Chapter 101: Arrival in Luganda

Chapter 101: Arrival in Luganda

It’s approximately 350 kilometers from the Royal Capital to Luganda Forest.

The further one goes into the countryside, the rougher the road becomes.

The road is getting harder and harder as we approach the end of our journey, but the pioneers are in high spirits.

[Yahagi-saaaan, snack time!]

A group of boys and girls crowded around me, all between the ages of 12 and 13, asking for snacks.

These children had just graduated from their orphanage this spring.

Well, even though I said that, they were actually forcefully kicked out.

They had nowhere to go, so I took them in.

At the beginning of the trip, they all had gloomy faces, but as the day went by, they got used to me and the adventurers and carefree smiles started appearing on their lips.

[You are in your growing phase after all. Are you hungry already?]

[Ehehe, we’re actually still fine, but Grandpa Sanaga, Mirai-san and the others looked tired.]

Sanaga-san, the blacksmith, and Mira-san, who sells restorative tea, will be moving to Luganda with us, and they are on the move with us now.

[Heeeey, you brats! Don’t use other people as a pretext to extort people for food! I’m still quite lively here!]

Sanaga-san waved around his clenched fist angrily.

Besides him, Mirai-san was silently giggling to herself.

[Now, now, Sanaga-san. I’m getting tired too anyway, so let’s take a break.]

[Keh, if that’s what Yahagi...... Lord-sama wants, then it’s fine.]

Seeing the sulking Sanaga-san, Mirai softly giggled once again.

The two of them are talking more and more these days, and after Michelle wondered what their relationship was like, rumors about them began circulating.

[In that case, I’ll hand out “Kabayaki Sansukes” to everyone again today.]

This is very convenient food for the trip because it boosts stamina.

The children, however, looked dissatisfied.

[Ehhh~~ That’s delicious, but I’m getting a little tired of it. Besides, eating that makes me thirsty.]

With how convenient it is, we were eating them everyday after all......

[Then, how about this one? It’s sweet and tasty.]

Product name: Klico

Description: Delicious caramel. One piece will allow you to walk 3000 meters without feeling fatigue! Comes with a small toy.

The place feels as if it’s a housing complex before any houses are built.

It has the vibe of being in the midst of a full-scale sale......

[Yuusuke, isn’t that the entrance to the dungeon?]

Michelle was pointing to a rock formation resembling an ancient tomb visible below us.

[That seems to be the case. It’s the same as the drawing I saw in the documents. Let’s check there first. You guys can put down your luggage and take a break. Michelle, Titti, Team Harukaze, follow me.]

I’ve heard that monsters sometimes come out of the dungeon.

They had apparently sealed the entrance, but it would be a good idea to check.

[Why even me......]

Titti grumpily stands up.

[You do know you’re a convict, right? I have to make sure you work properly. Besides, your personality aside, I’ll be counting on your magic.]

[Hmph, I know that! I make a point of not paying my debts, but I’ll make an exception for Yahagi.]

[When we’re done, I’ll give you some of your favorite Chirorin Choco, Titti.]

[Something like sweets won’t be luring in me! Well, if you’re going to give me those, make sure it’s the strawberry choco or the milk-flavored one......]

It seems that the sisters have similar tastes in food.

Michelle also likes strawberry chocolate and milk-flavored chocolate.

At that moment, I felt a tug on my sleeve, and noticed it was Michelle.

She was looking at me as if she wanted to say something.

It seems like she didn’t like the fact that only Titti was getting those Chirorin Choco.

[I’m also giving lots to Michelle.]

[You gonna feed me?]

Michelle whispered in my ear.

[A- Alright. However, let’s leave that for the night......]

I whispered back, to which Michelle stood up with a satisfied look on her face.

[Now then, let’s hit the dungeon!]

No, no, we’re just gonna be sealing the entrance......

<Translator’s Notes>

Klico – Based on Glico caramel Chirorin Choco – Based on Chiroru Choco