Kuro no Senki (LN)

April 433 of the Imperial Calendar - Shaura is dreaming.

It's a dream I had the first time I met that guy in a sanitary home.

In my dreams, I stood in the aisle of the Sanctuary with my buddies, waiting for that guy to come.

It was fear that dominated my little breasts.

I didn't put it in my mouth, but I think I thought everyone who was on that spot was going to be sold.

If I hadn't thought about it that way, I couldn't explain why you fed me a full stomach of delicious rice or prepared a bedding that smelled like the sun.

I didn't like being sold, but I wasn't in a position to say that.

The Shauras were orphans.

So there is no other way for those who are not saddened by anyone to be truncated when they are gone.

Yes, I told myself.

Shivering thinking about what he was going to see, that guy came.

My first impression was scary.

There was a huge scratch on his face, and the worn cloak reminded me of a dead spirit in a coma (kura) forest my mother spoke to me about when I slept.

And those eyes.

We looked at ourselves as if we were looking at something nasty.

That was horrible.

More so, he stopped in front of Shaura.

I was scared, but I desperately looked up at him, thinking that if I hurt my mood, I would be badly looked at.

Then he has reached out.

I fiercely regretted that I might have pissed him off after I avoided him.

But I was not given much time to regret it, he grabbed Shaura's head and shook it abusively.

I'm glad to say it was a miracle that I didn't panic, but I should still say, I wasn't given time to regain my tranquillity and was asked my name.

When Shaura named him, he laughed and praised him for being a good name.

I think I finally understood him there.

He didn't know how to do it.

Still, I tried to think hard and stroke my head.

That's the end of our first encounter.

But the word burned in my chest that I was waiting for you to come home.

When I woke up, the light was plugging through the gap in the curtain.

Patch, blink your eyes and wake your body.

It was not a dirty recruit training station, but a barracks in Hachel, a castle fort city in Marquis territory of Elakis.

Hashel has two barracks.

It's the new barracks outside the city walls and the old barracks inside the city walls.

The new barracks are used by ancient soldiers, and the old barracks are used by recruits like Shaura.

I have no complaints.

Although the old barracks are ancient in appearance, the interior is well built and clean.

It's a room for two on top of the furniture.

Plus, I eat three meals a day.

Now if I complain, the bee hits me.

When I looked at the bed on the other side of the room, the girl pointed her butt over here wrapped in gray shorts.

Her name is Elsa.

It's a half-elf from Teito.

The color of the hair and eyes is bright brown, and the eyes are sharp even though they tend to drool.

Long for a woman, but not good meaty.

Well, he's eating a buckwheat meal, so he'll be fat soon.

Shaura gets out of bed and quickly changes into military uniform.

Wearing military uniforms adds unspeakable satisfaction.

Uh-huh, Elsa roared and fell down.

After a while he woke up with both arms and stretched out his body like a cat.

"Morning, Shaura."

"Good Morning"

Elsa quickly changed into her uniform and lowered her back to the bed.

"What are your plans for today?

City security.

Bedtime after cleaning, breakfast, breakfast, city security, lunch, city security, final rites, dinner and free time, to be exact.

City security just turns into training on training day, so you don't have to tell me the detailed schedule to know.

"Security is easy, right?"

"You'd be pissed off if you said that."

"You're serious."

Elsa laughed bitterly.

Two weeks after taking office...... the training is very demanding and it seems that it is finally time to stay out of the army.

City security, by contrast, is relatively easy.

Even so, there is very little I can do right now, so I think it might just feel easier.

Now at the stage of remembering work, no, it seems like you're trying to determine if it's okay to make me remember my job.

"And you're really safe."

"Right."

Although I've tried to agree, I'm not quite sure, to be honest.

All Shaura knows is the settlement and Hashel where she lived.

"The store is busy, the pedestrians came and went, and now I have nothing to say if I have the money"

"I think we should use the foreclosure system"

Upon taking office, Deputy Minot explained that recruits could borrow up to ten pieces of salary in advance.

I don't use chaura, but it seems to have a lot of users.

"I don't like debt. I don't know how you're gonna get caught."

Elsa said with a glance.

"It's not debt, it's foreclosure."

"It's not the same thing"

It would certainly be like borrowing money from your future self.

"I don't think I can even get a bribe."

"I think you should stop"

City security is done in teams.

It's impossible to mislead everyone's eyes, and it's hard to convince them.

"I know, I know."

"You went to the warehouse the first time, and the second time... you didn't tell me"

You know what I mean? I was just told.

"But it's a well done system, isn't it? The Lords are giving us permission to do business, so you can't bribe us."

"Right."

Don't dare, I'll hammer you.

Honestly, I don't know what the system is called.

"Except if the whole thing's rotten, but it's not that kind of atmosphere."

"Right."

Elsa narrowed her eyes surprisingly as Shaura hammered again.

"You don't understand, do you?

"Yes, I don't understand."

"Damn, you're a kid. Buy as much information as you can."

Elsa said in a sigh.

"Information?"

"Sort of, information. Marquis Elakis, for example... you know what?"

Shawla shook her head to the side.

About what I know about Chrono is that he's a sweet person.

"How can you not know?

"Because I fled from the Kingdom of Holy Argo and immediately went to the Recruitment Training Center"

"I mean, displaced people?

"... yes"

"Oh, you know what?"

Elsa nodded all the time saying she was convinced.

"Should I explain Marquis Elakis?

"Please"

"Well, in response to your request... Marquis Elakis is"

Elsa punctuated the words like a lot.

"Bad femininity"

"I'll get the cleaning tools"

"Wait a minute! That's pretty serious information!

When I tried to leave the room, they circled in.

I had no choice, so I went back to my bed and lowered my back.

"I don't know the details, but he's got his hands on the half elf, too. I'm sure there's a woman sitting in the passenger seat in the carriage."

If you ask me, I had a half elf with silver hair and brown skin.

"Then don't you think I have eyes, too?

……

What can I say?

"Agree, agree. This is still local...... sorry. None now."

"Okay."

Many female soldiers do not want to reveal their past.

The rule here is not to pry into each other.

If you ask poorly, you'll decide if it's all about them or even your wounds.

"Well, we'll start over, won't we?

"Go ahead."

"Agree, agree. I don't think I'll be able to keep a soldier forever, and if I become a noble mistress... I think I'll get a deposit or something when we break up."

"I think you should study and be a clerk"

Deputy Minot also explained the education system.

Anything you want can be taught to study for free, and they can hire you as a clerk after you retire.

"Did Shaura sign up?

"Yes, it seems to take a while before the order arrives."

"I don't like things."

"I'd like to be of service to Master Chrono."

Shaura just lied a little bit.

Because I'm not lying about how I want to be useful to Chrono, but I thought I'd look good if I could read and write.

"Uh-huh, just so you can teach me how to study, I guess I'll sign up too"

"I think that's good"

The shift between Shaura and Elsa is the same.

This seems to be a consideration so that you can sleep well.

Aside from that, I can count on someone I know to be with.

"Well, do you want to clean"

"... Yes"

Shaura nodded small and stood up.

The dining room was busy.

Line up the tray with your hands and receive the dishes from the woman standing on the other side of the horizontal dining table.

Women are civilians.

They also prepare for cooking, catering, dishwashing, laundry and bathing, but they don't just clean.

Shaura received the dish and sat in an empty seat.

Elsa is next door.

I don't know why I'm sitting next to you when the seats are available face-to-face.

"Today's food looks delicious too!

Elsa placed a tray on the table and put her hands together.

The menu is a large bread, soup full of meat dumplings and vegetables, and a salad full of cabbage.

By the way, you're free to take turns.

"You get fat, don't you?

"It's okay. Everyone gets fat."

He did say his buddies got fat, too.

Still, no one wears patsy uniforms because they can be re-tailored for free.

A new uniform will be tailored if the limit of re-tailoring is exceeded.

Well, I don't plan on using either of the chauras.

"Mmm, delicious!

Elsa carried the soup to her mouth and happily broke up with her.

"Shaura, are you free?

When I looked up, the elf boy...... Rigel stood.

The color of the hair and eyes is brown, the neutral face and the lines of the body are thin.

"I'm free."

"Thanks"

Rigel sat in the opposite seat.

"What are your plans for today?

City security.

Hmm, Rigel gaveled at him as he seemed uninterested and stuck to the bread.

"What about Rigel?

"We're training. So we need to eat modestly."

Less food on the tray, if you ask me.

I'm not restricted to eating, but eating too much interferes with my training.

Sometimes I vomit at the rigor of my training, so I have to eat modestly.

Shaura, don't talk to me. Introduce me.

"She's Elsa in the same room, he's my buddy Rigel"

Shaura points to Elsa and Rigel in the palm of her hand.

"Say hello."

"Welcome."

Elsa and Rigel rode themselves out and shook hands.

"The training here is so tight that it can't be compared to a recruit training center."

"Seniors, this is what's coming."

Shaura nodded as she included the soup in her mouth.

The seniors are strong.

When it comes to recruits, the beast man is a handyman and has no hands or feet on the elves or dwarves.

When it comes to the actual format, you're already doing well.

Even though there is a difference in power, seniors even use dirty hands.

But when I see those strong seniors fighting without amusing me, I'm curious that I have to fight without amusing myself.

"But you're getting stronger. You have a real feeling. And the bow... is it a mechanical bow? It's not as user-friendly as the guy I used at the recruit training center, but it's very powerful."

"Sure, it's very powerful."

Elsa shrugs as she chops the bread in small pieces.

You want to say that the bow is awesome and Rigel is not awesome.

Certainly a mechanical bow is a great weapon.

Both the armor supplied and the auxiliary armed dagger are too different in performance from those used at the recruit training station.

"Wouldn't it be a war soon? Then you'll be able to make war."

"I want you to spare me the war."

That's what I said, Elsa cheeked up the bread.

Shaura nodded as she ate the salad.

Instead of being useful to Chrono in his own power, he would end up pulling the foot of an ancient senator.

"Is that good for Shaura?

"That's good."

Rigel looked uninteresting because he didn't get his consent.

I guess he wants to kill soldiers of the Holy Argo kingdom to avenge his family.

Of course, even Shaura wants to avenge her family, but she feels wrong to want war for it.

That country tries to eradicate the subpeople and thinks they don't need it, so if they contribute to the development of Chrono's territory, they should be able to reveal their noses.

"... I thought Shaura would understand."

Rigel took a seat as he scratched the soup in.

"Good, it's my hometown, isn't it?

"That's it"

I might have put it another way if I were a little smarter, but now this is the best I can do.

"Well, having the same experience doesn't necessarily mean having the same feelings."

"That's what I mean"

Shaura cheeked the bread.

Shaura stretches her spine and stares forward.

In the back, a city wall stands, in front of it, Deputy Minotaur and a hundred captains… Aridead, Deneb, Taiga and Nasr are lined up.

Furthermore, there is a platform in front of it that seems to be sturdy.

The Minotaur, the Minotaur deputy, is on a platform that won't freak you out.

Tyga and Nasr are the relatively marginal of the hundred captains.

Tyga is in charge of security and Nasr is in charge of training archers.

Aridead and Deneb belong to the cavalry, so they only get a chance to face each other about the time of the morning ceremony.

Nasr walks out and sticks up his voice.

"We'll start the morning ceremony now!

Voices echo from all sides.

This is a communication magic item... it's not strictly for communication, but it's because I'm using...

"I have a lesson than Deputy Minot!

Deputy Minot went up on the platform and stretched his spine.

"Salute Deputy Minot!

Saluting to coincide with Nasr's decree, Deputy Minot set aside a moment to salute him.

"Fix it!"

Take an upright immobility stance in line with Decree No.

'... two weeks have passed since the recruits were replenished. I think it was when I finally got used to the atmosphere, but that's why, don't do what I licked' (Bu, Bu ~)

A low voice, like the one that pushed him from all sides, pushes him to death.

'Licked means bad. Bad soldiers are the trustworthiness we've built, the vermin that devours property. Don't make me do pest control. You get it?' (Buyabu)

I wouldn't expect my spine to freeze.

For some reason, Alidead and Deneb were swimming their eyes, but it must be their fault.

"It's More Than From Me."

"Salute Deputy Minot!

Salute again to the decree of Nasr.

It won't be my fault that I feel more aligned than the earlier salute.

"That concludes the morning ceremony! Dismissed!"

Morning ceremony is over and Shaura heads under the detachment...... Zag.

He is preceded in death by eight elves and a half elf besides Shaula and Elsa.

Of the eight, four are ancient conscripts and the remaining four are recruits.

We're all set.

Zag coughed up when he made sure his men were getting together.

"Deputy Minotaur said so, but don't do anything stupid."

Recruits, including Elsa, get the look of it again.

Zag should be aware of that too, but instead of offending him, he has a similar look to his understanding.

"You may not even imagine it from Hachel today, but security was very poor before Master Krono became lord. The people gasped for heavy taxes and corruption was rampant. And we were able to take it."

The ancient senator nodded in agreement.

"Master Krono, who became a lord, reduced his taxes and let him know that the era of convenience with gold was over by setting his own example"

Zag punctuated the words there.

Those eyes shine like a maiden in love.

"But that's not the end of it. I needed you to believe I wasn't like before to restore security. Of course, you're not to be trusted overnight. There's a pile of real hard work, and now there's Hachelle."

Some ancient conscripts, including Zag, are proud, but recruits, including Elsa, don't seem to understand one thing right now.

What look would I have on my face?

I'm sure he has the same look as the Elsa and the others.

I can't believe you said it was insecure.

The city is vibrant and many residents seem to enjoy happiness.

Of course, I guess there's actually a lot of misfortune just because it looks that way.

A soldier on patrol doesn't necessarily escape violence.

Still, most residents should believe that tomorrow will come.

"... now you won't know if credit is said to be property, but seriously do the job. That way you'll know."

Is it really going to make sense? and Shaura tilted her inner neck.

Shaura stands in the outdoor area.

Sometimes early in the morning, the outdoor area was idle.

When it is noon, people will return it, but most stores are now ready to open.

Not if some stores aren't ready to open.

The outdoor shop that deals with ingredients is already open.

In the corner of the outdoor area, there is a powerful hanging.

"It's cheap! Fresh fish!" "This is the cabbage we just harvested!" "With beans ~ su! There are beans!" "It's mountain vegetables! Mountain vegetables! These are mountain vegetables that have been picked from the coma forest!" "Here we go, delicacies! The more you walk out, the better the octopus!" "It's vinegar pickled! It's our secret vinegar pickle!

Every shopkeeper is desperate to buy ingredients.

"... chaura"

"Huh!"

Shaura jumped up with Elsa fingering her flank.

"Oh, I'm sorry"

"I'm surprised"

Shaura looked around without alarm.

Luckily for you, there are no witnesses.

Ancient parachutists, beginning with Zag, speak to the shopkeeper, and the recruit stands with a sleepy face.

Exhale small and stroke your chest down.

"You don't have to be so careful."

"Is it?

A recruit is a soldier who keeps Hashel safe.

I don't want to look unusual.

"It's more of a problem you don't think you can afford, right?

"... may be so"

Tension is contagious.

If the soldiers were nervous, the residents would be anxious to see if there was anything.

"So, what were you looking at?

"I was watching an outdoor shop."

"I know that."

Elsa said in a frightened tone.

"It's very lively."

"If it's sold out, it's desperate because they buy it cheaply from the restaurant that deals in food."

"I think we should open an outdoor shop that deals with food"

"Well, you can't."

I thought it was a good idea, but Elsa doesn't seem to think so.

"That's not all the stores that deal with ingredients should do."

……

Elsa grinned bitterly as Shaura tilted her neck.

I'm not laughing like I made a fool of myself, you're cute. But it's a laugh I've told you.

"The shopkeeper over there is a part-time business... most people have a different job. I'm fishing, I'm working in the fields, and I'm here to sell what I picked."

"... yes"

It would be harder to work than it is now if you worked longer than the others.

"Are you familiar with that?

"Normal, right? Normal."

If Elsa is normal, I wonder what she is.

With that in mind, I was stroked in the head with a eagle.

"You don't have to worry about it. I know some people say you have to buy information, but in my experience, if you work normally, information comes in on its own."

"Is that what it is?

"That's what it is."

"No, you don't get information when you work normally."

Suddenly, he was called from behind, and Shaura and Elsa looked back reflexively.

Then, there stood a brunette beauty.

"Shaura, it's been a while."

……

Staring at the woman, leaning her neck.

"Wow, you didn't forget, did you? Don't you think I owe you my life?

"I remember. However, you didn't tell me your name..."

The woman stroked her chest down.

"Um, Washi is a high priest who serves' Goddess Who Darkens and Conducts Chaos'...... he's called a cleric here"

"Thank you for your help then"

Shaura bowed her head to the cleric.

"Was there a 'Dark Temple' in Hashel?

"Do you have one?

The clergyman looked behind his shoulder.

At the end of his gaze were crude signs and crates.

I don't know what it says on the sign, but I found it distressing.

"How do you make a living?

"Uhm, make a living with life counseling"

I heard a pup.

A woman in the robe next door erupted.

The cleric's face stains bright red.

"Are you able to live?

"... to be taken care of at the Marquis"

It was a dark, sinking voice.

"No, I may not be taking care of you. Rent, food, even sneaky drinks."

Watching a cleric makes me feel sorry for myself.

Even if he is a benefactor of his life.

It can't be good to scorn.

"Huh, so, what did you do for Shaura?

"... I was going to ask you to make a donation instead of providing information."

When Elsa inquired, the clergyman narrowed his shoulder with regret.

"I'm not even a benefactor of my life."

"You're a great cleric, aren't you?

"Yeah, but maybe he's a kid who doesn't need a washer. The people at the temple won't come after me, and Ignis sent a letter and they won't call me. This is not what a porn balloon means."

The cleric finally leaned down.

"I... I didn't work hard for the Holy Argo Kingdom when I was younger. Isn't it strange that a dying, crazy, hard-working eagle is such a luxury for a younger generation? The world takes it wrong."

Finally, I even started to say stupid.

Appreciation for the clergyman goes down in the chaura.

"You lords abandon the eagle, don't you?

"The Lord (...)?

Tilt your neck without knowing what it means.

"It's up to the ten of us to be soldiers. Only ten, but a fine believer."

The clergyman breasted greatly.

Nevertheless, when did the Shauras become followers of The Goddess Who Darkens and Conducts Chaos?

"What about the others?

"They became followers of Mother God, who made it loess and commanded abundance."

It seems natural to say that it is not impossible.

I hate to say this, but the clergyman has done nothing more than let me escape the Holy Argo Kingdom.

It was Chrono who welcomed me warmly on the run, and it was the Temple of the Loess who took care of me personally.

You can give me the money once or so, but I want you to give me a break to be a believer.

Maybe my people will think the same thing.

"... you wanted me to give you a break, didn't you?

"I'm sorry."

Shaura honestly apologized.

"... for money"

"I don't need money! I didn't save you for the money!

So what do you want me to do?

"Nah, that stinks. You want money, don't you?

"I don't want them to think I saved you for the money!

"But you want money, don't you?

"I want money, but I want believers more than that!

Uh-huh, Elsa roared.

"You want a donation with the faithful?

"Um, well, that's what I'm talking about."

After all, he seems to want the money.

"Well, I'll make you a believer"

"Mr. Elsa?

"It's fine. It used to be pitch-black... it wasn't" Temple, "but I've had help. In short, thank you."

"Oh, finally, a second believer!

"The second?

Is there such a stranger, Shaura tilted her neck?

"The first is Cavalry Captain Faye. Well, he never brought a donation to my place..."

"In fact, I'm the first believer."

Elsa laughed happily.

"So, what am I supposed to do with a believer?

"You can just pray in your spare time before you eat and sleep."

"Is that all you need?

"Um, that's all I need."

The clergyman strained his chest to see if this was still the case.

"Could it be that simple?

"Um, because I can't teach agricultural technology like 'The Loess Temple'. Well, there's nothing I can do to treat wounds and illnesses..."

Is there something the Great Cleric cannot do?

"It doesn't do you any good?

"Becoming a believer will give you the love of God."

"Love?"

Elsa looked frigid.

"God's love is an affirmation of existence... by saying that you can admit that you are good here. It is also the peace of the soul. Well, if you do what you want, you'll be jailed."

The cleric laughed nicely.

"I can't believe I'm donating."

Elsa took the silver coin out of the porch and gave it to the clergyman.

"You had the money."

"I kept it for when I said I had to."

"Oh, it's my first donation! God bless you Lord!

Elsa gently laid her hand on the cleric's shoulder moisturizing her eyes.

"Pray for yourself, not me"

"Oh, the world didn't throw it away. Whatever that is, God bless you Lord!

That said, the cleric seems too narrow to call his shop... but went back to...

"Ha ha, finally eating."

"I'm hungry"

Shaura and Elsa walked into the barracks dining room with that said.

The dining room is unpopular and smells like dirt.

When the sun passes Jomtien, the soldiers in training eat at the same time, but the soldiers in charge of security eat alternately.

Take a tray, grab your own bread, and serve the dishes on a plate.

My stomach is peppery, so I sit nearby.

Elsa sat in her face-to-face seat and put her hands together to offer prayers.

After a while he opened his eyes and smiled as he hung on.

"Something stinks."

"Really?

"Yeah, just a little bit"

Shaura and Elsa eat food silently.

"And it was surprising"

Elsa blinked her eyes, patsy.

"Oh, you mean I donated?

"Yes, because Mr. Elsa didn't think he was like that"

I thought it was dirtier on gold.

"That's terrible."

"Excuse me."

"But, well, if you were in Imperial Capital, you wouldn't have made a donation. I donated this time because I thought it might not be the right time to say so."

"I'm going to go say hello"

Make a donation because you can afford it.

Naturally, but Shaura didn't do the obvious.

I should have greeted the cleric who saved my life, even though I had just become a soldier and couldn't afford to pay any other attention.

"To the clergyman?

"No, in the Temple of the Loess. And then we'll be in Pioneering Village in our spare time..."

I took care of the sanitary home, and Dino and the others took care of me while I was on the run.

Again, you should go say hello for once or so.

"Huh, but isn't it tough going alone? That's a lot of distance, so you're gonna have to get in the carriage, right?

"... I'll do my best"

That said, I'm not sure.

I can't ride a horse, so I'm going to negotiate with a pedestrian or an outdoor store owner to get me on a carriage, but I don't know how to negotiate.

"Then why don't I come with you? I'll negotiate to get you in the carriage, so when the money is spent, it feels like half."

"Sorry."

"Ah, never mind because I have a purpose, too"

Elsa waved patsy.

"Do you even know him?

"I'm not here."

"Then why?

Elsa grinned bitterly as Shaura tilted her neck and asked.

"I want to see him in the ocean."

"... umi?

"Oh, the ocean is. It's like a big lake."

To convey the size, Elsa spread her arms.

The ocean is not in vocabulary, but a lake is hard to understand.

According to my dead mother, the lake is bigger than the swamp and the water is clear.

The lake is hard to imagine, but when it's bigger than that, it's completely out of my imagination.

"How big is it?

"Mm-hmm. As far as I can tell."

"... as far as I can see"

Shaura shrugged back at the parrot.

"It's too awesome to get an image, but don't you want to see it for once or so?

"Right."

Water as far as I can see...... how big the hell is it?

"... but"

"But what?

"Can a soldier do that?

Shaura's hope is to help Chrono.

I feel a little different about doing what I want to do.

"There's no way you have to put up with what you want to do because you're a soldier, is there? Apprentice Captain Aridead and Captain Deneb of the Cavalry for a moment."

"I've only seen it from afar."

Alidead and Deneb guard the streets, so they don't get a chance to face each other outside of the morning ceremony.

"Oh, really? Well, good. Those two seem to be having fun when they're off duty."

"... ha"

Hammer appropriately.

"You don't understand. That's all you've done to make me captain, which means Master Chrono admits it."

"Is it?

Shaura tilted her neck.

Why, in fact, don't you think about being solid or equipped with great strength?

"I know what you're trying to say. Actually, maybe it's awesome, right? But I don't think deputy Minotaur will forgive you if you imitate them to the detriment of your credibility, even if you have the strength."

"What's wrong with that?

"I mean, they wouldn't be mad at me if they were like those two."

"I don't want Master Chrono to think I'm a bad girl."

Elsa sighed small.

"I'm not telling you to be a bad kid. Master Krono is a soldier, so I thought you said to put up with what you wanted."

"... oh"

Shaura finally got to the point and leaked her voice.

"Now you can go to sea waving a major player, right?

Yes, and Shaura nodded small.

Shaura cut up her meal early and headed to the Sanatorium.

Elsa said it wouldn't be a bad day, but I thought we should do what we can today.

There was a middle-aged woman sitting at the reception centre and a man standing at her desk.

He doesn't look like a vagrant, so I guess he's got his job mediated.

After waiting a while, the man received the paper from the woman and walked away from the spot with a slightly excited face.

Apparently, you brokered the job.

"What's it like, soldier?

"Um, is Master Zion here?

The receptionist woman gave a surprised look, and Shaura realized her failure.

Returning a question to a question cannot be called smooth communication.

"I used to take care of you in this sanitary home."

"Oh, that time. Sure, that was Shaura. It was splendid, I didn't know."

I just thought they were forgotten, but they seemed to remember me.

"I'm here to say hello to Master Zion"

"Well, the Dean will be delighted. I'll call you if you want.

"... no, you can't do that."

"Okay. The Dean should be in the office. You know where it is?

Yes, and Shaura nodded. I've never stepped in, but I remember it being on the upstairs poke.

Come on in.

"Thank you"

We'll have a meeting and go into a sanatorium.

Inside, it doesn't seem much different from when Shaura was in care.

No, would the number of hospitalizations be lower than before?

Well, it's a good thing the Sanctuary is idle.

Climb the back stairs and move upstairs.

He stopped in front of the office where he was poking and repeated his deep breath.

When I knocked, the door opened immediately.

It was the woman in clergy clothes who opened the door...... it was Theon.

Will the burnt skin remain the same and the atmosphere be softer than before?

"Mr. Shawla, you've been a soldier safely."

"Yes, it's been two weeks since I took office, thank you for your help... well, I don't have a lot of money before payday"

Theon smiled small.

"That feeling is enough. I was just about to make incense tea, but I don't even taste like drinking it alone, so how about with me?

"Let me sweeten your words"

Theon turned back his heel, and Chaura followed.

"This way, please"

"Thank you"

Lie back on the couch that was in the corner of the office as prompted.

Move only the gaze and check the perimeter.

The impression of the office runs out of qualities.

The furniture is also well built for the amateur, but it is not decorative as if it embodied a practical headquarters.

Perhaps the furniture in the Sanctuary and Barracks was made by the same craftsman… Dwarves working in the workshop of the Marquis Mansion.

"Be careful, it's hot"

"Thank you"

Theon quietly put the cup on the table.

Shaura took the cup and carried it to her mouth.

My tongue tingled slightly when I included it in my mouth.

Hard and bitter, but never uncomfortable.

Drink down what was in your mouth and exhale in a ho.

The heat spreads from the inside of your body, making your body just a little lighter.

I wasn't aware of it myself, but maybe I was nervous.

"What do you say?

"Delicious,"

"It's still cold, so I used herbs that promote blood circulation."

Theon said happily, sitting on the couch opposite him.

"Excuse me, I'm late to come say hello"

"It's okay."

As Shaura bowed her head, Theon said in a soft voice.

"Um, everyone..."

"Gentlemen, I'm fine."

Exhale in relief.

I didn't even care earlier, but I think it's a casual thing, but this is a true feeling.

Carry the cup into your mouth again and stop moving.

Because I remembered Zion's words that it was still cold.

"... will you be all right?

Theon leans his neck wonderfully, and Shaura understands her failure.

Too few words.

It's natural that you don't understand this.

"Because plants don't grow"

"I'm sowing cold resistant wheat, so you don't have to worry so much"

Shaura leaned down embarrassed that Master Zion couldn't have taken care of it.

"Why don't you come and see Pioneering Village?

"... but"

"I'll arrange the carriage here"

Even so, I'll borrow it from Master Chrono, but Theon said shyly.

"Are friends good, too?

"Absolutely."

Theon laughed happily.

"Well, if you can, I'd like to... go see the ocean."

"It's good."

Shaura exhaled in a ho.

"When will you?

"Hopefully after payday...... oh, sorry"

It would be too rude to bring souvenirs to Pioneering Village while coming to the Sanctuary with your bare hands.

"You don't have to worry about it."

Zion's voice was full of mercy, and thus determined Shaura's heart.

The Shauras had finished their afternoon work and lined up just like they did during the morning ceremony.

Something happened, there was no cavalry figure.

The soldiers who were taking part in the training are dirty, but it is easy to distinguish between recruits and ancient parachutists.

Recruits are still about to fall.

What feels most painful for recruits is the time of final salute.

That's because the Minotaur deputies move slowly even though this one is exhausted.

"We'll start the final ritual now! I have a lesson than Deputy Minot!

Even today Deputy Minot slowly rose to the table.

"Salute Deputy Minot!

I salute you for Nasr's ordinance, but should I say again, recruits who have just completed their training are slow to move.

"Fix it!"

Stretch your spine to match the decree.

"Recruits, I will not imitate you to start over until the salute is complete, but I will mourn you until you become soldiers worthy of the Knights of the Thirteenth Kingsguard. The soldiers of the Thirteenth Kingsguard Knights must not only be strong, but must be feared by the wicked and loved by the inhabitants' (Bubble, Bubble ~)

Deputy Minot's voice pushes from all sides.

'But don't ever imitate that you're going to be a bad guy. That's it.

"Salute Deputy Minot!

Once again salute in accordance with the decree.

The decree of dissolution does not hang when Deputy Minot comes down from the platform.

The recruit's head shakes loosely.

Isn't it time for the fallen to come out?

The next moment I thought so,

"Dismiss!"

Nasr raised his voice.

A recruit walked into the spot with one, another, like a broken puppet.

"The recruits are coming through a critical line."

"Right."

Shaura agrees with Elsa.

"All you have to do is go to the bathroom, eat, and free time."

"I'm tired today"

Shaura sighed small.

Shaura and Elsa received dinner just like they did at breakfast and sat in their empty seats.

Elsa sat next to her as the opposite seat was buried.

Looking next door, Elsa had her hands together as she prayed.

A curious gaze can be directed, but I don't even care.

After a while, Elsa opened her mouth.

"... you could have eaten first"

"No, because we're better off eating together"

Shaura cheeked the bread.

I can have a full stomach for dinner without thinking about it.

I wanted to share this happiness with my dead family.

Then mouth the soup.

Salty, white fish soup.

It doesn't smell as muddy as a marsh fish, it tastes pale in one way or another.

"Ha, the rice is delicious today."

"Delicious."

After training, I can't afford to taste dinner.

Having to eat even though you don't have an appetite is tantamount to suffering.

"If your body gets used to it, can you eat it deliciously even after training?

"... I think you'll be able to eat"

Shaura answered after she had put her gaze around.

The uniform is dirty but there are soldiers eating it looking delicious.

They are also ancient soldiers.

However, he is not the oldest soldier in the new barracks, but a soldier who took office in front of the Shauras.

Another soldier as the soldier in front of him stood up with a tray and was replaced...... Rigel sat down.

"Hey, Shaura."

Rigel raised his hand without force.

It must have been pretty rough.

The uniform is dirty and the face is blue.

Still, mouth the soup.

The next moment I contain it in my mouth, I flatter my face.

I guess the food smells like iron because it's after intense exercise.

"I went to a sanatorium today"

"It is."

Rigel shrugged seemingly disinterested.

"When I went to Pioneering Village, I was asked to take a carriage."

"Then I guess I'll go alone"

"No, he nodded softly when I said he wanted to go with his friends"

"What kind of negotiations did you have?

"Master Theon is a good man."

It seems painful to have attached it to good intentions.

"Why don't you go with Rigel?

"No, I'm good."

Rigel carries the bread into his mouth in small pieces.

"Why not?

"Well, I took care of the dinos, too. After all, we've been sold."

Rigel said in a whispering voice.

"But that's because I couldn't afford it"

"I know you couldn't afford it. I think I did the same thing if I was in Dino's shoes, but you can't do that if you're convinced of the fact that they sold you, can you?

Oh, and Shaura leaked her voice low.

"... Master Chrono is"

"I hope you don't get me wrong, but I am grateful to Master Chrono. I don't think it's a bad idea to fight for him."

Unexpectedly stroke your chest down.

If I had bad feelings for Chrono, I wouldn't think of myself as one of them.

"... enough to show your face"

"We just feel awkward about each other. Even Dino knows he sold us and got his life."

"Are we all thinking the same thing?

"Come on? But you shouldn't expect too much."

The back of my nose twinkled.

"For once, I will speak to everyone."

"Please"

That was a thankful offer.

I don't know why it would be good if everyone else told me I felt the same way about Rigel.

"Shouldn't you say hello to the cleric?

"Cleric?

As Elsa said, Rigel frowned suspiciously.

"Dark-haired... a woman dressed like a whore"

"Oh, that's the guy. I said hello to him. If I refused to be a believer, I'd be mucked."

"I've become a believer."

"So you were praying."

Apparently, Rigel was looking where Elsa was praying.

"Do you have good things to do when you're a believer?

He said, "If you donate and pray, God will tell you to stay here."

"Hmm, I thought it might be more troublesome."

I wonder if I failed, Rigel muttered small.

Shaura sat back on the bed as she carefully folded her undressed uniform and placed it on her desk.

Elsa, speaking of, is lying on her back in bed.

"Was it a shock?

"What is it?

When asked, Elsa looked at Shaura.

"It's Rigel's word."

"... I was shocked"

Answer after a moment of silence.

"Well, you can't share your feelings when you say you're one of them, so you can't think you've been betrayed, can you?

"... betrayal"

Oh, and leak your voice.

Elsa's right, she feels betrayed by her people.

Of course, he hasn't betrayed us.

Because I was just assuming that Shaura felt the same way on her own.

But just thinking about how many people are coming with me annihilates my mood.

"Looking forward to it?

"What is it?

"Looking at the sea."

That said, Elsa smiled like a child.

Well, maybe it's better to think about something fun than having a bad imagination.

Shaura lay in bed and closed her eyes quietly.