18-8 Part 2
Touring the Imperial Capital and a
Promise of a Journey 2/2
Translator : PolterGlast
「Welcome
to our ship! Look, look, Shinza, that galleon over there too! It's our
company's ship!」
「You've
completely become a ship maniac. It's a beautiful ship, is it brand new?」
「That's
right! Since we made a profit thanks to Shinza, I went and bought
another ship! After this, using the cargo we brought as capital, I'm thinking
of buying two more ships here! Ah, of course I'll invest in Shinza and
the others too, since we earned a lot!」
I couldn't help but
smile. It was probably because Carral was so bright, her eyes sparkling
like a young boy's. When I thought back to the Carral from that time,
the time when she was tormented by Uncle Morac, there was no way this
smile wouldn't make me happy. Carral had obtained glory from the edge of
a cliff.
「Ah,
sorry, I was the only one talking... But I wanted to show it to Shinza,
it's amazing, isn't it!」
「Yeah,
I'm proud of it as if it were my own. Oh right, I think Aniue and Aneue will
stop me, but won't you let me aboard on your next voyage?」
「Eh...?」
「Take
me to Port Ake and Salzland.」
The reward noted in
the bizarre book was practically non-existent. But I should be able to gain
something. Even if I don't gain anything, my adventurous spirit will be
satisfied, and on top of that, I can accelerate the voyage. There is no loss
anywhere.
「Eh,
but what about the Empire!?」
「You
might not believe me, but I have a secret plan to make the round trip in 10
days. It'll be limited to one ship, though.」
「What
are you saying!? There's no way you can do something like that!?」
「Anyway,
just let me board and set sail, and you'll understand.」
Even if I explained
it logically, it definitely wouldn't get across. That due to the mysterious
power brought about by the Book of the Evil Dragon, the ship I board
accelerates to double the speed.
「Nn...
but, this voyage... the wind direction was good, and things went unbelievably
well... I wonder what that was...」
「Ah,
that's Zirant's divine protection.」
「A god's
divine protection, huh... It's easy to think of it that way, but yeah, I don't
get it.」
「More
importantly, when your work there is done, won't you go hang out with me again?」
Is what Aneue told
me to invite her to do. Since we were able to meet for the first time in a
while, that wouldn't be bad either.
「But I
have to report to Puis-san and the others, and make deposits... Let's
see, if the afternoon is fine... I'm, okay with it too...?」
「Then
let's do that. I'll go help with the loading and unloading right away.」
「You're
going to help... Even though you're a Prince-sama...」
「It's a
bit late for that. Such a thing. Before I am Ashley, I am your bodyguard
Shinza.」
Carral has returned from the Coastal Provinces carrying vast
wealth. Then it would be good to look for the next target. Knowing the
well-prepared Puis, he might have already formulated a plan.
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That morning, I went
around helping with Carral's work. By the time the general handover was
finished, it was already noon.
「Sorry
to make you help with this kind of thing.」
「No, it
was plenty interesting. I even ended up entering shops I wouldn't have gone to
in my entire life.」
It's sudden, but it
was decided to prepare a room for Carral in the mansion in Erin.
To us, Carral is an extremely important executive. This was a matter of
course. The furniture had already been prepared by Aneue's hands, but since Carral
said she wanted to gather daily necessities herself, the afternoon plans
changed to shopping in the Imperial Capital.
「Ahaha,
I certainly can't imagine the sight of Shinza entering a stuffed animal
shop.」
「You're
unexpectedly girly yourself.」
「I'm a
girl, so it's natural! Though I've gotten used to being called Big Sis and
stuff...」
「It's
proof that you are adored.」
After buying a bunch
of stuff, we settled down at a cafe. Carral was in high spirits over her
first meal on land in a while.
「By the
way, this kebab sandwich thing is really delicious!」
「Naturally,
the kebab sandwiches here are the best in the Imperial Capital. The
cutlet sandwiches are good enough that Ambassador Begal of the Kaha Kingdom
frequents this place.」
「I want
to try that! Heey, two cutlet sandwiches please!」
Seeing Carral
happily eating something I like, I felt a strange sense of euphoria. However,
if she was starved for meals on land, would it have been better to choose a
more proper menu?
「Sure
thing. By the way, missy, are you Ashley's girlfriend?」
「Eh...
does it, look like that...!?」
「Lady,
teasing the youth is mean.」
「I'm
not teasing you; you always come alone, don't you? To think you brought a girl,
auntie is happy~♪」
「Is
that how it is.」
However, despite it
being a meal setting with delicious food, it's also strange that Zirant
isn't showing up. Such a rare thing. Even though I pictured that in my mind, Zirant
didn't even interject.
「Do it
well, okay? 'Cause I'm cheering for you!」
「Thank
you, auntie! Yeah, I'll do my best!」
Why do the people
around me conspire together while leaving me out of the loop? Well, fine. The
cutlet sandwich I had for the first time in a while was a deliciousness that
seeped into my body.
「Hey...
Shinza, will you come to my room today...? Um, I'd, like you to help
with the decorations too!」
「That's
nice. Then when that's done, I'll read and narrate recommended stories of the
other world to you.」
I don't know why,
but the desire to let Carral listen to my favorite stories acted up. I'd
be sad if she refused.
「Ah,
yeah... It's somehow different from my plans, but... well, that sounds
interesting in its own way!」
「Really?」
「Yeah,
it's boring during a voyage, so interesting stories are very welcome! Tell me a
lot!」
「I see,
then let's talk the night away until morning.」
I felt a joyful feeling
welling up in my chest. If we're together until morning, I won't have to harbor
any lingering feelings of regret at parting. I remembered how, when I was
young, as I became closer to Georg-aniue and Atomina-aneue, I
started thinking I wanted to be together with them forever.
「U-Until
morning... Y-Yeah... Okay, let's be together until morning...」
「It's
decided. Shall we get some kebab sandwiches for takeout as a midnight snack?」
「Sounds
good, I really like them!」
Thus, after
finishing our shopping, we returned to Erin. After that, we ate dinner
twice, then I helped decorate Carral's room, and when that was done, I
narrated stories from the other world.
For some reason, Carral's
sleepwear was quite thin, which made me bewildered at first, though. Since Carral
was eagerly waiting for the continuation of the story, I stopped caring about
such things.
Eventually, when it
came to the story of Puribel, even Zirant showed up. Carral
seemed dissatisfied for some reason, but eventually got absorbed in the story,
and started pleading with me to excavate the second volume.
It was a fun day. I
was even able to spread my religion. I am satisfied. The sky is already bright.
Borrowing the same bed as Carral, I indulged in idle slumber until past
noon.
Ah, the hot water bottle is warm...
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