Chapter 193 Is This Dragonkin'S Place?
"Ah. So, isn't there someone called the Holy Lady?"
"Yeah. I've never met her, but everyone knows she's the daughter of the Grand Duke."
"The Grand Duke's daughter, so she's like a princess, right?"
"Yes. In other countries, maybe."
It's not a kingdom but a duchy, right? Normally, wouldn't it be like His Excellency the Duke, like at our place? But because it's the Grand Duke, I'm pretty sure that's right.
Wow, so that means... until recently, the princess was coming all the way here for purification. Isn't that weird? Why would she go to the trouble? Should I need to look into this a bit?
"Speaking of which..."
"Yes."
This Garuforeda-kun. The ride is really smooth. It's like riding on Centrena's back. Yeah, it's gliding so gently, isn't it?
He seems to float a few steps and flutter. I think he's doing it for his master, Failroud-san.
"How big is Arlheave?"
"Well... you know that rocky mountain over there?"
"Yes."
"If you circle around that, it pretty much covers the whole area."
"So, that's quite vast, isn't it?"
That rocky mountain in the distance, or rather, that colossal pillar. How many kilometers (miles) in diameter is that thing? Circling around that...
"It's not that big. Villages and towns are scattered around like this, and most of the land is farmland."
Indeed, the Phileto village I saw earlier had impressive fields, but the number of houses wasn't that many. At a glance, maybe around thirty?
Looking from the back of Garuforeda-kun, I couldn't see any nearby buildings. He should be gliding at a considerable speed. Well, that rocky mountain is ridiculously huge, with its edge even fading into the distance.
Come to think of it, didn't I hear something about buying grain as a reward for purification? Maybe they're not very wealthy for the size of their land? Is that why the princess was working in other countries? Hmm, I'm not sure.
Looking around, there's a thin layer of snow in some places. Probably about an inch? It's a snowy scene all around. It's been a while since I've seen this kind of view.
Oh, something's coming into view at the edge of the scenery. Riding dragons is really amazing after all. Or rather, Arlheave is just too vast. But more than anything, that rocky mountain that's visible on the left side, it looks like a wall, and even looking up, I can't see the top...
"That's Zeist town."
Garuforeda-kun lands gracefully. Oh, the cart is different. It's really rough. That's why Bergalide seems to have woken up.
Garuforeda-kun crouches down for me to get off his back. Failroud-san is patting his back in appreciation.
"Garuforeda, good job."
'Guu'
I also patted Garuforeda's back like Failroud-san did. And did a little healing too.
"'Dis Recover', 'Full Recover'"
I stopped using 'Regenerate' because even Mother was surprised once, and it's dangerous if you don't notice when you go too far.
'Guu?'
"What's wrong, Garuforeda?"
'Guu?'
"Good job, Garuforeda-kun."
'Guu'
I stroke the reachable part of his back. Even though the feather colors are different, they're all dragons like Centrena and the others. So he feels familiar to me.
Oh, I can't forget about this guy either. He's blindfolded and gagged, so he can't see anything.
"This time, let's make sure not to leak out, 'Rev Middle Recover'."
"—Ggh..."
"Yeah. Looks like he fainted."
"You're really unforgiving."
"Hahaha."
We got off near Zeist town, where the road is wide but people are walking. It seems like Failroud-san doesn't want to travel while on Garuforeda-kun. I'm sure.
Garuforeda-kun walks behind us. Bergalide on the cart is quietly passed out.
With the fine snow falling, it feels quite cold visually. However, the people walking are dressed warmly and seem lively as they come and go.
Even though they don't seem surprised by Garuforeda-kun, when they see the luggage on the cart, they stop to look at it curiously. It's like they're treating him like those black birds that rummage through trash in the other world, right? Maybe that's why Failroud-san mentioned it.
Everyone passing by seems to have wings outstretched. I wonder if they are insensitive to the cold and chill, just as I heard.
After Bergalide woke up, I got ready to cast another spell while patting Garuforeda-kun's back, and followed behind Failroud-san. As we walked, I noticed that there were many two-story buildings around, but there was one single-story building with a relatively large plot of land.
"This is our destination. We use it as a gathering place every few days to share information."
"I see, so this is it."
"Yes. I was planning to visit here in a few days, but then Bergalide was captured..."
"Ugh."
"Oh, he's awake. 'Rev Middle Recover.'"
"――Ughhh."
He passed out again. This time I tried not to go too hard so he wouldn't faint again, but 'Rev Middle Recover' is a pretty moderate spell.
"You're not holding back at all, really..."
"Well, I do have a grudge, you know."
We went around to the back and opened the double doors. Inside, it was half barn-like, with a door at the back leading to another room.
"It looks like Jillietta is back."
A red-winged running dragon with a white one-point at the neck is lying down and looking this way.
'Kuh?'
'Guuu'
I think the one over there is a girl, and Garuforeda-kun is a boy. I think their voices are similar to Centrena and Alesion.
First, we go down the passage leading to the underground. We can go down while pulling a cart-like wagon. Bergalide has become a splendid piece of luggage.
"By the way, Tatsuma-san."
"Yes, what is it?"
Failroud-san flips over Bergalide with a heave-ho and checks by grabbing the hand.
He is about the same height as me, but he has a better build than me. He's the only village's Captain.
"This Oso poison, but how long can it last?"
"Well, I think it will last for about ten years. If you can endure the pain, that is."
"That's horrifying..."
Oh, there's a proper cell. Open the iron bars, drag Bergalide inside, and then throw him in. Close the bars again with a clang and it's all done.
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