Chapter 131
A Nostalgic Town
Translator : PolterGlast
After parting with Salis, we returned to the inn
early to sleep and prepare for our departure. Then, the morning arrived for us
to leave the Royal Capital, where we had stayed longer than anticipated.
"Ugh! We can finally go back to Biodasdal!
Before coming to the Royal Capital, I never thought I would miss Biodasdal
this much!"
"That's probably true for everyone. I didn't think I'd
want to return to Biodasdal either."
"Me too! It's not like I lived in Biodasdal long
enough to miss it that much, but I suppose it means the Royal Capital
was just too urban, doesn't it?"
"That's part of it, and I think it's also because too
many things happened in the Royal Capital."
While the three of us were exchanging such impressions as we
looked at the cityscape of the Royal Capital, Ria, Tricia,
and Maud came out of the inn a little later with the Guild Master.
Perhaps because it had been a while since they left the inn, the three of them
squinted at the brightness of the sun.
"I've told you before, but this will be a long journey.
Are you three okay?"
"I'm okay! Because if Graham-sama is here, I'm
not scared of anything!"
"Maud and I are fine as well. Once again...
thank you truly for saving us."
"I've heard enough thanks, so it's fine. More
importantly, it is crucial that the three of you arrive in Biodasdal
safely so that I can have you work properly. So, if there is any change in your
physical condition, please tell me immediately."
"Understood. To avoid causing trouble, we will report
it immediately."
Given their position as slaves, the three were reserved, but
with this, they should tell me if there is even a slight abnormality.
Truthfully, I would like to welcome them not as slaves but as comrades, but
considering the three's circumstances, that is still difficult, so I intend to
slowly break down the walls around their hearts.
For now... we can depart at any time. Ideally, I wanted to
talk to the adventurers we fought in the Exchange Match and Guanza, who had been manipulated by the Demon,
but unfortunately there is no time.
I particularly had various things I wanted to ask Guanza,
but according to Salis, he hasn't woken up yet. He doesn't seem to be
dead, so he will likely wake up eventually, but we can't exactly wait until he
does.
Salis said she would make him come to greet us once he settled down, so I
have no choice but to wait patiently until then to hear his story. Leaving
behind slight regrets, we boarded the carriage Salis had arranged and
left the Royal Capital.
We spent about two days rocking back and forth in the
carriage, passing through various towns along the way. I wasn't bored because I
was listening to Ria, Tricia, and Maud's stories inside
the carriage, but sitting continuously was surprisingly tough. Just as I was
wishing we would arrive soon, the Guild Master, who had been acting as
our driver since the last stop, called out in a loud voice.
"Graham-san, Biodasdal is in sight."
"Yay! We finally arrived!"
"Maybe because we took many breaks, it felt longer than
the trip there. Still, it's good that everyone was able to return safely."
"Indeed! I want to hurry and tell Shopkeeper Kaila-san
that we're back."
While we were getting excited over the good news from the Guild
Master, the entry procedures seemed to have been completed, and the
carriage proceeded into the city.
"You can get off now. Truly, good work on the long
journey."
With the Guild Master's permission, we got off the
carriage. The streetscape of Biodasdal, which I already felt nostalgic
for, spread out before us, and stretching my body, I felt with my whole being
that I had returned. Compared to the Royal Capital, it lacked the number
of people, the liveliness, and the eccentricity, but for me, raised in the
frontier, this kind of atmosphere was much more
comforting.
"It really is rural compared to the Royal Capital!
That's the good part, though!"
"It hasn't been that long a period, yet it feels nostalgic!"
Unlike Ginia and Aoi, who were immersed in
nostalgia, Ria and the others got off the carriage looking quite
cautious. Based on what I heard of their upbringings in the carriage, it was no
wonder they were wary.
"Is this the city where we will live from now on?"
"I-I'm a little scared..."
"It's fine, if anything happens, I'll protect you.
Besides, the public order is better than in the Royal Capital. It comes
down to whether you can trust me, but I guarantee your safety."
"I believe in Graham-sama! You'll protect Ria,
right? I'll work hard in return!"
"I can also trust only Graham-sama. Please...
treat us well."
"I wouldn't mind even if Graham-sama betrayed
me. It's like this life was given to me by you, after all."
"I'll say it as many times as needed: I won't betray
you, and I will absolutely have the three of you live happily."
When I declared that looking into their eyes, they nodded
and smiled as if relieved. I must protect them with everything I have so that
these smiles, which they are finally able to show naturally, are not stolen
again.
I'd like to go to the tavern and quietly celebrate our
return to Biodasdal, but first, I need to arrange sleeping quarters for
the three of them. After that, I'll proceed with the orphanage matter and
quickly provide them with a place to work. Though we just returned, while
thinking about the future... my heart danced for the new life in Biodasdal.
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