The first expedition was more comfortable than I thought.
The carriage shakes slightly, but it's not uncomfortable to ride, and above all, it was quite fun to see the scenery on the way as Mr. Hughes said.
The Griffon was supposed to arrive at the destination in about two days, and on the first day it was just a carriage ride and a field trip.
"How was your first expedition?"
In the middle of the night, Rick and I, resting in a place lit by fire, asked him that question.
Mr. Hughes, Reefer, and Lime are already asleep, so I look at the siff on the lap lying around and respond.
"It's still my first day, but I don't think it's bad."
"Well, it's fun to see a lot of scenery, too."
"It's been a long time since I took my junior to my client. I'm glad if you're not happy with me."
In fact, there was a different kind of pleasure to travel in the original world.
The scenery that slowly shifted, seemed similar to the original world, different animals and plants, I could not afford to desperately request them, but I felt very anxious to see them.
"Me and Kate are modestly ignorant. All the sights are fresh."
"Seems like you didn't know anything so unusual today. There were rumors in the guild."
"Oh, really?"
I remember holding a study group at the Guild...
What? Then, when I was studying at the Guild, the identity of the relaxed, yet smiling gaze around me was...
"Fufu, but that's the story of the past. Now you can read letters."
Oh, wow.
"I'm sorry, Rick. Sometimes my lord is a fool."
Recently, I feel that Sif's handling of me has become a mess.
Instead of reading, I look at the letters before and after and predict what's inside...
I still can't write.
... by the way, there's something you wanted to ask Rick.
"Does Rick know someone named Merck?"
"What? You guys know Mr. Merck?"
Rick has a surprising look on his face.
And a little surprised, explaining the continuation.
"Yes, me and Rifa are looking after her in the lodging she owns now...."
"Oh, there it is. Does he still eat well?"
"Yeah, let's do that. Sif."
"Mm-hmm, I don't know how good it tastes, but it tastes so good to me."
Rather, it is not an exaggeration to say that the rent is cheap and really depends on it, or that it is a lifeline for me and Rifa.
"I was taking care of Pepe, too, but I couldn't just sit there, so I left myself."
"I see...."
I wonder if I'm going to leave someday...?
I felt a little irritated when I thought about it, so I stopped thinking about it now.
"Well, there was a strange edge to it.... huh? So you live in the same hotel?"
Well, yeah.
That said, Rick smiles badly.
I don't know, I usually have a bad feeling about it, but if Rick does, it's going to feel really nihilistic.
I thought you might be in a combo, but you seem to be getting along a lot.
"Eh? Well, are we close...? I'm working on a combination."
You smelled like your father, Mr. Rick.
... hmm? Now I hear a faint noise from someone in Rifa.
"Really? There's one under the roof. There's one or two interesting stories."
"One under the roof? You're not in the same room? They're neighbors."
Sif, isn't that a further misleading statement?
He stroked Shifu's head on top of his head with his palm.
"Muguu!?" replied Rick, continuing without hesitation to solve the misunderstanding.
"Ha, ha, that's impossible. Rifa has a lot of complications."
What, it's boring.
"I didn't see it with my own eyes. I've seen my sister-in-law!?"
The moment I tried to mouth it, the shock ran down my side. [M]
Looking aside, Rifa's foot just flew right at us.
Reefa?
"... guu, guu"
"What, just a sleeper? You'll catch a cold."
Leave a cloth hanging from the side on her.
Then, when she pulled her leg out at me, she changed her position to turn her back on me. [M]
"Kate, you are...."
Yes?
"I'm sorry to hear that."
"Suddenly!?"
I am surprised by the sudden dishonorable words.
What a shame.
Why should I say such a thing when I look at the current exchange?
"Well, as far as I can see, the combination doesn't look bad."
Um, do you understand that just now?
"Enough. They seem to trust each other, so I'm less worried."
That said, Rick throws a branch nearby into the fire.
Confirming the flames that pop, he looks up at us.
Tomorrow morning, we'll see what you can do.
Early in the morning?
"I'll see how far I can fight and how far I can handle it. In case something happens to me, I need to know how much you can handle the situation."
I see.
From Rick's point of view, the strength of me and Rifa that I am confirming is only up to the exam, and I don't know how they grew up first.
"Especially since you're too irregular to fight."
"I'm aware of it... is it that weird?"
"Ah, isn't that what the Guild is all about? The golden ones, besides me, are somehow legitimate."
"Of course. My lord, anyway. I don't want to be treated the same way as other tamers."
Shif, who escaped from my palm, stretched out and insisted.
Well, it wouldn't be normal for Tamer to take the lead.
"Has your way of fighting changed since then?"
"No, not really. Basically, it's a stick, and then a sword. In addition to that, I feel supported by Sif's assistive magic."
I really want to try out a variety of weapons, like bows and spears.
Now it's a stick and a sword, but can you do it with a sword? Next time, let's see if we can teach Lime how to paint.
"Not as much as you, but Reefa Urugal is also a crook inside. I don't know much about the shadow system."
It looks like Mr. Rick is treating me like a jerk...
Anyway, all the hard work is pre-preparation for the request.
"I see. I'll tell Rifa."
"I don't think that's necessary... well, yeah, just let me know."
"? Got it"
Rick nodded in doubt as he glanced at Rifa.
... I had an early appointment tomorrow, so it's time to go to bed.
Expedition Day 1.
There was a lot of confusion, but I think I can manage to finish it safely.