Vermillion

Finally, the morning of departure has come.

A harsh winter is approaching the Principality.

Standing at the door and gazing at the morning sun, Kai's breath was white.

"Kai....."

Looking back, Eileen weaves a cape.

Blue eyes were shaking as they stared at Kai.Keep your eyes down gently. The stretched hand grabbed Kay's sleeve.

Strong - the force placed on the fingertips as the joints were dyed white spoke eloquently of Eileen's mood above all else.

"... Eileen"

Kai could only lay his hands on it.All you have to do is give a slight warmth to your cold fingertips, at least until you say goodbye.

It's been a month since the King ordered me to join in the hunt for the "flying dragon".

Outside Satina, Wolvern and Kitenes are gathering.Today, Satina will join forces there and head east towards Gallon, a mining city on the stage of flying dragon hunting.

The general commander of the Corps is Prince Dietrich-Aurelius-Wolvern-Akrand.This year, I will reach adulthood and take office as the next king at the age of sixteen.And this flying dragon hunt was for his unique foiling.

Achievement building, demonstration of military power, containment of other cities, de-gassing of military forces, territorial expansion and border development - aside from political ambitions, the biggest problem is that Kay gets caught up in it.

"Do I really have to go...?

After the departure of the noble messenger, Kay asked the junior official of the explainer who had left him without any power, and he looked around as if he was bluffing.

"... this is outrageous, what a thing to say.I don't know if he's a big hunter hero or a skilled magician, but a citizen can't disobey the king's words. "

Glad the mighty didn't ask, the junior official wipes the sweat off his forehead.For God's sake, keep your mouth shut, and the officials who stared at Gilo and Kai continued.

Your Majesty's direct nomination, honor and honor to pass on to future generations!And Lord Kaity-Nogawa.You swore when you became a glorious and honorable citizen.Loyalty to His Majesty the King and to the city of Wolvern. "

--In fact, Kay and Eileen were both modern people.

I didn't fully understand it.In a feudal society, the weight of 'swearing loyalty' has a true meaning.

Until now, as honorary citizens, I have enjoyed a few rights.The duties attached to it are now turning around.That's all....

Irene got rough.

Why would Kai have to see that!!

Immediately after I told him that I had been collected by the flying dragon hunt, I was stunned, but I got angry immediately.Anger for what?The Prince, his use, or the situation.....

Let's run, Kay!I feel like I'm going to die.Kay doesn't have to risk his life for a young foil!

Eileen's claims were all the same, but Kay shook her head loosely.I threw everything out and ran away - of course, I considered it.

But if we run, where are we going?

"Eileen, we've become too famous."

A sorcerer contracted with the Wind Spirit as a black-haired black-eyed hunter.A witch who signed a contract with the Spirit of Shadow, the people of Takaya's blonde blue-eyed snowfield.

The legendary hunt for the dragon and the uproar that destroyed the drug organization spread throughout the Principality via the bard.With such a distinctive pair, you can easily get on your feet wherever you run.

It is difficult to ask if there is a place outside the country.Eileen can live on the northern earth, but Kay's shoulders are narrow because of the bandits.The Asian face will be interpreted as the people of the prairies without exception.

The village of Alexei's hometown near the "Forest of Magic" will delight you, but it will be a long journey across the northern land, and first, winter will come during the journey.

Breaking through the 'frozen to death' coldest place in the house - not much recklessness.I'm still better off challenging the dragon.

The Principality is no good, the northern land is dangerous, where is the land left...?

That's the only way to hide on the eastern border where the flying dragon hunt takes place, or to take a boat from the port city of Quitene to another continent......

A continent called Fortland, which only exists in the game Demondal.The people of the Principality today are descended from the colonial convoy that left Fortrand.We continue to interact with Fortrand, but the ships that sink because of the huge aquatic life in the open ocean are endless.

A cruise to Fort Land is a battle to see if you can cross the sea safely.The eastern border is a dangerous area where leopards (Pansania) and dragons (Dragonia) live.

"Besides... if I run away, I can't live as rich as I am now."

Living a stable life as it is is is difficult.Especially in this world.

Living in one of the most important cities in the Principality, you can eat it by simply creating magical instruments at will while being supported by a leading domestic business association.Thanks to my servants, I don't have to do housework and have minimal infrastructure.Don't worry about starving.

Above all, I can bequeath these assets to Eileen's belly -

When I thought about it, the option of running away disappeared in Kai.

I can't...I can't believe you're throwing everything away now. "

Even if I die in the wild, Eileen won't eat up, and there's something for the kids to leave behind.

That's what Kay thought.

"I don't care about living!

Eileen was different.

That's a lot of money compared to life!Wherever you moved, you can start over as long as you live!I hate Kay not coming home!If you die... if you die, it's over, Kai...!!Please, please... "

Eileen's sad cry gradually lost momentum and turned into a powerless plea.He nodded his face on Kai's chest and said, "Don't go...!with a fading voice.

Eileen......

I know how it feels painfully.

But... still, Kai...

†††

The discussion was parallel, so I went to the Cornwell Chamber of Commerce.

I heard about flying dragon hunting... just now.

Sitting on the couch in the business room, Holland slapped his fat stomach.Holland, who resigned from the pedestrian market and became a member of the head office, waved his spiritual skills in selling Kai's magic equipment, and by then he had become a first-class merchant.

But it looks a little rough today.

Of course, our Chamber of Commerce supports flying dragon hunting, but Kai also talked to officials about personal supplies.Don't worry about the crop. "

When accompanying the flying dragon hunt, one of Kai's concerns was the sasquatch.On previous journeys, it was literally enough to feed the roadside grass or procure it in the stadium district, but this time the destination is on the eastern border.

Considering that the Principality changes from grasslands to wastelands as it goes east and that a large number of troops move together, local procurement is definitely not enough.Saskatchewan will starve to death if you do not prepare a large amount of sauce beforehand.

Given that the march speed would be very slow, there were some hands that Kai would follow on foot, but now Kai's strength of riding cannot be harnessed.

The junior official also told me that it would be nice to walk, but - perhaps it would be troublesome to adjust - my maneuverability was indispensable to take on the flying dragon, and after mixing up my experience of hunting the "forest lizard (green salamander)", I said, "I will negotiate with the Cornwell Chamber of Commerce later...".

"I'm glad that official wasn't lazy."

I was a very hard worker.The story quickly came to an end.The Chamber of Commerce gave me as much money as it wanted. "

Holland shrugs his shoulders.The point is, if the Cornwell Chamber of Commerce is going to support you on its own, it won't hurt your country's wallet.

As the officials said, this hunt is a success reward.Although the army arranges the minimum meals, if you want a comfortable journey, you will be proud of the various expenses.

Those who have performed remarkable activities will receive honours and rewards commensurate with their return.

However, there will be no industrial accidents - until death.

"Thank you, it's going to be hard."

Well, I can't afford to lose my chamber of commerce wizard.

Kay and Holland smiled impatiently.

"... hey, Milord.Do you really have to go?

And Aileen, who was silent, asked with a gripping look.

Holland mumbles with confusion.Kay laughed little by laughing at Eileen for saying the same thing she did.Like I gave up in the middle of the day.

"......... at least there might still be a way to decline the request from the city.... but this time... it's a royal order.Besides, I'm naming you. "

Holland narrows down his words in agony. This is crazy! Without disturbing her voice, this is still the answer to Eileen's mood.

I can't say much irresponsible from my point of view.

Holland added words to Aileen, who was in a state of pain, as if in a hurry.

I don't think Kai has to worry so much about the dragon hunting of his predecessors.

Huh

"What do you mean...?

Kay and Eileen set out.

Basically, most of the troops stand on the arrow.At least in the earlier hunt, the sorcerer and scout of the dead bird caught only one flying dragon and beat it with the sorcerer's army and siege weapon.It seems that there was little damage to the soldiers who served in the army and the backup unit behind them. "

Tactics against flying dragons didn't seem to differ much from that in the game, but as far as Holland was concerned, the amount of resources thrown seemed to be quite different.

Specifically, the number of magicians and magical instruments.

In hundreds of people, magicians perform magic at once.This is a sight that was not seen in the game.

In the game, flying dragon hunting at the anniversary event was like a festival ruckus. Though thousands of abandoned players came together and challenged flying dragons, only a handful of them could be called "magicians".

For some reason, after defeating the Flying Dragon, it was customary to enter the Battle Royal for materials, so almost everyone chose the 'I'm not afraid to lose' character & gear.

In that regard, magicians often possess expensive items, such as catalysts and magic equipment, and are susceptible to intense fire (...) theft (...). The magician players they saw there in the 1st Anniversary event also reopened and joined the fight the following year in a barbarian style with only sticks on their waistcloth.

A hundred magicians...

Individual powers will be inferior to game losers, but the number will compensate for the quality.Calmly thinking about how powerful an extremely powerful regiment would be, Kay and the others were able to speculate.

--Can you guide me?

Depending on what kind of spirits the magician has contracted with and what kind of magic equipment is used, Kai also became a little positive while thinking that the common contracted spirits, the "fairy" sleeping technique, could sufficiently defeat the dragon resistance (resist) if they were injured by one hundred people.Although there was no denying the sense of hope for observation.

The main character is the Corps, so Kai's turn is... honestly, unless he comes forward from himself.I think it's safer than taking two woodland lizards on a single ride. "

Unexpectedly laughs at Holland's reckless remarks.

In that sense, your friend's "wandering magician" is in a more dangerous position than Kai.... because he will definitely be incorporated into Satina's army first.It's the front line.

That said, Holland sighs in dismay.

Ah...

Kay thought of the faces of Japanese people in his hometown.He's in trouble with Satina's lord. He's an ice sorcerer, to be honest.He must have been pulled out by the flying dragon hunter - a troubled face appeared in his eyes.

― ― After all, it was difficult to say that Eileen was convinced, but Kay and the others resigned from the Chamber of Commerce after a little rejuvenation.

"... don't worry about it.Eileen. "

On the way home, Kai dares to say with ease.

"When it's time... we have a trump card."

Tong, I slapped him in the chest.

Hanging from the neck under your clothes with a chain - a decorative ring.

If you get really fucked up, I'll ask this Lamp Spirit.

To the great demon of the "Forest of Demons", who will grant you everything you wish for.

That's why I'm fine.I (...) come back (...) raw (...) to (...)

Kay smiled as she pulled Eileen's hand.

"............ yeah"

Eileen laughed and nodded.

Still, her hands were pitifully trembling and cold -

†††

Remembering that day's fingertips, Kay gripped Eileen's hand.

After that, time passed quickly.Still, it was a month when the unreliable candle fire was scorching the core.

I wonder if they gave me a slight warmth.Can I leave it?

Before we know it, the wind that tells us that winter is coming takes away the heat.

Kang, the bell rang in the distance.

The bell sounds to let you know when you're approaching.

A servant of the Chamber of Commerce brought Saskatchewan from the stables."It's still cold today," she strokes Saskatchewan's nose and puts her luggage on the saddle.Arrow. Portable food. Leather bag for drinking water.Fur that can also be used as a bed...

"... I have to go."

Walk the road with silent Eileen.

Pull Saskatchewan's string with your left hand and keep Eileen connected with your right hand.Wrap your fingers around each other and hold them tightly.To call it a romantic connection, it was too much.

Last night, I said goodbye sparingly.

Still, I feel like there's not enough to talk about.

And now the words don't come out.

When I saw Eileen lying beside me, she seemed to be the same.

"Go hunting dragons!Good luck! "

"I'm looking forward to passing on my courage!

"Come home safe, hero!

On the side of the road, the people of the town who had become acquainted with him called out.

Kay responded with a slightly stiff smile.

"Kai-san... please be safe."

"Oniichan, be careful!

Carpenter Montane and his wife Kisca, Lily's daughter, were also coming to see Kay off at the main gate of the city.

"Thank you... I'm coming."

Shake hands with Montane, stroke Lily's head, and then turn around again.

Eileen.

The most beloved person in the world.

Without a word, the two hugged each other and kissed each other.

I guess I've always been with you since I came to this world.

I want to stay here for a while.That feeling remains unchanged.

I can't imagine each other's days without each other.

And yet,

Kai goes.

"Eileen"

He put his hand on his cheek and called out his name.

"... I'm going.I'll be back safely. "

Aileen nodded in love with Kai's hand.

"... I'm waiting.I'll be waiting for you. "

Smile to ease Kai's tension.

... I've never felt so far apart.

But Kay let go.

Bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

Avoid any further confusion.

Slightly kicking his side, the faithful handsome horse ran away slipping.

Through Satina's castle gate, you can see all at once.

The grasslands shining in the sunset were wavering in the breeze.

There lies the red flag of the Principality.

A huge army is expanding.

Don, don and the drum rang, and the trumpet sounded softly.

As if the Giant Beast awakens, the army moves slowly.

"Kaiiiiiiiiiiing!!

A faint scream from behind.

Looking back at it, Eileen waved her hand.

Kai's eyes captured the distance between the two.

Tears overflowing with blue eyes are scattered in the wind.

Words leaking out of your lips no longer make sense.

But - I've conveyed my feelings more than ever.

At least try to reach your heart.

"I'll be back."

With his hands up, Kai turned around.

The flying dragon hunt is engraved in the Principality's history.

Here we go.