Translator: Silver Editor: Namorax
Traveling is More Enjoyable with Company
Two days later.
Since I didnt have any urgent business, I collected more hot spring water to regain my body and spent my days sparring with Ariane, familiarizing myself with the village and learning how to control my emotions while fighting.
I would train with Ariane till noon, then practice a bit of swordsmanship with my elven body and end the day by exploring the village.
I never realized just how long a day could last or how productive I was without T.V., gas or the internet.
Actually, I just got really bored if I didnt do sothing to pass the ti.
That night, after Id finished bathing in mansions private tub and had sat down for dinner, Glenys told
about the matter concerning the travel permission.
Landfria village has granted permission.
I rocketed out of my seat and forcefully approached Glenys when I heard the news.
Ohh, is that true!? When does the ship set sail?
Calm down. There are a few conditions we need to discuss first.
Glenys held up her hand when she saw my exuberance.
Conditions?
Since I was boarding an elven trade ship to a beastman kingdom, it was important to hear any stipulations lest I cause a commotion, so I cald down to her hear out.
Apparently the two of you have a connection with the village elder and he would like to et with you.
This ti it was Ariane who reacted to Glenys statent.
Both of us?
Glenys nodded at her question and continued to speak with a dubious look in her eyes.
Apparently, the two of you have helped the elders older brother.
Ariane and I shared a confused look when Glenys told us that bit of information.
If I was understanding this correctly, then both of us were sohow acquainted with the older brother of Landfrias elder However, neither Ariane or I could seem to figure out who that person was.
I havent talked to all that many elves outside of those in Raratoia, so I waited to see what Ariane had to say.
Ive never spoken to Landfrias elder, nor soone who could be his older brother
I tried to rember all of the elves Ive t outside of the village but only one person ca to mind.
Arianes golden eyes bulged as she realized the only person it could have been, and the two of us shouted at the sa ti:
Casey!? Casey-dono!?
Casey Held.
He was an odd monster researcher who lived and worked out of Rhoden Kingdoms Buranbeina territory.
Glenys had a satisfied smile on her face when she heard our answer and urged us to continue.
Hmm, I dont see any problem with
eting with him, do you?
After I voiced my willingness to et with the elder, I looked back at Ariane to see her shaking her head.
Glenys smile widened as if sothing about this seed to be amusing her.
Thats good. Ariane, I already received permission from the capital, youll be accompanying Arc-kun on this trip.
Ariane looked dumbfounded as she listened to her mothers blunt explanation.
W-wait a minute, I have to go to Fabunaha too?
Thats right. Unfortunately, Arc-kun isnt officially a part of the village yet. I had to use so of your grandfathers connections and call in a favor from another great elder to set this all up, so
Glenys had been walking towards her daughter as she spoke and when she reached Ariane, she whispered sothing into her ear that stained her cheeks crimson red and caused her to push her smiling mother away.
Even though I hadnt expected Glenys to make her accompany
for my selfish request, but I was too preoccupied with Arianes strange reaction to argue against it.
? Sothing wrong Ariane-dono?
Kyun?
When I asked her about it I only received a silent stare from her and Glenys only looked away from
when I turned to her.
Ponta looked worried as she stared up at Arianes silent expression.
I-Im alright! Ill go with you
Ariane signed seemingly in defeat while Glenys continued to smile and offered a suggestion.
Since youre going to the Southern Continent, why dont invite that child along? Chio-chan would love to go!
She was very casual about it, as if she were telling us to bring along a friend to hang out with us.
However, considering the race of people that ruled the country we were visiting, offering Chio an invitation wasnt that strange.
Chio was the na of the cat tribe mber from the People of The Plains and Mountains that lived on this continent.
The clan she belonged to was founded by soone from my world who had dedicated himself to protecting her entire race centuries ago, a mission that has been passed down through the clan ever since.
Among the Blade Heart Clan was a group of six ninjas capable of extraordinary abilities, and I got to knew a couple of them when I helped them emancipate a group of slaves from the capital.
But, would the trade ship be willing to accommodate Chio-dono if she were to co along? And while it may not seem like it, Chio-dono has a lot of responsibilities to handle, would she even be willing to go?
In order to even get the negotiations about joining the trade ship on the voyage, I had to join an elven village. So I looked to Glenys to explain how soone like Chio could co along.
No to ntion how bad I feel about taking a mber of the hidden villages most pivotal fighting force on what is essentially an extended ingredient hunting trip.
However, Glenys didnt seem all that worried those issues as she maintained her usual smile.
You know that the ship is heading towards the country ruled by Chios people? There are going to be People of the Fields and Mountains aboard theship.Evenif Chio-chans clan is familiar with the ins and outs of this continent, theyve yet to travel beyond the sea. Id say that exploring the Fabunaha Kingdom would be beneficial for her and her clan.
If the People of the Plains and Mountains were allowed on the ship then there shouldnt be any problems.
The way Glenys had phrased it made it seem like inviting Chio along would be for the just cause of information gathering. Since humans wielded the majority of power on this continent, she would benefit from a broadened worldview.
Reflecting on it for a bit, I turned to Ariane to see what she had to say.
With Arcs transfer magic, theres no problem with asking a friend from outside the village to join us.
Ariane was in agreent with Glenys suggestion.
Hmm, then well go the hidden village tomorrow and invite her.
Kyun! Kyun!
With our plans for tomorrow set, Ponta cried out in protest for the delayed al, so dinner was quickly brought out.
The next day, after sword lessons and breakfast, Ariane and I left the village.
While I say left the village we didnt actually leave through the gate. Instead, I invoke my long distance transfer magic Transfer Gate and the village around us just disappeared.
We now stood on a hill that overlooked a village built in Rhoden Kingdoms Calcutta Mountain Range.
The village that had been built in this monster-infested area belonged to the People of the Plains and Mountains and was the current base of the Blade Heart Clan.
The outer wall was made of wooden logs, with an inner stone wall surrounding the village, and the sharpened points atop the walls made it appear more like a fortress instead of a village.
The drawbridge that acted as the main entrance was currently sealed tight to keep out intruders, and there were guards placed at the nearby watchtower.
Because I rembered this location from our last trip here, Transfer Gate allowed us to instantly get here from Raratoia. Since Ariane and I were outsiders and this was a rather unexpected visit, it was better to co through the front entrance.
The People of the Plains and Mountains had physical abilities that were superior to humans, including hearing and eyesight.
It didnt hurt that I stood out in this mountainous region with my luxurious silver armor and jet-black mantle.
As we slowly got closer to the village gate, the guards imdiately caught sight of us and sent word to the others inside the village.
That was faster than expected.
Ariane looked between
and the gate when I muttered that.
In any case, the outfit I wore to maintain my secret was rather morable.
When we reached the entrance, one of the guards waved his hand that wasnt holding his weapon and asked:
Whats your propose?
We would like to offer an invitation to Chio-dono.
After my brief reply, the gate was opened and we were prompted to enter.
The villagers had already begun their work and the laughter of children could be heard in the distance. All in all, it was a lot livelier then it had been the last ti we were here.
Currently, this village was overpopulated considering the amount of people it could actually support, but the news of the upcoming migration must have already been passed along, because there were bright smiles on the faces of those we passed.
A sole cat-person with a distinct appearance soon ca to greet us.
He was around a hundred and eighty centiters tall, had straight white hair that reached his lower back and had a long beard and eyebrows reminiscent of a hermit.
Arc-dono, Ariane-dono, apologies for having you make a visit to this far-off village. Is there anything I can help you with?
This calmly smiling man was called Hanzo the 22nd, and he was the current head of the Blade Heart Clan.
I bowed my head and offered him my own greeting before explaining the reason for our visit to Hanzo.
Actually, we had a bit of business with Chio-dono
At my comnt, a small cat girl silently appeared beside Hanzo and politely greeted Ariane and .
Arc-dono, Ariane-dono, what can I help you with?
The girl with short raven black hair trained her blue eyes on
as she waited for our response.
She was dressed in her usual black ninja garb, with her arm-protectors, leg-guards and the dagger that was attached to her waist.
Oh, Chio-dono.
Chio slightly nodded her head at
when I called her na.
You see, were were about to travel to the Southern Continent on an elven trade ship, and Glenys-dono suggested that we invite you to join us. Since theres a large country run by the People of the Plains and Mountains, she figured that you would benefit from a visit over there, what do you think?
Oh? The Southern Continent.
A flash of hesitation passed through Chios blue eyes but she turned to Hanzo to see how he respond before I could see anything else.
Hanzo appeared as a kind old man when she smiled and nodded back at .
Weve already dispatched Sasuke to Tsubone, so there no need to worry about that. But this is a good opportunity enlighten the next generation and bring back so souvenirs for the children. The more roads a child crosses, the less likely they are to trip up. Tehee.
Chio nodded at Hanzo then offered
a deep bow.
I will gladly accept your invitation.
Im happy to hear that, Chio-chan.
Ariane was smiled when she heard Chios answer.
Apparently, the two of them hand struck an instant friendship at the hot spring, back when Id been in a seven-day coma. The usually expressionless Chio even smiled a bit and her tail began to happily sway back and forth.
Despite the slight feeling of isolation I felt, I breathed a relieved sigh as everyone had been gathered.
The three of us will be traveling together again.
Ponta must have taken so offense to what I said because whacked the top of my helt in protest.
Maybe she was mad for not being included in the count.
Oh, sorry sorry. Cant forget about Ponta either.
Kyun!
Ponta started wagging her puffy tail when I started stroking her chin and I began to imagine what awaited us on the Southern Continent.
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