, only a limited number of people walk the city with dignity in these clothes.

You think it's something like an imperial nobleman with some status, or a big merchant who admires and imitates it?

Either way, it makes a noble impression, so the guards don't seem to get involved in any weird ways either.

After a short walk, I saw a building that smelled like a stables.

"Right here."

"But isn't it closed?

The door is tightly closed as if to reject the Guest.

It should be too early to close, but don't have a bad feeling about it.

"Excuse me, is there a shop owner?

I'll knock on the door and call it in.

Then I heard a noise from inside.

After a few seconds, he comes out to respond like he was in a panic.

What can I do for you?

I opened the door just a little, and a magnificent man glanced at me.

Apparently, this person is the shopkeeper.

I cut an errand quickly.

"I'd like to borrow a horse to go to Imperial City."

"Oh, I can't do that"

It is an instant answer.

I won't even let you say yes or no. Affirmative.

Being alarmed, it was momentum that could keep my neck pulled in and the door closed.

"The city around here now has orders not to lend horses.

And the horse itself has been taken away. "

"... Hmm"

This is unexpected.

If it was just a restraining order, I would have bought the owner.

I can't help it without the horse itself.

Next to me, Walkins was nodding as small as he was convinced.

Apparently, her concerns hit the perfect spot.

"Damn you, lord, you're such a jerk."

"It'll be time to make some money."

I snort against the store owner's stupidity.

Then the shopkeeper rounded his eyes wondering.

Mm-hmm. Was there anything wrong with the conversation?

"No, no, there's money out there during the shutdown. The horse compensation is perfect.

It means that travelers and merchants will be hard, not us. "

"... oh, that sort of thing"

The Lord's aftercare was clearer than I thought.

The owner doesn't think it's too inconvenient either.

He gives advice with a cool face.

"There just shouldn't have been another western city with horse symbols either.

If we go that way, they'll lend it to us normally. "

"Well, let's borrow it there."

"Right."

I heard good things about this.

I'm walking to the westernmost border like this, if you ask me,

That's where my knees get smashed and scattered on the spot.

With all due respect, we left the store behind.

"Well, shall we find an inn?"

"Oh, let's get some rest today"

I'm just tired of walking around.

This spectacular sense of fatigue - I feel confident I can have a blast of sleep tonight.

Come on, let's take a trip to the world of dreams.

Take the first step in searching for accommodation with a sense of frustration.

But the next moment, I was called from behind.

"Both of them, they'll stop."

Guards who are about to be around.

Among them stood a pair of knights in a distinguished armor.

I've seen this armor a while back.

"Horseshoe of the guerrilla (Wild Knights), from the 7th Platoon of the Patrol. Let me talk to you for a second."

After all, he was an Imperial Knight.

I thought I was just going to look around outside the city, but are you keeping an eye out for the city?

You should be a little more vigilant around the fact that you are also speaking to someone who is an aristocrat.

"You were trying to rent a horse in that store right now, weren't you?

"Oh, I was tired on a long journey."

I dare to emphasize my tone and behave differently.

You were convinced in this response, the knights changed their posture.

I will be very respectful in verifying my identity.

"Northern aristocrats… or merchants who imitate them. I want you to name your first name."

"It's John Doe."

It's not a good idea to have a tour.

I instantly answered the pseudonym that came to my mind.

If I named this name in a previous life, it wouldn't be strange for him to say "don't be ridiculous".

But in this empire, it's bound to work.

"... what?

One of the knights has seen it with cold eyes.

The reverence that had been directed earlier disappeared, even though it was nothing more than rumbling.

Shit, would I have stepped on a mine?

"I told you to name your family.

You look like that, and you're not a third class citizen without a family name, are you?

A knight who comes with a guillotine and a tremendous gaze.

Apparently, they thought he was a student who didn't know a single noble family name.

But I was relieved inside.

It doesn't look like he was suspected by the name itself.

I raised my name again after I gave Walkins my eye.

"My name is Jondu. He's a Shadreia boy."

"Shh, Shadreia......!?

A knight shook his shoulder with a vicun.

There is a rapid burst of fat sweat on its face.

But the other knight, he was only calm.

"... calm down. I'm a family of Five Spears of the North. You can't be in this neighborhood."

You're under suspicion.

Then let's say we get our hands on it.

I glanced at the surprised knight and asked in a low voice.

"Oh, are you calling my family name Ale?

At the same time, he put up a treasure sword handed to him by Walkins.

A crest with a disastrous sword piercing the red positive circle.

It seemed magical, and the feeling of fear came from hand.

"............ then, real!?

Seeing this caught the face of a knight who was calm.

It's not just the respect of the first upper side, it's not the material waist that I suspected earlier.

They look to us with pure fear.

"Thank you very much."

"How disrespectful, forgive me......!

This is it. This unusual fright.

What the hell scares people so far in the Shadreia family?

I take a glimpse of Walkins' face next door, but I'm just nicotine in an upbeat mood.

What is that look, cute and painful chest?

"Well, even though it's a sneaky getaway, there's nothing wrong with me that I didn't tell you beforehand. Never mind."

"... or thank you for your generosity"

I'm freaking out at this look.

At this point, I think I can pick up a lot of information if I put it on.

"More than that, why are you forbidden to lend after you've taken the horse?

"His Majesty's intentions have been received, and it appears that Sir Borderline Bergerolg gave the order"

Borderline Bergerolg.

It's my first ear, but I'm probably a borderline lord.

"We have more garrisons than the Imperial Capital, so I don't know the details...

Perhaps the plan is to secure the power of the war and keep those fleeing from the Union west. "

"... Hmm"

An emperor who wants to block information seems to be flying a decree to his lord.

After all, were you striking your hand at crushing the messengers of the Union?

and here the knights have made terrible recommendations.

"But Sir Gerolg would also shake his neck vertically if asked to do so by the Shadreia family.

I'll bring you a letter if you'd like... "

If I get permission from the lord here, I can borrow a horse lightly.

But I'm only a man of the kingdom.

If you take action as an imperial nobleman, you'll have a borough.

"Not necessary. Lord Gerolg must have thought about it.

Let's say you enjoy a little more walking with your squire. "

"Are you a left-hander?"

When I shook my head, the knights looked horrible.

I cut to the chase right away. That's what you're doing.

Should we stop doing this any more?

That's what I thought.

"It's just that bandits have been raging here lately, so be careful"

One of the knights uttered an interesting grunt.

I react quickly.

"Bandits?"

"It's an emerging anti-imperial force called the" Unrobbed Bandit ”.

If you look at it as noble, it's very dangerous. "

Dangerous...... what an approximate guerrilla force.

Now I'm dressed like a nobleman.

If you meet those guys on your journey, you're likely to be attacked.

"Can't you contain even the horseshoe of the guerrilla (Wild Nights)?

"Other troops often go to battlefield.

We can't suppress the lurkers alone. "

Well, naturally.

The horror of guerrillas lies in secrecy and abrupt riots.

It is not prepared to crush forces that combine both.

"Besides, now Wild Knights has a commanding corps leader..."

"- Stop it!"

To a knight who grumbled bossly, his partner flew a sharp voice.

That makes the knight look hazy.

My partner's knight looked around and quietly slapped his ear.

"If you pass it on to us,” Emperor Mage "..."

"Ah, oh. Right..."

With that said, the two knights kept a heavy silence.

You smell so bad.

Is there something wrong with the troops as well?

With that in mind, the knights have apologized for the peculiarities.

"Excuse me. Excuse me for shouting."

"It's time for us to go.

Well, have a good trip. "

That said, the knights cut off the conversation.

Sounds like you're afraid to talk any more.

They head to the stuffed building early.

"Duty, was dauntless"

For once, keep your voice on the back of the knight.

I had no choice but to stay here, so me and Walkins moved on, too.

Walk away from the stables where the knights are located and towards the accommodation.

You'll be fine if you get here.

I took a deep sigh.

"Oh, it's dangerous... I thought I was going to die"

Deep breaths that are going to fall out to your soul.

I was so nervous.

When I'm relieved, Walkins compliments me happily.

"Master Regis, it was a famous act!

"Oh well. Good for you."

Thanks to the treasure sword that Walkins offered me.

Once again, I also know that if you denounce the Shadreia family, the imperial people will repel you.

"By the way, does your name Johndo come from anything?

"No, I just said I came up with the right one."

"I see, I'm going to study..."

Because it won't.

It's such a proper pseudonym that I'm not sure which way to go with Pedro Perez.

For one thing, it doesn't sound like an uncomfortable name.

Let's say we name Jondu while we're in the Empire.

"I couldn't borrow a horse here,

Looks like you can borrow it in the city a little further away. "

"Oh, I'm glad it's not a big distance"

Was it a city to the west?

Sounds like a big city named Hittorff.

I've only heard of Chilla by name about this, but I don't know any details.

Anyway, the march on foot is just around the corner.

"It's late today, let's stay at the inn"

"Right."

Security is a lot, but the border zone is out.

You won't need to shrink your nerves as much as you did last night.

For one thing, I decided to leave the city tomorrow morning.

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A common lodging on the back street.

That was where we stayed.

In the unlikely event that we bowl to the aristocracy, inconvenience arises.

Therefore, I chose a cluttered and common place to stay.

We had dinner and we went to bed early.

Same room because separating rooms interferes with emergency movement.

in a room with two somewhat relaxing beds.

If you don't go to sleep soon, your health won't recover.

The lights immediately went out and I tried to close my eyelids.

But I get so nervous.

Because you have a habit of not wanting people to look asleep?

Or is it because I can hear Walkins breathing, albeit quietly?

Without sleeping, he was hitting a gobble and a turnaround.

After entering the futon - how long has it been?

Second, I heard a cool voice coming from next door.

"Mr. Bud, are you angry"

Potsuri and even a vague grunt about whether he wants a reply.

Just a little bit, the voice saw stray.

I turn sideways and ask Walkins.

"Are you still thinking about it?

"Yes, because I caused it to be discrete"

Apparently, he feels more responsible than he thought.

Walkins had a rarely cloudy look.

If I handled it well, I wouldn't have cracked that far.

Maybe that's what I'm getting at.

But that's a theory of results.

I told him to bite.

"That, I had no choice.

If you start thinking about what's wrong with you, you won't get it. "

Sure, there's nothing wrong with Walkins, who threatened him.

But before that, Bud pulled out his sword with intent to kill.

That, so to speak, is Bud's defiance of threats.

You can't blame one of them unilaterally.

Also, it's true that I wasn't arbitrating enough either.

Fundamentally, it's not someone's fault.

"And..."

I remember the look on Bud's face when we broke up.

A spicy face, driven by mission, pushed and killed emotions.

I didn't know the full expression because it was covered in masks.

But still, in our relationship,

The end of my thoughts can now be guessed.

That's why I can say this.

"He didn't want to leave, either.

I'm sure... I'll see you again. "

That can't be the end of it.

That's too sad.

The kingdom to which I returned or the holy kingdom on my way home?

Let's hope we meet again around there.

Taking my word for it, Walkins is silent for a while.

But a few seconds later, he smiled at me with a scratch.

"Hehe. If you say so, it will make your mind easier."

Walkins' face, visible from the edge of the futon.

That was too loving and fascinating.

"Dear Regis"

They call me by name.

Feeling drowsy, I responded immediately.

"Hmm?"

"- Thank you."

An abrupt courtesy.

That's all I said, Walkins turned to the ceiling on his back.

I don't want to show my face, it looked that way too.

What the hell are you thanking me for?

I don't know, but it looks like you got back on your feet, so let's try to be good.

"You shouldn't.

I don't know, I'm sleepy, too. "

"Let's go to sleep. It's early tomorrow."

Go to the city next door and finally rent a horse.

Now they won't even turn it around.

Secure your legs.

And return to the kingdom.

As I consolidated my resolve, I rubbed my eyes as Walkins let loose.

"I'm sorry.

I'm extremely unfaithful as a servant, but I beg your pardon. "

"Such a big deal...... well, good night"

That's what I said, I meditated my eyes, too.

Slowly let your consciousness sink to the bottom of the water.

Then, the senses are sharpened in a silent space.

Eventually, until I fell asleep,

Walkins was sleepless and watching over me.

Truly, it is a disciplined one.

The first day in an unfamiliar enemy country thus marked the end.

And finally, the central breakthrough of fury begins -