15-10 Part 1
Side Story: Aniue Says to Build an
Escape Route
- Crab -
Translator : PolterGlast
The Hez Company left
their surplus funds in Erin. If they transport treasures with a purchase
price of zero to the Coastal Provinces, it will turn into a massive profit.
Leaving behind a large sum of money so generously and popping off, they were
truly reliable. It couldn't be said to be a sufficient financial resource yet,
but with this, it seems it will last until Carral returns a month from
now.
The boy we rescued
at Codwall's mansion apparently has no life-threatening injuries. I
heard that due to malnutrition and severe wounds, it's unknown when he'll be
able to stand up. Waking up the next morning, the boy probably never even
imagined he would end up being nursed by the young lady Yumil and Atomina-aneue.
Furthermore, it seems Sigrun's rough nursing was the finishing blow. He
has my sympathy.
As for the
Intelligence Forging Hammer middle-aged man, I've reached today without ever
asking his name. Even though he made the Shovel so quickly, it seems
he's still obsessing over the finishing touches on Georg-aniue's
longsword.
「See,
this is how it should be—a traditional, orthodox swordsman. I mean, what kind
of cruel joke is it that I had to use Demonic Spirit Silver just to forge a
damn shovel...?」
「No,
look, I truly appreciate the sentiment... but Legendary Blacksmith-dono, is
there any way you could speed up the process just a little?」
「No,
this won't do. It just doesn't sit right with me... The opponent is an Abyss
magic sword, after all; if it's not a proper piece of work, I can't be
satisfied!」
「I
heard you finished Ashley's Shovel in just a few days, though...?」
「Yeah...
That kid possessed a power similar to that bastard Ausar, after all. But
Georg-niichan is just a normal human. Well, leave it to me!」
「N-Niichan...
U-Umu. Please hurry, I also want a means to counter Yord... If not, I
might end up being protected by Ashley...」
It seems Aniue's
sword will take a little longer. Sigrun's sword comes after that.
「Oi
ghost old man, hurry up and make my share. ...Nn, is something wrong?」
「No...
it's nothing. I just suddenly remembered there used to be an idiot like you in
the past...」
He said he wanted to
know her personality so I
let him meet her, but when I introduced her to Sigrun, the middle-aged
man had quite a complicated expression. Even though they had just met, he had
already sensed Sigrun's personality. As expected of a craftsman.
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Well, thus, two days
after tearing through
Lord Codwall's warehouse, I proceeded with Aniue's plan. Specifically,
the construction of an escape route to be used in case of an emergency. Wanting
to counter that ridiculous underground tunnel created by the first Emperor, I
also thought I wanted to build something connecting Erin and the Imperial
Capital. Doing so wouldn't just serve as an escape route, but would also
make it easier to infiltrate the Imperial Capital in times of
emergency—a scheme typical of Aniue.
「This
is... Phew...」
I'll tell you my
true feelings. I started to hate it half a day after beginning the work. Unlike
before, where it was a one-time disposable thing, this work took time and
effort, worrying about strength and securing enough space.
『What's
wrong, are you bored already?』
「Yeah,
exactly. There are no potatoes or books from the other world here. Confining
oneself in a closed space and continuing to dig a tunnel for days on end
doesn't seem sane.」
『Then Wagahai
shall tell you a story. Once upon a time, in a certain place, there was a crab.』
「A
crab...? That's suddenly quite surreal...」
『And,
there was also a monkey...』
I spent a whole day
digging the underground tunnel from Erin to the Imperial Capital,
but this still doesn't seem like it will be completed soon. Georg-aniue
happened to be coming to Erin, so that night, I headed to the room
prepared for Aniue to report.
「20%
completion rate, huh. Well, there's probably no need to rush that much right
now. By the way, did you hear that
story from the Old Man?」
「...I
don't really want to touch upon that topic.」
「Judging
from that reaction, I see, so you know.」
「Yeah...
Father, doing things as he pleases...」
Unusually, Aniue
didn't force anything on me. He just peered at my complexion, seeming to
observe my state.
「The
young lady Yumil isn't a bad match.」
「Yeah,
I know that. She personally helped with the chivalrous thief work.」
「Wh-What
did you say...」
「I
thought she was someone bound by noble customs, but she was surprisingly a
passionate one, Aniue.」
「An
unpredictable younger brother, and a tomboy bride... Muu...」
Since Aniue
frowned looking troubled, this exchange is my win. I don't really understand
things like romance, but surely Yumil and I don't have that bad of a
compatibility.
「Shall
we go out for a meal together once in a while? There's a shop in Naglfar
I want to introduce you to.」
「Really?
Of course, it's your treat, Aniue?」
「Naturally.」
「Understood,
what about Aneue?」
「I
intended it to be a secret, but if you wish, we can invite her.」
「Then Aneue
comes too. Let's go secretly, just the three of us.」
Joining with Aneue,
we dined out in Naglfar at night.
「Hey, Ashley,
which one are you going to choose? Kachua-chan is simple and cute too,
but Carral-chan is cheerful and I like her! But you know, you and Yumil-chan
have a good vibe too, ufufu♪」
Inviting her was a mistake. Even so, Georg-aniue and I gazed at Atomina-aneue's bright smile and savored the happiness we currently have.
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