Vermillion

There was a plain with little ups and downs.

Meadow - and to call it, I get the impression that it's dry no way. Under a teasing, sunny sky, grass scarce in water soars in the rustle and wind.

and to be disputed by it, the sound of tottering, tottering and light-headed hooves. There was a horseback riding figure of four horses, walking side by side as they rolled up the earth smoke.

"Whoa, you can see it!

At the beginning, Kay, who runs the sasquatch with "Dragon Scale Through" in his hand, can flaunt his face.

"It's Dylan Nillen!

At the tip of your finger, a sturdy city protected by walls like a rocky mountain.

The boundary between the northern earth and the principality - the buffer city of Dylannylen.

"Whoa, you're serious!

The one who answered Kay was Alexei, who drives a chestnut-haired horse slightly diagonally backwards. The blonde, with her hands on her horse and her eyes narrowed, immediately gave up and posed for you.

"Darn it, I can't see you right now!

"Kay's eyes finally showed it, which means it's still a long way from here."

Eileen, who crosses Suzuka next to Kay, is laughing at her.

"Hey, we'll be there by evening."

Sergei across the gray horse is as mypace as ever.

- The end of summer.

Kays, who avoided the streets and longitudinally crossed the centre of the northern earth, were now returning to the Principality.

†††

It was about a week ago that Oz dropped me off and left the hall.

As Oz said when we broke up, it was already out of the woods if we took two steps through the fog. The boulders were Kay and Irene returning to the village of Sharito talking about Oz's husband, etc., but they couldn't get him into the village right away.

Because many of the villagers already thought that Kay and the others were dead, and did not doubt the two men who had made a brilliant survival because they believed they were monsters or evil spirits. Eileen said, "Monsters and evil spirits shouldn't come out of the fog! He insisted," but the gatekeeper villagers don't try to open the gates stubbornly with the rare cautious - or even cowardly - ones.

Eventually, Alexei, who heard the noise, climbed up the village wall and popped outside, touching them directly to make sure they were living, before finally the village gate was opened. They were all cash if they knew they were not monsters, and were taken to the village assembly hall so that they could remain in charge. They were entertained with alcohol and food while talking about the Devil's Forest.

Kay threw a round at Eileen for an explanation of what happened in the Devil's Forest, and Oz.

Simply because Eileen decided that it would be easier to speak in the language of the Snowfield (Ruski), the explanation of the concept of 'parallel world' was difficult for both Kays and villagers in the official language (English).

There's some information I'd like to keep down, such as about Oz's 'ring' -

Kay has a refreshing Russian language, so he had no choice but to eat and drink while watching Irene speak on the spot, but from what I heard later, he kept explaining the monster he encountered in the woods, the 'wise man' named Oz, and the concept of a different world, and sarahed about his two homeland planets.

It's broken bones to explain the concept of parallel worlds to villagers whose earth, sky and sea are all about the 'world,' Eileen says. Ultimately, they explained the concept of a vaguely separate world by applying the concept of 'a world of souls different from this world' to engaging evil spirits and spirits.

"Alexei and the soft-headed guy, he kind of understood. Otherwise... we're only talking about another continent or something."

And Irene was shrugging her shoulders.

After that, he was never tired of talking about the Devil's Forest - especially the story of fog giants and Kay confronting each other - and spent a few sloppy days out hunting with the men of the village and being welcomed by the inhabitants of Sharito. Sergei and others have been encouraging both of them to migrate together, but one day a messenger from the Gabrilov Chamber of Commerce visited the village.

Anything, it seems the Chamber of Commerce is looking for Kays' whereabouts. Needless to say, Kay's "secret art" would have saved the dying seriously wounded from the abyss of death. Everyone at the Chamber of Commerce seems to have remembered very well that the destination of the two journeys was the village of Sharito, and they came all the way here to make sure they hadn't arrived.

The villagers were also told in advance of the attack by horse thieves and the forced departure of the Chamber of Commerce. Seeing troublesome signs, Sergei responded to the messenger by allowing him to drive.

"Yeah, those two would have come to the village a while back. Then he went into the fog towards the Devil's Forest, but never returned."

If you're looking for the two of them, why don't you go to the Devil's Forest? When Sergei said, the messenger looked at the warriors of the escort and hurried back, saying, "Ask for instructions from the Chamber of Commerce." Rather, Kay and Irene watched the situation change from shadow to shadow, the first time they laughed bitterly.

It wasn't funny to be searched around like this either, so unfortunately, the two decided to leave the village.

Let's go home before the Chamber of Commerce takes new action, so the next day we left the village. He was dropped off by the villagers and left in vain.

Sergei and Alexei were to accompany us on the journey to Dylannylen.

To avoid getting caught up in the Chamber of Commerce's information network, proceed directly through the vast plains southwest without using the streets. It wasn't on the map of the Principality, but they also say there are springs, streams and other water sources on the plains, dotted with small settlements. Alexei also used this route when returning from the Principality to the village of Sharito.

By the way, in consideration for this directions, what Sergei demanded was a map of the Kays. To be precise, its contents. The map, which was drawn up for a paid service at the library in Wolvern, was surprisingly accurate by the inhabitants of the North.

"The land to the north is vast. If it's a map of the entire North, even the people in the main house don't know much about it."

On the eve of his departure, Sergei said, writing down a map at the living room table.

According to a story I heard in the library. This map seems to have dropped the view from the sky straight onto paper with a man-made sea tactic using the magician of the Dead Bird (Prague). That's exactly what bird 's-eye view is all about. However, due to its focus on the streets and the rich western regions, the eastern and peripheral areas without blind settlements have been omitted from the survey.

"There are some imperfections, but other clan territories - especially the West - are detailed. Someday this map will benefit my family."

The Kays did not ask for any favors.

But Sergei looked like a warrior.

We arrived at Dylannylene hours after Kay saw Dylannylene. It was since the day began to tilt.

As always, this city, mixed with the people of the plains and the people of the snowfields, is surrounded by tingling air. The threat of horse thieves has left, but the wind to the people of the meadows remains strong. No, you can rather say it's gotten worse. The gatekeepers on the north side of the earth were naturally bored over Kay's appearance.

I presented my Duchy ID just as I did when I came, but if I kept making noise like that, I might have been sniffed out by a Gabrilov Chamber of Commerce person, Kay thinks.

Kay hid his face in the hood and thrust through the city clutter early.

"Well, then, that's it for us."

In front of the gate on the principality side. There's usually a market going on, but this time of year in an idle square, somewhere lonely, Alexei says.

Alexei and Sergei's parents and children said they would take the inn to Dylannylen tonight and then shop and so on before heading back to the village. The opposing Kays left the city early to avoid trouble and are scheduled to be in Nojuku tonight. I miss the bed at the inn because it was going on in the wild these days, but I can't help it all.

…………

Often, silence came down on the spot. The inhabitants of the town, passing through the square, look at each other in silence with a strange look.

Kay and Irene return to the Principality.

Alexei and Sergei return to the village of Sharito.

Each is a positional relationship that can be said to be the other side of both countries. It's less than two weeks away if you let the horse run at all costs, but it's still far away. Especially in this world.

Each other, we have our own daily lives, and if we break up here, we may never get another chance to look at each other again.

"That was a strange edge, I think."

Eventually, Alexei opened her mouth. I'm pretending to be calm, but I still look a little lonely.

"... right. I never thought we'd meet again."

Smudge and Kay nods. He was losing sight of the Impact Master at his feet. At dusk. Four shadows stretch long into each one. Kay thought it might be nice to wear a hood. I don't know what I look like right now.

"… hehe, I miss you more than I thought"

Scratching your head like you're in trouble, Eileen. She, too, now just knows the weight of 'goodbye', blinking her eyes to the flourish.

"Whoa, what the fuck, Temehe and the others, you stinking face!

But to such a trio of young people, Sergei behaved like a jerk.

"It's not like we're breaking up for the rest of our lives, okay? Even I've lived there, but sometimes I get to reunite with him on a hell of a chance. It's fate, because you guys had a lot going on, for better or worse, don't worry, there might be a lot going on in the future."

"Hmm. I'm sorry about the duel again."

Seriously, Kay says, Alexei and Irene also accidentally blew it out.

I don't want to stand out too much, so I suppress my voice and still laugh at each other when I dull it.

"That's right, Kay, Eileen. If you sit down somewhere, send me a letter."

With a refreshing look, Alexei said.

"There is no guarantee that it will arrive. If the Chamber of Commerce is bothered to find you, change your name appropriately."

"Right, what about the pseudonym 'Sergevna'? In some cases, that could have been possible, right?

I laughed niggardly at Irene and Sergei. 'Sergevna' means' Sergei's daughter '. I'm guessing you're talking about a duel. Kay wasn't sure, but Alexei said, "Give me a break, Dad!" He holds his head. Alexei also now has a young wife (Elena), so this topic is narrow in her shoulders. Eileen had no other ambiguous smile.

"You're always welcome to have a cute little girl like your daughter! Wahhh!"

One, Sergei, laughing heavily, hugged Kay and Irene one at a time, bashing them on the shoulder with a pound.

"Be well."

"……… Ah."

"And Sergei's husband."

Nodding Kay and Irene. Then turn to Alexei.

"... well, that's it. The two of you will come along fine. That's not what I meant. I'm not worried."

Alexei offered Kay her hand. Disappointed, shake hands.

He also looked a little lost, but Alexei, like him, shook Irene's hand.

"Both of you, stay well. Thank you so much for your help."

"That's my line. Alexei, Sergei... Goodbye"

'Thank you so much. Say hello to everyone, you two.'

Kay is English, Eileen is Russian, and says goodbye to each of them - walks out.

Kay and Irene pull the horse's reins and leave the gate on the principality's side.

Alexei and Sergei parents and children dropped off until their backs went blind.

†††

Since leaving the gate, Kay and the others have been on horseback again.

The surroundings are no longer dim, but after the sun sets and the gates are closed, merchants and travellers who were unable to enter the city in time wander around. Hating to interact with them and trouble, he decided to take a little distance.

Fortunately, it's just a place I went through once, but I know a place to go wild.

Kay squeaked smudgingly as she watched the sunset stained creek.

"After all, the air is bright on the Principality side………"

The Principality, no matter what, is rich in water resources. I really appreciate you not having to worry about the sasquatches drinking water, again. The North is a tough place, you know.

Then, after a short run, Kays, who found a decent tree, quickly disembarked the horse and began preparing for the wild accommodation.

It continues in the wild, but Kay and Irene have a light foothold somewhere.

- It's been a while, just the two of us.

This is also why I bothered to distance myself from Dylannylen.

Firstly, an "alarm (alarm)" is installed to connect the external enemy sensing, ignite the fire, set up a simple tent to avoid night exposure, and draw water from the river into the pan. I'm buying skewered grilled meats at the Dylan Nillen stall, so this evening will be a little extravagant.

Besides, it's just the two of us.

As he silently prepares, he laughs huffily, even if he has eyes sometimes.

As it was, it was evening on a spare cloak laid on the ground. Skewered grilled meat bought from Dylannylene and potov boiled with black bread, sausage and root vegetables in a pan. It's a fancy meal that doesn't seem like a journey.

Sitting side by side, illuminated by the light of the burning fire, they turn on the pan.

"It's been a while, this kind of thing."

"Right, Kay. I knew it would be nice."

I was hungry, so the dinner I prepared more of was flattened and flattened, and the two of them had a soothing atmosphere to help me feel full. Seems to be a lie about the damp air earlier. Relax while brewing tea after meals.

As Kay sat leaning against the tree, Eileen entered between her legs.

"……… Phew. It's my own chair."

Pompom, and Eileen beating Kay's thigh like an elbow. Kay quickly turned her arms and embraced Eileen's luxurious shoulders.

"Then I guess this one's just for me."

"Hehe."

Eileen neither denies nor affirms. It just makes me laugh like a prankster.

…………

As it is, the two of us stick together, listening to the sound of the hot water boiling down in the pan.

Whatever, Kay's fingers glanced over Eileen's cheek, but at that time Eileen, who dropped her gaze on the alarm (alarm) beside her, raised her voice.

"Hmm, what's wrong?

I was wondering if you detected anything strange, Kay, in a serious tone.

"Oh, no... it's not a big deal. Promise, I forgot. Look, Vasily, the magician at the Gabrilov Chamber of Commerce."

With a troubled face with pointy lips, Eileen looked north.

"'The next time I stopped by Dylan Nillen, we'd definitely have a tea party and talk about the magic tricks,' he promised."

"…… oh. Speaking of which, that happened."

Kay also remembers. Vasily, a magician affiliated with the Gabrilov Chamber of Commerce. He signed with the Dead Bird, a veteran magician who serves as many Message Ravens (Homing Crows) and also uses the magic of Change and Evil Eyes.

"…… but you should not engage with the Gabrilov Chamber of Commerce anymore"

"Um, I am. I wanted to ask you about the market for magic props and the" price of magic "in" Over Here ". Is that guy a pro?

"Hmm..."

In the future, Kay and Eileen are going to make a living by some sort of magic. Perhaps we will rely on the Cornwell Chamber of Commerce, which is all for the Holland of pedestrians. I don't think Holland would deceive us, but it was honest that we wanted to purchase that kind of information from a third-party perspective.

Hmm, the two roar with a difficult face as they hug each other.

"I don't think that Vasily is so much in the Gabrilov Chamber of Commerce."

"What do you mean?

"One way or another, you mean a sorcery seeker. I think he said something like," I'm working with the Chamber of Commerce to fund research. "

As a matter of fact, Kay doesn't really know who he is. Vasily only spoke Russian, so there was no direct interaction.

"I mean, contacting Mr. Vasily doesn't leak information on Gabrilov's side," he said?

"If you ask me, I guess you'll be mindful of that area. Even when I came possessed by a raven in a caravan, it was such a knoll. He should probably put more emphasis on us than on the face of the Gabrilov Chamber of Commerce"

"Ma, you're not going to be hostile, at least. And fortunately, he's a Dead Bird Mage, so it's easy to invite him to the Tea Party..."

"Send me a message in Kerstin and I think it'll literally fly."

"Well, if I were to call you, after the evening......"

In the end, Kay and Irene looked up at the completely darkened sky.

Pan, and incendiary firewood explodes.

"Well,"

"But,"

Once again, they looked at each other and laughed.

"" It doesn't have to be today. ""

As it was, I layered my lips so that I could be greedy.

It seems like it's going to be a long night.