1226 ② The day before yesterday ~ Banam's Castle ~

The moments of midair snacking with alaut and refreirers culminated in extreme peace.

After that, only Din and Zaza went to the people of the Marquis of Genos. You promised that Tuul-Din would prepare a quick snack. It was a promise made before leaving Genos, and the same action was scheduled to be taken the day after tomorrow.

Then he took a leisurely rest, and was permitted to go to the castle of Banarm, at the second hour of his descent.

You will be joined by 20 people from the forest, three [Guardians], and three jumping Refreire, Merrim, and Odifier. Those princesses were hiding their identity as nobles and sightseeing mountains, each accompanied by an armed martial artist as an escort. Sanjura, of course, was accompanied by Refreire, who also brought her maid Chiffon-Cher. Chiffon-Chel looked like a people of the North, but Alaout, the person in charge of the Conductor, was kind enough to approve.

“Banam is also unrelated to the territorial dispute in the north, so there is no need to be uncomfortable with the people of the north. Of course, some people may be alarmed by the color of her hair and eyes, but if they show their vows to be the sons of the Southern God, they won't make a scene.”

That's what Alaout said. And when the refreire said thank you thickly, it was blushing pure again.

Then we left the castle gate under the leadership of Alaut - and finally we were able to see the beauty of Banam Castle in the sunlight.

Wow, that's a fine castle after all!

Rimi-Lou, who held Ai-Fa's left arm, was the one who expressed their feelings. However, I was biting a sentiment that could not be absorbed by the word "splendid".

It was still quite different from Genos Castle. Genos Castle is like an ancient German castle with an Arabic element, and it was also a majestic occasion - this Banam castle was full of even more grandeur.

A square castle with lots of windows and two spires clasping it from left and right are similar in style to Genos Castle. However, this castle is shorter than Genos Castle, and its width is even larger, so it may have an unbelievable sense of stress just because it is built there.

Like Genos Castle, it must have been cut out of natural stone and assembled. The texture of the gray stone doesn't feel much different. Still, what seems to be a completely different atmosphere than Genos Castle may be a kind of unique force that only buildings that have been exposed to wind and rain for more than 500 years can have.

"Now, let's go." First, we will drive to the shopping district, so please split up into 10 people. "

I take my gaze away from Banam Castle when Alaout says that.

Looking toward Ai = Fa, you were also somewhat solemn.

Three [Guardians] rode along with the noble princesses, so the people on the edge of the forest split up and boarded the Totos car. In addition, a group of Alaut's informants had prepared separate cars, so four of them had to be dispatched. The number of people on the edge of the forest alone was 20, so the sights of the town alone were much bigger.

“But I didn't think Odifia would be allowed to stay with us. Even in the castle town of Genos, the aristocrats are a lot of escort soldiers.”

Georg-Zaza, who was in the same car, asked, and I said, "That's right."

"However, it seems that the nobility of Genos sneaks around the castle town, hiding their identity." There shouldn't be outlaws in a castle town that needs a pass, so it's probably not that dangerous. ”

In the land of Banarum, moreover, few people should know the faces of the nobles of Genos. That's why it seemed that the refreirers were allowed to sight see the town just by accompanying one martial artist at a time.

"Today, it seems that people invited from other territories are also sightseeing in the city." You're like Mudona's lord, but you're mostly a nobleman. "

"Hmm. Except for the royalty in the south and the diplomats in the royal capital, Melfried was the most highly qualified of the invited guests." Are Banam's nobles thinly related to the nobles of other territories? ”

“If this were a celebration of the owner of the banner or his son, Vermes said that a nobleman with a reputation from a farther distance would rush in. He said that the seventh position of the title inheritance right would not be such a big feast."

"Even if it's not a big deal, it could be as many as 200 people." That's better than Genos. ”

Maybe that's what the format is. We weren't quite familiar with the aristocratic society either.

Then, after about a quarter of an hour, the Totos car stops gently.

On the outside, it was a cobbled square.

"Now, it's about the second half of the descent." I will assemble in this square at the fourth moment down. "

From here, the people on the edge of the forest will be divided into five groups of four, and they will act differently. Me and Ei = Fa were in the same group as Rudo = Lou and Rimi = Lou, and they added a row of refreirers to it, and Alaut accompanied them as a guide. They also say that the Camuas-Josh, who don't particularly need guidance, are basically free to act.

"We stick together and move apart appropriately, so please leave us alone." It's not the first time I've wandered around Banam's castle. ”

Only Camuas-Josh speaks like this, and they are dressed in their own clothes. We wore short coats from the costumes we rented at Banam Castle. In the clothes on the edge of the forest, it was decided to take care of it in such a way as to attract attention unwelcomely.

"Well, as long as we have a sword, we can do anything." Even if there are no outlaws, you will never leave the hunters. "

"Yeah, I know. The bustle of the castle town doesn't seem to be so different from that of Genos.”

And I was talking to Ei-Fa, and I said, "Is that so?" It was the guide's alert that interrupted me. "

“I thought Genos was more prosperous than Banam because it was a trading hub. It's a little surprising that there's no difference in the bustle of the city.”

"I'm sure that's the difference in the size of the lot." I know how to listen to you, but Genos has twice as many shopping districts as Bananas. ”

When Refreire spoke like that, Alaout nodded, "I see."

"So, Genos is as many merchants as Banam." Then I will accept it. ”

"Best of all, the people of the east and south are visiting Genos all the time." I'm not out of town so often either... but I wonder if one in ten people looks like a foreigner. "

"In the castle town, maybe." I think that the main thoroughfare of the station town is about one in ten people to the south and east. "

Alaout's eyes widened in response to my words.

"Are you saying that 20% of the people who follow the path are foreigners!" That's an amazing story. I rarely see the people of the South in Banam... even the people of the East are mostly solo travellers, not merchants. In addition, passes are rarely issued to such people in the east, so you rarely see foreigners in the castle town. ”

And it seemed to me that most of the people that came and went through the plaza were the people of the west.

This is a testament to the fact that we are not facing the main thoroughfare of the Kingdom. In particular, it was said that most pedestrians in the south are people who do business in Genos and turn back as they are. In addition, even if you want to stretch your legs farther than Genos, you will not have the opportunity to stop at this banalm because you will follow the main road facing Behet and Mudona to the north, or take the path to the west road facing Dabag.

(Vermes said it was a tragedy in the ancient city, but it wasn't that exaggerated.)

Anyway, it's a sight to see in the castle town.

We bid farewell to the other members and set foot in the streets under the leadership of Alaut.

Of course, the streets are made of stone, and stone houses line the left and right sides of the road.

Both are tall buildings up to the third and fourth floors, and they seem to be so old that they can't be beaten by Banam Castle. Apparently Ei = Fa, who shared the same thoughts, called out to the leading alert.

“Alaut, is this castle house built at the same time as the castle?”

“Yes, of course. The new buildings built in recent years are made of red bricks, so they should be built alongside the castle.”

"I see. This town is also over 500 years old."

“Yes, but there are no houses that will age and collapse. Half of the buildings in the living quarters may already be made of brick.”

And Alaut spake thus, and there seemed not to be any brick houses round about.

I didn't feel as stressed as Banam Castle at this place where pedestrians and town dwellers go - but I still feel like it's a different place. Not only does it feel like a building is old, but it feels superfluous because the people on the road are thicker than the people of Genos. By the way, it certainly wasn't supposed to feel softer in the sun than in Genos.

"Somehow, your chest will cheer up." How about Chiffon = Chel? "

Reflair covered her head with something like a large scarf called out to Chiffon-Cher. Chiffon-Chel, whose hair stood out in the hood of his coat, smiled gently, “That's right...”

"It's true that this place is different from Genos from the air and the smell... but more than that... walking in such a busy place with Refreire-sama... seems to give me a feeling of inconsistency..."

“Yes, it's hard to walk in Genos with impunity.”

Sanjura watches with a very gentle look at the reflair that speaks like that. Then, when she noticed my gaze, Sanjura smiled at me to deceive her.

"But I feel a lot of gaze. The land, the people of the east, is few, so it seems that I and the people around the forest stand out.”

Umuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

And Ai-Fa answered him that way. It was true that everybody on the road seemed to look at us with a rare gaze.

However, it doesn't look like I'm being held in alert. We wore the fine clothes supplied at Banam Castle and, above all, we were led by Alaout. Alaut also wore an active costume that seemed to be an outerwear, but he wore something like a crimson vest embroidered with the marquis's crest to reveal his identity.

"Speaking of which, Lord Alaut is exposing himself as an aristocrat without even bringing the warlord with him." I wonder how confident you are in your sword arm. "

When Refreire called out in that way, Alaout revealed “No.”

"Of course, I'm good at swordsmanship, but what I aspire to is a civil servant." I can't possibly boast of my skills in front of the famous swordsmen around the forest. ”

Then why didn't you bring the martial artist with you?

"I usually go down to town, so I know that there is no danger in the castle town." Besides, I often deal with merchants... so if you take with you bodyguards, you'll feel like you're intimidating them. That's why I try not to walk with martial arts officers as much as possible. "

Yes. Even though you're still young, Lord Alaut is brave and clean.

Alaout's face turned red again when he said that he was impressed by the refreire. It seemed that Alaout would have more chance of getting blushed when dealing with the Reflarer.

"Ah, this is the shop for cooking utensils." Please take a look. "

And Alaut stopped in front of a certain structure.

Rimi = Lou, who was clinging to Ai = Fa's arm, made her eyes shine. We asked to see a food store in advance.

"Wow! This is the kind of shop you've been seeing since you visited the castle town of Genos!" Wow, that was amazing! "

"Yeah. That was the purple moon, wasn't it?" It's only been two months, and it's been a year. "

I decided to step into the building while bouncing my chest so hard that I couldn't beat Rimi-Lou.

The interior of the store is quite crowded. And that was because the compatriots who had just said goodbye had interrupted you earlier.

"Hey, the Toole-Dins have already arrived."

Ah, Asta, you ran into me soon after.

Tour-Din looks back with a smile on his face. Along with that, Odifia, who had a hint of white cheeks on fire, was snugly attached to it.

"I'm tired of Odifia, too." Are you all right after your trip? ”

Odifia nodded, "Yeah," as her grey eyes twinkled. I thought I was carefully biting the emotions that Refreire and Chiffon-Cher were biting earlier. She, a direct member of the Marquis family, was hardly forgiven in Genos for hanging around the castle.

Those two young girls were accompanied by Zei = Din and a young martial artist. This Martial Officer is one of Melfried's immediate Guardsmen who has greeted you several times before. He was wearing a sword similar to ours to hide his identity again.

In addition to their sister and brother, Zaza, four other people, Ravitz, Naham and Baim, are scattered around to sample the items in the cabinets. Among them, Marfila-Naham showed some enthusiasm, so I decided to get close to you.

"Hi, Marfila-Naham. Was there anything new about the cooking utensils?"

"Ah, hey, thank you for your hard work." No, it's not new... but I'm just worried about this iron pan... "

The shelves were stocked with various kinds of pots. Marfila-Naham pointed to cooking utensils such as a frying pan, known as a single-handed pot.

"Oh, your eyes are high." It's a one-handed pan bought from Jagal's famous ironmongery. "

The clerk and the elderly woman call out with a fearless smile.

And immediately, "Oh my God," he opened his eyes in amazement.

"This is Master Alaut." Hello, how are you? Would you like me to show you some distant guests, Mr. Alaut? "

“Yes, they are all valued guests, thank you very much.”

Alaut returns a frank smile. Then the woman smiled with a full face.

You are the son of the Marquis's family, but you can also serve as a guide, so you are indeed Mr. Alaut.

"Yes, they rushed to my brother's wedding." For me, it's the most important guest. ”

"Yes, yes. Master Wellheid is truly grateful... we are looking forward to Mr. Alaut's wedding."

"I'm still in a position to focus on standing up for myself."

And, Alaout's face was blushed against this woman. It is a very favorable pure passion.

(But the Marquis family can talk to the people of the town so cheerfully.)

When I thought about it that way, I watched Alaout's figure with interest as I approached him.

"That's right. The one-handed pan that our guest is holding was also purchased by Mr. Wellheid's handwriting." That's a very expensive thing to see, isn't it? "

Ah, that's right, after all, is this Dial's ironworks?

"Dial? I don't even know the name of the ironmonger... but it seems to belong to the famous ironmonger who stayed in Genos."

Well, that would definitely be Dial's product first.

“Wow. How did Marfila-Naham know it was Dial's?”

"No, no, I just thought that the condition of the handles and the finish on the surface of the pan were very similar... no, I didn't have such confirmation."

I had no idea what I was being told. However, I think it is a good product because it is well made.

"Then it would be better to buy it directly in Genos." The value of the transport should have been increased by the amount you carried to Banam....... Is there anything else that is unique to Banam? "

When Alaout asked like that, the clerk's woman said, "Okay?” He tilted his head.

"I hear that Genos is a very rich city, so I may have some of the things we handle."

“But each town should have its own characteristics. For example... Banam is known for his ranch in Karon, but Genos only grows Kimus. Isn't that the difference in products?”

"Hah... but if you haven't grown a caron, you don't need any equipment for that, do you?"

"No. Instead, there is a beast called Gibba in Genos." Gibba and Karon may look different, but only the size is closer than that of Kimus. Is there no instrument necessary for Karon's treatment that can be used for Giba's treatment? "

"It's not Kimus, is it a necessary device for Karon's treatment..."

The clerk's woman twisted her neck for a while, but struck her hand.

"There's only one thing I've come up with." Please wait a moment. "

The sword that the woman brought out from another shelf was contained in a leather sheath. The blade was 20 centimeters long, the handle was about 15 centimeters long, and it seemed to be a very wide blade.

"This is a product wholesale at the ranch, but it is also kept in the store as a sample. It's a sword for peeling Karon's skin, isn't it?"

"Hmm?" Rudo-Lou stepped forward.

"We're peeling off Gibba with a dagger sold in the town of Genos." Is there a difference? "

"Yes, because it was made to peel off the skin." If you don't mind, please take it in your hand and check it out. "

Having received the sword from the woman who laughed at it, Rud-Lou took the sheath with a face full of expectations.

As can be seen from the shape of the sheath, the height seems to be about 7 or 8 centimeters, and it is still heavily curved. In addition, the thickness of the blade seemed to be quite good.

"Ahh, because the blade is bent, the tip of the cut will be turned backwards..." Indeed, when you peel off Giba, you must be careful not to make a hole with the tip. "

“Yeah, yeah, that's why it looks like this. Besides, it's sturdy, and it can cut through Karon's bones."

"Oh, I think one of these is enough to cut off Giba's horns and fangs." It seems much more user-friendly than your usual dagger. "

Then Zei-Din and Georg-Zaza, who were far away, gathered here. The eldest brothers of Eifa and Lavitz, who were originally involved, also looked interestingly at the sword.

"I see... but wouldn't such things be better prepared by a southern daughter named Dial?"

When Ravitz's eldest brother said so with a bad smile, Alaout came forward with a serious face.

"Even in Jagal, Karon's herds are thriving, so I'm sure that Dial's shop has these kinds of equipment. However, Banalm was first of all a flourishing territory of Karon's herdsmen. If the equipment is handled by the banner, it is likely to be of high quality.”

Well, I don't know which one is better because I don't have to use it.

Having said that, Rud-Lou spilled some white teeth on his cheeks.

So if the others want this too, can they buy it from Bananas?

“Yes, if you want something from the woods, I can combine it with a delivery of Fuwano or Mamaria. That way, you won't have to pay for transportation, so it'll be cheaper than buying it from Dial.”

"Well, for now, I'll buy this one." So, when you compare it to the sword that Dial prepares, the rest of you just have to buy the one you like. "

"Huh. It looks like Luu has a lot of copper coins." Is it permissible to buy a new steel without the permission of the head of the family? "

Rud-Lou shrugged his shoulders in response to the cynicism of Ravitz's eldest brother.

"I'm buying this with my copper coin, so my dad won't be able to complain about it." By the way, how much is this guy? "

"This is 12 copper coins, isn't it?"

In that case, my senses would be 24,000 yen. It's by no means cheap, but this world has a higher price for iron products than my hometown. Considering that the fine chopping knife I bought from Schmiral was 18 copper white coins, it seemed like a fair price.

"So, this is the price." I'll take it as it is, so there's no need for a wrap or anything. "

“Thank you for your purchase”

Rudo = Ruu is enjoying the weight of the peeling sword contained in the leather sheath in his hands. That figure made me feel very nostalgic.

"It was a long time ago, but Rudo-Ruu bought a crocodile in the station town at an instant price. When it comes to buying a blade, I wonder if it's a good idea."

"Huh? When are we talking about this?!"... well, the sword is important whether the handle fits into your hand or not. This guy came by somehow. "

Then Alaout smiled and spoke to Rudo-Ru.

"Thank you, Lady Rudo-Lou." I'm very proud that you can buy a banana sword from a hunter on the edge of the forest. ”

"Hmm? Because you had a confident look on your face, too." Are you proud of your ironware? "

"No. There are very few people who can beat the iron with bananas, so I'm sure your sword was purchased from somewhere else." But this shop should have the highest quality cookware in bananas, so it's up to you to pull your chest out and recommend it. ”

"Hmm. You really know the castle town." I'm truly impressed. "

When the reflair clutched his mouth, Alaout's cheeks immediately turned red.

"No, no, I'm assisting my brother, so I'm just interacting with the stores associated with it." If your brother hadn't started a trade with Dial, you wouldn't have had the chance to be close to this store. ”

"I'm also a Turan man who deals with Fuwano and Mamaria, but it's a prank when it comes to commerce. I feel like I've been reminded of my incompetence."

When the refreire repeats his words like that, Alaout's face is in a pitiful panic. Then, as it was, the reflair opened its mouth.

"Please don't take my mouth so lightly." Since I am a young immature person, I will follow Lord Alaout and aim to become a fine person in the future. "

"Li, Princess Refreire is a fine lady." I'm the one chasing my brother's back... "

Yes, but for the time being, I don't know if I can put up with the world, so please don't let the princess slip away.

"Ah, yes, that's right! Well, I'm really sorry!"

Since Alaout was in a deeper panic, the refreire giggled.

I'm sure the refreire has a feeling of being in the castle. You seem to be smiling more than usual.

However --- I didn't think that Alaut's personality was a factor in that.