CH 9

I Intend to Enjoy Freedom～Guild Autonomous Region, Gartland～ (1)

Guild Autonomous Region, Gartland.

It’s a big city surrounded by high outer walls using precipitous cliffs.

The cityscape is completely different from the imperial capital. The imperial capital was a fairytale-looking city with tall stone buildings with pointy roofs.

This one is a bit more urban.

It’s more of a fortress than a city.

While I was looking at the cityscape with great interest from the ox cart parked on the side of the road, Mel came running from a building across the street.

「Thanks to you I’ve got the package delivered!」

Mel made a double peace pose.

「I’m glad to hear that.」

「The Merchant Guild “Golden Road” is very particular about late deliveries. You’re a lifesaver. Haa, I wish the excavation guild and information guild can learn from your generosity.」

「As expected, there are a variety of guilds here.」

「That’s normal since this is the Guild Autonomous Region.」

「In the empire, adventurers were managed and ranked by the state so I find it surprising.」

I feel like I’ve finally arrived in a foreign country.

I feel that my heart is full of exoticism and I’m very excited.

「Hehehe, I’ve prioritized my delivery so let me say this now….welcome to the guild autonomous region, Gartland!」

Mel has a big smile on her face.

「This is a free country, independent of the Romancia Empire’s territory on the upper continent! Oh, from young master’s perspective as an imperial, this is the gateway to the lower continent where there is still a lot of uncharted land….anyway, it’s a super nice place!」

「You’re not very good at describing your hometown, are you?」

「Ehehe, they say it’s better to experience it than learning it so I’ll give you a lot of recommendations on places to go and things to do.」

「Ah, that would be great.」

When you come to an unfamiliar city, it is best to talk with the residents.

Especially in finding good restaurants.

I decided to ask Mel to recommend a pub.

Mel wanted to drink with me but I politely declined because I wanted to drink alone in celebration of my freedom. Sorry.

「I hope you continue to support the transport guild “Rat Squad” in the future!」

I split up with Mel and thought about my future plans.

After being kicked out of the imperial capital, there were several possible destinations for me to go.

Riito came here to Gartland for a certain p.u.r.p.o.s.e but the sun is already beginning to set.

The first thing he did was go to a tavern.

There’s no ice cream in this world but there is beer.