283 - - The Liberation of the City

Transferred to the Temple of the Isle.

"Hyah!

When I moved, I was jumped back by a visitor in the temple. We are not supposed to be at the same coordinates, and we are a reasonable distance away from each other without bumping into each other. .......

"Why are you here?"

What's happening on the isle?

"Event?"

"Beautiful."

"Where's Mr. Reno!"

Bulletin board!

"Are we finally going to move the story from Gears to Isle?"

"Aah!　I want it alongside Master Cain~"

Who's Cain?　The master of the Adventurers' Guild here is Cain, an elf and a good looking guy, I remember. The master of the Adventurers' Guild is on the road so often that we seldom have a chance to meet him, but it seems that there are others we have met.

I'm tempted to ask him what quest brought us to meet, but he's so deadly and scary that I don't make eye contact with him and look straight for the exit. Maybe I should have come here with a fox mask. I wonder if the "Utsuroshin" will work on this large group of people.

"Mr. Lengard, Mr. Lancelot."

I was thinking about using the "Utsuroshin" and then I was called. Not in a whispering way, but clearly from the priest who bowed his head as if blocking my path. Cal's name is out in the open, but it's too late now.

"Please accept this."

A stone on a purple hood was offered to me. The development is a mystery, but the result is a transfer stone. I have never been to this town, but this is for the registration of the transfer gate of the temple, right?　Why .......

"There seems to be an oracle in the other temples, and your companion. If you stop by any of the temples, you will be able to open the corresponding gates in the corresponding towns."

I don't remember receiving one.

It would be useful, but it's a mystery how they do it.

"We don't ask for anything in return. We only obey the oracle. ....... In the temple of Asha, there was an oracle for a great number of people to be released to Albar. Here in the temple of Tasha, the tree god, there are only two of you.

The fact that the event was released at this time to a small number of people may be due to their cooperation with Isle at the event. I heard that it is quite troublesome to do quests in the city to open the gate, but I don't remember doing it.

It is said that if you are a member of the Knights of the Isle or a commercial guild, you don't have to look for quests in the city and can get them without any trouble.

"Oh?　I guess we have one of those."

"I'll check with Asha's temple later."

Let's take what we can get, shall we?"

"I'm not familiar with the wood god Tasya. ......"

Cal has been granted a transfer to Albar from the magical state of Isle as a reward for something, and has been allowed to transfer to Valnor by the oracle of Fal, the god of water. Of course, the king will be informed of this, but the authority of the temple, which is actually a ward against foreign enemies, is great when it comes to transfers.

Albar is the city closer to the empire, and then Valnor, both of which were, as I recall, the first places in the Isle where gentile clan houses were allowed to be built. If I release all of them, it will be in the order of contribution points to the Isle.

In terms of the game, I would release them in order of demand, and in terms of the other world, I would release them in order of proximity to the empire. It may be a part of the reward of a large-scale battle, but it is hard to say that the city of Asha, the god of war and the god of fire, is to be liberated.

"Oh?　I'll go to the Temple of Asha!"

"Which way is it?"

"Next door, next door, can't you take me on a horse-drawn carriage?"

"By the way, there was a post on the message board about the liberation of the route in Fagat. Is it a reward for the big battle?

"I was in the empire, but I wonder if there's anything in the empire too."

"Thank you."

In the midst of the crowd, I thank him and accept the stone. Yes, I've been going to new places too and haven't gone through all of them. Even if I did, I don't know if I'd go back a second time. ....... I wonder if I would be able to go to all the temples if I accept quests frequently.

"It's going to be crowded, do you want to go around the temple later?　If you do, I will let you know that I will be a little late. ......"

"No, we asked you to come, and we will be there on time."

Today is Sadiras.

...... so how do we get to Sadiras? The area of Asha's gate and Val's gate will be crowded because of this incident, so we have to go to Albar or Valnor once in this direction.

"Lord ......"

"I'm hoping for fluff."

Cal gives me a subtly resentful look, but I reject the gaudy amma. I don't want to call out to the white tiger in this form, so I let him ride me on Galahad's tile.

"Don't shake while you're running," he says.

"I would have invited the Uruks to join us if they had two riders."

Camilla's Uruk and Eagle's Hagar are both wolf-like cavalry beasts and are also fluffy. They are smaller than Galahad's tiger tiles and not strong enough to withstand long-distance rides.

The tails of Tyl is nice, but the tails of Uruk and Hagar are also wonderful.

"I told you not to struggle!"

Tile slowed down and Galahad scolded him.

Albar's specialty was grilled meat. What is the specialty of Valnor?　Eventually, out of the gates of Tasya, the city is heading toward Valnor. The road passes through the forest, and the scenery is similar to the one we had seen before, but the speed is quite fast.

The trip to Hussow was a bit slower. Looking back, we must have been traveling at a slower pace for Ukon's sake. It was not so long ago, but it was nostalgic.

"Lord, let's take a break. At this time of the year, there should be a water hole a little further in.

"Yes, sir."

Cal leads the way as we slow down and enter the forest. The white horse, named Vyse, is naturally a flying animal without any obstacles, but it floats on its two fists and runs dexterously along with the tiles.

"Vyse is so graceful."

The tiles soaking wet under the mouth are adorable, but the blond knight giving the white horse a drink of water is picturesque.

"Yes, the most beautiful creature on earth."

Cal, who pats Weisse's neck lovingly, shows his love for horses.

The ground was a little damp, so we cut the grass and spread it on the ground, and put a blanket on top of it. It was a little before the rainy season, but it seems that the rainfall is sucked into the ground once and then gathers and gushes out around this area at different times.

Lunch was a star-shaped pizza. A round pizza dough is cut and folded, and the pointed end is filled with ricotta cheese. The folded edges allow for plenty of cheese and filling in the middle. Basil, tomatoes, bacon and fresh mozzarella cheese called Bufala.

Mozzarella made from cow's milk is often sold in supermarkets, but it is a bit sticky, while buffalo's milk melts and leaves a milky aftertaste. Mozzarella made with Hal's milk may be closer to buffalo's milk.

"Still as delicious as ever!"

"I love the acidity of the tomatoes and the saltiness of the cheese and bacon!"

I'm glad he eats so well. I also pull a slice of pizza from the sharp end and bring it to my mouth. When I pull a slice away from the pizza, the cheese stretches and looks appetizing.

"Why does Homura want to meet the Prime Minister, let alone Sadilas's mosaic?"

Eagle, a man with a cat's tongue that I have noticed recently, asks me. He is probably still cooling the pizza in his hand by talking to it.

"I just heard a leak from a friend," he says, "and since you seem to be related to Galahad and the others, I thought I'd come and meet you."

And there's a good chance it's a cat, now.

"Sorry to drag you into the empire's problems ......."

"As I said before, I'm interested in Tamamo and Nue. If I stick my neck out, the empire will come out, and I think that's just fine."

Both seem to be lurking in the heart of the matter. Merlin's behavior of being confined to the tower is similar to that of Shiramine, who was a samurai in front of Kuzunoha. My guess is that the prince is in the castle as the crown prince, and Tamamo is in the tower in the forest.

Oh, I have to go get Shiramine. I'm putting it off for a while, thinking that I'll have to go along with the sick image of him.

"When we go to Sadiras, let's go to the hot springs in Fuso together before we get involved with the Empire.

"When you say hot springs, do you mean go swimming?"

I'm a bit confused by Camilla's words.

"Fuso's hot springs are more like a hot tub."

Cal explains on my behalf, leaving me puzzled.

"What?"

"I wonder if they wear swimsuits ......?"

"Most of the places are gender-segregated, so there is no need to wear a bathing suit."

Camilla and Cal's conversation reminded me that many foreign hot springs are treated more like heated swimming pools.

"We're talking about getting away from all the clutter, eating good food, and relaxing for a night or two," she said. We couldn't take our time in Fagat because it was too rushed, so let's make a proper schedule this time."

"Ruba is over there now, too, right?　I'm looking forward to a drink."

I make a mental note to contact Ruba when the date is set.

"You're going to lose the drinking contest again, aren't you?"

Eagle teases Galahad.

"Next time I won't lose!　But why is that old man such a strong drinker?"

Luba has been staying at the home of Fuso sword smith Tianjin to learn new techniques. He recalls that Tianjin also seemed to find Luba's knowledge and skills unusual, and that the craftsmen hit it off with each other.

"But it takes quite a bit of time to get there, even if you ride in a cavalry car."

"We can't keep the store closed for so long, so why don't we go half at a time?"

"But first, I hear that crossing the sea depends on the mood of the sea dragons, right?

I can get there by transfer, but the rest of us can't. I have a suspicion that Cal can transfer to Fuso.

Lapidus and Noel, with the help of Galahad and others, had also obtained permission for inter-country transfer before I knew it, but Fuso is far from Albar. We will prepare a barrel of water for Soong, but it will still take a long time.

"The itinerary would be fun, but it would take quite a few days. Well, be graceful."

I'll take care of it.

Before I could close the door, a voice interrupted me.

I look toward the voice and see Ur-Lolo with one hand lightly pinching the skirt of her maid's uniform and her head hanging down. In the other hand is a basket of vegetables, including asparagus and corn.

Kurulkan, perhaps in response to his sister's voice, peeks out from the cuff of his dress.

It is very déjà vu.