Chapter 133 Memento

The 20th day of training.

The appointed day to go to Genius. The meeting place is the same as last time, at the east gate of Castle Town Diana. As usual, there are many people and carriages coming and going around here. However, there is one thing that is different from last time. That is the trading carriage that we hired for transportation.

Shish, wouldnt it be faster if we run?

I took a merchant escort request in the guild after all. We can make pocket money by just riding a carriage.

No, please dont just ride, escort me properly, Danna

The one coming out of the carriage is a nice middle-aged man who calls me Danna. Its not Touko, but the merchant employer. Touko is staying at the castle.

Ah, I will be in your care today! I will do my best to escort you!

I will be in your care too. Oh, that uniform, are you a student of the academy?

Today, Haru has already changed into her uniform. She also doesnt forget to wear her usual pouch on her waist. Perfect.

Something like that. There will be a graduation festival at Adelheit Magic Academy a few days later, so we are taking an escort request while going there.

Ahh, I heard that the schedule suddenly became earlier The festival will not be open to the public, but there are students, relatives, and higher-ups from the country. This is not my concern, but arent you in a hurry to go to Genius? Especially for those from far away.

You are right, its really bothersome. Its unbearable to be swing around for the higher-ups conveniences.

Hahaha, thats right! Well, you are fine since you are in the neighboring town, right? If nothing happens, we should arrive in the evening.

It will be great if nothing happens. You know what? A huge griffon came out recently. I wonder if bandits will appear next.

At that time, I will be counting on you, Danna. And Student-san too.

Yes! If its just a griffon, I can repel it with my bare hands!

Haha, I got a big one here.

Nice Middle went to check his luggage for the last time after a bit of chatting. Its about time for the appointed time. If its like the usual, they will come

Sorry for the wait. Did you wait long?

Look, they came. Looking back, there are Nell, who is refusing to meet my gaze, and Chinatsu, wearing her uniform.

Good morning Oh, theres a carriage

Morning, weve just arrived too. Chinatsu, did you lose weight?

Rather than lose weight, did she use up all of her energy? I felt that her face became brighter the moment she saw the carriage.

Im fine. Just let me sleep in the carriage for a while and I think Ill be fine even more.

I-I see. I was thinking of asking you to help Haru study while we are on the move, but I think its better to let you sleep

Are you canceling the study!?

Haru, you are going to study. You are fine after all.

Awawawawa.

When Im shown the exhausted figure of Chinatsu, I have to refrain from asking something unreasonable from her. Haru is a disciple with a reputation for her resilience, her exploded head will back to normal after she wakes up from her sleep. Still, Chinatsus exhaustion is not normal. Just what were they doing?

Fufu. I heard that we are going by carriage, so we were training until just before dawn. You should know that I and Chinatsu will be useless on the way.

Setting aside Chinatsu, you too?

To be honest, Im sleepy. Deris, lend me your shoulder when we are on the move.

If you want to be pampered, you should at least look at my eyes.

Okay, okay. You are going to stand out, so get in the carriage first. Dont forget to greet Nice Middle, okay?

What middle? You are treating me like a child again

Nell mumbled and went to the carriage. At that moment, the sword Nell is wearing on her hip suddenly caught my eye. I felt strange at first, but then I feel nostalgic.

Hey, isnt that sword from our adventuring days? What happened to the flame sword youre using now?

I-Its none of your business, Deris. I just suddenly wanted to use it!

With a blushing face, Nell went into the carriage with a step that could crush it. Chinatsu apologetically bows her head lightly and then follows Nell. That sword, I bought it for Nell on a whim a long time ago. It was so long ago when Nell was still younger than Haru. She still has it even if she is not using it anymore. Im a little, no, quite surprised.

Somehow I feel that Nell-san is trying to make up with Shish.

Does it look like that?

It looks very much like that.

Hmm

Ehh, Knight Leader Nell!? Why are you here!?

You are noisy, Nice Middle! If you are a nice middle-aged man, guess it!

Im sorry, Im sorry! Shish, restrain it!

Hmm

Goshujin-sama, Im sorry to have kept you waiting~! Ive prepared a uniform for Touko-chan~!

Danna, on second thought, Im coming with you! You see, I asked Gobuo to make a uniform for me!

Gobu~!

Hmm

Huh, Goshujin-sama? Haru-chan, whats wrong with Goshujin-sama?

Hmm, I think he feels a little sentimental.

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The carriage departed from Diana. The inside is quieter than I expected, and I can only hear everyones sleeping sounds.

Suu

Kuu Kuu

Gugaa

Fuhii Ahh, you cant, not there Munya

(Pshh)

Ah, theres also the sound of Harus head burning.

Hahaha, everyone seems tired

Gobu!

The merchant, sitting on the driver seat, laughed, but the laughter was terribly dry. Its no wonder. The escorts he hired are sleeping soundly. Yeah, this is unexpected even for me. Lured by Nell and Chinatsu, Touko and Lily also fell asleep. In exchange, Gobuo stays vigilant next to the merchant, but the merchant still seems uneasy. I wish I could help, but Nell is leaning on my shoulder and Im watching Haru study on the opposite side. Unfortunately, I cant work more than this.

Dont worry, theyll do it when things happen.

At least, lets reassure him with my words.

Id like you to do something before things happen, though Well, with the knight leader here, I think most things will be fi

Gobu?

Oh? Danna, Goblin-san seems to be reacting to something. Is there something bothering you?

Gobu, Gobu goobu gobu, gobu!

Gobuo is explaining with gestures. Yes, I think hes explaining something.

Danna, what is he saying?

Dont ask me. I dont understand the goblin language However, I already know what Gobuo wants to convey.

We are surrounded by quite a number. Are they bandits?

Ehh, bandits!? Danna, its an emergency! Please wake up the others!

Ahh, its okay. One person is awake here. Haru, stop your study. You can go relieve your stress now.

(Psh)

The black smoke on Harus head stopped and she slowly stood up.

Shish! Im going to go all

No killing.

out, eh?

Its a practice of not killing your opponent. Its scary to let you fight the students of the academy without practicing first, you know?