Therefore, we decided to go to 'Resort Mishurira', where the villa of the Ilgafa lord's family is located.
It's a reward for the 'Lord's Rescue Quest'. The villa and carriage rental is also included.
The purpose of the trip is to give all of the slaves a replacement for their paid vacation.
And also to leave the port city of Irgapha until the "Sea Dragon Festival" has cooled down.
I'm not sure I've ever seen such a thing before. The primary reason for leaving the town is because of this, the family's troubles are about to begin, and that's the primary reason for leaving the town.
It's unlikely that it's going to spill over to us, but it's impossible to predict what will happen to the family turmoil of a great man. And since we have used up too much power in front of the regulars, we want to distance ourselves from them for a while.
Another problem is that the Guild of Adventurers in Irgapha is not functioning well due to the incident with the Order of Divine Life. The Knights of the Order are gone, but the guild's reputation is tattered, and there's not much work for them at the moment. In that case, it might be better to just take a break and digest the 'paid vacation' that went out of business the other day.
I've received the lord's permission to take Iris with me.
''You're going to adopt a child from a branch family to replace Noel-sama, right? How do you explain the festival? It's a complicated story when you have a priestess. If you cause any more messes, the authority of the Ilgafa lord family will be ......", and when I convinced him through Iris, he cordially forgave me.
That's why this trip is ostensibly 'a journey to recuperate from my brother Noel's sudden illness (a lie) and the stress of the Sea Dragon Festival for a priestess who is heartbroken. We're his bodyguards.
Cecil, Aine, and Iris were overjoyed when I told them about the trip, since none of the three of us have ever traveled before.
And if the two little groups are in favor of it, how could Rita not be in favor of it - only Rafilia said, "I didn't know this was such a good thing ...... I'm going to die tomorrow, right? And he was shaking with a blue face. Well, he understood when I explained it to him.
So we started to prepare for the trip.
The distance to the town of Mishlila is about 2 days on foot.
It's warmer than Irgapha because it's called a "resort," and the weather is milder and has hot springs. It has long been a vacation spot for royalty, aristocrats, and citizens alike, and it is said that one day's stay in the town will extend one's life expectancy by a month. There are historical ruins and temples around the town, and it is said that the town is famous as a tourist attraction and an object of worship.
One of the reasons I decided to go on the trip was because I wanted to take a "company trip" instead of a "paid vacation", but I also wanted to learn more about this world.
The town of Mishlila, with its ruins, is just the right place to learn about the history of this world, and I want to make sure that it will be an option if I have to leave Irgapha. This world doesn't have the internet, and information from books has its limitations.
Get ready while you can afford it.
Of course, I'm not a cheat character, so don't take it easy.
And so, while I'm making plans for the trip, I've decided on a schedule...
In no time at all, it was the morning of our departure day.
The lord lent us a two-horse carriage.
It was plain and undecorated, but it had a solid roof. There are cushions on the back of the carriage, so that all six of us can ride. Only about the speed of a fast walk, but that is enough. Because this is a sightseeing trip. Let's take it easy.
Then activate. "Life Negotiation [Food Negotiation], level 1.
In front of the harnessed horses, I activated my skills.
'Negotiating for Life' (UR)
Skills to 'negotiate' with 'ingredients' in 'polite'
A skill that allows you to communicate with others by using food as currency.
While this skill is active, you can communicate with others, even animals and demons.
My name is Soma-Nagi. I have a job for you guys this time. Before I go out, I would like to have a word with you.
Life Negotiation is a communication skill for different races.
It's my first time driving a carriage, so I'll make sure I talk to the horses.
I'm sorry to trouble you, but we'd like you to accompany us to our sanctuary, Mishurira.
There are six of us. There are six of us, and two of them are small, so think of them as weighing about one and a half pounds. The route was through the town of Sharka to the resort Mishlila. We might take a boat on the way back if the direction of wind is good. It's a two-day trip, one way. I will put you to trouble, but I hope you will take care of yourself.
I took out the "nigiurica" that I had prepared.
It's green, but it's shaped like a carrot. It seems to be the favorite food of the horses of this world.
The horses looked at me with pitch-black eyes for a while.
But then they started shaking their heads and crying "burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr".
Gah, gah, gah, gah, gah, gah, gah, gah, gah, gah, gah!
"Leave it to me, sir!
At the same time, a voice starts to echo in your head.
"Your gracious greeting to the likes of us, sir.
"Let us be of service to you. "Let us work like carriages.
No, you guys are carriage horses to begin with.
"It's a pleasure to meet you. I'll be in charge of the driver, and the boy will be in charge. I'm sure he'll be able to relate to you as well.
I grabbed Cecil's shoulder and pushed him in front of the horses.
Cecil closes his eyes - probably activating his 'Animal Empathy LV3' - and speaks to the horses.
''Nice to meet you. Horse!
"Oh, you're so cute... and I'd love to be manipulated by a beautiful girl like you.
That's not true: ...... Nagi-sama is full of attractive people around you. ......
''Totally, your husband is a lucky man too, isn't he?'' ''I see, I can see that the lord said that he is a man who has no interest in status. If you are surrounded by these slaves ...... hey.''
Horses that laugh and say, "Buhhii, buhhii, buhhii.
...... I'm not sure I'm okay with leaving these guys to their own devices.
I'm rubbing my nose in Cecil's hand, though, so I'm pretty sure they're getting along.
The only thing Gosha can do among us is Cecil, who has the 'Animal Empathy' skill, and me, who can communicate with animals in 'Life Negotiation', and Aine, who apparently has a little bit of experience as well.
The Gosha-dai can seat two people and has the best view, so we may have to take turns sitting on it.
If you get tired during the trip, just tell me. Since we are not used to traveling, we will take a break often. We are not used to traveling, so we will take breaks often. We are not accustomed to traveling, so we will take our breaks often. That's all I have to say.
Yes, sir!
Crunchy, crunchy.
At the same time, he said, and the horses began to chew on the 'Nigiurica'. Okay, I think we've got the story.
I've loaded up everything we need. The most important things are food and water, but I did a lot of checking on that one. I heard it was warm over there, but I also packed some clothes, and weapons. I also stocked up on some skill crystals just in case. I also stocked up on a few cheap ones. I can borrow household goods from them, so there's no problem. We don't have a lot of personal belongings to begin with. I've locked up the house. I sent the letter to Leticia.
I thought I had everything ready to go... ......
Well, I just wanted to tell you guys something before we go.
I turn to Rita, Aine, Raphilia, and Iris, who have finished getting their bags ready.
They're all gathered in the back of the carriage. Even Cecil, who was patting the horses' backs, hurriedly gets in line with everyone else.
Although this trip is a substitute for a "paid vacation", I think of it as a "company trip" of sorts.
A while ago, we treated Cecil to the White Knot Festival, and it was just like that.
They seem to be veteran carriage horses, and they know the bumps and ruts of the city streets. Thanks to that, they're able to pick the lines that are easy to pass by themselves. This is also the effect of the cheat skill, 'Life Negotiation 《Hood Negotiation》'.
A few hours after we left Irgapha, the carriage is walking fast.
The carriage is going as fast as it's walking at a fast pace.
Rita, who was riding on the roof of the carriage a while ago, is now walking next to the carriage. She said, "Don't worry about it, I'll get in on my own when I'm tired," but she seems to be doing okay for now.
''The next town is 'Sharka's Town, the transit point,' right?
I check the map.
It's a two-day journey to the sanctuary, so we'll be staying overnight on the way. Shalka, the relay point, is located between Ilgafa and the resort. It is said that there is an altar there to pray for the safety of the journey.
''The town that received the blood of the great 'Tenryu Blanc Sharka,' Nagi-sama.''
'I didn't know there were other types of heavenly dragons besides sea dragons. I didn't know that.
''That's right. Nowadays, the only one whose existence has been confirmed is Kerkator, the sea dragon, but in the past, there were also celestial dragons, earth dragons and demonic dragons.
I wonder how old that is?
I'm sorry ......, but I don't really know what that stuff is all about.
Cecil closes his eyes as he searches his memory, then shakes his head apologetically.
I wonder how old it is. I wonder if it's not in the records of the demon race.
''Cecil...... try out the 'ancient language' and say 'sea dragon Kelkator' and 'celestial dragon Blanchalka'.
Yes. "Tenryu Blanchalka" ...... Huh? There's no 'Mr. Kerkator' in the ancient language, is there?
The 'ancient language' is the magic language used by the demon race and is quite old.
I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world, and you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.
''Well, it's possible that the demon race didn't know about sea dragons, so we can't be sure, though.
That's Nagi. I didn't notice that much.
But 'Tenryu Blanchalka' isn't around anymore.
I'm sure of it. There's a piece of the body left in the next town.
We've already figured out what's left.
It should come into view when you're a little further along.
And while we were at it, I also checked the recent history of the Demon King.
The Demon King is currently battling the kingdom's regular army across the ocean and beyond the mountains. Currently, the battle is going back and forth ...... is the latest information. Of course, I didn't have any information on the brave men being summoned from another world, and what the Demon King was like, depending on the story.
The common denominator is that the demon king was the one who brought together the demons that originally existed in this world. The only thing he is is a very bad guy──that's all.
On the contrary, there are records that the sea dragons and celestial dragons were basically on the side of humans.
However, the celestial dragons lived on top of high mountains and were rarely seen on the ground. From the ground, they could only be seen flying at best.
The reason why there are records of the death of the Tenryu long ago is because its body fell from the sky at that time.
Its torso fell down and created a crater-like structure where the "Magical Experimental City" is located. To be precise, the city was built on the site of the crater. There are dungeons and underground ruins around, and it's said that the celestial dragon may have tried to show humans where it was located.
Legend has it that the Mishurira has always had a warm climate, and that the abundant scales of the dragon that were peeled off the ground made it easier for people to live there. These crushed scales are then transformed into a mass of high quality magic, which dissolves into the earth and heats the surface of the earth.
A piece of the Tenryu fell into the town where we are staying today, and it is now used as a talisman for travelers.
According to the map, we should be able to see it soon...
'Excuse me, master! "Get away from me, okay?
Suddenly, I heard a voice right next to us.
Rita, who was trotting along beside me, looked at me.
"Sure! Open up the place now!
I raise my voice to keep up with the sound of horseshoes.
''A place...? Hi, na, Nagi-sama!
I picked up the red-faced Cecil in my arms. I'm sure you'll be able to find it in the same way that you can. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. You seem to be nervous while holding the tassel, though.
''To.
Shuta, Rita flies to the driver's seat. It's a light movement that doesn't make you feel its weight.
Not only does the carriage not shake, but it doesn't even make a sound of landing, which is the physical ability of a beastman.
"I can soon see the symbol of 'Sharka's Town'. I can't wait to show it to Cecil-chan.''
All right. Then I'll give you Cecil.
"Nah, Nagi-sama and Rita-san, please don't communicate with me without permission!
Cecil, he's laughing and angry with just his voice.
I'm glad I brought her on the trip after all. In the back of the truck, Aine, Iris and Rafilia are glued to the scenery around them. It's the first time I've traveled like this through my old world.
The road is lined with trees on the right side of the road. You can see the sea through the gap. On the left is a deep forest. It seems that this area has not been settled yet. After a while, the forest breaks off and the road becomes a gentle pastureland.
Beyond the meadow, we saw a low wall.
That is the town of Sharka, where we are going to stay today. It's small compared to Ilgafa, but it's properly surrounded by walls. Beyond that is a reddish-brown brick building. There are some church-like structures and a tower with bells. However, the thing that stands out the most overwhelmingly overwhelms it is...
''You see, Cecil-chan. That's 'What the Heavenly Dragon Dropped'.
Rita has Cecil on her shoulder before I know it. He's on top of the carriage, but Cecil, on his shoulders, is twitching and stopping. There's a sense of balance in the beast, but the horses are slowing down with care.
'That's ...... part of the body of the Heavenly Dragon.
I heard Cecil mumble in dismay.
I can see every detail clearly when I get this close.
A huge, triangular thing protruding from the top of the ramparts.
It's pure white in color. It looked like a bat's wing, but it was much larger than its size.
It's not like a house or a tower or anything like that. It's about the size of a building in my world. The surface is made up of a white, unblemished membrane with a bone-like bulge at the end. Maybe that's what they used to fly in the sky. It's impossible, considering the aerodynamics and all, but this is a fantasy world.
I look behind me and see Aine, Raphilia, and Iris poking their heads out the window, looking at the same thing.
Is this the first time we're all seeing it?
What we're looking at are pure white dragon wings. But it has no body.
The root is buried deep, deep into the ground, and all you can see is the part that's above ground. Still, it's huge enough.
That is the symbol of the city of Sharka, the wing of the celestial dragon Bran Sharka, which is the deity of the travelers' altar.
Rita said, and the horses cried "Hihin" as they answered.
That's where we'll be staying today, our first stop.