Volume 8 Chapter 9 Capital Of Yamato - Kushinada
The members of Adrazione retreated.
Elk put away his weapons and checked the surroundings.
The presence of the enemy had disappeared. They probably wouldn't be attacked again after this.
Sophia stroked the horse tied to the carriage and said.
"Was there any meaning to the attack here...?"
"It seemed like they were waiting for us. It wasn't random; there was some reason for the attack... I just don't understand."
"Lady Yato, could it be that the Kushinada family is involved...?"
"...Could it be that the Kushinada family is connected to Adrazione?"
"...I don't know. But I can't say for sure that the Kushinada family isn't involved..."
"More importantly, let's hurry up and go."
When Elk urged them, Sophia chuckled softly.
She patted the horse, checked its condition, and said.
"You're right. The horse has calmed down, so let's move on. We can stay at the village ahead and reach the capital of Yamato by tomorrow..."
"Wait. The village ahead is just like the first one. It's a village of bandits."
"What!? "
"There's a small forest with a spring ahead. It's safer to camp there."
"Camping is safer? That's ridiculous."
Elk slumped his shoulders and let out a big sigh.
* * *
With Akane's guidance, they arrived at the forest.
They took the horses out of the carriage, fed them, and gave them water, and the horses quickly fell asleep, tired.
Elk and the others gathered firewood and started a fire.
"Camping is kind of exciting, right?"
"Only you think so."
"That's true."
"Hehe, but... you should experience camping at least once, okay? If you become an adventurer, camping in dungeons will be normal."
"See? Yato, Kaya."
Sophia lit the firewood and also lit the lamp.
For dinner, they had bread and cheese from the item box, and only the tea was warm.
Akane said to Sophia and the others.
"You can bathe in the spring nearby. There are no monsters or dangerous animals, so it's safe."
"Then I'll go first... Kaya, you come too."
"Okay. Miss Sophia, please keep an eye on Elk."
"Hey, you think I would peek?"
"Just in case."
Saying that, the two of them went off.
Sophia comforted Elk, who looked a bit uneasy.
"Elk, I didn't think you would peek. More importantly... it's a good opportunity."
"Really?"
"I mean Ms. Yato and Ms. Kaya."
"Oh... um, will anything change?"
"Yes. Ms. Yato is the third daughter of the Kushinada family, and Ms. Kaya is part of the Oniwabans group from the Yamato government (Protectors of the Noble House). Neither of them has reported this to the academy. You probably know, but Galatine Royal Academy allows students from all countries, but it forbids lying about personal information. As a teacher, I have to report about them to the academy."
"...What will happen to them?"
"I don't know. It could be serious, like expulsion, suspension, or punishment..."
"Well, isn't it okay if it's not that serious? Yato says it has nothing to do with the Kushinada family, and Kaya is just trying to use her break to study at the academy."
"That's not the point. Besides... no matter the circumstances, we are going to meet Lord Byakuya, the head of the Kushinada family, as representatives of Galatine Royal Academy. If the head of the Kushinada family sees Ms. Yato and Ms. Kaya as enemies, the academy will have to take some responsibility."
"Ugh, that's such a hassle..."
"That's how it is. It can't be helped."
"......"
Elk drinks the tea that Sophia poured for him.
Honestly, he hadn't thought that far ahead.
"So, what should we do?"
"The best option is to leave Ms. Yato and Ms. Kaya behind. It seems that Ms. Kaya has been ordered by the Yamato government to take Ms. Yato with her, but that doesn't concern us."
"......"
"Of course, if we do that, the two of them will be angry. They would probably head to the Yamato government on their own... and if that happens, there's a high chance they would get caught by the Yamato government."
"That wouldn't be good."
"Yes. Even if we lied, they are still my students. As companions for this request, we will take them with us."
"So, we just deliver the letter and that's it?"
"Yes. The request is simply to deliver the letter to the Yamato government. Ms. Yato and Ms. Kaya's situation doesn't matter."
"What if they pick a fight?"
"Self-defense is allowed. Remember, self-defense."
"So, it means... I have to protect myself, right?"
"Yes. After we deliver the letter, just focus on protecting yourself, Elk."
"Got it... I have a bad feeling about this."
Then, Akane, who had been silent the whole time, spoke up.
"I'll say one thing."
"?"
"Everyone from the Kushinada family, who oversees the Yamato government, are monsters. The Kushinada family has been born with triple skills or even more for generations. You guys won't stand a chance against them."
"Is that so? Right, Miss Sophia?"
"...Well, I'll protect myself."
Elk joked, and Sophia gave a wry smile.
* * *
The next day.
After about half a day, they could see the capital of Yamato, Kushinada.
Elk was sitting on the roof of the carriage, looking at Kushinada.
"What's that? I can see an amazing tower!!"
"That's the Seven-Story Tower."
"What about that castle-like thing?"
"That's Kushinada Castle... the home of the Kushinada family and the center of the Yamato government."
"Wow... it's huge. Is it made of wood? It looks like there are a lot of stones on the roof."
"It's wooden, with a tiled roof. Now, be quiet for a bit."
After being scolded by Yato, Elk covered his mouth... but he couldn't help but be curious.
A different culture. The center of that culture. It would be a lie to say he wasn't interested.
Elk floated up with Telekinesis, looking down at Kushinada's town from above.
"Wow... Hehe, this is exciting. I have to buy a lot of souvenirs!!"
Elk dove down and landed on the roof of a carriage as if nothing had happened.
What would come next?
There would definitely be battles. But... Elk didn't feel like he would lose.
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