Chapter 104 Sorry, But Can You Come With Me Right Now? (End Of Volume Two)
After taking a bath and slowly soaking up to my shoulders, I feel like I've recovered emotionally. I step out of the bath, change my clothes, and lie down on the bed.
'Ping'
Huh?
'I'm hungry now'
'You're right next door, so you don't have to message me, right?' - Send.
'Ping'
'Just a habit, teehee'
There was a knock on the door. When I opened it, it was Maya-chan.
"I'm hungry now."
"Same here."
"Hahaha."
"It's about time it's getting empty, shall we go down?"
"Yeah, let's go."
We went down the stairs to the first floor. I tried to peek into the dining hall to check how crowded it was. And then...
"Did you have fun today?"
"Huh?"
"Oh?"
Maya-chan and I turned around in surprise. And there was someone we recognized too well.
"Hey, Seteas-san!"
"That's right. I finally came back from the guild. This is my only source of enjoyment, you know."
"Hey Uncle, is the manager a pervert?"
"Well, something like that."
"...I've been feeling it for a while now, but why are you two only cold to me?"
"Do you think so?"
"Even Maya doesn't understand..."
I think it's safe to say that Seteas-san is someone who likes to tease.
Oh, by the way.
"What about Etoelise-san?"
"She's eating dinner in my place."
"Oh, I see."
"Hey uncle, Maya and the others too."
"Yeah, you're right. Well, I'm off to have dinner."
"Okay. Have a good meal. The dining hall is right in front of you, by the way."
"Hahaha."
"He's just as interesting as Maya heard."
After that, we enjoyed a rich and flavorful taste that originated in the demon realm, something the human realm doesn't have. It's a shrimp mayo-style seasoning that I created, which ended up giving me a stomach ache. We also savored the delicate and light seasoning that's unique to this place. Maya-chan and I relished the fusion of Japanese and Western cuisine.
After dinner, it's already past 9 o'clock. I was in the stable, feeding Centrena her dinner. Maya-chan seems to really enjoy brushing Centrena after she eats. She can't resist the fluffiness of her feathers. I totally get it, they feel so nice to touch, yeah yeah.
"Maya-chan really loves her, huh?"
"Fluffiness is the best, you know."
"Instead of fluffiness, maybe we should say Centrena's feathers are soft and fluffy, like a cloud or something?"
"Yeah, that could work, but this feeling is special in its own way."
Even though Centrena has feathers and wings, she's not a bird, so her skin is tough. When we brush her, she makes a satisfied sound like "kuu..." It's more like giving her a light massage than just grooming her fur.
Just as I thought I heard a faint sound of wings, Alesion landed right in front of us. He has shiny white scales and white wings, so he stands out even in the dark. And of course, Privia-san was riding on his back. That's why it catches my eye even more.
"――Tatsuma-kun!"
Her voice seemed to be filled with a sense of urgency. Besides, it wasn't scheduled for Alesion to show up at this time today. At least, I didn't hear about it. Thinking about it, it seemed more reasonable to assume that something had happened to Privia-san.
"Is something wrong?"
Maya-chan and Rosalier-san are worried about Privia-san. I was anxious about what might come out of her words.
"Sorry, but can you come with me right away? I received a message from my husband that my younger sister in the home country is in a dangerous situation..."
The younger sister... Does it mean she is the queen of Ensgard? That's a serious matter, isn't it?
"Understood. Rosalier-san, wear an extra cloak. We don't need luggage. I have some with me. Let's go then."
Rosalier-san went ahead to Centrena's back. I climbed on her back to cover her.
Maya-chan took out two cloaks from her inventory and put them on. She said it's convenient to store various things in case of emergency, and she actually did what I said. Hey, Maya-chan, are you going too?
"Without a doubt, it's more convenient with Maya, right?"
Certainly, Maya-chan's 'Appraisal Skill' is reliable.
"That's right."
Then Maya-chan jumped on Privia-san's back as if she was jumping on a vaulting horse.
The current time displayed in the 'Display Self-Status' mystery system is already past 8 p.m. I don't know how far we'll fly from here, but we just need to follow Alesion.
Alesion went ahead, then Centrena, and slowly started running through the pasture area from the back of the stable. When Privia-san looked in a certain direction, she was giving instructions to Alesion.
"Privia-san"
"What's up?"
"How long does it take to get to Ensgard?"
"Yeah, well..."
"At the previous Alesion, it took about a day, right?"
"Seriously?"
They should be able to fly twice as fast as before now... at least, that's what I think.
"So, that means we won't arrive until morning, right?"
"Yeah, that's right."
Does being in a dangerous state mean it's critical? I think I can handle it somehow, but just in case, if possible, I'd like to make it half a day. Will we have enough time? This is tough. Oh well, let's go with that.
"Maya-chan, Rosalier-san"
"What's up, uncle?"
"What can I do for you?"
"Could you two go to sleep as soon as you can?"
"Understood."
"Is that okay?"
"Yeah. Because we'll probably arrive in the morning."
If Alesion and Centrena start running through the grasslands, they'll switch to horizontal flight once they reach a certain speed. So, it's better to do it now.
"Hey Privia-san!"
"What's up?"
"When I give the signal, let's take a break. That way, we can arrive quickly and efficiently."
"Got it!"
"Centrena!"
'Kuh?'
"Do you know the way to Ensgard?"
'Kuu'
"If that's the case, can you do that flying technique you did before?"
'Kuu'
"Alesion!"
'Guu'
"Fly like Centrena did!"
'Guuu'
After that, we tried to gain altitude as much as possible and then increase our speed with a steep descent, like a roller coaster. I wanted Alesion to replicate the flying technique Centrena used when we went to help Maya-chan and also shorten our flight time.
After about two hours of flying, we decided to land and take a break. Rosalier-san and Maya-chan were fast asleep. They can sleep so soundly even in an emergency situation.
First, let's use the 'Recover (Healing Spell)' on Alesion and Centrena. And of course, on me, Privia-san, Rosalier-san, and Maya-chan too.
Alesion and Centrena, we had skewered meat and root vegetables sandwiched in bread for them. Also, a little bit of Rosalier-san's specially-made heated mayonnaise sauce on each. One for each person. They drank a little water and took a rest.
"Here, Privia-san."
It's a warm drink, tea, but it's nice and warm because it's from the inventory.
"Yeah, you called me?"
"I've gotten used to it. So, was it your younger sister? Her Majesty the Queen of Ensgard?"
"That's right. My husband contacted me in the evening. Mylavirna collapsed. It might be the end, he said..."
Privia-san showed an unusually sad and downcast expression.
"We Tigerman (Kojinzoku) have strong bodies. That's why we tend to overdo it, right?"
"I see. Privia-san, you're no exception."
"Yeah, I'm reflecting on it."
"I've been meaning to ask for a while..."
"What is it?"
"The Watterhill's that Privia-san mentioned?"
"That's right. I created it 50 years ago. It's in case Ensgard becomes uninhabitable, as a place to relocate to."
Privia-san would tell me stories from the past, as if she were remembering them slowly. She had such kind eyes that made me think of my mom.
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