CH 46

I was awakened by the cries of the livestock raised in Yang. I don’t feel sick. I’m in good shape.

I picked up the luggage I had packed the day before and headed for the village chief’s house. Passing villagers on their way to the farm, I was about to pass the laundry in the common area when I met Sophie.

“Good morning.”

“Good morning. You’re working hard this morning.”

“You too, Lars–san. I heard that you are going to join the investigation team.”

Is the source of the information from Orle?

I have nothing to hide, so I nodded my head in affirmation.

“I’m a little worried. Are you okay?”

I don’t know if she’s referring to the fact that I’m heading to a dangerous dungeon or if she’s pointing out that I’ll be working with a Nobleman, but either way, the answer is the same.

“Don’t worry. I’ll be back soon.”

I stroked her head as if I were treating Helmine, since she was small and stocky.

“I’m not a child anymore!”

She looked happy, unlike her words, and gently brushed away my hands.

Then she quickly switched to a serious face.

“I don’t know the details, but it seems that there are many people’s speculations involved in this investigation team. Please don’t trust them too much just because they are your friends.”

“I know that. I used to be a veteran adventurer. I know how to deal with temporary parties.”

“Are you sure?”

“Absolutely!”

“…… I understand. I believe you. I’ll be waiting for you forever, so please make sure you come back safely.”

If you say something like that, I’ll have to come back even if I die.

As expected of a former saint, she has a way with other people.

The fact that she really cares about me doesn’t make me feel bad but, in fact, it motivates me.

“Of course. I’ll see you later.”

I decided to leave Sophie, who seemed to be regretting her decision, and go on.

When the whole village was fully awake and noisy, we finally arrived. Orle and the village chief were standing at the entrance.

“You’re the first to arrive.”

“I can’t keep you waiting.”

I replied lightly to Orle and stood next to him, waiting for the members of the survey team, but they didn’t …… come.

The village chief is mumbling, “Not yet, not yet?” Olle clucked his tongue repeatedly, unable to hide his annoyance.

You two are so naive. That’s what aristocrats are all about. It’s rare for them to do what they promise to commoners. Time flies when you’re absent-minded.

When all the peasants had gone to work, and the remaining wives and children had begun their work at home, they finally appeared.

A middle-aged male Knight approached us on the shoulders of two boys in their early teens who seemed to be his servants. Behind him walked a female knight.

The middle-aged man was probably Christo. As I approached, I noticed that his face was pale. Did he get sick or something?

“Ugh, that’s disgusting.”

I thought, but he was wrong. His breath reeked of alcohol as he came right up to me.

We were going to investigate a dungeon of high difficulty, and he had been drinking heavily the day before?

You don’t have the common sense to be a warrior. It’s a very convenient development for me, but I’m sure it’s a nuisance for my friends. I can see the fatigue in the other guys’ eyes.

“I’m going to the dungeon …… quickly up.”

…… I’m about to die. But I’ll tolerate it.

“Then I, Lars, will show you the way.”

I bowed my head as a minimum courtesy.

Then I heard something spit out from nearby.

““““ ….. ””””

The timing was so bad that everyone in the room fell silent.

The head remains bowed until the nobleman’s permission is granted. I would like to get the permission as soon as possible, but I can’t expect Christo to do it since I can hear him gibbering.

What remains …..

“Let Regina answer for Christo–sama. Face up.”

You’re so witty. I did as I was told and found a woman with long blonde hair and kind eyes.

The metal armor she wears seems to have been given a magical effect, and I can feel the magic in it. I was relieved to see that Regina looked like a Knight who could fight decently, although Christo was not promising.

“I’ll ask you to guide me when I get settled. I’ll be counting on you from now on.”

As I watched the scene of the servants handing out water bags and taking care of Christo, I thought about the arrangements to be made.