Chapter 507

Bear-san, Enters The City Of Euphalia

U~u

, Im still sleepy. (Noa)

Noa yawned a little while holding Swaying Bear in bear cub form.

Come on, go wash your face and eat. (Yuna)

Yea~h~ (Noa)

We had a light meal and departed for the city of Euphalia.

Today, well head straight to Euphalia, alternating between Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear.

As I recall, we can just continue down this road. (Yuna)

I proceeded while looking at the bear map, but the bear map only showed the place where the bear hood visually saw and recorded.

Therefore, I do not know the exact location of Euphalia, which I have never been to.

I asked Swaying Bear to head the city of Euphalia, but sadly he cried

Kuu-n

. I knew it. He couldnt go to a place hes never been to, even if Bearmonite powered him up. And here I thought such an ability had blossomed, but it didnt work the way I hoped it would.

Ah, Yuna-san. There is a signpost! (Noa)

As we continued down the road, there stood a signpost with the names of the villages and towns at a fork.

We got off of Swaying Bear and checked the signpost.

Euphalia is this way. (Yuna)

Im glad I didnt make a mistake.

I got lost in the forest before when I tried to take a shortcut. But this time, I followed the road just as Sulirina-san instructed, and it seemed to be the correct choice.

Its often said that youll make mistakes when you rush things.

If theres nothing else, we should arrive by the end of the day. (Yuna)

I dont want any flags and want to arrive without incident.

I cant believe we just left Crimonia yesterday. (Noa)

Thanks to Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear. (Yuna)

I stroke Swaying Bears body.

Uh, I also want Swaying Bear-chan and Hugging Bear-chan. (Noa)

Noa hugged Swaying Bear.

Come on, dont be silly, were leaving. (Yuna)

Ye~s~ (Noa)

I put Noa on Swaying Bears back, and we departed once again.

While Swaying Bear was running on the road, he suddenly cried kuun~n, and deviated from the route.

In case there were people around, hell try to run offroad so as not to startle them.

Looks like another adventurer. (Yuna)

Looking at the road from a distance, several people dressed as adventurers pa.s.sed by.

I didnt really care about it, but thinking back, we indeed pa.s.sed by adventurers a few times.

Are they heading to the royal capital? (Yuna)

We came from the royal capital, but I didnt know the reason because we didnt enter the royal capital.

Did Sanya-san know anything?

We cant go back to the royal capital now, and if theres anything to worry about, Ill just use the bear gate. But it doesnt really matter right now, and were heading to the city of Euphalia.

We continued on, and the city came into view.

Nothing happened, and it seems that we were able to arrive safely.

That is the city of Euphalia its beautiful. (Noa)

The city of Euphalia can be seen from the hill were on. Theres a lake in the center of the city, and the buildings were spread around the lake. There were four main roads leading to the lake, east, west, north, and south, and four more roads between each road, making eight large roads leading to the lake.

Noa was right. The view of the city from here is beautiful.

After all, its a good idea to decide on how to build the roads before erecting the buildings. If you build it as you like, you will get lost, and it will look messy. But if a war breaks out, itll be easy to get attacked.

Come on, Yuna-san, lets go. (Noa)

Noa shakes her body while Im enjoying the view of the city

I guess so. Well have to find a place to stay first. (Yuna)

Its not dusk yet, but I want to secure lodging as soon as possible. The later it gets, the more the inns will be filled.

Swaying Bear, whos carrying us, ran towards the city of Euphalia.

And, although I am usually careful, my habit of returning to Crimonia stuck with me. We went near the gate while still on Swaying Bear. The gatekeeper was surprised to see us on Swaying Bear.

What the h.e.l.l?! A bear?! (Gatekeeper)

I hurriedly got down from Swaying Bear and stood in front.

Hes not dangerous, so its fine. (Yuna)

I explained to the gatekeeper that there was no danger.

Are you sure its okay? (Gatekeeper)

Swaying Bear-chan would never attack anyone. (Noa)

Noa, on the back of Swaying Bear, defended him while her cheeks puffed out.

Seeing the two girls hugging the bear, the gatekeeper was convinced.

I thought that by returning Swaying Bear back to the bear puppets, we would be able to enter the city, but it seemed it wasnt that simple and the most important person among the gatekeepers came out.

The gatekeepers took us to the gatekeepers lounge, or rather, the interrogation room.

Noa became angry at this treatment and revealed her status as a n.o.bleman. In addition, she told them that Im her escort, so I showed them the knife with the coat of arms that Eleanora-san had given me when I defeated the golems and my guild card.

But they were surprised at my guild rank of C, even more than the knife with the crest.

Thank you, Noa. We were saved. (Yuna)

Theyre terrible. Swaying Bear-chan isnt dangerous, and they didnt have to look at him like that. (Noa)

Well, it cant be helped because hes a bear. (Yuna)

In Crimonia, every gatekeeper knows about Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear, so they usually let us through while riding Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear.

I usually pay attention, but my eyes were glued to the view of the lake this time, so I forgot about it.

But I was glad Noa covered for me. (Yuna)

Of course. It was for Swaying Bear-chans sake. I didnt want to reveal my ident.i.ty that much, and I didnt want to be pushy, but I cant stand to see Swaying Bear-chan and Yuna-san with such eyes. (Noa)

Either way, thanks to Noa, we were able to enter the city safely.

She doesnt want to be arrogant by using the power of the n.o.bility, but sometimes its important to use it properly. I am glad that she used her power to help Swaying Bear.

As expected, whenever I come to a new city, I have to remember to return Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear out of sight.

Well, those people are just doing their job too, so they cant help it. Besides, they didnt do anything to us, so stop puffing your cheeks out, were going to the inn. (Yuna)

After being held up by the gatekeeper, I asked him to show me where I could find an inn as I was being released. His att.i.tude changed when he learned that Noa was a n.o.ble, and he gladly showed me the way to the inn.

I didnt care about the price, but I asked for the kind of lodging that n.o.bles would stay at. It was relatively close. He said it was through the gate and on the main street.

I thanked him and was about to leave, and then, he stopped me.

He said they would provide a carriage for Noa, a n.o.bleman, because they could not let her walk. But Noa refused the offer.

You could have accepted the ride though. (Yuna)

I said while feeling the gaze of the surroundings. Every time I come to a new city, I get the same reaction. k.u.ma? k.u.ma? k.u.ma? Bear? If we were in a carriage to take us to the inn, I wouldnt have to deal with the curious stares.

I guess so. I had forgotten that because, in Crimonia, we never get so many stares when I walk with Yuna-san. (Noa)

It seems Noa also felt the eyes of those around us.

But I wanted to walk around and see the city for myself. (Noa)

Well, never mind. Either way, we were going to explore the city tomorrow, so itll all be the same. (Yuna)

Theyll see us when we walk down the street anyway. Its no use worrying about it now.

We arrive at the inn, while still under the pressure of being watched by the people.

Its huge. (Noa)

The inn that the citys gatekeeper referred me to about was big and magnificent. Its an inn where the wealthy people can stay.

The cost of lodging seems extravagant.

However, the security was better than anywhere else, and with Noa, a n.o.bleman, I would prefer this lodging even if its a little more expensive.

When we entered the inn, there were no adventurers or other visitors, only a merchant who seemed to have some money.

I went to the woman at the reception desk. When she noticed me, she looked surprised. I talk to her without minding it, as its just the usual occurrence.

Excuse me, Id like to ask for a double room. (Yuna)

Etto

, what about your parents? (Lady)

The woman at the reception desk made a business-like expression, and even when she saw my outfit, she responded as if nothing had happened.

She seemed to be well trained. Its great that they can handle any customer (a girl in a bear suit) that comes in.

Just the two of us. (Yuna)

This place is more expensive than other places (Lady)

The woman at the reception desk uttered words with difficulty.

Well, there were two girls in front of her. One was a child, and the other was dressed as a bear, so shes having trouble responding.

But I like the fact that shes not trying to kick us out.

How much is it per night? (Yuna)

The woman thinks for a moment and then answers.

If its a double room, then its this amount. (Lady)

The price offered was five times higher than that of a regular inn. Certainly, this might not make you think that a couple of children can afford it.

Money is not an issue, so can you get us a room? (Yuna)

As I was taking money out of the bear box, Noa called out to me.

Yuna-san, I will pay for the money because my father gave it to me. (Noa)

Kids dont need to worry about that. (Yuna)

But (Noa)

When we get home, Ill charge it all to Cliff, so dont worry. (Yuna)

Noas money is Cliffs money, but Im not comfortable taking it from Noas hands. Therefore, I declined Noas offer.

Ill just take Noas feelings. (Yuna)

Noa was convinced and said no more.

I paid for a few days of lodging in advance.

The woman at the reception desk looked surprised for a moment, but after paying, she quickly acknowledged us that we were paying customers and immediately lead us to our room.

But since a while ago, she has been glancing at me, as if she was curious about my outfit. But she didnt ask me about it.

I might stay at this inn again if I ever return to this city.

Are you going out now? (Lady)

No, well take a rest today. (Yuna)

Then, we will bring your dinner to you when its time. (Lady)

The woman who guided me went downstairs after bowing her head.

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Authors Note:

We arrived safely in the city of Euphalia.