186 Chapter 186 Reissue of Young Master

Kouki

Break up with Mina... the rest of your breakup goes into your uncle's mansion.

Then I saw a familiar gray hair at the entrance to the house.

"Welcome, Yukinoji."

"Oh, it's been a long time, Kashima's grandfather."

This person is Kashima Yoshinosuke, a close friend that can be used on his uncle.

Everything my uncle has been serving since childhood, so in the battlefield they were supporting each other with the breath of Ahun.

"Yes, Mr. Yukinoji seems to be well, and most of all, thank you."

Hmm!

Kashima's grandfather is neither "young" nor "fortunate", and calls him after a familiar name.

Yoren Yukinojo, that's the rest of his real name.

Because of the accident, I could teach Mina.

Say, why don't you come inside?

Guided by Kashima's grandfather, the rest continues into the Mansion.

There is no building going to the desired room without guidance from Grandpa Kajima, who has been to the house many times since childhood.

Nevertheless, if you imitate such rude behavior in adulthood, Harumi will be noisy.

"Then please wait a moment. The inn will be here soon."

Hmm.

When I sat down in the room guided by Kashima's grandfather, I suddenly felt tired.

It seems that the journey so far has exhausted quite a bit of my mind. Quiet indoors induce drowsiness.

"Young man, why don't you rest until Mitsu-sama arrives?

"No, it's about your uncle, he'll be here any minute."

I haven't explained the situation to my uncle yet, so I'll take my time afterwards.

Fortunately, the battle against fatigue took a very short time.

Because the footsteps of an unusual rush approached this mansion.

A big body enters the room with a vigorous opening.

"Oops! Long time no see, Yukinojo! Were you strong!?"

"Uncle! It's been a while!

The elderly man came. The name of the remaining uncle, Omitsu clan lord, is Omitsu Zongen (Sogen) and Akitsu-no-suke (Suke).

"Hello, Yukinojo!

My uncle welcomes me with a smile without making a bad face at my nephew who suddenly arrives.

"I was surprised to hear about the disturbances in the city, but I'm glad you're safe."

My uncle's words tightened my mind, which was relieved.

Uncle, I have something to tell you about this.

Hmm?

My uncle, who perceived the rest of the atmosphere, turned his grandfathered expression into that of a samurai.

"Hmm, it looks like you've got yourself into some sort of unusual trouble."

"Yes, it involves the general family, and hence the uncle, who has a blood connection with the general family."

Ning, it is no exaggeration to say that this heavenly peak will involve all the earth.

"Oh my God, it seems like it's quite important to have a relationship with a grandfather like you."

My uncle lowered his hips to the cushion and urged me to continue the conversation.

"Yes, as your uncle knows, the rest of my father, General Yang, has been hidden."

Yes, the remaining father is a general who is the supreme leader of this country.

A king called Emperor is at the top of the kingdom, but since the Emperor gives priority to protecting the land of Tianfeng from disasters, the government (every festival) is carried out by a person called General instead.

In other words, the general is the real supreme power in this country.

That is why Yu was targeted for his life by a chaser, and why he was unable to give Mina his real name.

And from the day the rest of my father died, everything went wrong.

"I heard your brother's obituary. I didn't expect that older brother to pass away before the new year's greetings... but I didn't think that would happen very much."

My uncle looked up at the universe with distant eyes.

You must remember your father.

"Yes, I was surprised, too. But the rest are the General's sons. I don't have time to slowly grieve. I hurried to prepare for my father's funeral and the assault on the next general's throne."

"Well, the longer the general is absent, the more the country will shake.... but that didn't happen. You went missing, and the general's funeral was performed by the elder Yamazakura Koji Sakyonosuke."

"You're right."

There is a slight silence between you and your uncle.

"... what happened?

But my uncle clears up the silence and encourages me to continue.

"... I was attacked by a bandit in the castle"

"What!?"

I can't help being surprised by my uncle.

The gorgeous castle where Yuya's father lived was a castle to protect the general. Therefore, security is said to be the strictest in the country, and there is no gap for one cat child to enter.

And the samurai who serve in the Castle of Magnificence are not inferior.

Even if a semi-life assassin is lucky enough to infiltrate, he is soon found and truncated by samurai on patrol.

The bandits broke into the castle, and my uncle's surprise is no wonder.

"Fortunately, thanks to Haruko, my life has been saved. But the thief was pretty clever, and if the ministers hadn't spent their lives buying time, the rest would have been after my father."

"What a skillful hand....."

"I decided it would be dangerous to return to the castle with few gestures, and the rest, along with the remaining ministers, decided to hide their identity and escape to ask my uncle for help."

I see. You've just lost your brother, but you've had a lot of trouble. "

"No, it's all my immature death. I wouldn't have let you like Yamazakura Koji if you hadn't backed me up with thieves!

"No? Why do you call yourself Yamazakura Koji?

"... because it was Yamazakura Koji who attacked the rest!

"What!? Sincerely!?"

Sakyonosuke Yamazakura Koji. The blood of the elderly, who serve the general's family, is one of the heavy towns connected with the family of priests in charge of the mythology.

Originally, my father... was supposed to support a new general by aiding in the loss of the general.

"Yes, Harumi has confirmed that some of the thieves who attacked the rest of the village are in the hands of Yamazakura Koji."

"Is that sincerity, Harumi?

Asked by his uncle, Qingchen, who had been silent until now, nodded with a grievous look.

As for Harumi, it would be remiss of him to tell you that the mountain cherry blossom trail that was close to his father struck the rest.

"Yes, some of the thieves we defeated worked in Yamazakura Koji's Mansion."

"What a... head of family and a handicapped person..."

My uncle put his hand on his forehead when he couldn't believe it.

"Immediately after my father's death, that's it. Maybe even your father's death was planned by Yamazakura Koji."

"I can't believe how much it is... that stiff mountain cherry blossom trail... hmm, I can't believe it..."

I can't help being confused by my uncle.

Speaking of the mountain cherry blossom trail, he is a solid and famous man.

Even if the father, who is a general, instructs him, if it is not appropriate, he is so stiff as to oppose him from the front.

That's why my father trusted me.....

"But, Dear Akitsu-no-Suke-san, the current state of government in this country is a situation where Mr. Okoji Yamazakura Koji is in charge."

Seeing his uncle confused by the rest of his words, Harumi points to the fact that the Yamazakura Koji ruled in reality.

"That's right, uncle. He loves the country and does everything he can to save himself from attacking the next general. In fact, the feudal lords who breathed in him made the barrier leading to the Mitsu clan as strict as the blockade. Luckily, I managed to get through the gate, otherwise I would have been captured before I reached my uncle's lower level."

Ugh, my uncle roared as he turned to traffic.

"Certainly, there were reports a few days ago that the number of travelers coming from the neighboring Kaga clan had decreased, but I didn't know that this was the case...."

Did my uncle still have a passage in mind?

"Uncle, Yu intends to assault the General and take the position of the head elder from the Yamazakura Koji. Please help me with that."

The only way to regain the country from the mountain cherry blossom trail is for the rest of us to take the General's seat.

In order to do this, we also need the strength of our uncle, who is the general's real brother and has the country's leading power over the Yamazakura trail.

"Hmm, that's right...."

My uncle closes his eyes and thinks for a while.

But I quickly opened my eyes and turned a sharp eye.

Good for you. It is not necessary to scrutinize the case of Yamazakura Koji, but the birth of a new general is urgent in the absence of the general. I will also assist you in the assassination of your general. "

"Thank you, uncle!

Oops! If uncle moves, demons have gold sticks!

You don't need to be afraid to cross the mountain cherry blossom trail!

"Then hurry to the ceremony for the General's assault!

We need the Emperor's permission to attack the General.

After all, the original lord of this country is the Emperor.

It is a hassle, but not the emperor, who is the original king, who is in charge of national government.

Procedures for this are absolutely necessary.

But my uncle slowly shook his head to the side to cover his back.

"Don't panic. If you're going to attack the general, you'll need to be ready. Above all, we need to find a new escort. If you have an unsuitable assassin who can't even defend the Shogun's family, we need to find someone who can. Nevertheless, it will be difficult to find someone with such an arm...."

Mmm, sure. The samurai who guarded Kawaharu Castle are among the best in Heaven Peak.

Someone with powers comparable to or greater than theirs is so simple…, and the rest recalls the face of someone else.

"Don't worry about it! I have other ideas!

"Huh? You say there are so many masters?

"Yes, he is the one who defeated the rest of the bandits by himself. Don't worry about the guards if you can get their help!

"Young man, I don't know who he is...."

Hayashi must have thought of it. I hid my eyebrows and asked the rest.

"Hmm, of course he is!

Mina

Hmm, I can't believe we found Lex here.

When I saw the product sold at Echigoya, I asked Mr. Tatsuyoshi if the craftsman who made it was Lex.

Tatsuyoshi told me that Lex had asked me to look for us.

It seems that it was the cause of the feeling of inclusiveness when I heard my name.

And when I was checking to see if I was the Mina I was looking for, it was up to me to come up with Lex's name.

So the next destination is the port town of Hatoba, where Lex lives.

"Mina-san, that's it....."

Tatsuyoshi-san's voice sounds hard to say when I think about my future policy.

"What's wrong, Tatsuyoshi..."

"Lord Mina!

It was then. Someone suddenly came into the store and called me.

"Are you... Harumi-san?

Yes, it was Hayashi Hayashi, your guard, who summoned me.

I mean, they called me by my name in an exotic land, so I was surprised that my friends came looking for me.

"Can I help you?

Then Harumi nodded with a bitter face.

Hmm, does this guy hate me?

"That's... the young man wants to ask you again."

... oh, my God, it's a hunch of trouble.

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"Another escort job?

Haru-sensen brought me to the residence of the lord of the clan who had just delivered Kouki.

In the room he was guided were Kouki and his big grandfather, as well as three fine, but not careless, grandfathers.

"Yukinojo, do these people do what your lord says they do?

A big, strange grandfather looks at us and leans his neck.

Does this mean he's your uncle?

And after all, Kouki was a pseudonym.

"Yes, Uncle. This Mina owes me the rest of my life. The rest of the guards lost their lives with a single magic attack."

"What a magician."

Knowing that I was a wizard, Yukinojo's uncle nodded that he was satisfied.

"So you're a samurai? You don't have a sword?

A samurai is certainly a knight in this country. It's been a few days since I've been in this country, but I think I've gotten used to the information about this country a lot.

"Um, Akita...."

And Govin glanced at me.

Oh, speaking of which, I was taking him as my guardian... but when I think about it, he's a pirate.

He's not a samurai, he's a pirate.

"" What!? ""

Yukinojo and the others rounded their eyes when they were told it was the pirates who were supposed to count as a force.

"What is it, Mina!?"

"Well, they were trying to sell their ships to slavers by kidnapping me and my people under the guise of trading ships. And my people sent me back to this country as a sin."

"What....."

"Such circumstances....."

Asked about the hidden circumstances, while Yukinojo and Harumi were stunned, there was one person laughing.

Yes, Yukinojo's uncle.

"Hahahahaha!! I can't believe I turned pirates back and used them instead of legs! That's the girl you were expecting!

It was Lex who actually turned back.

Nevertheless, it's a surprise that only one of Yukinojo's confused people will cheat on him.

"It's amazing that you didn't take a step away from a pirate who has a stake in a battlefield surrounded by oceans and enemies! The more you do, the more you can count on it!

"But why were you walking with the pirates? Why don't we get back to this peak and get on a safe boat? You're no longer a pirate anymore.

"Ah, well, just before I arrived in this country, I was hit by a storm and dropped off the ship. I managed to land with him, so I used it as a guide."

I can't say I tried to help a pirate who fell into the sea. Now that I think about it, I've done something really stupid. Hmm, I can't fool around with Lex or Gyro either....

"That's enough. That would be satisfactory. That storm is troublesome for us, too."

That means that people in this country still don't understand that strange storm.

And if you're in trouble, it has to be once or twice.

This isn't a normal storm, as Lex said.

"Well, can we catch him now?

Huh?

Harumi pointed it out, and Govin blushes his face.

Ah, well, that's true.

"Ah, sister, come on!?"

No, even with such desperate eyes. You tried to sell us out.

... well, he gave me a lot of information about this country, and I'm going to ask him to help me save my life because he brought me to this country.

"Well, wait, wait. Don't be a killer, Haruko."

And so it was Yukinojo's uncle who entered the arbitration.

"Sir, are you accustomed to being a pirate?

"Hee, hee! You can't beat anybody with a ship!

"Well, that's comforting. Uhmm."

Yukinojo's uncle smiles as if he was planning something.

Very well. Well then, Master, it's good to be the servant of your ship. "

"Heh!?"

"Eh!?"

"Uncle!?"

"Dear Akitsu-no-suke!?"

Everyone here shouted at the unexpected remarks.

"Many sailors have lost their lives as a result of the storm. Therefore, as an exception, you will mainly be compensated for your sins by working as a sailor. Because pirates aren't tied up. If you think about it, it's a pretty generous measure, isn't it?

"Hee, hee! If you're not tied up, what kind of work? Come on!

Hmm, it's not a bad result, but it seems like a rather sweet treatment for a nobleman...?

Aren't you gonna sneak out?

Then you realized what I thought, Yukinojo's uncle looked at me and smiled.

"Of course, I will cast a curse to keep this man from fleeing. In addition, the employer who captured the pirate will pay the money that this pirate will earn by working. This is a reward for pirate captivity, as well as a reward for accommodating a shortage of sailors. How about that?"

Oh, the more you do, the more you take care of me.

I'm replenishing a shortage of sailors, and I'd like to thank them for their manpower.

Perhaps you're also thanking me for saving Yukinojo?

Yeah, then we can handle the pirates and get the money, so it's two birds with one stone.

Well, I caught Lex, so I have to give it to Lex later.

"I see. If that's the case, I'll take care of this pirate."

"Mm-hmm. Kajima, take this man to the Navy sinner's jail."

"Afraid, Milord."

"Master, you're a master!

Govin leaves the room with a grandfather called Kajima.

Something is strange about you.

Govin leaves and the conversation is interrupted.

"Well, that's my nephew, lady."

"Hey! I haven't said I'll get a job yet!?"

"What!? Can't you take it!?"

It's only natural!

What we've talked about properly since we've been here isn't just how Govin treated us!

"Harumi asked me to come, but I didn't say I'd be escorted in the first place. In the first place, there's no reason why I have to. I don't think this castle has anyone stronger than me."

At least he's a landlord with a mansion this big, so he must have hired quite a clever one.

You don't think you're willing to rely on a little girl like me.

Then Yukinojo raised her voice.

"Mina. The guards who lost their lives sheltering from their pursuers were quite skilled samurai in this country."

"Huh? Was that so?

"Hmm. There was a long flight fatigue and disadvantage due to the number, but still the elite of our country were unconscious. Therefore, my uncle was in trouble because he couldn't escort the bad guys. But you defeated such a chaser lightly. That's why I want you to help me again!

Yukinojo looks excited and begs me.

That's... that's what this is all about.

I mean, Yukinojo is mistaken!

Perhaps the chaser was quite hurt by the murdered Yukinojo's escort.

So my magic knocked me down lightly.

Perhaps the opponent was slow because he was confident that he had defeated a number of guards in this country and that it was a little girl like me who came out.

If this little girl is the opponent, it will be okay to play another fight.

But that's what killed the chaser.

And because I believed in the strength of the guard, Yukinojo overestimated my strength.

No matter how much I grew up, I'm not proud of being stronger than the country's most skilled warriors.

Hmm, this is a huge mistake made by the situation.

Yukinojo's uncle seems to be mistaken for the vague information he received from Yukinojo. And because of Lex's courage.

I have to find a way to say no peacefully.

You can't accept dangerous requests by mistake.

"I understand the situation. But I have to join my stray friends."

"Companions? Oh, speaking of which, your daughter was an exotic people. So now you're looking for someone to play with?

"Yes, I know where one of my fellow storm buddies is, so I'm going there first."

"Hmm, which town is that guy in? If your daughter wants it, I'll put the carriage out."

Horse carriage, honest flying magic will get you there sooner.

Nevertheless, it would be rude to refuse the nobility.

"They say they're in the port town of Hatoba."

"Hmm, the port town of Hatoba is a town in the neighboring territory."

Yes, the location of the town is exactly as Tatsuyoshi-san told me.

"I'm sorry, sir, but the gates to the adjacent territory are virtually sealed off."

and Yukinojo's uncle told him that he was sorry.

"Blocked?

"Hmm. Because there are dangerous bandits in the territory, we're blocking them from escaping to other territories. It seems that a familiar merchant can get through if he pays for it, but the daughter of an exotic people won't get through. If I succeed, I may be mistaken for a fellow thief."

Ah, that's what Tatsuyoshi-san was saying!

But the thieves must be in front of the building. The purpose is to prevent Yukinojo from moving freely. "

"Eh!?"

Is Yukinojo's situation involved here!?

Ah, I'm going to let this guy do his job.

I won't let that happen.

"Well, even if they say escort, I don't know who to protect Yukinoji from."

I dare stress with Yukinojo, not Kouki-kun, and wonder if someone is after him.

There's no doubt it's not a monster or bandit escort in a situation, and in some cases it's not even a bad guy.

"Oops, that's right. If you do ask for a job, I have to tell you the explanation of the content and the reward... it's a pretty solid girl. By the way, why is Yukinojo so depressed?

When he saw Yukinojo, he was somehow depressed enough to see him.

"Yu, Yukinojo-sama... yes, no. Never mind, uncle. More than that, I want you to continue."

Have you ever been shocked?

"No? Really? First of all, the content of the request, but this is not easy. To put it bluntly, Yukinojo is the head of the clan. We have to perform a ritual to take over the throne of our lost father. But it is in this situation that the unexpected are disturbing us. The neighboring lords will be instigating them to seal off the gates. Somehow, I hadn't heard from his men for months about the thief who was vandalizing the neighboring territory."

Oh, you knew the bandits were out there because you already had the information.

But as a matter of substance, it feels like a commonplace house disturbance.

No, it's fair that I, a civilian, get caught up in a disturbance at a noble house.

No, I've been getting a little involved in a different scale of events lately, and I'm feeling a little fuzzy.

"Therefore, I want you to escort Yukinojo to the ceremonial site and keep watch over the ceremony."

"Will the request be fulfilled after the ceremony?

"No, just in case, I want you to bring Yukinojo back to this mansion after the ceremony. So the request is not complete."

The request is no different from the general escort request.

It's just that the opponent is good enough to defeat the country's best warrior.

Whether you accept my request or not, rendezvous with Lex is our top priority. Regarding the blockade of the Sekiguchi, I think we can do something about it.

The reward, but how about 1000 gold coins?

"1000!?"

I'm surprised at the unexpected amount of money.

So 1000 gold coins is too much boulder for the escort!?

"Mmm, and one more thing. You said you were one of my strays. Does that mean there are other people? We will help you find the whereabouts of your people. It seems that there are other lords who have sealed off the gate, and the young lady's companions will be struggling to join us. What do you say? If we successfully complete the request, the blockade will be lifted and it will be easier for us to join our allies. It's a win-win situation, right?

"Mm...."

I did escort Yukinojo to see if everyone was in this town.

If I can lift the blockade by escorting Yukinojo, can everyone shake a major hand and move east to join us?

Considering that, it may have been lucky to be involved in solving the cause of the lockdown.

Especially if you leave the gyro alone, you don't know what kind of disturbance it will cause.

"Where are you going? How many days from here?

Nevertheless, I can't get a job without knowing how much you're going to be detained.

"Hmm. The destination is at the foot of Mount Amatsukami, the spiritual peak in the middle of the country. There is a ceremonial venue there. It's been three days by horse from here, but honestly, it will be difficult to get around by horse because there is an epicenter. Then we have to go through the gates through the beast road, which is impossible to walk, so we have to walk for eight days."

Wow, you're pretty restrained. It will take half a month to get back and forth. I'm glad you asked.

And given the jamming, it's going to take a lot longer.

Hmm, considering the overall situation, it would be more beneficial to accept this request.

But there are many anxiety factors when I'm alone. I mean, I'm a wizard, and this guy is the only one with a front guard! Yukinojo is an escort, so it's out of the question!

After all.....

"... I think it would be better to take a different route than to go directly to the destination if I were to accept the request."

"Hmm? What do you mean?

"First, I'll go to the port town of Hatoba and meet one of my people. That way, you'll be able to replenish your strength significantly."

"Significant?

"Yes, because the people there are stronger than me."

"Is it stronger than Mina!?"

Said to be stronger than me, Yukinojo shouted in dismay.

A lot of people are stronger than me.

"Yes, there's our master Lex. If you need an escort, you can't afford him any better."

"Hmm, it's a big world to have more skill than your daughter. I really want you to join me, Lex."

"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.

Yukinojo's uncle said he wanted to fight Lex, so I hurriedly stopped.

If you fight Lex, you won't have enough lives!?

"But isn't it taking too long to get to the port town of Hatoba? We should go to Mount Amatsukami with a handful of elite people."

If that's what you're talking about, Harumi will get back to the subject.

Seems like Haru-sensei is wasting his time joining Lex.

Well, I know how you feel.

No, it could be, Haruzo.

"Akitsu-nosuke!?"

However, Yukinojo's uncle told him that my proposal was an ant.

"Sometimes it is said that there will be more fighting power, but it may be a good idea to go to the spiritual peak via the port town of Hatoba. They will want us to hasten to succeed Yukinojo. I don't think you're going anywhere. Conversely, the detours may be less secure. If the mastermind really was Kajin, he would have already realized that Yukinojo had reached the bottom of the barrel."

"Ok, sure...."

"No, I disagree!

But for some reason, I began to oppose Yukinojo.

"Let's go alone! You don't have to wait any longer, uncle!

"No, Yukinojo, you're not the one who pushes the thrill of your daughter. It's better to focus on securing your strength here."

"No, enough power! No need for other men!

"My lord, no way...."

"If...."

Then Yukinojo's uncle and Harashin looked at him with a stunning look at what Yukinojo had said.

"I wonder what to think during this emergency... well, maybe it's just the right liver thickness for the next generation."

What are you talking about?

"But I can't. Don't lose sight of priorities. First and foremost, make sure that you succeed in the ritual. If you want a woman to look good, show her the calm she deserves."

"Uhh, uhh..."

Silencing Yukinojo, his uncle looks at me.

"Okay. First of all, you should join your daughter's friends. It seems like you'll get a reward for your allies to help you. And once you're ready, head for Mount Amatsukami, the spiritual peak in the center of the country!

So I decided to accept a new request to join my friends.

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A few days after receiving the request, we finally got ready for the ceremony.

Let's start with the port town of Hatoba in the neighboring territory....

"Hmm, this is tough."

Yes, the gate to enter the neighboring territory was very strict, and it seemed that many of the travellers heading for the gate were being driven back.

"Can you ask Mr. Echigoya to take me to the town of Hatoba?

"No, probably not a familiar employee."

Hmm, strict.

"How did you get past Sekijo before?

"Hmm, that time, I went through a beast road that was difficult to move people away from the gate. It was very difficult, but thanks to this, I was able to reach the Mitsu domain safely."

So, this time, in the same way?

"No, that was impossible."

Harumi, who has returned from the scout, joins the conversation.

"How'd it go?

"Ha, there were soldiers positioned at regular intervals along the border between the territories, and there were horseback riders patrolling between them. I wonder if we can avoid crossing the border now."

Pretty tight security.

"Isn't it tough being off the road to Mount Amatsukami?

"Maybe they found out we used the Beast Path."

Well, I guess you're surrounding this Mitsu territory to let me know that you won't use the same hand.

As Yukinojo's uncle said, they know Yukinojo is here.

Wow, this is a mess.

"When this happens, all we have to do is sneak into the darkness. However, since the fire station and the sentry are located in a mutually identifiable position, it is likely that they will be discovered even if they move at night."

If so, should I rely on my uncle's advice?

Yukinojo's plan is to prepare a chestnut that resembles them.

And we deliberately discovered the beast and said that we would pass through the beast path in that gap.

"But if you keep watching this much, you may not leave your position. The worst enemies can keep us here for a long time."

"But we have to do it. If you hold your hand for a long time, it will increase his strength."

Yukinojo murmured with a serious face at Haru-sensen's words.

Hmm, this is too bad for the boulder.

"Hey, you just have to cross the boundaries of territory without finding it, right?

"Mm-hmm. That's the best part, but it's hard to be so strict."

"No, there's a way."

"What!?"

He didn't think there was a plan to manage this situation, and Yukinojo shouted.

"Are you sure you can handle it!?"

"Well, I can't believe it!?"

"Probably fine. Let's wait till night first."

"... okay. Let's try Mina's plan."

"Are you sure?

"Whatever you use, you have to wait till night. If there's another good way, you can try it first."

"... hah. Just as I was told."

"Hmm. I'm counting on you, Mina."

"Yeah, I'll take care of it."

Well, shall we wait till evening?

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"Ooooh!?"

Yukinojo shouted excitement.

"Hey, be quiet! They'll find us."

"I'm sorry. But this is the first time I've ever experienced flying in the sky...!?"

Yes, my proposed method is to fly across the border.

Because flight magic was a lost technology in our country, I thought it would be the same in an exotic country.

And the idea was correct.

Although Yukinojo was first surprised when she was born and flew over the sky, she is now like a child.

Yes, it has arrived. I'll bring Harumi with me soon. "

"Uh-huh. Come on, Mina. But flying magic is amazing! I've never experienced such magic before! Can all exotics fly!?"

"... no, no, nobody can fly in the sky like that."

So Mina is still an amazing wizard!

Yukinojo looks at me with her sparkling eyes.

"No, no, no, I'm not such a big deal. He taught me magic. He said Lex was amazing."

"... Lex?

And for some reason, Yukinojo became quiet.

"... I see, that man..."

"? I don't know, but for now, I'll bring Haru-sensei, so just hide there and wait."

In this way, we passed through the first difficulty without danger... but what happened to Yukinoji?