Chapter 173 The Start Of The Escape Tour
To create the vibe of "living until morning" in the castle town, we asked Regilade-san to only bring valuable items. So, instead of carriages, everyone is on foot. Because they're Beastmen, walking this distance seems like a breeze. I'd like to say I can't do it, but if I did, I'd probably get laughed at...
"Oh, here they come."
"They really came, huh?"
Jam-san is surprised. It's probably his first time seeing something like this. There are so many people walking along the shores of Lake Edna.
Leading the way is none other than the madam of Viscount Regilade. She looks very active. She's wearing a dress, but underneath, she's wearing something like pants.
"Um, the woman at the front is the madam of Viscount Regilade, and her name is, uh..."
"Welcome, Adventurers Guild Edna Lake Branch—―Huh!"
Kumei-san was stumbling over her words in a weird way. Pretty odd, right?
"Y-Y-Y-Your Highness Kumeiriana?"
The madam of Viscount Regilade was also stumbling over her words.
"I heard you were dead? But you're alive?"
"Oh, Histozeira that... Tehe."
The madam of Viscount Regilade's name is Histozeira. They seem to have been childhood friends. By the way, Kumei-san was supposed to be dead.
By the way, it seems they convinced the people in the castle town pretty easily. Today was the day the Count's family sold water. They only sold it on that day, and on other days, the price would be much higher, so it was normal for people to line up to buy it first. I prepared lots of clean, detoxified water in advance. I gave it to Viscount Regilade. It seems like he handed out the water while persuading each person. When people saw Count's family not selling water, they realized his story was true and rushed out with only their valuables.
Now, about a thousand people, like a small event, left. It wasn't too chaotic, and they could leave through the gates. They finally arrived after walking along the lakeside road.
Although about a thousand people came out, the asylum application process was desperate. Histozeira-san checked and sorted out the seriously ill people herself.
Those with mild symptoms were taken care of by Maya-chan and the head of Shrine Gefiliona-san. I took care of the seriously ill ones. After treatment, people moved to a temporary asylum village made up of tents.
'Experience points, yum yum.'
Gefi-san probably doesn't understand what Maya-chan is saying.
"Maya-chan,"
"Yes, I'm sorry. But I'm really focused on treating people."
I knew she was going down the dreadful path of becoming a poison treatment specialist. Still, I allowed it because Maya-chan wanted it.
If she get tired, there's a 'Full Recover.' This seriously works. It's even more effective than energy drinks, let alone famous potent drugs you see on TV. Maybe Maya-chan doesn't realize how pumped up she's feeling.
"I can't do it anymore."
When someone says that, I quietly approach and use 'Full Recover' on them. I gently place my hand on their shoulder and encourage them with a 'You can do it.' Even if they're forced into a situation where they have to push through, they'll eventually get back to work.
Maybe this was the mindset I had when I walked from Daioraden to Watterhill over seven days.
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The 'Display Self-Status Mystery System' time is midnight. It's a new day. Finally, it's over. Even though we switched meals halfway through, everyone kept going without a break.
"Tatsuma-sama, good job!"
Viscount Regilade-san and Geneus-san also worked hard on office tasks. Of course, they were dragged into my forced non-stop state.
"Good job, Regilade-san and Geneus-san. The magic we used at the Count house and the others should last about a day, so they should be waking up soon."
"I see. They probably haven't realized yet."
"Uh-huh. They're definitely sleeping. Tomorrow morning will probably be the climax."
The chaotic situation is supposed to be confirmed by Berberiguru-san. Maya-chan and I can't wait for his report.
Anyway, it seems okay because the guild has earth element users who can handle the rain and dew for a thousand people. They had already prepared the land for them and roughly built a building like a hypothesis prefab there.
Unfortunately, they can't make detailed things because their level is low. So, I wasn't sure if they could make those detailed things like the voice pipes. They have Magic Tools to keep warm, so they lent them those. Surprisingly, Magic Tools for warmth are commonly sold and quite cheap.
It seems our country has enough stock of meat to sell, so there's no need to worry even if a thousand more people join. It's our staple food, so it's normal to have plenty. But some people like bread, like Jam-san.
"Well then, please take a rest."
"Yes. Excuse me, I'll leave first."
They're not getting any special treatment. Even though they used to be nobles, they're just leaders among the people of the castle town. That's why their houses are in the temporary housing area. Tomorrow, they'll probably have to prepare for things like adjusting to their new homes and organizing work to start living there.
Kumeiriana-san is staying with Regilade-san. Or rather, it seems like she got caught by her childhood friend, Histozeira-san. It must have been tough for her, but there's no helping it. Hang in there.
The guild staff, including Jam-san, have already packed up and left. Even if they're not physically tired, I think they're mentally drained. But they still have to work tomorrow. Well, at least they seemed happy when they found out they can eat Great Trout normally again soon, so that's good, right?
As for me, I'm hanging out with Maya-chan in Mother's room. Of course, Mom (Danna) is here too. Behind Maya-chan, Rena-san and Berberi-san are waiting. Her Majesty Queen Myla was taken away by Rosalier-san. She probably can't stay up late, huh?
"That time it ended up just being a metaphor, but I never thought we'd actually put it into action."
"It was only possible with collaborators. I don't think it would've been so easy for just me and Maya-chan."
"That's right. Mother."
Maya-chan nods along. She really worked hard for those experience points, huh, in the healing activities?
"I'm looking forward to tomorrow too. I think I'll have a light drink tonight and go to sleep."
Mother has a big smile on her face. Mom looks happy too. Well, that's because the plan this time was to kidnap all the citizens from the opposing country.
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