Chapter 58: Things to Take With

Why did Alistair ask the Prince to wait a week?

I still havent taught some people how to train their magic yet.

Because of that. That wasnt true. Alistair taught people how to train their magic, and those people taught others. Of course, people wouldnt know how to do this at first if they werent hunters, so their training progressed slowly. Still, results were achieved.

But I cant deny that there are people who would take it easy and think it would work out somehow if Alistair were around even if they fail or forget how to train their magic. They finally got serious about training their magic when they heard that Alistair will be going to the fief capital in a week.

How are my preparations, you ask?

To begin with, I was kidnapped with nothing on me. The things Ive gained since then are a few changes of clothes, a broken magic tool and a stuffed rug dragon.

The pink rug dragon was taken away by Emy one day, and she gave it back to me on the same day.

Look, the belly part of this rug dragon, see?

Id thought shed just stitched it, but shed turned it into a hidden pocket.

I dont know if you understand me even if I tell you this.

Emy tilted her head a little.

But, you know, its big enough to fit a piece of silver or something small. Im going to put something important in it.

Ai.

I put my rug dragon, which had been turned into a pocket, properly on my shoulders.

This might be unreasonable, but I hope that youll remember this town whenever you see this rug dragon. It was fun.

Ai. Thhanwsh.

Youre smart, Emy said and laughed, then quickly went back to work.

The week passed by as normal, if not a little hectic. Apparently, the Prince has a base in the neighbouring town, and he selfishly said before leaving, Ill pick you two up in a week. Ill prepare the things you need at the capital. You dont have to bring anything with you.

He left some guards here, but well, I guess its more helpful than not leaving them here. Theyre dropping money at the inn after all.

Kyaro and Clyde were busy on some days and couldnt come home and there were also times when Bart and Mill were busy. So we couldnt spend our last days here together with them much and in the blink of an eye, its already the day before we leave.

I was organising my luggage with Alistair in our room. Well, it was only my clothes and broken tool box.

Are you really going to take this magic tool with you?

Ai. And dwagon.

I showed him the stuffed animal that I always have with me.

I really want to take some building blocks with me, but whatever. I can do some woodwork, so Ill try to make some when we get to the fief capital.

Donth fohget thwiangwesh.

I wont. I wont be able to make roofs without them.

Ai.

Alistair ruffled my hair.

Awishthair, thhathsh aww?

For me? Yeah.

Alistair only packed a shoulder bag.

Im a hunter. I just need a Rhodolite sword and a change of clothes. Bart and the others usually carry the camping tools. Hunters actually dont camp that much in the first place.

Thats true.

Because the Hollows will attack.

Dangewoush.

You might be fine?

I canth puth bawwier up if Im ashweep.

Alistair looked like he couldnt understand what I was saying, but then he suddenly realised and went pale.

I see, so barriers made by people arent almighty.

Then he hugged me.

Dont push yourself.

Ai.

I want to say that someone always pushes themselves too hard, but its troublesome, so I didnt.

Hey, Alistair, Lei.

At that moment, I heard knocking on the door, and Kyaro was the one whod opened it.

Bring your bags downstairs once youre done. Oh, you two get along so well.

He laughed when he saw that I was being hugged.

Its fine. We do get along well after all.

I was telling Lei not to push herself.

Thats important.

Alistair followed after the laughing Kyaro and also took my luggage with him. As for me, I carefully walked down the stairs.

Everyone has gathered downstairs for a while now. They each had a bag by their side. I widened my eyes in surprise when I saw that.

What is it, Lei? I said that well come with you to the fief capital, didnt I? Bart laughed.

Ai, buth-.

We would have done this even if youd gone by yourself, but Alistair is with you too this time. Dont feel bad.

Bart crouched down and put his hands on my cheeks while I was looking down.

Thats right. Theyve known Alistair much longer than me. Of course, theyll send him off.

I felt better.

We can still be together.

Oh, your eyes are shining. Well still be together for a little while longer.

Ai!

Then, Mill, who was looking in the cupboard under the sink, said pitifully, I like this kettle, but its too heavy to take with us.

That was the kettle he used to make tea on their days off.

You can buy another one once we settle down.

But-.

Mill pouted as he looked at the kettle. He finally gave up and reluctantly put it back into the cupboard.

You-.

I looked back and saw Alistair looking at Mill in shock as he put the kettle away.

Your luggage-.

Luggage?

I looked back.

I feel like thats a bit too much stuff to take on a trip. And-.

I surveyed the first floor.

Theres not a lot of things in the rooms.

You noticed? Bart crossed his arms awkwardly.

Well, its like that.

Like what?! Alistair sounded confused and a bit angry.

It looks as if youre not coming back here.

Alistair, Clydes low voice echoed.

Hunters can work anywhere. Its about time for us to try our skills in a different town.

Clyde

Alistair didnt know what to do.

Weve arranged things with the Prince.

Kyaro winked.

You live with us at the fief capital and commute to the castle for your lessons. Itll be hard to make time for hunting, but its better than nothing.

Kyaro! But-.

And-, I looked at Mill who wanted to say something and saw grease on the tip of his nose. I took out a handkerchief from my pocket, Miww handwerchief.

What is it?

He bent over, and I wiped his nose.

Oh, he said as he wiped it again with his sleeve.

He forgot his handkerchief again.

Im sure well have new encounters if we go to the capital.

I think so too, Clyde agreed with Mill.

Guys-. Alistair looked down and quickly rubbed his face with his sleeve. Everyone pretended that they couldnt see him do this.

Alistair, we might have been taking care of you at first, but were a party now.

Yeah.

Lets go to the fief capital together and have fun.

Yeah.

Now, lets leave the luggage here and have dinner.

Yeah!

And tomorrow, were all leaving.