Chapter 195
I asked Shia to contact Danton for me, and it was decided that I would visit the next day .
And if I was to visit, I had to prepare .
I would also have to tell the water dragons that I wouldn’t be able to reach them as quickly as before .
While we had just recently destroyed the enemy’s main base, and the attacks had lessened, we still had to be on our guard .
And so once the usual morning walk with Grulf was finished, I spoke to Princess Leea and Grand Chamberlain Morris .
“I want to go too . ”
“You cannot, Princess . You are the heart of this water dragon settlement . ”
Morris said sternly .
The place was still tense from all of the fighting that had occurred .
The other dragons would worry if she was not there .
“Perhaps you’re right… I suppose it cannot be helped . But, could you take a gift for me?”
Leea said as she gave it to me .
It was some delicious water dragon water . I tried some for myself, and it was quite good . It was supposed to be very healthy .
It would be very heavy to carry, but at least I had the magic bag .
She also gave me some fish that had been caught in their lake .
“Ruck . Come visit us as soon as you are done . ”
“I know . I’ll come as soon as I can . Besides, the beastkin wolves live only about two hours from the city . I can come back immediately if something happens . ”
“Yes . We’re counting on you . ”
The water dragons watched me as I returned to the mansion .
Shia and Serulis were training in the yard .
Nia, Milka, and Luchila were studying with Philly .
“Now, Grulf . We should go and buy gifts while we can . ”
“Groof-groof . ’
“You sure are energetic, considering we just went on a walk . ”
Just as we were about to leave the mansion,
“Please, wait!”
Kathe rushed out of the magic circle room .
“Groof!”
Grulf was quite happy to see her .
I had told him that it was fine to jump onto Kathe, so he tended to get very excited .
He put both of his front paws on her shoulders and licked her face .
“There, there . Good boy . ”
Kathe said as she petted him .
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“What is it, Kathe? You seem to be in a hurry . ”
“I heard it from Leea . You’re to go and have fun at Shia’s settlement!”
“Uh, yes . But…”
It wasn’t for fun . But explaining it to her seemed like too much trouble .
“Well, I might as well go too then . ”
“What about your work?”
“Nevermind that . Besides, it will be much faster if I carry you there . ”
“That’s true . ”
It might be two hours on foot, but Kathe could fly there in a few minutes .
Also, Kathe would be able to take me back to the water dragon settlement if something happened . That would be comforting .
“So, are you going to Shia’s settlement now?”
“No, I’m going tomorrow . Today I’ll be buying gifts to take with me . ”
“I see! Gifts! I’ll go with you . ”
“Fine, we can go together . ”
And so Grulf, Kathe, and I left the mansion .
We went through the back door, so as not to bother Shia and Serulis .
What would be a good gift, anyway? What are you buying, Locke?”
“Hmmm . Some random box of sweets, I think . ”
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“But how many people are in Shia’s tribe? Would you not feel bad if some of them did not like sweets?”
“Now that I think of it, I hadn’t asked . I suppose I can just buy a lot, just in case . ”
We talked like this until we reached the market district .
As I was looking at confectionery boxes, I suddenly noticed that Kathe had disappeared .
Perhaps she was doing some shopping of her own .
“I am sure that Shia and Nia have the same taste in food . ”
“Groof . ”
“I will just buy a lot of sweets that Shia would probably like . ”
And so I bought many boxes and stuffed them into the magic bag .
That’s when Kathe returned .
“Sorry to keep you waiting, Locke . ”
“I hope you actually paid this time?”
“Of course, I did . I have learned my lesson . ”
Apparently, Kathe no longer ignored her food bill .
“So, what did you buy?”
“Hehe . Look for yourself . This is what I bought . ”
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So saying, Kathe pulled out a huge rock from her magic bag .
It was twice the size of a human .
“Huh? What is it?”
“It is just a rock . However, I am thinking of making a sculpture with it . ”
“…Huh . ”
A custom sculpture . They might appreciate that .
However, Kathe didn’t like someone who would have a talent for sculpting .
“Well, I’m sure they’ll be happy with anything you make?”
After all, she was the wind dragon ruler .
Whether or not it had merits as a work of art, it would eventually have historic value .
“Hehe . Look forward to it . ”
“I am… But we’re leaving tomorrow, will you be able to finish it in time?”
“I’ll manage it!”
Kathe was very optimistic . But even if she didn’t finish it in time, she could always have it delivered later .
She was in a good mood now, and so we decided to go and buy food for dinner .