Chapter 197 Arrival In The Duchy Capital
"I know that you've been holding this in for a long time. But I think we should somehow figure this out, maybe consult with the leaders of this country. The worst-case scenario is that you two could get captured, right?"
Probably, only these two can fly as adults in the Kingdom of Arlheave.
"...Yes."
"That's scary."
"Of course, if you take it apart. It will literally fall apart――"
"I understand!"
"Y-yes!"
Both of them saw me crush Bergalide's wings with magic at the back of the wagon.
"It's because I care about my own safety too!"
When I finally knocked him out, I quickly covered Bergalide with a sheet-like cloth to avoid causing a commotion in the Duchy Capital. That's why people passing by are not making a big fuss.
Failroud-san and Jillietta-san, as well as Dragonkin people, do not accumulate black discoloration of the Oso (Dreadful element) poison at their fingertips. That's why it seems like they don't need to wear gloves. Instead, the Oso poison accumulates at the base of their wings. So even though they have such magnificent wings, they can't fly in the sky.
"Why are demon people so good at enduring things?"
"No, I'm not enduring anything."
"Huh?"
Jillietta-san turned around with a bitter smile.
"I drink pain relief tea every morning and night. It's really bitter and unpleasant."
"I see."
"Yes. But when I think I don't have to drink it for a while, I feel a little relieved."
"That's right. Jillietta lives alone, so it's okay for her, but I have a family, so I have to drink it."
"Oh, I see."
So, Jillietta-san is single, and Failroud-san has a family. Huh? Isn't the Duchy Capital far from his house?
"Night is coming soon, but is your family okay?"
"Yes, thank you for your concern. I've arranged to send a message to my wife and son."
I see, I see. Failroud-san is a riajuu. ...Yeah, he should explode.
Speaking of the Duchy Capital, it's all white with snow. Even the middle of the road where carriages run is covered with snow. There’s more than a meter of snow on the rooftops, but only the middle of the road is cleared of snow.
The sides of the roads seem to have a lot of snow piled up, but it looks like people have shoveled it away. This area doesn't seem too different from the other world.
Even though there are differences in color, there might be many running dragons with red-colored feathers.
"Do running dragons really have a lot of red feathers?"
"That's right. Since it's a cold region, it's not wrong to say there are many red running dragons."
"Red running dragons?"
"Yes. Running dragons with red feathers have the attribute of fire."
"I see... Oh? Then what about my black and white one?"
"...So Tatsuma-sama is really of royal blood."
"Huh?"
"The most common running dragons are these red ones. I've heard that running dragons with colors other than red, like green running dragons with green feathers, blue running dragons with blue feathers, black running dragons with jet-black feathers, and pure white running dragons with white feathers, are very rarely born."
"Wow, there are that many?"
"I've heard that nobles also have blue and green running dragons. Since they each have different attributes, their feather colors are different too."
"I see. That's how it is, huh?"
Failroud-san is explaining and, before we knew it, Garuforeda-kun had stopped walking.
"We are now at the headquarters of our security department."
It's a two-story building covered in fresh white snow. With its sharp angled roof, it wouldn't be surprising to find such a building in a snowy region. Maybe this is what lodges in the northern country look like?
Come to think of it, many buildings in Phileto Village and Zeist Town had a similar style. It must be something typical of snowy regions.
"That castle up there in the highest place is the Grand Duke's castle. But those of us on the lower end won't have the chance to see it up close."
Jillietta-san pointed in a direction. On top of a small hill opposite the rocky mountain, there was a pure white castle visible. That makes sense. It's because the country is beyond the rocky mountain, so people won't be facing it.
"I'm Failroud from the Zeist station. Please open the gate."
With a creaking sound, the large double doors swung open. Oh, they're wooden doors, not iron ones. Well, that makes sense. Iron doors would freeze your hands if the temperature dropped.
As we entered the building's premises, the gate closed behind us. Garuforeda-kun and the others sensed someone nearby when they crouched down.
"Hey there."
"Uh, hi."
"Yo."
In response to that voice, Failroud-san and Jillietta-san stood motionless. Judging from the voice and appearance, maybe a man in his forties? Can't really tell with demons, though.
"Alright, settle down. Which of them is he from the human race?"
"Yes. Head of Security. Um, he was taken from... Ensgard."
He's the count, so he's the Head of Security. Ah, so he's the most important person in the security department.
"What's that? Oh, sorry about that. I'm entrusted with leading this security department. My name is Alverate."
"Thank you for your courtesy. As for me, um... never mind."
"What's the matter?"
"Oh, it's nothing. No point in hiding it. I'm Tatsuma Zedanzork."
"...Oh, really? Zedanzork... Isn't that the noble family name of Duke from Ensgard?"
"Um, yeah. Sorry about that."
Alverate-san straightened up again, standing still in place. Maybe that's how he salutes in this country.
"I apologize deeply. My name is Alverate Nelgateik. I hold the title of Count and serve as the head of security here in Arlheave."
"Oh, I see, you're Count. That's fine then, since this is an unofficial visit."
Failroud-san and Jillietta-san are trying hard not to laugh. Well, he's the head of security after all. It's like a high-ranking official in the bureaucracy over there. If you compare the country to a company, being in management would make you like nobility.
"Don't worry about me. More importantly, what should we do with this baggage?"
Behind Garuforeda-kun, tied up on the cart, there's a groaning sound. Maybe he's awake. Well, he has a gag on and his hands and feet are tied, so he shouldn't be able to struggle.
"Is this baggage yours, Failroud-kun? What is this?"
"Oh, I forgot."
You forgot, huh.
"Jillietta."
"Yes."
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