Chapter 147
The Contents of the
Promise
Translator : PolterGlast
Leaving the inn, I headed straight for the tent where Gree
and Anne were. Considering Gree's fatigue, I thought there was a
high possibility they were still asleep... but when I opened the tent, the two
were sitting formally on their knees, waiting for me.
"Morning. ...What's wrong? You two are being so
formal."
"We thought we had to express our gratitude to you, Graham-san,
so we were waiting like this. Thank you, truly, for protecting Big Brother and
for avenging our father and mother."
"Thank you very much."
After Anne spoke her thanks fluently, Gree
bowed his head following her lead. I was surprised above all by Anne's
mature choice of words.
"I did it on my own accord, so I don't need thanks, and
you don't need to be so formal. Besides... I told Gree beforehand, but
in exchange for defeating the Cruhamilion, I'm going to have you listen
to one thing I say."
"—Eh!? That's the first I've heard of it! Could it
be... me too?"
"Of course. Both Gree and Anne will have
to listen to one thing I say."
"What! Anne has nothing to do with it! I'm the
only one who promised!"
"No, since there was an aspect of me protecting Gree
at Anne's request, I'll have Anne listen to me too."
When I told them that, the two showed slightly despairing
expressions. I intend to order them to move to Biodasdal and live in the
house I purchased—but perhaps their thoughts are drifting in a bad direction.
While feeling slightly shocked that they thought of me that way, I decided to
convey the content of my order to
the two immediately to clear up the misunderstanding.
"By the way, what I want you two to listen to is this:
I want you to come to Biodasdal with me."
"............Come to Biodasdal? Does that mean Anne
and I are going to a different city?"
"That's right. Biodasdal is the city where I
live. As for the two of you... let's see. You will help me out. If you work
properly, I'll provide a place to live, food, and money. So it shouldn't be a
bad deal for you either."
Truthfully, I plan to simply take them into my protection,
but if I phrase it that way, it's obvious Gree will push back.
Therefore, including the pretense of having them help with work, I decided to
have the two live in the Greatest family home I purchased.
"A place to live and food too...!? You've been so good
to us already, is it really okay to be helped even further?"
"It's not really helping. I'm short on hands, so I'm
just asking you two to work. Well, I said 'asking,' but since I made a promise
with Gree, it's mandatory."
"You aren't actually going to sell us off or anything,
right? ...Well, even if we were sold off, it's not like we could refuse
anyway."
"I won't do such a thing. I really just want you to
work."
Having conveyed what I wanted them to do, the two seemed to
let down their guard considerably. My concern was that they wouldn't want to
leave the city of Lightmira, which is likely filled with memories of
their parents, but those feelings don't seem that strong. Perhaps it feels like
there are more bad memories than good ones now.
"I want to follow you... I think. Big Brother promised,
after all."
"I don't think I really promised that... but
it's a fact that you saved us, and if I can't refuse, I guess I have no choice
but to follow."
"It helps that you agree. In that case, get ready
immediately. We'll leave Lightmira right away carrying only your
important belongings. I'll carry one in my arms and one on my back, so keep
your luggage to a minimum."
"Ehh—!? I have to move by being carried again?! That is
the one thing I hate!"
"Don't complain. Because I had to defeat the Cruhamilion
with Gree in tow, significantly more time has passed than planned. I
have to return to Biodasdal as soon as possible."
Gree looked
like he hated it from the bottom of his heart, while Anne didn't seem to
understand what was going on at all. Well, I plan to speed, but unlike when we
searched the forest, I can rest freely, so it shouldn't be that
terrible.
"...In that case, you should just go back alone."
"Hm? Did you say something?"
"I didn't say anything!"
After nailing down the grumbling Gree, I made the two
hurry and get ready. They probably have to clean up the tent too, so while the
two are cleaning, I'll go choose some souvenirs.
While slightly regretting that I should have asked Adwell
and the others about the specialties of this city, I left the tent and went out
to the main street. For now, buying something like sweet snacks and cute small
items should be fine. Without worrying about the cost, I bought up whatever I
intuitively thought was good.
When I returned to the tent after spending about two hours
purchasing souvenirs, Gree and Anne had finished their
preparations and were waiting. It seems they properly disposed of the trash,
and while I feel like their luggage is a bit much... well, this much should be
fine.
"Are you two ready?"
"Yeah. We can leave anytime, but are we going already?"
"Of course. As I said earlier, we don't have
time."
"By the way, how long will it take to get there from
here?"
"Since I'm heading there with you two, I don't know the
exact time, but I think we'll arrive by night."
"I have to endure that speed until night...?!"
Seeing Gree's expression stiffen, Anne also
looked a little frightened.
"You don't need to worry so much. Well then—we're
departing Lightmira."
"Got it. ...Thanks for everything."
"Graham-san, thank you very much. I'll do my
best."
"Yeah. I'm expecting great things."
After lightly patting Gree and Anne's heads,
the three of us departed the city of Lightmira. Looking at the city of Lightmira
gradually growing smaller, the two seemed deeply moved... but paying no mind to
that, I lifted Anne with one arm and put Gree on my back.
Then, I started running toward Biodasdal at a speed
the two could likely endure. The gloomy atmosphere was blown away in an
instant, and bringing along the screaming pair—I returned to Biodasdal
after an absence of two days.
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