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I rushed ahead of the Emperor to build a large tent or temporary resting area. I've heard that the Emperor has been to Van before, but he may have been entertained in his ruined house.

But I can't do such an unconventional thing to go with you. At the very least, we need to prepare a temporary building that is large enough for His Majesty to rest on.

I thought I was in a hurry to march, but I could hear the sound of the soldiers getting upset near my destination.

As I head towards the perimeter, the streets narrow down, so the line is elongated vertically, and I am located a little behind the center. Therefore, the first information does not arrive immediately.

"What's going on up ahead? Check it out."

A tall knight in black armor nodded as he put his face out of the carriage. It was a tough face, but it was still the young knight commander in his mid-30s, Stradale. Stradale looked at me with blue eyes and opened his mouth.

"Currently, we have received a report from the previous team, but we stopped the report for a while because it was a content that could not be obtained from the guidelines. I'm going to look into it, but if you don't mind the reports we're receiving right now.”

“Okay, let's just get this straight.”

When she answered that, Stradare nodded.

"I saw something like a big building in front of me. Geographically, it appears to be Baron Van's destination. However, the walls to protect it were located in the back of the building. And the walls are immense, and they are a strong substitute."

And Stradale replied without any stain. He is a real man, as if he had painted a picture straight away. Perhaps he doesn't want to make a vague report and is reopening the investigation.

However, it is true that the content of the report makes me suspect mistakes.

"... by the time the advance party arrived." Then you will see it without waiting for it to be investigated. ”

"Yes, I understand"

When Stradale replied in that way, there was a loud rumbling just from the front. As if ripples were spreading over the surface of the water, the noise spread all the way around the carriage.

It seems that there is a bathing area that can accommodate more than a hundred people.

"I heard you built a rest facility outside."

"I heard there are two cities across the wall, but is it really a crushed village?"

I heard such a voice, and I thought what I was saying was stupid, and I put my face out of the carriage.

At the back of the road, you can certainly see a large building from a distance. It's an unfamiliar, square-shaped building. I could certainly see something like a castle wall in the back.

"Is that...?"

He leaned out of the carriage with a voice of doubt. Then I heard Van's name as if it were a signal.

"Master Van...?"

"Oh, it's Van-sama." It doesn't seem to change.

Is Espada with you?

Looking at such words, there was a childlike figure on the other side of the procession of soldiers and on the side of the bridge at the end of the street. Apparently, a small number of them have emerged, and the group coming towards us looks like only a few dozen people.

"... do you see Lord Dee?"

Stradale muttered in a small voice. Stradale and Dee, who were honest and open-minded, were often seen arguing, but they recognized each other's strengths. I didn't say anything, but I might have missed Dee.

Speaking of which, Stradale nodded without saying anything when he heard that Dee had been recognized by the Dragon Crusader (Dragon Slayer) and His Majesty. I think it's because I know what Dee's capable of.

Jalpa-sama, I see Van-sama.

The Stradale has seen the Van approaching and is calling out to us.

"Now he holds the title." Just kneel in front of the carriage and call me. "

Got it.

In response to my words, Stradale answers in awe.

Waiting for a moment, Van's voice came from outside the carriage.

"I see you're part of the Marquis Jalpa family!" Is the Marquis of Jalpa there? My name is Van Ney Fertio and I rule this land! Thank you! "

I overhear a greeting I had never heard before, and inadvertently get up feeling frustrated. It is not aristocratic at all.

Jalpa-sama, Van-sama said hello.

Stradale tells the law how he heard about Van's arrival.

"... I see."

The soldiers couldn't see a small amount of it in front of them. I got out of the carriage in anger. Perhaps it was because of Stradale's instructions, the soldiers divided the space just in front of the carriage between the left and the right. Twenty or thirty men, including Van, were there, kneeling and waiting.

Some of them were archers seen in previous battles against the Yellinetta Kingdom. Also, as usual, the Espada with the difficult face was kept a little behind Van. Espada, who is always like a butler, will not come forward and talk as long as Van is there. Nostalgic, but a little lonely.

Looking down at Van and Espada, I open my mouth.

"... is the Marquis of Jalpa Bull Ati Fertio. Baron Van Ney Fertio." Thank you for your welcome.

In response, Van smiled and raised his face.

"No, no, it's right there." Sir Jalpa was the first to come from afar... it must have been a rough journey. Please take your time as we will be in the village of Theato soon. ”

"... hmm. Now, let me show you around."

When I told her so, Van nodded with a laugh.