「With this, we can go on a journey without any worries」
「What!?」「Haa!?」「N?」「Oh?」
In order, Derrick-sama, Wald-sama, Callan-sama, and Risner-sama.
Are? Did I not tell them before?
「Takumi, are you leaving Shirin?」
「Yes. I actually wanted to leave earlier, but I was concerned about the matter with Baron Gilbert」
At least, I wanted to resolve the matter with『Gold Wheat’s Shop』before going on a journey.
I think it was good that all the problems got settled as a result.
「Have you decided on your destination?」
「I see… so you are staying in the country…」
When I said that I’m『Going south』, the four people made expressions of relief.
In a case of emergency, the magnitude of the damage will change depending on the available fighting power. It must be something that Knights must consider at all times.
「The south, is it? Which means, Bailey?」
「Yes, that’s right」
The destination has been pretty much decided on the port Bailey on the Southwest of Guardia.
I thought about showing the sea to Allen and Elena.
Because of that, there’s no need to hesitate.
「Takumi-san, here」
「A letter? Risner-sama, this is?」
Risner-sama hands me a single letter.
Hearing our destination, Risner-sama borrowed tools from Callan-sama and wrote it on the spot.
「It’s a letter of introduction to the feudal lord of Bailey」
「Eh!?」
To think it was for the feudal lord-sama!?
I inadvertently retracted the hand I was about to receive the letter with.
「Bailey’s feudal lord is my acquaintance. I will contact him so definitely visit him when you arrive in Bailey. I don’t mind if you force him to support bakery, etc.」
「Eeh!?」
Not “rely on” but “I don’t mind if you force him”…… What are you saying! As expected, something like that is not possible.
Ah~ the well-prepared smile…… it’s not something I can go against~
I decided to accept it gratefully.
I may ask him to support the bakery, though……
After finishing my business with the Knights, I visited the Adventurer’s Guild, Road-san, and the Inn to say goodbye.
Luna-san particularly had a very sorrowful look on her face, she looked like she would start clinging to me at any moment.
It must be because I’m an important supplier of material from Gaya Forest. I feel slightly empty inside that there was no love element involved………
The next morning was an ideal day for the departure.
We departed from Shirin and soon walked off the highway. After confirming that there are no people around, I summoned my Contracted beasts.
『Waffu』『Gau』『Pii』
The three immediately nestle close to me.
「O~ Yoshyosh」
I could hardly summon the Contracted beasts before. They may be sulky that it took so long to call them.
After the three animals had been satisfied to a certain degree, I conveyed the calling matter.
「Joule and Feat will transport us」
「Bolt will fly in the sky and keep track of human presences」
『Pii』
As the three replied in acknowledgment, I promptly seated Allen and Elena on Joule and climbed on Feat’s back myself.
Just in case, I had Bolt to fly up and watch from above.
I imagine riding on S-Rank monsters would make a ruckus. Therefore, just in case.
Sometimes, a monster emerges from within Gaya Forest. Then, Joule and Feat would lower us down and go to defeat it.
Moreover, they return bringing the defeated monsters in their mouths, how considerable.
「「Good child~」」
Allen and Elena praise Joule and Feat who returned from the hunt. Good child, good child, they pat their heads.
It’s little clumsy, but a heartwarming scene.
『Waffu』『Gau』
「Haa~! Wait a moment!!」
After having their heads patted, this time Joule and Feat tried to lick Allen’s and Elena’s faces back, so I stop them in panic.
「Joule, Feat, don’t lick!! Haven’t you just bite on the Bloody Bear!? Your mouths are bloody!!」
『Waffu!?』『Gau!?』
Joule and Feat stiffen with a twitch.
You are really easy to understand, but I can’t help but think you are not beasts……
「Look, I will make you neatly clean so don’t move.《Washing》」
「「Ukya~」」
The moment Joule and Feat became clean they started licking Allen’s and Elena’s faces.
O~i. Be careful not to squash them~
Because Allen and Elena are having fun I didn’t stop them, just moved closer in case Joule and Feat will start crushing them.
「「Unya~」」
「Uo!」
While playing with each other, the two children and two animals suddenly charged at me.
Ah, Bolt has evacuated……
The two children and two animals looked with a joyful expression of success.
「You~」
First, I tickle Allen and Elena who fell on me with all my might.
After that, I got up and rubbed Joule’s and Feat’s cheeks.
「「Ukya~」」
『Waffuu~』『Gauu~』
Oya? You are happy?
But oh~ well.
In the end, we played until all of us were satisfied.