1221 Outbound journey (2) - History and discussion of the continent -

The group aiming for the banalm continued on the road for the first time.

The first itinerary is northbound. Instead of the west road that leads to the dabbag that we once travelled, we head north on the main north-south road that leads straight from the stronghold town of Genos.

After a while, the arena where the crack was seen turned westward.

If we pass that point, it will be uncharted territory for us. Since the elders of Gazlan-Rutim and Ravitz had left Jagal in the south to crush the Order of the Evil Gods, the only people around the forest who had ever stretched their legs should have been the hunters of the Luws, who had once traveled to Banam with Camua-Josh.

"That said, ten years ago, the Sun family were doing bad things like bandits." If they were them, they would have already passed by. "

The eldest brother of Ravitz, who was the ironic man at the root, said so, but our travels were not compromised by such things.

"After that, Schmiral-Lillin and the others said that we should go all the way north on this road to aim for Mahidra!" Somehow, I'm excited! "

And Rimi = Luu made me even more exhilarated with those words.

Shmiral-Lilin's [Silver Pot], or Alvach's [Gerd] people stepping on the road, we are pushing forward. The barren wilderness and primitive forests were all that spread out outside the window, but it was hard to get bored of me or Rimi-Lou.

Compassion for the noble ones, or about an hour and a half past, a small pause can be put in. And the third time around, Dali-Sauthi and the others came back to the car.

"It's about halfway there." Until now, I didn't see any houses... but for the next break, I think I'll hit the station town of Behette. "

That name sounded familiar to me, too. On the day of his departure, Lars was aiming to disappear in the hope of his son's rest - even before that, the bandit bandit [Black Death Wind], who was working evil deeds as Sylhel's limbs, had fallen down.

"Well, it seems that we will pass through the station town and aim for a place called Mudona." Anyway, we're halfway there today. From now on, I would like to ask Ei = Fa to take turns. "

"I understand," said Eifa and Lavitz's eldest brother.

At that time, from behind Dalí-Sauthi who stood outside the door, Rudo-Ruu said, "Huh? I heard a voice saying," Oh, my God.

"What did you do?" What can I do for Asta and the others? "

“Yes, I'd like to ask you to ride with me from now on, can you forgive me?”

Following the voice of Rudo-Ruu, you can also hear the deep voice of Baritone. Ai = Fa, who heard it, frowned slightly.

"That was Gemdo's voice." Do you want Vermes and Gemdo to ride with you? "

"Apparently, that's what happened." I'll talk to you, so just wait a minute. "

Dalí-Saudi turned out and started talking to Gemdo.

Ei = Fa, who was watching her back, frowned, so I decided to keep following her.

"I didn't expect the aristocrats to join us." But there's no reason to avoid Vermes now, is there? "

”Um, that's true... but I don't like the fact that I went out of my way to remove myself from my seat.”

"Isn't that a coincidence?" But no matter what, I don't have a problem with Dalí-Saudi's presence. "

Dalí-Sauthi and the others are still talking while we're talking to each other like that. Somehow, the conversation seems to be protracted.

Then I tilted my head, and Gazlan-Rutim, who was not a member of our Totos car, let him peek in the face.

"Excuse me. I have decided to swap places with Ziza = Lou, but would you mind keeping Reina = Lou?"

“Yes, I don't mind either.”

"Well then, I'll have the women of Rutim stay over there."...... Ai = Fa, I'll take care of this, so please take care of the outside. "

"Hmm.... I wonder if you've decided to go to Ghazlan-Rutim to get Vermes on board?"

As Ay = Fa frowned and questioned, Ghazlan = Rutim smiled with a gentle face as usual.

“You could say yes or no. In that car, Eurifia and Odifia want to ride together, so Ziza = Luu for the Marquis of Genos, and I for Vermes.”

Ai = Fa gazed more vigorously at me as she answered, "I see."

I laugh at you with the thought, "It's okay."

Then Eifa and Ravitz's eldest brother went out of the car, and Gazlan-Rutim, Dalí-Sauthi and Rud-Ruu, together with Fermes and Gemdo, got on board.

"Excuse me for relaxing with only my compatriots around the forest." When I heard that this car was vacant, neither I nor Princess Odifia could keep quiet. ”

Vermes wore a jaguar-style jacket and leggings. Is it still inappropriate to wear fluttering long clothes on such a long journey? Moreover, Vermes tied his long flax-coloured hair together and hung it from his shoulders to his chest - no matter what kind of outfit he was wearing, Vermes was elegant and elegant. It was Vermes's beauty to look masculine and look masculine.

Soon after everyone got in, the small pause came to an end, and the Totos car began to move forward loosely again.

As a matter of course, Vermes, sitting next to me, smiled gracefully from a distance.

"Even though the people around the forest are invited guests, they volunteered to serve as escorts on their own." Thanks to that, I was able to join Asta and Gazlan-Rutim. I am deeply grateful for the integrity and honesty of the people around the forest. ”

“Ah, yes. I think the hunters around the forest are good at riding Totos and exploring the signs around them.”

While doing so, I tried to measure the state of Vermes - and I didn't feel anything unusual about it.

Vermes has been disrupted by the appearance of Tikatras, and these days he has shown a lot of indescribable behavior. Although I myself only saw such a figure at the Joint Harvest Festival, it was said that Ghazlan-Rutim felt the same thing on the first day of the Soul Suppression Festival.

(But since Tikatras left Genos, could Vermes recover his character?)

I thought so, but it's hard to see through her heart.

And Vermes began to giggle as he looked back at me like that.

"What's the matter, Asta?" It looks like you're looking at me with a lot of serious gaze. "

"Ah, I'm sorry for making such a crumpled imitation. I'm glad that Vermes is doing well.”

"Have you met Asta since your harvest festival?" More than half a month has passed since then. "

Having said that, Vermes twinkled his hazel eyes in an unbelievable shade.

"I'm glad you're doing well, Asta." At the end of the Soul Suppression Festival, Asta couldn't help but rest. ”

“No, it's certainly not an easy job, but it's more fun.”

"I see, but it must have been even harder because the preparation time was cut off so much to get Lord Tikatras' ears open." I also feel responsible for making unnecessary suggestions to Lord Genos. "

Extra advice?

"Yes, Lord Tikatras once asked a woman to be his bride on the day of another's wedding." And because the woman responded to Lord Tikatras' courtship, the wedding was interrupted. ”

I couldn't open my mouth.

Vermes giggles again as he looks like a prankster.

"Since I told you such a story, it must have been decided that neither Lord Genos nor the envoy of Banam should ever let Lord Tikatras get involved in the wedding." If I hadn't done something extra, Asta and I would have been better prepared for work... and I would still feel responsible. ”

"Ah, um, that's all that really happened, right?"

Reina-Lou, who was looking at the situation from a seat away from her, opened her mouth like that.

“Of course,” replied Vermes, looking sideways at you.

"Such lies will not be tolerated, even if they are not the people around the forest. If you're dealing with Lord Tikatras of the Duke of Derm's family, that's even more so.”

"Oh, is that so?" But in such an inanimate mimicry... did Tikatras get charged with anything? "

"Yes, the wedding was a so-called political marriage - did you know that Reina = Lou was a political marriage?"

No, I don't know.

"Political strategy marriage refers to the practice of arranging a marriage ceremony in the convenience of home and family, regardless of the feelings of the people. That's why Lord Tikatras put everything into perspective by offering conditions that are more beneficial to both families than a wedding. It seems that the woman who responded to the courtship was able to fit in with Lord Tikatras' third wife."

Rudo-Lou, who was listening next to Reina-Lou, raised his voice.

"After all, that Tikatras is a terrible thing." I've been getting used to his insanity a lot, but I can't understand it when the women make fun of me. "

“Oh, did I water Lord Tikatras' relationship with the people around the forest?”

"No, as long as he doesn't mess with the women around the forest, it doesn't matter."

“Fortunately for you,” Vermes smiled gently.

Is it too much for me to think that it would look like a black smile? This part was complicated and difficult to understand.

"But no matter what, Tikatras is probably running Totos for Cornelia." I don't want to be sad, I want to focus on my work. ”

“Yes, I'm sure the people of Banam will be deeply impressed by the taste of Gibba cuisine....... even if I had never spoken of Giba food like that, it might be nothing."

“No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Isn't it true that bananas and river fish aren't suitable for edible consumption?"

A long time ago, when Vulcus and I served fish, the people in the mission looked terribly impressed. Fermes did not show any signs of regret, and grinned mildly, “That's right.”

“The bananas are in the middle of the continent, and the fish in the river are poisonous, so you don't want to cook seafood. On the other hand, it's known for its local cuisine that combines caron milk and cheese with black fuwano, so I'm sure I won't have any trouble with what I eat.”

“Huh. Is there such a local dish in Banham? I heard it was from Karon, but I didn't know it.”

“I don't think Asta's life has anything to do with the culture and culture of Banam. That's why I'm more intoxicated than I am interested in the unrelated.”

So, this is the first time that Vermes has set foot in Banam, right?

It was Gazlan-Rutim who had been quietly listening to the words of Vermes.

Vermes looked back at you and nodded, "Yes."

“Banam is only two days from Genos to Totos, at the end of the east coast. If you're a king, it's as endless as Genos.”

“I see. Is that banalism in the middle of the continent because there are three other kingdoms?”

“Yeah, that's right. Of course, to call it the center of the continent, it's probably too close to the west. Can you imagine the approximate position if you think of it as about a month from Banam to the West Dragon Sea and two and a half months to the East Genghai?”

"In other words, if you spend three and a half months, can you cross from the west to the east of the continent?" But... even if you use Totos, if you think of it as that much distance, it's still incredibly spacious. "

Ghazlan-Rutim said so in a slimy tone, retaining a gentle smile.

"The other day, I went to Jagal to subdue the Evil God Sect... but every time I leave the forest, I can feel the vastness of this world." And imagining how many humans live in this world... it's so terrifying. "

"That part of Ghazlan-Rutim reminds me of a bachelor's degree. If Ghazlan-Rutim had been born in the capital of the kingdom, he might have learned in the Tower of the Wise.”

Gazran-Lutim returned a silent smile as Vermes smiled somewhat pretentiously.

Rimi-Lou, who was still looking out the window by herself, looked back at us with a dazzling smile.

"Banam is such a fine territory, isn't it?" Which is bigger than a dabbag? "

"Oh, Rimi-Lou had been with Asta to Dabbag." Dabag is a count, and Banam is a marquis, so there's no need to compare. ”

Vermes replied as he quickly recovered his graceful attitude.

Rimi-Lou said, "Hmm?" and tilted his head adorably.

”This chuckle is so great, so this chuckle is bigger?”

"Yes. Originally, Genos was also the Count's family." However, there is a background to the creation of the House of the Third Counts when the territory was divided so that only the Lord of the Genos would have no great power. By Selva's very standards, the whole of Genos, including the lands administered by the Three Counts, is the size of a typical marquis's realm. ”

"That means Banner's about the size of Genos!"

“Yes, but Genos is better in richness and Bananas is better in format. Bananas have more than 500 years of history compared to Genos, who has only 200 years of history.”

Vermes did not show any concern for Rimi-Lou's innocence, but rather explained it in a voice that felt enthusiastic.

“In other words, Banam is an old city that was built within 100 years of the birth of the four kingdoms. The kingdom has a history of more than 500 years and is called the ancient capital. In addition, there should be no ten existing ancient capitals... even in Selva, let's call it a true family tradition."

"Hmm! Banam was such an amazing place!"

“Yes, but there is no chance that Banam will be so big in the capital. At best, it is known as the home of black fuwano and white Mamalia. Bananas are so deserted that it's difficult to grow other crops because of their special soil... and because they're off the main road between the east and the west, they can't be an important part of Selva.”

The wise Rimi-Lew also had a lot of Hatena marks on his head.

Next, Dalí = Souti raised her voice in a leisurely tone.

“I hear that Banam doesn't have as much ingredients as Genos. But what does it mean to be off the main thoroughfare between East and West? If it's not a hassle, I want you to teach me."

“The main road between East and West is the road that connects Selva and Sims. The two main avenues that exist are the avenue through Genos and the avenue through Abouf. In the old days, there was another road that led to the Sims about half a month north of here, but it was destroyed by the earthquake 300 years ago. Until about a hundred years later, when Genos was born, Sims and Selva were connected by just one street.”

Vermes's voice was getting hotter and hotter. It is reminiscent of a young child who is obsessed with fun and play rather than an enthusiastic researcher.

“But no matter what, bananas still exist off the main thoroughfares of the East and West. This could be called a tragedy because of the ancient capital.”

"The tragedy of the ancient capital?"

“Yes, at the time of the Four Kingdoms' birth, it was not important to travel to and from neighboring countries. The kings of the first generation were the first to level their kingdoms, and there was no other kingdom. In search of a suitable land for building the Stone City, one after another new castles were built... and after preparing the foundations of the Kingdom, I finally asked to interact with the rest of the Kingdom. Perhaps it was at that time that Selva and Mahudra and Jagal and Sims became entrenched.”

"Hmph. You've made a bad edge on our interaction." How could such a bad relationship have arisen? "

“According to ancient history books, Sims and mahudras, who had been allocated poor lands, were dissatisfied and tried to take Jagal and Selva's territory.”

Then Ghazlan-Rutim said with an unexpected sharpness, "To whom?” he said.

As Vermes sends a slightly demonic stream, Guzlan-Lutim flips his mouth slightly sorry.

"I'm sorry." I lost my mind.... who were the first kings of the four kingdoms assigned to? "

“Of course, it's God-friendly. This world was inherited by the Four Great Gods from the Great God Amsuhorn. And the king of the four kingdoms is considered to be the closest of the four gods.”

"But... God doesn't transmit words to the Son of Man, does he?"

"Yes, and the Great God Amsuhorn is the earth itself." And the Four Great Gods are the Four Kingdoms themselves. We call the land we belong to God. "

Hermes repeated his words as he regained the warmth of a toddler.

"Another thing to keep in mind is... the fact that before the birth of the Four Kingdoms, the people were divided into four." We are not the people of the west because we were born in the kingdom of the west; the people of the west built the kingdom of the west more than 600 years ago. Our ancestors were already people of the West before the kingdom was established... from the time of the magic that was the son of Amthorn the Great. "

"That's right..."

“That's right. In other words, even before the birth of the four kingdoms, the earth had already been divided into four parts. That is why we have named each of our homelands after the Kingdoms of Selva, Mahudra, Jagal and Sim.... and the very act of naming the earth is the birth of the four gods.”

Speaking like that, Vermes looked as if he wanted to see something unseen.

“If you think about it that way, you can solve the doubts you just had, right? The voice of God is the voice of the earth: for the people of the west, the land of the west is their home, and they are God. The people of the west are fathers to the land of the west, just as the people of the forest are mothers to the forest of Morga. We live in the land according to the voice of God's earth and our souls."

"I see... So why is there a territorial conquest?" It would be an act of disobedience to the voice of God's earth, right? "

“Maybe it's because Sims and Mahudra weren't the right lands for the Stone City? During the time of sorcery, it may have been enriched by magic, but since most of the territory of Sims and Mahudra was grasslands, ice fields and mountains, it was not easy to build a civilization of stone and steel. So I asked them to share the fertile soil of Selva and Jagal, but they turned me down - and I think I can match that up.”

Having said that, Vermes began to giggle and laugh.

“But of course, that's just one reasoning. I want to see all the literature in the world, but in the West Kingdom, I will see a lot of the literature in the West. There is much in the Western literature that favors Selva and her friendly country, Jagal, so there is a risk of bias in the reasoning.”

“But you're friends with Sims, aren't you?... no, in the old days, you weren't as friendly as Jagal.”

“Exactly. Sims are a long way from the Western King Algrad to Totos for three months. Selva has built a kingdom at the end of the west, so she's been alienated from her Sims. And the deeper you bond with Jagal, the more distant your Sims are from him.”

In the tone of singing a song somewhere, Vermes said so.

“Still, there's a wall of words between Sims and Mahudra. In the age of magic, it seems easy to communicate with one's mind, but even now that the magic power has withered, it is unlikely to do so. Then it would have been inevitable that the ties between the west and the south of the word would have been deepened.”

Why do we use the same words only in the west and south?

"There is no reasoning, but do you know the anecdote that the people of the south are a family who have emigrated from the land of the north? Perhaps in ancient times, there were only people from the west, the east and the north, and the family who left the northern land moved their residence to the southern end of the western land... I think they learned the language of the west at that time."

I see. Is that also the age of sorcery?

"Of course, the four kingdoms were born at the same time, so the people of the South were already living in the land of the South more than 600 years ago."

So Vermes took a breath and laughed like a child.

"It's been a long time, but I can go back to Banam here. The Kingdom of the West first expanded its dwelling to a suitable place to build a Stone City, and then contemplated interacting with its Sims. At that time, it was difficult to clear the road by the banner, so it was decided to build two more roads further north. And the territory that leads directly to your street is considered the main point, so Banam has become the main point.”

"I see, but right now, this north-south road should also be the road between Genos and Gerd." If so, could the territory situated along this road flourish in the future? ”

In response to Gazlan-Rutim's words, Vermes looked somewhat happy.

"Exactly as Ghazlan-Rutim said. If Gerd's commerce corps come and go frequently, they may eventually trade with the territory along the street. That way, those territories will become richer and richer, and the important streets will be carefully maintained and greatly developed. The history of the main thoroughfare that connects the Western King's City to the Sims is about to repeat itself.”

"Ahahah. It looks like Vermes is somehow having a lot of fun!"

And when Rimi-luu had thus clasped his mouth, Vermes shrugged his shoulders as a maiden that was ashamed.

"... I'm sorry. While in the presence of Asta, the act of exchanging words with Gazlan-Rutim was too pleasant and led to the loss of restraint. I'm as embarrassed as I am to have to line up with boring stories.”

"No, there's nothing boring about it. We are very knowledgeable about the history of the continent, so we will study very well.”

When I responded like that, Vermes said, "Really?" and I turned my attention upward. That kind of workmanship reminded me of the poor princess, Vermes.

After all, is this floating in a depressing recoil? Actually, I was worried about Vermes' mental state, so I was happy if he was floating enough to lose control.

(So the content of the eloquence is about the history of the continent and its considerations, but it seems to be Vermes.)

Thinking like that, I laughed at Vermes.

So the first day of the journey to Banam passed very gently.