CH 356

When I got home, I heard that Chelle was disappointed that Aina and the others were not there, but when I told her they would be back, she had a big smile on her face. My learning of transfer magic became even more important.

Then, at dinner, I told everyone about Helena’s trip that I had just heard about.

“Helena’s going on a trip? Her mother is going with her? That’s very sudden.”

Makina asked as she sipped her stew, and I nodded in reply.

“Apparently. She talked to Kleinert-san and she left a letter for Leila-san. She even assigned Milfy to fill in for Helena. It’s a bit sudden, but it looks like they were prepared.”

“Hmm, I’m curious. Even though they were well prepared, they didn’t even let Lars and the others know, right?”

“Well …… I guess.”

Fath-san put her hand on her chin and wondered. In her opinion, she will tell the theater about it, of course, but it was strange, not to mention unusual, that she had not approached us, her friends, to tell the theater.

“But, Master. We sometimes leave without telling them too, so it’s not impossible, is it?”

“Well, if you put it that way, you’re right, but the sudden disappearance, you know–“

As Fath-san and I looked at each other and became uneasy, Basleigh-sensei poked at the buttered fish with her fork.

“Speaking of suspicious, the people of Sandiola, her countryman, only looked at Helena-chan in the theater, and the warriors guarding them were out of town for a bit, so I don’t think they had any contact with her.”

“When we left, you checked the back of the carriage and the luggage, but you also confirmed that they weren’t there too, right?”

“Yes.”

Just in case, we were also there to see them off, and we opened every single piece of luggage they put on the back of the carriage to check the contents. We also had to check to see if anything was stolen …… Well, this is a country that deals with slaves, so it’s possible that they were unknowingly kidnapped and tried to take them home.

But there was nothing in the back of the carriage or in the luggage. So there is no connection with Helena, even if I think back.

“To be honest, I’m curious too. But I couldn’t get anything when I asked people in the vicinity. I think that’s weird too ……”

“Should we stop and look for them?”

Fath-san said, but I shook my head and answered.

“Helena is an adult, and if her mother is with her, so I think there must be something there. It’s not a good idea to spend a lot of time without any clues. We’re not in a hurry either, though. I’ve told the guild to let Milfy and the others know if they see Helena, and they’ll take care of her.”

“I see. So, when we get to the gate, let’s ask Kruiz, too. If they’re on a trip, there’s no way that he didn’t see them.”

I thought that Basleigh-sensei had a good point and decided to go to sleep in preparation for the next day’s departure.

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And the next morning…

“All right, then, take care of us, you guys.”

“Neigh♪!”

“Brrrr♪!”

“Garruuu!”

“Woof!”

I was in the driver’s seat, and Basleighs-sensei was still riding on Radia’s back as we headed for the gate. We decided to go early in the morning, when there were fewer people on the streets, to allow Radia and the others to move around.

When we arrived at the gate, we saw kruiz-san yawning, and Basleigh-sensei made a dash to him.

“Ey, Radia! Let’s wake up that sleepy man!”

“Grr.”

“Don’t do it, Basleigh-sensei. Radia, you don’t have to listen to her.”

“Grrrr!”

When I said that, Radia stopped suddenly and Basleigh-sensei was thrown forward and flew through the air. Just when I thought she was about to do a head-slide, she did an amazing head-slide and stopped right in front of Kruiz-san.

“Uoooooooh, what the hell!?”

“Good morning, Kruiz-san!”

“…… What’s the, so it’s Basleigh …… Are you here early in the morning just to tease me?”

“Ahhh, that’s not it–.”

When I caught up with her, I explained the situation, and Kruiz-san opened his mouth with a pop of his hand.

“Ahhh, the idol girl. I’m sure she left yesterday. It was a little later than now.”

“Did she say where she was going?”

“No, I haven’t heard that …… But I think that carriage was bound for Gior territory, right?”

“Is that true!? Thanks, that’s good information!”

“What, are you chasing after them?”

“That’s not it, but I’m just relieved that there’s someone who knows where they’re going.”

“Hmm? Are you guys going somewhere too?”

“Yes! We’re going to Sandiola!”

When Kruiz-san changed the subject to our condition with a sense of disinterest, Makina replied. When Kruiz-san heard this, his eyes widen, sighed with a wry smile, and told me to take care of myself. 

“Gior territory, huh.”

“Yes. We’re going in the same territory. Maybe we can catch up with them somewhere?”

“Well, they left earlier than us, and there are many towns in the Gior territory.”

“We’ll see at that time. At least they didn’t take them away, which is good.”

“That’s right! Well, let’s go and find some transfer magic!”

“Kuoon!”

“!”

Makina raises her fist next to me, Ash squeals, and Sephiro responds with a flower in his head. So, after we arrived, I had to find someone who could use magic …… I hope I can get home soon, though …… I thought as I held the reins.

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“……”

“Hey, Helena-san! I’m so glad you waited for me.”

Afmand, Helena, and her mom were confronting each other near the town, about half a day away from the town of Illuminate. The mother shrugged her shoulders and Helena replied to Afmand with her hands on her hips and her eyes narrowed.

“Are you the current king of Sandiola? There was a messenger that came in the middle of the night at our house, but aren’t they a bad bunch?”

“Fufu, you don’t seem to be afraid of him, even though you know I’m the king. Yes, I am the current king of Sandiola, Afmand. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

When Afmand asked for a handshake, Helena reluctantly accepted and shook his hand firmly. Then Helena’s mother opened her mouth fearfully.

“Um …… is my husband really alive ……? When we escaped from the previous king, he was caught …… We thought he was sentenced with capital punishment ……”

“Well, we’ll talk about that in there. The carriage must have been cramped. You can take my carriage to get around from now on. Oh, and don’t worry, I’m not the former king’s assassin or anything. He was defeated by me, so if anything, I would be on your side?”

Helena put her hand on the Sarge’s equipment at her waist without emotion before releasing a low voice to Afmand, who said lightly.

“…… If you’re trying to trick us, you should be ready, okay? If I had to be a slave, even if it means killing each other.”

“…… Nice, I like you.”

Afmand smiled and muttered a few words, then opened the carriage door.

Now then, they’re finally departing! (Makina)

Lars will start from the beginning with the new transfer magic, but what will happen to Makina?

Thank you for reading!

[Afterword Theater]

“Now then, Afmand is taking them with no doubt, but I wonder if it’ll be okay. I’m sure he’ll get stabbed.”

I think a lot of people would rather see that ……

“Well, I want to see it too, though! Heh heh heh ……”

She’s a dangerous goddess ……