CH 48

How much time had passed since we left the town?　

I was just trying to endure the shaking of the carriage, and I was taking candy balls that Chris had given me in my mouth every now and then.

I still felt sick from the shaking, but it was much better than yesterday.

But I'm worried that I might get a sweat tooth .

Come to think of it, I wonder how tooth decay is treated in this world?　

I remember hearing that in the days when medical care was not developed, tooth decay had to be forcibly extracted.

I felt a shiver down my spine, so I got scared and stopped thinking about it.

But I thought I would have to think about it eventually, so I kept it to myself.

"Does that candy really work that well?"

" Yes, I think it makes a big difference without it."

I was sitting in front of my father, who seemed to be interested in the candy because I had been holding it in my mouth for a long time.

I thought of a nasty idea and answered with a smile, "It's very sweet and tasty".

I was not lying because the candy was sour at first and sweet afterwards.

"Hmmm. Let's have one then. ......" He took the candy ball I offered him.

This might give me a chance to see his amused face.

I think I was excited with anticipation.

"....."

As he was about to put it in his mouth, he looked at me and stared at the candy ball with a doubtful look on his face.

Oh, what's wrong ?

Then Father called Rubens from the carriage window.

'What is it, Master . Rainer?"

I hear it's a very sweet candy bar.

Father had a wicked grin on his face.

'They must be very sweet and yummy, eh?"

"Yes it is very sweet ...... , the aftertaste part was said in a small, faint voice.

Perhaps Rubens did not hear it .

I see, then I'll take it without reservation."

Rubens smiled and took a candy ball into his mouth.

His expression changed rapidly

"I see, it sure is sweet,...... with an aftertaste, though."

Father is holding back his laughter with a "kuku kuku" at the sight of him.

Rubens, on the other hand, glared at me and my father fiercely and said to me.

'Come to think of it, since Master Rid has been improving his abilities lately, I'd like to take you seriously next time, if that's all right with you.　Is that alright with you, Master Rainer?"

"I'm going to try to rehabilitate my character. You may try to get back into the swing of things."

"I'm sorry about ......."

They were having a very pleasant and lively exchange of airs.

If Rubens were to get serious, I would be knocked down a couple of pegs.

I felt a little depressed about my training after returning to the mansion.

While we were having this exchange, the shaking of the carriage began to lessen considerably.

"The carriage's shaking has greatly decreased, hasn't it, Father?'

'Yeah, we' re near the border between Renalute and Magnolia. Soon, we'll be at the Renalute border."

Finally, we arrived at Renalute.

This means that we can say goodbye to the carriage .

I felt much better now that I knew that.

Then I heard Deanna's voice from outsid

"I could see the customs house in Renaloute."

I was a little surprised when I saw it through the window.

It looked more like a fort than a customs post.

It was larger than I had expected.

The entrance gate was made of wood and looked like a castle gate.

In front of the gate, there were two dark elf soldiers standing with spears.

Even from a distance, I could tell that they had already noticed us and were a little wary of us.

At that moment, Rubens said to us,

"I will go ahead and inform them of our presence."

Rubens tapped his foot on the horse's stomach and galloped off ahead of us to the gate.

And just as our carriage approached, the gate was opened and we entered the fort.

Once there, the carriage was stopped.

Then a dark elf soldier approached the carriage and said, "I would like to see you in person, along with your papers, to confirm your identity."

At the sound of his voice, the father quickly stood up and opened the carriage door.

"The Lord of Bardia, Magnolia Empire. I am Rainer Bardia. Is this all right?"

"I am very sorry, sir. I am honored to meet you."

The dark elf soldier bowed when he saw father's figure and then quickly withdrew.

As soon as he finished, he immediately sat down in the carriage chair.

However, I was excited by the sight of the soldier through the carriage window.

It was truly "Tokirella!" The reason was that it was the same thing that the player were excited about in the "Tokirella!

The Dark Elven soldiers were dressed in military uniforms reminiscent of post-Meiji Restoration Japan.

A uniform cap that gives the impression of being slightly square in shape.

Long-sleeved, black-based military uniform with long trousers.

Military shoes that go all the way down to the knees.

And, of course, the military sword at the waist.

Yes, no matter how I look at it, it looks like something I have seen in the old Japan in my memory from a previous life.

Even I, who had not played the main story that much, remembered this.

I had seen this item in a recommendation from a younger colleague at work, which I remember fondly now.

I remember her words with deep emotion.

"It's dark elves and Japanese, it's Japanese style , and it's the era of Japanese-Western blending, and the atmosphere of that root is the best, so please watch it once!"

Sorry.

Pretty much, I remembered it because it was recommended to me, but I skipped the plot with skip unread text function .

But since I saw it in person, I'm sure my junior would forgive me.

I decided to think so.

But why is Renalute so Japanese in the first place?　

Actually, there is a reason.

It is because of the "Barsto Crisis" that occurred a few years ago.

At that time, when Magnolia had ostensibly become an ally and resolved the issue, the people of Renalute took in Magnolia's culture into their daily lives in a friendly and positive manner.

Renalute, which originally had a culture close to Japanese culture, adopted the culture of Magnolia, which was close to the Western culture, and as a result, the country became full of a blend of Japanese and Western culture following the Meiji Restoration.

But why did the people of Renalute become so friendly to Magnolia?　

It has to do with their birth rate.

Dark elves have a very long life span.

Perhaps because of this, it is more difficult for them to have children than other races.

Therefore, as a race, they have become a major problem for the nation.

Therefore, as a race, Dark Elves take very good care of their children.

There was a tendency for the entire nation to look after their children as if they were their own.

And at that time, Barsto's slave hunters targeted the children of the Dark Elves, who were also highly valued.

That is why the relationship between Barsto and Renaloute became more bitter and worse.

Magnolia took advantage of the situation and made Renalute a vassal state by even offering to supply them with salt, which I think is quite a feat.

When I learned about the current situation in Renalute, I remembered what my junior colleague had said.

But to be honest, there is a different goal than the Japanese-Western blend.

While I was pondering for a moment, I noticed that the carriage had passed through the barrier and entered the country of Renalute.

And then, a new scene comes into view.

It is a rural landscape.

Yes, there is "rice".

I couldn't help but say out loud,

"Father, it's rice fields, rice fields!:

"Yes, rice fields.　You certainly don't see them in Magnolia, but they are not unusual in Renalute."

Father did not understand my excitement.

But I was very moved.

Magnolia's meals consisted of bread, meat, soup, and salad.

Rice is rarely served.

I had hoped to do something about it someday, but I never thought I would have the opportunity to make it right so soon.

But that is why I asked Chris to come this time.

I will definitely create a business channel and make it possible to import rice into the Bardia territory.

I renewed my resolve as I looked out over the rural landscape.

At that moment, father called out to me.

"We will probably be in the castle of the king of Renalute by the end of the day, but we will probably meet the king of Renalute tomorrow. Try to get some rest today."

"I understand. I will make sure that everything will be fine "

I replied strongly to my father.

He seemed relieved at my words, but then he turned his head to look at me suspiciously and said, "

Don't throw up on ......?"

"I would never throw up in front of the king of Renalute. ......"

My father's words made me lose all strength.