The Traveling Hero Won’t Let the Innkeeper’s Son Escape

What spreads in front of you is the big moon that shines in the night sky and the waters that reflect it and shine in the dark world. A little below the moon, the border of the world is drawn straight to the side like a line, and on the other side of it, something like an island looks thin. The sound of water echoed in a constant rhythm when the ears were clear, and the nose had the scent of tide.

"The sea............!

In the village of Hashi, which is present in the mountainous area and is said not to arrive without walking for ten days even from the Wang capital near the port, the view is never to be seen. There was a sea of unscrupulous nights that I had seen in my previous life.

(The sea is huge after all...)

I even remember being impressed by the way I saw it for the first time in this world. Because in a world where there are no cars, no trains, no televisions, even watching the ocean may never come true in your lifetime.

As Alec held him, Ruth let himself go for just a moment and gazed at the scenery shining in the light of the moon.

"You often know that's the“ sea ”, don't you?

To that word, Vikri and his body swayed slightly, but the Lord who spoke out - if he turned his gaze to Alec beside him, he was just staring at Ruth as impressed. Rest assured, I will say the line.

"And I asked my father. The ocean smells like salt."

"I knew it. If my little dad came to this Hashi village, he'd most likely have crossed the sea."

I lowered my chest to Alec, who was not particularly dismayed or convinced to return the order. But at the same time, I feel a little guilty that I will always cheat on such lines. But I don't know when to tell you.

"I wanted to show you this. We've seen the sea-like on the mountains together so far, but you've never seen the real thing, have you? I like that one too, but I wish it was real. I was a little moved when I first saw it, too."

"Yeah, it's so beautiful. Thanks, Alec!

I was also happy to be seen the sea, but I was more pleased with Alec's desire to show it to Ruth. Speaking of which, the letter also said 'I want to show you' many times, so you must have been thinking about Ruth the whole time. That makes me feel strangely restless.

"…… on a cliff."

"Cliffs?"

"Today's, uh, before I fell. I told you, 'I'm not coming back to the village'.

"Oh, yeah......"

It was when Ruth couldn't stand hitting Alec. Even though I knew it was Alec's unreasonable anger, I felt a little dimmed just to remember. I guess it's because I feel like I've been told I don't need Ruth in the village, rather than breaking a promise. I know Ruth herself doesn't often have stunts, so it's hard to be treated “unnecessarily” by Alec.

"Um, I got no yew, but actually, that line had a continuation."

"Continued?............... What?

Ruth was also a little interested in a story he didn't even think he wanted to steam back. More importantly, Alec's face was not the expression that told Ruth what was wrong. He looks at Ruth and narrows his eyes, laughing in the light.

"... the truth is, after that, 'Why don't you come with me? I was going to ask her out."

"Eh? What do you mean?"

"After everything, I wasn't going to come back to the village, but I'm coming back to pick you up, so why don't you travel with me? I just wanted to say, I..."

As Ruth rounded her eyes, Alec narrowed her eyes ridiculously and gently placed her head on her shoulder. And I keep my words going as I stare at the sea.

"He said he'd never been out of the village. I wanted to show you the outside world... and you didn't want to lose touch there. Honestly, but either way, the village has to leave for bravery, and I can't take you to it... so I was trying to make an earlier promise with the momentum on that spot, and I just want you to 'wait' a little while until I come back to pick you up again,"

Alec's words reminiscent of the first promise made me see a different line that should have been an unpleasant memory as soon as possible. Alec's expression, which seemed lonely, is also transformed in his brain from nervousness to a tense expression.

And at the same time, Alec was trying to ask me out, but she was getting embarrassed. I knew it was dull.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't even notice."

"No, it's not your fault. It's my fault. It's only natural to be angry if you say it like that. Besides, I wouldn't have remembered if Ruth hadn't been angry with me there either way. I don't like it that way."

It's not a joke to let go of the memories you made because of it, Alec snorts dissatisfied.

"...... but you still haven't changed that much since then"

"What do you mean? So you're not going back to the village?

When Ruth looked at Alec with anxiety, he clearly denied that he was' different ', laughing bitterly.

"Ultimately running a lodging house with you doesn't change my purpose. But I think we can go around the world together for a little while and show them a great view. ………… When my journey is over, before I take over the management of the Inn, why don't we go out together for about six months?

Ruth has never left the village or wanted to leave before. Because I am happy with the life of the village, and I look forward to taking over the lodging and running it with Alec.

But Ruth's chest rattled at an unimaginable invitation to travel with Alec.

(I mean not only the sea, but also the king's capital, the kingdom of Ziltania, the ruins, the forest of spirits and so many places to see... right)

It was written in Alec's letter, a world you can't see when you're in Hashi village. A view of this world that Ruth has never seen. When I think I can see such a world with Alec, I feel the same high feelings as when I go out hunting. I would have replied if I had noticed because of it.

"…… I want to go. I want to go on a journey with Alec."

"All right! You did it, it's settled! Ruth, don't forget! It's a promise."

Ruth is also happy to see Alec raise his happy voice. But at the same time, anxiety sprouted.

"Oh, but about the inn... I'm leaving my father and mother alone because I don't have a brother, and can you tell me how good it is to leave the Inn alone for six months in the first place and go on a journey..."

"Don't worry, I'll think about that with you around. I'm definitely gonna find a reason to convince your little father and your little mother, okay?

I remembered that when I rested for two consecutive days as a company employee in my previous life, I looked disgusted, but I was relieved as soon as Alec told me that he would think with me. Even if I hadn't found the answer yet, I felt comfortable not having to worry about it alone.

Besides, I think Alec would really find a reason to convince me. But Ruth will have to figure out what to do. This is an upcoming challenge, but I didn't dislike it when I thought ahead. Rather exciting.

"Thank you, Alec.... I had a great time! Wow, a trip, that's good! What kind of knife and bow should I take with me? Oh, could I possibly hunt an animal or something that isn't in the village!? I wonder if meat tastes different!?

When Ruth couldn't help but ask Alec that, he laughed bitterly after he erupted.

"What is it, Alec?"

"No… you hunt even when you leave the village. And what's the taste of meat...... b!

Ruth was a little embarrassed to bring up the subject of meat to Alec, who kept laughing at her when she said she couldn't stand it. Of course I look forward to seeing all kinds of cities, exploring the ruins and woods, and eating famous products. But when I thought I had to make a move, my own knife and bow came to mind that had broken, and my imagination shifted to hunting. I didn't just say no to the meat.

"Nice meat. It's the main ingredient in the village. Oh, did Alec compare it to other meats?

"No, you didn't... compare meat to meat... cum, that sounds fun"

"What is it?"

Alec, still laughing, rubbed his head against his neck grizzly as Ruth mumbled and turned away. Rubbing soft blonde hair around her neck, she turns to the velvet.

"Wow, hey, Alec, tickle"

"You really, really...! Oh, I guess. Shit, shit."

"What is it now! Hey, Alec, he said it was ticklish. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

As Alec rubbed his head, he bit his neck gently, and Ruth broke out. Of course, it doesn't hurt at all, but the moment it bit me, the feeling of being zoomed through my body was the reason. I was going to feel weird if I stayed that way.

"Yes, sir."

When Ruth seriously rumbled, Alec, who had not shown signs of lifting and lowering all the way up, finally let go of me. I descend straight to the ground and stroke my bitten neck as I distance myself just a little from Alec. I didn't forget to stare at Alec, whose moonlight sparkled and blonde hair shined on you, and who kept sneering and people laughing badly at you for not matching.

I kind of regret being laughed at about the meat, so I still complain while it swells.

"You're here, meat! It's delicious, meat! You like it too, meat!

"Not as good as Ruth, though."

"Liar! I had meat in the inn earlier............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. What is this!?

Ruth shouted, trying to make sure she pointed her finger at the innkeeper in the middle of the conversation, so much that what she was talking about blew up in her eyes.

"Oh, this? Our secret weapon?

"……… Himitsu, go."

Ruth was stunned by what Alec had told her so lightly.

Ruth pointed in the direction of a ship tower like the one on a large passenger ship floating in the ocean. It's not the giant type to go around the world, but it's still tall enough to go in softly if it's about the Blau family lodging. Besides, it has a much more avant-garde design than anything I've seen in my previous life. Close to an SF-style battleship rather than a passenger ship.

Ruth looked around for the first time there. He kept his gaze on the sea in front of him and Alec, so he wasn't sure where this place was.

(Me, I was here)

When we looked around ourselves again, we found ourselves standing in a place like the deck of a ship. Moreover, it is not only made of wood, it is also made of materials that cannot be called iron or stone. On the right hand side of Ruth you can see the bow, on the left hand side you can see the ship building and passage, and all the way back there is the stern. I mean, Ruth and Alec seemed to be standing on the front right edge of something like a ship.

(This, is that a ship? What, here, in the ocean? No, but the height...)

But even if you know it's a ship, it's a lot weird if you think about it.

The sound is slightly farther away even though the sea is visible directly below in the first place, and the wind is not so strong, and the sky is very close again. The blister doesn't look like it's hitting the ship, and it hasn't rocked at all. It's like...

Ruth rushes over to the railing and looks down on the other side of it. Beyond that, the sea level - not the big city that glowed in the night world seemed small.

"... floating in the sky, the ship?

It was reasonable to think so.

"You got a good idea. This is amazing, right?

With that said, Alec comes face to face from behind Ruth.

"This is what helped Moore. He was stuck in a volcano near the village. I found something like a startup device, and when I put my magic into it, I moved it out. It was deserted inside, so I don't know who owns it, but it's convenient for me to come and go around the world, so I'm letting you use it. If you do it, it will stand out, but once it's magical, you can hide it."

Alec speaks of the ship's abilities while pointing to it with skill.

The longer the total length, roughly including the house in the square of the village of Hashi, it seems that the capacity is designed to accommodate about two hundred people and allow them to live in groups, with toilets, baths, canteens, cooking areas, conference rooms, etc. Besides, they're all pretty good quality. They can't compare it to the luxury accommodation facilities in Wangdu, and they've got ideas for automatic doors, autopilot, ventilation, air circulators, wind pressure circuit breakers, and a lot more to fly comfortably through the sky. And according to Curtis and Moore's research, it's probably pretty old.

"As Moore said, I can't think of any equipment or magic conversion capability like this right now, so I thought it might be an au pair."

"……… Au Parts?

- Unexpectedly, I thought I might have floated the word somewhere myself. I saw somewhere that wasn't here and thought the same thing. But I don't know that very well. And at the same time, I felt the skin on my face pull.

"Ruth, what's wrong?

Looking suspiciously at Alec, Ruth let go of his hand, which was holding his head naturally.

"Oh, no... it's nothing. - Can I take a look around this ship? I want to see a lot of things."

"Yeah, of course. I'll show you around. Let's start with the deck."

Nico and laughing Alec invited Ruth to take a tour of the flying ship Gilmore.