Kuro no Senki (LN)

The sound of a ton sounded, and Callis woke up.

That wasn't a tent made of goat fur, it was a cabin bed.

If you spread your arms, your fingertips will only be wide enough to touch the wall, but given that this is the inside of the ship, you can't help it.

Besides, given the novelty of the wood and furniture surrounding all directions, I can tell that I care a lot to welcome myself.

"... Gu"

Callis woke her body out of bed and held her mouth.

The cause is seasickness.

Two weeks have passed since I left the port of the group of free city states and my nausea does not heal.

Sounds like a gentle wave at some point according to the sailors, but for the first time it was a journey reminded of the difference between those who go out to sea and those who live in the sea.

"… Journey"

As I rolled the words in my mouth, my vision seeped in tears.

This is not a journey.

Because I don't have a place to go.

Callis becomes the concubine of a man who has never even seen his face.

The beginning of the matter was the migration plan being pursued by the tribal coalitions… the lord of the destination craved a woman.

It's not unnatural if this is all.

Guarantee that the lord will not defy himself… it is only natural that he wants hostages.

This also has the advantage of sending tribesmen near lords.

Originally the marriageable age...... my daughter, around fifteen, was supposed to be a concubine, but it was Callis who was chosen.

The Presbyterian Church offered a woman for the land.

The chief chose Callis without being able to ignore the Presbyterian Church.

The reason was that the stone woman (not bad) was not a woman.

When I heard that, Callis felt like his core was broken.

The sound of tonnes sounds again.

Someone is knocking on the door.

"Please wait a little longer"

Callis wiped his tears and rose out of bed.

"... terrible face"

I look in the mirror mounted on the wall and whine in a sigh.

Her hair is bumpy, her complexion is poor, and her eyes are edged with bears.

It may be natural to assume that I was seasick and couldn't get a decent meal and sleep.

I'm old enough to be aware of Thirty Ways.

I can't be as tired as I was when I was a teenager.

The sound of a ton sounded, and Callis reached for the cape hanging on the wall.

Weave the cape and wear the hood deep into your eyes.

This should delude you a little bit.

Better than not deluding you but doing nothing.

"... Phew"

When I sighed and opened the door, a red-haired young man stood.

He was a young man from the same Moo tribe as Calis.

Behind him stands the sharp-eyed woman...... Luca of the Hu tribe.

She was chased home, just like herself, apparently.

"Thank you for waiting. What can I do for you?

"The ship arrived in Sylvania, so I came to call"

I didn't tell you to get ready to disembark because I know you don't have any luggage.

Callis touches a small leather bag hung from his waistband.

That's all I can call luggage.

There's nothing else.

"Go ahead, this way"

The wind stroked his cheeks as he was led out onto the deck by a red-haired young man.

"... Huh!

Callis rushed over to the handrail of the ship and scattered the diarrhea towards the sea.

I smelled the smell of Iso and got nauseous.

I've barely eaten, so the only thing that comes out is stomach juice.

Still, the nausea doesn't quite heal and the discomfort of flipping your stomach hits you intermittently.

The discomfort finally subsides and enters the scene.

Then someone offered me a handkerchief.

Callis reached out and stopped moving.

That's also because the handkerchief had stunning embroidery.

"... hurry up and get it"

When I looked up, Luca was staring at me in a grumpy way.

"... oh, you know, because it's so brilliant embroidery"

"It's no big deal. If you don't want to use it, throw it in the ocean?

"Thank you"

Maybe he's not a bad person, he receives a handkerchief and wipes his mouth.

"Wash it, I'll give it back"

"I don't need it. Because I sew new ones."

Luca turned away pussy.

"... are you okay?

Red-haired youth have reluctantly called out.

"Excuse me."

"No... Then follow me"

Walk out led by a red-haired youth.

Two men stood at the end as they passed through the pier, which swayed every inch.

One is shiv.

It is highly valued by those who work as mercenaries, but not well thought of by the chiefs or the Presbyterian Church.

No, should I say I'm on guard?

For those who stand above men, competent men are enemies that threaten their position.

It is hostile through vigilance leading up to the Presbyterian Church.

Most of all, I can't do more than complain because I'm losing my real rights.

The other is a man with a slight grin.

He is wearing black based clothing.

You look pretty tall, but your clothes and atmosphere don't match.

"Dear Shiv, I've brought you both"

"Thank you for your hard work. I would be tired from the long journey. Get some rest today."

"Yes! Thank you!

When the red-haired youth reported, Schiff replied with a low voice.

I can't feel the warmth in the words of labor.

Still, he replied with an excited face and bowed his head vigorously.

Gently tap your shoulders, like rubbing differently.

He looks back only for a moment.

What did you see?

Happily I broke my face and headed to the city.

"Lord Callis, Lord Luca, I apologize for calling at your convenience."

"No, there's no better joy than this if this is what I can do for my tribe"

……

Schiff lowers his head gently.

I wanted to say one of my grudges, but when I say those words, I devalue myself.

Are you thinking the same thing, Luca arms up and turns that way.

"Um, who's that?

Callis glanced at the man with the slightest grin.

When Schiff glanced at him, the man walked out Zuyi.

"I'm Kane, deputizing for Count Cad. Today..."

Man...... Kane punctuated the words and began to explore the inner pockets of his clothes.

What I took out was two envelopes.

"I'll give it to you."

"Oh, please"

Schiff offered Callis and Luca when he received the envelope.

I guess because the envelope had a name on it, but I didn't know which one to give it to.

"What's this?

He's got a residence permit.

It was Kane who answered Callis' question.

"May I open it?

Oh, I don't mind.

When I opened the envelope, the paper came out of it.

"There is a small line of difficult texts, but the point is that it says it promises to treat the people in the same way. With this, you'll be treated quite a bit in other territories."

"... quite, should"

This paper is my lifeline...... I don't rely too much on it, but I think I deserve it now.

"Don't be ridiculous."

"... Lord Luca"

Schiff told him to be embarrassed, but Luca glances back without pulling a step.

"This was my bad way of saying it. Master Krono and I will do everything in our power to protect you if you are wronged in other territories."

"You can say anything with your mouth."

"If you look in the signature section, you'll know it's not just your mouth."

When I saw the permit, there was a signature for the three of us.

"The three lords are covering their identities. A decent lord wouldn't imitate three lords selling fights."

Callis stared seriously at the permit.

I didn't feel I could rely on it until earlier, but it's no surprise that there are people trying to kill me but get it.

"We are in the process of rooting for Barons Mesartim, Bossain and Trace, but the next permit will be a series of six. Are you relieved?

That's what I said, Kane laughed niggly.

"Then you should have said so from the beginning."

"I don't think I can say it's okay. I can count on you more than a curse."

You got embarrassed, Luca turned that way.

"You two need to rest in the mercenary guild and head under Master Chrono tomorrow morning."

"Are you all right?

"There are no mercenaries in the Alliance."

When Schiff said, Kane smiled bitterly.

Besides, there are women in the pioneering village.

I don't suppose I have any other intentions, but I get hooked on the word woman.

"Not that way."

As Kane had turned his gaze on Chirali, Callis wore the hood deep in his eyes.

"Looks like you're tired from a two-week sailing trip, huh?

"... Hmm"

Schiff stared at Callis and Luca with a treacherous eye.

"Master Chrono won't make a scene until he arrives a day or two late."

"Can you ask?

"Oh, it's not a big hassle because we're just talking"

Kane undertook casually.

I'm pretty sure he's trusted by the lord because he's so much as entrusted to the deputy.

Seems like Shiv and I can't even care less to observe from the conversation, but I don't know how a mercenary guild guild master can have this kind of relationship with a deputy.

I'm sorry.

"I just don't want to get mad at you. And explain to me what they called me for."

Kane tilted her upper body and pointed at Schiff.

"I'm sure you've been briefed?

"In my experience, the woman at Master Chrono's has either been mistaken from the beginning or on the way. So how did this happen... until there's no point behind it."

"Okay."

Sigh said in a sigh.

Mercenary guild strongholds were outside the city.

The exterior is plain compared to some of the buildings that were on their way here, but the size is overwhelming.

A building comparable to this would be about a warehouse that was lined up in the harbor.

But I don't feel the intention to appeal to my powers.

I tried my best to embody the quality rigidity, but nothing more could be done.

It's a building that makes you feel so stoic and giving up.

You can see that by looking at the gardens that have been set up together.

No, should I say a squad yard?

There are just a bunch of Marutai lined up for nothing.

Because of intense training, even the down-grown grass is driven into four corners.

Waste, said Callis, touching a leather bag hung from his waistband.

"... this is where the mercenary guild is based"

"Quiet for a long time."

"There are many people living in the village. The only person living here right now is a solo."

When Callis spoke his thoughts, Schiff replied with a bitter smile.

Looking at the building, the door opened.

It was a middle-aged woman with a good width who came out of the building.

"She's Sarah. I usually do chores in guilds..."

"Fair enough, welcome all the way out. I'll be your caregiver, Sarah."

Sarah drowned her head as she quickly walked over.

"... can you ask?

"Yes, of course. Please, come here."

When Sarah led me into the building, there were several horizontal sofas lined up there.

Ahead it narrows sharply, becoming a long hallway.

"If you need help with your guild, please wait on this couch and it will be moved to the back room"

"Oh, so"

Callis nodded small.

The interior of the building is decorated.

Much of it was like a curse.

"Your two rooms will be upstairs"

"... I'd like to wash my body"

Luca groans in a potpourri.

It was a somewhat risky voice, but Callis agreed.

"Yeah, I'm ready to take a bath and get dressed."

"Can you take a bath?

Yeah, and Sarah nodded proudly.

Hot tubs were synonymous with luxury in the Bethel Mountains, so I know how you feel.

"Now I will show you to the bathroom"

Sarah leads me to the bathroom.

The bathroom climbed the stairs at the penetration of the hallway, facing each other across the hallway.

When I opened the door and went in, it was a stripper there.

A large shelf is mounted on the wall, two cages at a time.

If you look closely, there were two cages with dresses.

"Are you okay?

"What is it?

"... peeps or something"

"Don't worry, we'll keep an eye on you two until you're out of the hot tub"

When Luca said Bosoboso, Sarah replied, laughing at Nico.

"Well, I hope so."

"Okay, take your time"

Sarah graciously closed the door.

My body was lazy because I took a bath.

It's just not unpleasant.

It was laziness that I even felt comfortable with.

I wanted to sleep all night until dinner, but for that I have to go through a long hallway.

I reach the end of the hallway encouraging myself to likely fall asleep while walking.

"This will be your two rooms"

It's a big room.

When Sarah opened the door, Luca said that.

It's a pretty big room for sure.

I may have used it as a large room, but now I only keep furniture for two.

Beds and vanities are placed on the walls, while desks and tables are located in the centre.

It was a symmetrical arrangement of furniture as shown in the mirror.

"I'll come when it's time for dinner, so please relax until then. Tell me if you have any hope about your meal."

"Especially hope..."

"I haven't had meat in a while."

Luca blocks Callis' words and speaks of hope.

I only ate fish on the boat, so I miss the meat of the beast if you say so.

"Accepted."

"Please."

Sarah gently lowered her head and closed the door.

"... Um"

"You want some meat, don't you?

Luca started embroidering when she reached the table in the center.

Wouldn't there be a few more ways to put it?

With that in mind, Luca opened her mouth.

"... you're annoying"

"Excuse me."

"It's not you. I'm annoyed by my own tribes and tribal federations."

Luca rested her hands and bit her lips with regret.

"I'm just kidding you can be his concubine who decides to marry you on your own, gets separated on your own, slaps you in the pussy as you please, and doesn't know where the horsebone is at the end of the quote."

You told me the stone woman wasn't a woman, and Luca said in a bloody voice.

"Aren't you annoyed?

"... I don't know"

"Heh, you're a good girl. You think I'd be a concubine for a tribe?

"That's not what I meant... maybe I don't have that kind of energy left"

Oh, and Callis gasped small.

I was in the mood for a moment.

You didn't just break your core, you don't even have the strength to be angry.

So it was accepted if it would be good for the tribe.

I can comfort myself that this was sacrificed for my tribe.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry."

"No, it's fine."

"You look awful."

I'll touch your face, but I don't know what you look like.

"You should get some rest."

"I will."

Callis dived into bed.

Did you just dry out, the futon was warm with pokapoka and tears came out for no reason.

When I woke up, my pillow was wet with tears.

I don't remember what a dream it was, but it shouldn't have been a good one.

"You can sleep a little longer."

"No, it's okay"

Callis wiped his eyes and went down from bed.

"Were you saying your bedtime words?

"It was quiet."

Shortly after Luca answered, the knocking on the door sounded.

When Callis opened the door, Schiff and Sarah stood.

"You look much better."

"Thank you"

Gently bowing his head, Schiff smiled bitterly.

"I want to explain the situation before I eat. Will you take a seat?

Yes, and Callis nodded, sitting in the opposite seat of Luca.

Schiff stood in front of the table and drooped his head deep.

"First of all, I want to apologize on behalf of the chief for having summoned you for this convenience, and secondly for having showered you with heartless words. I'm so sorry."

"... no"

Callis replied with a trembling voice.

That was all I had.

Just because I was apologized for doesn't change that I am unnecessary to my tribe.

"The deputy said to explain?

"Oh, I'll explain now"

Schiff raised his face and covered his mouth with his hands as he conceived.

"... it is a man named Chrono who is ruling the territory of the Count of Cado and the Marquis of Elakis, east of which we are"

"You told him to bring his concubine over, didn't you?

"Master Chrono hasn't said anything. The maid whose wife works at the mansion... in short, I told her to recommend it because the servant has a vacancy"

The moment I heard the word, I remembered the glare.

If that word is true, what you are looking for will be the workforce.

"... anyone can work as a servant"

Luca lay down on her face and said in a voice like she had pushed to death.

"His wife is the daughter of a former emperor. We don't currently have any authority, but we needed to show our sincerity."

"Your daughter... is that Quaint? Send him in."

"I got that one."

Schiff answered instantly.

"What?"

"I made an allowance for that. I'm being looked after in the deputy office now."

When Luca inquired, Schiff said pale.

I'm not the type to lie, so it would be true.

Still, it's a terrible father to throw his own daughter under an exotic sky.

"Should we, uh, work as maids?

"No, make an effort to be a concubine"

Two sentences did not succeed in too direct a statement.

"Master Chrono likes women. Perhaps if we approach it, we'll have a good chance of getting our hands on it."

"Didn't I tell you to explain not to?

"I was just told to explain not to get me wrong"

Shiv said it all the time.

"Um, what should I demand if I become a concubine?

"Nothing in particular to ask for"

"What are you talking about?

"Meaning as it were."

Schiff answered Luca flatly.

I told you to approach me so I could be a concubine, but there's nothing demanding.

"Master Chrono hates public and private confusion. Even if you could be mistress, you wouldn't be wielding power or getting money."

"Well, that doesn't make any sense."

"If the tribesmen are inside, that man will not be able to cut us off easily. That's enough."

Schiff said quietly.

"… now we are guaranteed the same rights as our inhabitants and are able to make the plotted land our own. We can't afford to lose this treatment."

I was given an environment where I could be rewarded for my efforts.

It would be natural to want to maintain that.

"When are we, uh, under Master Chrono?

"The day after tomorrow."

"For once, would you like to go see the village?

"Tomorrow, let me show you"

"Thank you"

Callis lowered his head gently.

Even if Chrono was an extremely evil man, he thought he could stand it if he understood what he was offering himself for.

"Do you have any other questions or requests?

……

……

Callis and Luca did not answer.

"Okay, enjoy your meal."

You relieved him, Schiff exited the room when he exhaled small.

"Yes, yes, thank you for waiting"

Sarah pushed the wooden wagon into the room and began to line up the dishes on the table.

Big bread and cream stew, roasted meat vanilla, salad.

Callis opened her eyes gently.

As the bread grew in size, I was surprised by the abundance of vegetables used in stews and salads.

"Enjoy it before it gets cold."

Callis and Luca joined hands and offered a prayer of gratitude to the Spirit.

Then reach for the bread without fear and break it in two.

"... white"

Now I opened my eyes wide.

The cross section of the bread is white as snow.

This indicates that wheat, which is the ingredient of the bread, has no mixture.

Grey bread with lots of mixtures is common in the Bethel Mountains, where there is little land suitable for cultivation.

White bread can only be eaten at festivals, weddings, etc.

Break more bread and cheek.

Aromatic, slightly sweet.

Place the bread on a plate and spoon the cream stew.

"Is this chicken?

What was on the spoon was a chunk of meat.

When I put it in my mouth, it collapses hollow.

This is not the case with chickens who can no longer lay eggs.

"It's so shaky."

When I looked up, Luca had eaten the salad and had her eyes wide open.

Mouth the salad while the cream stew pulls my hair back.

"... Huh!

I open my eyes even when it comes to shaky teeth.

I knew it was a fresh vegetable, but I didn't think it would be any better.

Compared to this, it's like shriveled weeds such as vegetables picked in the Bethel Mountains.

"Mercenaries are luxury."

Luca ate the soup and told him to fuck off.

Mercenaries are, in a way, natural.

They earn money for their lives and feed their tribes.

I can't do it without this much help.

"It's not as luxurious as this."

"What?"

"Here's how much you can eat with a little money."

When Luca inquired, Sarah replied, laughing at Nico.

"Maybe I won't have to give you money this year."

"Is the pioneering going well?

"Yeah, well, already! It's easier if you work hard, so my husband is cutting through the woods on his day off!

Sarah laughed karakara.

"What is Master Chrono like?

"I've never met her in person, but I hear a lot about women lovers. You have three daughters-in-law, and your mistress has countless fingers on both hands."

"Not the worst."

Luca told him to throw up, but Callis was disgusted.

They tell me to split it up and win favors even though I don't have the manipulation to make a man look older.

"The people in the city are laughing 'I prefer hero colors'. Even we don't care."

"What about that?

"The people of the city and we are realists. Ma, I'll punch my husband if he even punches his mistress. The lord doesn't bother anyone, he lays down good governance, so I'm not complaining."

"Well, I guess so."

Luca moved her mouth with a mogo.

I know you want a little more care, but I guess you can't do it if you're not fat enough to be a mercenary wife.

"Come on, eat more and more"

Callis felt something uninterrupted, but reached for the bread.

The white bread was plump and delicious.

When Callis and Luca finished their meal, Sarah stacked the plates on top of each other and put them on the wagon.

"Thank you very much."

"No, it was delicious"

"I wish my husband would say that, too."

Sarah laid her hands on her hips and sighed small.

"... it was delicious."

"Ha, I'm sorry I reminded you"

When Luca rested her hand on embroidery and said, Sarah replied with a laugh.

Depending on how you say it, it's a word that you feel disgusted with, but you feel adored.

"Well, take your time and rest."

Sarah gently lowered her head and pushed the wagon out of the room.

"That was delicious"

"Right."

Luca started embroidering again.

"Do you like embroidery?

"Yeah, I like it. Something you don't have to do with extras if you're embroidering."

Do you mean to tell me to shut up?

"So, but good for you. He seems like a good guy."

"Where?"

Luca told me to throw up.

I'm good with you for saying you don't have to get involved with extras.

"I'm not treating you like a livestock if you think you're being asked for as a woman. You let me come from the Bethel Mountains. What a servant, a servant... Ouch!

Luca licked her index finger.

Apparently, he stabbed his finger with a needle.

When I threw everything out, I dived into bed.

"... I hate you all."

Again, I told him to throw up.

"Why do you have to see me like this when you couldn't have a child?"

……

Callis couldn't say anything.

If I had the strength to disobey, I might have thought the same thing.

When I couldn't wait to get into my bed, I heard a sob.

When Callis woke up, Luca had already taken her seat and embroidered.

My eyes are red, but I dare not point it out.

"You slept well."

"Excuse me."

Get off the bed and sit on the vanity.

I look at myself in the mirror and exhale in relief.

Thanks to my sleep, my complexion has improved and my bear has diminished.

Pour water from the ceramic watering onto the tarai and wash your face.

There wasn't one last night, so I guess Luca or Sarah carried it to me.

I stare in the mirror and realize that my hair is bumpy.

If it's in the drawer, it's in the drawer.

"Thank you"

Grab the handkerchief and comb carefully.

Combining my hair looking in the big mirror seems luxurious, backwards, and feels embarrassed.

I heard knocking on the door at the same time as I pulled out the knife.

"... go ahead"

"Good morning. It's a beautiful day."

When Luca opened the door, Sarah pushed the wagon into the room.

By the way, he doesn't look like Schiff.

"The stew is the rest of yesterday, though. The flavour is well dyed and delicious."

Sarah lines up the dishes with that to say.

Buttery toast, cream stew, salad, bacon eggs.

Callis prayed to the Spirit and reached for toast.

The edge of the bread was crunchy and the butter stained out when I put it in my mouth.

I feel sweet even though it is salty.

Next, carry the stew to your mouth.

Vegetables left their solidity last night, but today they are soft to the core.

The salad was as fresh as yesterday.

No, I feel more flamboyant than yesterday.

"I went to buy vegetables first thing in the morning."

"... that's amazing"

Unexpectedly whine.

I think it would be great to be able to buy ingredients in the morning instead of going to buy vegetables first thing in the morning.

"Is the empire the same everywhere?

"I travel to and from Pioneer Village to Sylvania, so I don't know where else."

Apparently, this city says Sylvania.

"The pedestrians had Chrono-sama's mansion, and the city used to go festive every day."

"... every day is a festival"

I get anxiety that I can live in a city like that.

"You should listen to me in half."

"Right."

I can't help but be anxious to live in a city like that even if I ask half the time.

"With that said, what about Master Schiff?

"Don't worry, I'll show you the pioneering village."

Callis stroked his chest down.

Again, I want you to show me to the person you know, not the stranger.

"... would you like a drink?

"Yes, yes, I'm ready."

As Luca reluctantly said, Sarah returned to the wagon and poured incense tea into the cup.

Slightly irritating aroma spreads.

"Smells like you smelled it somewhere?

"Is it ginger?

Oh, and nod as Luca was convinced.

"Yeah, I taught a cleric how to make it that would teach me pioneering and farming. I think it's better than it was in the beginning."

"What's wrong with faith?

"Don't worry, I believe in spirits."

Sarah said with her chest stretched.

"Isn't that not beneficial?

"Master Chrono's donating."

I see, and Callis nodded.

In short, clerics teach pioneering and farming as consideration for donations.

It can be said that it is caused by spills, or that it is treated separately.

"Come on, before you cool down"

Sarah placed the cup in front of Kalis and Luca.

When I took the cup and included the dreaded incense tea in my mouth, my tongue tingled.

Luca mouths the cup slightly late.

"... that's not bad"

You like it, drink incense tea again.

"Let the clergyman tell you it's cold this year."

"You're not weak."

Sarah laughed bitterly when Luca told her like she was stunned.

Callis and the others drove a carriage to Pioneering Village when they finished their meals.

Sarah is in your seat, and Callis and Luca are in the carriage.

"It's a beautiful day."

Callis looked up at the sky on the carrier.

The wind is a little strong, but the weather is good with no clouds.

"... right"

Luca agreed slightly late.

Most likely, it's embroidered, so I just hit the gavel.

The carriage rocks gakun.

All of a sudden, he slowed down.

Looking forward, the cattle... a species called Minotaur... were approaching this way.

There are no subhumans in the Bethel Mountains.

No one knows why, but perhaps your ancestors have driven them away.

There is still a strong perception that other tribes are competitors when tribal federations are organized.

I only feel fear if the other person is not human.

Besides, it's a sea eye.

I don't care what you think.

Yet Sarah stopped the carriage.

"Oh, Mr. Ha. Can I help you with the city?

He asked me to go shopping.

Callis held his ear.

I heard words and chirps at the same time.

The ring is shaking at the tip of Minotaur's nose.

It reminded me of the spell that was it.

It is a curse that allows even those with different words to pass their will.

"Is your daughter in the back a new villager? '(Bubba?

Minotaur...... Mr. Ha looked down at Kalis.

Amazingly, he's much taller than himself sitting on the carrier.

"Oh, these two serve as maids to Master Chrono."

He said, "What do you call a runner?" '(Bubba?

Mr. Ha tilted his neck as he stroked his jaw.

No. No, but Callis doesn't have the nerve to point out mistakes.

"We're leftovers. You've been very careful."

"We're meant to be buddies, right? '(Bubba?

Mr. Ha exhaled from his nose just saying he was out of his heart.

Honestly, I'm not scared, but all I can do is wait for the storm to pass.

"Ha, that's what we are. I'm sure Master Chrono is trying to make sure we're not the only ones left."

'... is that what you're saying' (... Bubba)

Apparently, he's nodded many times that he's convinced.

"I'd like to talk to you a little more..."

"You can always talk about it."

That said, Sarah started moving the carriage.

Callis stared at Mr. Ha's back and exhaled in abundance where he was no longer visible.

"Did I surprise you?

"What about that one?

"I'm a resident of Pioneering Village. He came to us and built a harbor."

the harbor? And Callis looked back.

I don't see the harbor, but I wonder how you built that big thing.

"There are also elves in Pioneering Village."

"... elves"

I've heard of races that have several times the life span of humans.

"Are you okay?

"I was surprised at first. They're nice people if you go out with them."

Oh, and Callis nodded vaguely.

"Oh, I see the village."

"Is that it?

Callis narrowed her eyes and looked forward.

I saw something like a roof between the perimeters.

As the village approaches, the full story becomes clear.

"Mr. Luca, Mr. Luca!

"Don't slap me because I'm embroidering you."

"Look more than that!

Luca interrupted the embroidery feeling reluctant and stared at the pioneering village.

"... Huh!

I heard a breathtaking sound.

I can't help it.

He said it was a pioneering village, but the sight that spreads in front of him is beyond the level of the village.

The city appeared in the woods.

Wooden houses lead houses, minotaurs and elves walk the road.

Surprisingly, humans seemed to take the matter for granted.

"Isn't it a good village?

"... Yes"

Callis just snorts his best, and Luca opens her mouth with Pocan.

The wagon goes to the back of the city, to the back.

Suddenly, the streets are interrupted and vast fields appear.

It continues as far as wheat grows about knee length can see.

I want to show it to the people in my hometown.

The sight that spreads in front of us is what the people of our homeland, no, the people of the Bethel Mountains, have dreamed of for their ancestors.

With such a vast field, you will not suffer from hunger.

It would also eliminate the need to fight for your life as a mercenary.

To protect this sight, Callis held his chest.

After returning to Sylvania, time passed without anything.

Strike a tongue drum on Sarah's cooking and soak it loosely in the hot tub.

I'm pretty sure if people in my hometown saw me, they'd blame me me, but I think it's okay to have a day like this once in your life.

At least that's how Callis thinks, but Luca seems different.

Immersed in embroidery, all I get is a raw response even when I talk to him.

"Is something wrong?

"... nothing"

Luca pointed her lips as if they were rotten.

"That was a good village."

"... right"

Callis soon realized his failure.

If you listen to a risky voice, you'll know as much as you failed to pick a topic.

"Wow, I'm going to bed now."

Dive into bed as you exhale.

"... bastard. How could that be for them?"

Turning towards the wall, I heard Luca.

It was a vivid voice colored with resentment.

Instead of failing, it was a huge failure.

Oh, it's cold.

It's such a warm room and my heart is cold.

Even though I wanted to travel in a positive way, even if it was just self-deception, the power of lies was lost.

They live a happy life while they are consumed as a workforce.

Hard.

Very hard.

Too spicy.

"... cold"

Callis shrugged small and closed her eyes.

As Callis and Luca went outside after breakfast, the carriage remained in front of the mercenary guild.

It's not a carriage, it's a fine boxcarriage.

As Callis was pocan, Schiff and Kane came out of the shadow of the boxcarriage.

"Hey, both of you. Sounds good to me."

"Um, what about this carriage?

"Master Chrono put this out for me. At the corner, he came from the Bethel Mountains, so he wanted to be polite."

As Callis asked, Kane replied with a gentle glance over his shoulder.

"I sent what I needed for my life to the Marquis Mansion"

"Thank you"

Keep your head down to Schiff.

"… and it is your Duran who is about to open the door"

As Kane pointed with his thumb, the man who was about to open the box carriage door stopped moving perfectly.

I'm wearing black based clothes, but I think I'm just a little cramped.

I guess he's raising his sword from his waist because it's dangerous on the road.

"I'm raising my sword, but this is just in case. Anyway, the last time a bandit showed up was three years ago."

"... Yes"

I can't wipe my anxiety off when they say just in case.

At least I want a dagger.

Not to protect myself, but for self-determination.

"... greetings"

"Ah, ah, oh, this is Duran, whom I serve. I usually work at the Marquis Mansion as a clerk. Please, thank you."

As Kane urged, Duran turned this way and lowered his head with a peck.

"Nice to meet you"

"... Regards"

As Callis lowered his head, Luca lowered his head in a tannic wind.

"Well, I'm leaving, have you forgotten anything?

"Yes, there isn't"

"I don't."

Duran opened the door of the boxcarriage.

The interior is quite wide and is mounted so that the leather chairs are facing each other.

"... go ahead"

Callis sat at the back seat window, Luca at the front seat door side.

"I'll close it."

The door closed with a pattan, and after a while the boxcarriage began to move.

And I realized the shake was small.

We took a boxcarriage on the way from the Bethel Mountains to the harbor, but that's the difference between cloud mud.

How can it make such a difference in the same box carriage?

I wanted to share my surprise, but Luca is embroidered.

I have no choice but to view the scenery.

You will never come back to this city again.

Thinking about it, I couldn't help but love the streets of my hometown.

Well, I fell asleep some time after I left the city.

When Callis woke up feeling a strong tremor, the wolf was looking at this one through the window.

Leaving the bah and window, the wolf leaned his neck wonderfully and left.

Rub your eyes unintentionally.

It was from the wolf's neck that he looked like a human being.

I thought it was a mistake, but it wasn't.

The anomaly of the beasthead person surrounds the boxcarriage.

"You don't have to be scared."

"Huh?"

Seeing the opposite seat, Luca was embroidering.

"Are you sleeping?

"Oh, right"

This is not the Bethel Mountains.

Sure, that's a species called a werewolf.

He's got a spear in his hand, so he looks like a warrior.

The boxcarriage began to move, and Callis looked out the window at the city.

Some of the cities that stopped on their way to the harbor were littered with garbage, but no garbage had fallen into the city.

People come and go intensely, and their faces are bright.

Sylvania did the same if you remember well.

Since we can create the same atmosphere in the two cities, there seems to be no mistake in the appreciation of a lord who lays down good governance.

As we went down the road, the movement of people became more intense and gradually began to decrease from the area past the coarse shop-built compartment.

A careful observation had changed the atmosphere of the city.

There were cluttered impressions up to the coarse shop-built section, but the building's exterior is sophisticated in the current section.

Hmm? and Luca stops the embroidery and raises her face.

"What's wrong with you?

I heard a noise.

"Sound?"

Close your eyes and clear your ears.

Then, Khan, I heard a slight sound called Khan.

The sound grows gradually.

"... Sounds like you're right there"

When I opened my eyes, the castle and the four towers surrounding it were jumping into view.

There were no words in that beauty.

I've never seen a building this huge.

Because of that, the ridiculous delusion that it is the mythical monster who lives in this castle passes behind his brain.

The boxcarriage passes through the gate and enters the castle grounds.

The speed slowed down slightly and stopped completely in front of the castle.

My heart beats like an early bell and my breathing gets rough.

Luca, speaking of, had poured the crust and sewing tools into her pouch.

Suddenly, the door opened and Callis gave himself up.

"... have I surprised you?

"Yes, no!

Callis answered Duran as he waved his hands to the left and right.

"Please, come down"

"Yes, sir"

As I descended with my voice rubbed upwards, Luca also continued later.

"Krono, how are you?

I'll be right there.

Shortly after Duran said it, the castle door opened.

The first woman to come out was a woman.

Is it also the rule to unify the color of clothes, wearing a black based piece, just like Kane or Duran, and a white apron on top of it?

Unexpectedly stroke your chest down.

Because I thought a woman in a piece was about her age.

The next one to come out was a boy who felt younger than he said he was.

He also wears black based clothing.

It is thorough because it is black to the color of the hair and eyes.

I have a big scratch in my right eye, but I don't feel like a warrior.

He was the owner of a tender appearance that firmer to think he had lost his sight in an accident.

"Well, here I am"

Duran turned to your table for a moment.

The boxcarriage slowly moves out and the boy approaches.

The woman follows the boy like a shadow.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord of the Marquis of Elakis and Lord of the Earl of Cado… Chrono."

If you express in a word how you feel at this time, it is Pocan.

I heard about the lady, but I didn't think she was such a cute girl.

Wouldn't Chrono and I make as much difference in age as parents and children if we did poorly?

"Excuse me, how old are you?

"Twenty-one, sir."

That said, boy...... Krono smiled hauntingly.

Looking at that outrageous look makes the rumors seem wrong.

"What about your parents?

"My father is on the south side of the border...... say Areos Mountains and you know what I mean? Well, anyway, I'm a lord at the foot of it, and my mother's sick..."

Chrono clouded his words.

I made a mistake again.

I'm sure he hasn't recovered from his mother's death.

Cohon, and the woman coughed.

"... my name is Alyssa and I am the maid director. For some time now, I am asking you to educate Mr. Callis and Mr. Luca."

"Oh, I'm Callis"

"I know, sir."

Alyssa had a soft grin.

Perhaps Kane communicated their appearance in some way.

"Education starts tomorrow."

"Nice to meet you, Alyssa"

"Yes, sir"

As Chrono rang, Alyssa nodded slightly with her mouth open.

"I'll show you to your room. Please, come here."

Alyssa turns her heels back and Callis and Luca follow.

Upon entering the castle, it was a huge space.

Climb the stairs and walk down the long corridor.

"Wonderful castle."

It's not a castle, it's a castle.

"The castle?

"Yes, because we prioritize habitability, we have no function as a castle. Even so, this is for sale."

Asking the parrot back, Alyssa replied in a gentle tone.

"This will be your two rooms"

It was in front of a door halfway down the hall that Alyssa stopped.

I need you to open the door and come inside with me.

The furniture arrangement resembles a mercenary guild.

Beds and vanities are placed at the walls, tans at the windows and tables and chairs at the centre.

Plus there are two crates on the table.

"What about that crate?

"It was sent to me by Master Shiv"

"What's in it?

"Come on, that's it"

Alyssa smiled bitterly.

"Education will begin tomorrow. The dining room… will show you where to hurry and clean your toilet and body as a guide during meals"

"Oh, that!

When Callis called, Alyssa stopped turning her heels back.

"What's wrong?

"What is Master Chrono like?

Alyssa's cheek only pulled for a moment.

"Master Chrono is... from time to time, he can be a joke, but he's basically a serious and kind person"

"Good."

Callis stroked his chest down.

In the evening, Callis wiped his sweat with the sleeves of his clothes as he released the weed onto the ground.

I stare at the flower beds and feel satisfied with my work.

A few days had passed since I came to Marquis Elakis territory.

At first it was often confusing, sometimes failing and depressing.

But now I feel like I can do it right.

Alyssa was an excellent educator and her elves and Dwarves colleagues were friendly.

It may have worked in a good direction that they didn't know about this situation.

There were just two things that bothered me.

One is about Luca.

She does embroidery if she has time.

I wish I could get along with my colleagues, but maybe I need some time to calm down my anger.

The other was a flowerbed.

There are several flower beds in the garden of the Marquis Mansion, but weeds grow all you want.

If you're leaving me alone, I want to grow flowers.

Yes, when I told Alyssa, I immediately got permission to grow flowers.

"... after this, if we plow the soil and plant the seeds"

Touch the leather bag raised from the apron string.

Inside are the seeds of plants collected in the Bethel Mountains.

"Hey, you're gonna be fine."

"... Huh!

Suddenly, he jumps up with a voice.

"... you don't have to be so surprised"

When I saw the voice, Chrono was scratching his head uncomfortably.

"Dear Chrono, what can I do for you?

"I came to see you because I heard you were going to plant flowers. So, what kind of flowers do you plant?

"Um, it's a plant that blooms a lot of little white flowers."

"How soon will the flowers bloom?

"Maybe this summer or so"

"You're familiar with it."

"I grew up in the Bethel Mountains for years."

I grew flowers five times since I got married.

At first I was pleased, but every time I multiplied, I became treated in an evil way.

After the sixth year, I stopped growing them.

"Well, I'm looking forward to it."

"... Yes"

Callis could only snort.

Alyssa said she was nice about Chrono, but I think she's right.

The kindness was so comfortable that I thought it might be good to stay like this for a while now.