Chapter 209
I woke up very tired the next morning, and so I took a light breakfast and then rested in the wagon . Trickster? No, it could not be helped . It’s not my fault . They shouldn’t have been there in the forest .
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I had barely even slept when I was woken up . I would have liked to sleep longer…
According to Daniela, the line had started to move with the rise of the sun . We had now been waiting for about two hours . That was a lot if you added how long we had waited yesterday . But well, at least we wouldn’t sleep two nights in a row .
“…Huh…actually, that’s not for certain…”
For a moment I had assumed we were assured an inn to stay at .
“So, why did you wake me up?”
“We’re about to be inspected . ”
“I see . ”
I thought we would be allowed through with a lot less hassle, but this was the capital . Perhaps they needed tighter security .
I took out the status cards from the hollow bag and looked up at the sky and waited until guards came walking towards us .
“We’ll take your status cards in advance . ”
“Please put them in this basket . ”
Huh . I guess they had them scanned first . It was nice and efficient .
“Excuse me . ”
“Uh, yes!”
The pair of guards that stopped in front of us looked so young that one might mistake them for children . I put the four status cards into the basket that one of the boys was holding . Mister and Moosh had status cards as well . It was apparently necessary for the trade, even if you weren’t Adventurers .
“Here you go . ”
“Thank you!”
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“So, which of you are representing the others?”
“Uh…”
I glanced over to Mister . We were guarding him, so he clearly represented us .
“I am . You can call me Mister . ”
“Alright, Mister . Very good . We will get back to you after the inspection . ”
“Much obliged . ”
The two boys bowed politely and returned to the guardhouse .
So even kids worked as guards here . How old had I been during my first job…
“I guess it’s more waiting then . ”
“I’m quite bored of this wagon…”
Mister laughed with amusement . The three others seemed to be used to long carriage rides . But my ass was killing me… I could see why someone would want to modify carriages after coming to another world . But it was too much work for me . I would rather run . Well, that was dumb too…
The pair of boys were walking towards us again . From what I heard them say to the carriage in front of ours, we had been given permission to go through .
“Mister and company!”
“You have been granted entry into the city . Please move forward!”
“Thank you . ”
They seemed to be staring at me with dazzled eyes . No, I must have been seeing things .
“Uh, um!”
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“Huh?”
But then they called to me .
“Uh, are you really the Great Silvergreen?”
“Oh… No need to add the ‘great’ part… I don’t care for that . ”
“I-I’m sorry! I’m a big fan of yours, Mister Silvergreen!”
“Hehe . Thanks . ”
So they were fans . I was reminded of Lauria… I wished she would clean my clothes again .
“Are you going to fight in the Imperial Sword Tournament?”
“I intend to, yes . ”
“I’ll be rooting for you then!”
“Me too!”
They raised their fists in support . I often thought about the bad rumors that spread about us, but hearing voices like these helped motivate me .
“Thank you . I’ll do what I can to win . ”
“We’re going to watch you fight!”
“Please do your best!’
They waved at me excited before returning to their work . I waved back until they reached the next carriage .
“I see you are quite popular . ”
“Don’t laugh . That was embarrassing…”
I tried to fan myself to cool off .
“I would not mind being admired by such adorable children . ”
“Haha . I’m sure you have lots of girls looking up to you . ”
“Yes, for some reason…”
Daniela sighed and shook her head . It could not be helped . No matter where she went, she was the cool one that girls admired . No matter what world you were in, there was always yuri to be found . Next time I wouldn’t mind being reincarnated as a girl .
“But would that be yuri…? Well, perhaps that is a different genre . ”
“Wha the hell are you talking about?”
“…Absolutely nothing . ”
I sighed deeply and looked out of the tarp like Daniela was doing . We were just going through the gate .
The history of the Imperial Capital of Vellefrost was long . The Empire of Flugelnia had once dominated the world . And this city was made by the first Emperor . As it was an Empire that had swallowed up many countries, the buildings in the city were diverse in architecture . Thankfully, the initial planning of the city had been done well, and the streets were not too complicated . Of course, that was mostly just true for the center of the capital . It was where the nobles lived . And it was in the very heart of the capital that the Iron Castle, Revance Reve, stood proudly . Eight streets spread out from the Imperial Castle, and each was named after figures who had supported the country .
These were people who had helped the country once the empire’s domination of the world had ended . The first Emperor of Vellefrost had the world in his hands, but the stress of accomplishing such a feat had sent him to an early grave . His son and successor avoided the same fate by cutting the kingdom into pieces . And eight nobles helped him in this task .
This was the story I was being told by the old man in front of me .
“And so these eight people…”
“Asagi, we have to go…”
“Uh…um…old man . We have to get going…”
“Hmm? Oh, has that much time passed? I’m so sorry to keep you . Do enjoy your stay in the city!”
“Thank you…”
I courageously interrupted the old man and succeeded in ending his impromptu history lesson . Then I sighed for the hundredth time that day .
“Damn it . Why did I have to do it…”
“I am under a curse where my lifespan shortens when I talk to strangers . ”
“That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard . ”
“Uh, Mister Asagi . We have to go to the guild…”
“Oh, right . Well, let’s go then!”
Damn it . I had only wanted to find out the location of the guild, but ended up being lectured about the city’s history… And that took a lot of time . Damn it…
But the location he told me at the start of his history lesson was correct . And he told us of a route that had less traffic, which made it even worse that we had wasted so much time .
There was a great sign that read, ‘Grand Guild . ’ It was the main headquarters of Vellefrost’s Adventurer’s Guild . I had never been to any headquarters before . When we anxiously stepped inside, I immediately noticed how big it was . Of course, I should have known it, because it was huge from the outside . There were five of each counter and yet it was still crowded .
So, what would the quality of Adventurers be like? As there where Adventurers from all over the place now, it would probably be a varied lineup . You had your dangerous-looking old man, the younger guy with a troublesome attitude, the lady who licked her knife threateningly, the girl who looked cute but carried a giant battleaxe… But seriously, don’t lick your knives . You’ll cut yourself .
Mister accompanied us to the rewards counter . As we were also making a report on the quest, it should be the right place to go .
“Another line… I’m sick of it . ”
“Well, well . At least it is the last one . ”
“Speaking of last, this is the end of our journey, Mister… I’m sorry that it wasn’t as peaceful as you might have wanted . ”
“Preposterous! I enjoyed myself very much . I had been anxious about having to travel with some ruffian Adventurers, and so you two were a great relief . It was a very pleasant journey . ”
“I’m glad to hear it . ”
It was time to say goodbye . In spite of the Grendel and the blood apes, and the fact that it was a rather dangerous journey, I was happy to hear that he had a good time .
“You’re next . ”
“Ah, we’re being called . ”
“Let’s go . ”
And so we went to the counter and made a report of the quest . For some reason, we were given two pieces of gold instead of eighty silvers, but perhaps it was Mister’s generosity . It was touching… It was the first time we had traveled with a stranger, and it wasn’t a bad experience . Perhaps it would be nice to travel in a party one day .
That being said, I wanted our next trip to be just us two . But before that, there was the Imperial Sword Tournament .
And before that, we had to find an inn .