Volu 3 Chapter 25 (Wortenia peninsula 4)
Translator: HASUTSUKI, Editor:
Day 28th, 2nd Month, the Year 2813, western continent calendar: (Wortenia peninsula 4)
You, you held so grudge, am I right?
Kevins expression was very serious that it could not be seen as a joke.
Eh?
She could not pretend that she didnt hear what Kevin had said.
After all, even though his voice was low, Kevins voice had without a doubt entered lissas ears.
However, lissa was unable to fully comprehend Kevins words, thus she was taken aback.
You, about Hana I heard that you bear a grudge against Mikoshiba-sama due to those who ran away?
Hesitantly he told her what he ant, lissa who heard those words showed an astonished expression toward Kevin.
Kevins words were too unexpected even for lissa.
And gradually she understood the aning of Kevins words.
Thats! Why?!
lissa unintentionally raised her voice.
*Jiii* And Kevin just silently stared at lissas face.
It was sharp eyes that were trying to probe lissas heart.
Nobody knows how long these two people stared at each other. -
*Crack*
The sounds of burning trees entered lissas ears.
I guess you dont hold any grudge.
Having said that, Kevin finally relaxed his expression.
Looking at lissas expression, he was finally able to understand her true feeling.
However, lissa shouted ignoring Kevin.
No one can help it.
Because even for her, it was very unexpected that he was suspicious of her.
Why? Why did you say sothing like that?
She flared up toward Kevin with enough force that it was very different compared to the usual lissa.
lissa As expected, you dont understand do you?
Kevin looked at how lissa had responded, he looked amazed yet also felt sowhat convinced of sothing.
What are you saying?
Just like I said You dont realize the position youre in right now
lissa frowned at Kevins words.
Even for , I appreciate Mikoshiba-sama kindness you know?
lissa would never forget, the day when they perform the last trial, and finally being recognized as the mber of his army.
At the beginning, the number of her comrades was 320 people, and at the end, on that day it had decreased to 196.
And toward those who had survived until the end, Mikoshiba Ryouma released them from slavery.
On that day, the contract of slavery who tied them down had beco ashes.
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For her and everyone else, they hold the debt of gratitude toward him.
After all, they had literally regained their lives once again.
And that feeling was sothing they could not easily forget.
However, Kevin shook his head.
That is not what I ant What I ant was after that
After that?
lissa was still unable to understand Kevins words.
She was indebted to Mikoshiba Ryouma, she understood that.
But, she wondered what exactly he ant by after that.
Dont you know? Mikoshiba-sama was very rciful. He freed us from slavery, given us education, magic art knowledge, and martial art. He gives it to us, re labor slaves.
He also provided us shelter and clothing for living But that was not entirely out of good faith. Of course, it does not an that he did that for bad reason either. However, for a good reason, he had given us power.
In regard to that, lissa could also felt it.
Buying labor slaves for cheap, then given them education, magic art knowledge, and martial art.
She realized that Mikoshiba Ryouma did that not out of pity or sympathy toward the children.
That esteed person, he is testing us
Testing us? What are you trying to say?
Kevin then looked around, and he lowered his voice more, and answered lissas question.
Whether or not were ready to follow Mikoshiba-sama.
Teaching slaves how to fight was equivalent to giving a an to oppose him.
That was why usually people did not give such education to ordinary slave, those who were given such education would be regarded as war slave, subject to a more strict seal, and such war slaves could not use their power unless their Lord had given them the permission.
However, Mikoshiba Ryouma had never made any restriction order on the children he bought.
In fact, at the beginning of the training, many slaves had escaped from the harshness of the training, but they didnt take any asures to prevent anyone to escape.
At the beginning, our team consist of five people right?
lissa nodded her heard.
At the beginning, Ryouma had made the children train as a team consisted of five n.
Five n that would act together as a team, waking up together, sleep together, eat together, and train together.
But now, he added one rcenary to our team who only had four people now, which made our team into five n team once again. Do you understand what the aning of this act?
The group formation had completely changed compared to when they had started
The five n team consisted of children at the beginning was being dismantled, and new team was ford with one rcenary and four children as its mbers.
She thought, Ryouma had simply placed one platoon leader with battle experience, but it seed like it was not that simple.
Then a hunch appeared inside lissas heart.
By any chance Is this monitoring?
Kevin nodded his head after he heard lissas murmur.
lissa who saw that finally understood what Kevin and Coil had worried about.
Listen alright, they watched us to determine whether or not were good enough. And even now they still continue to do that.
Kevin words entered lissas heart and beca sothing she could not forget.
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Next day.
Under the clear blue sky, Mikoshiba Ryouma and the 300 mbers of his troops arrived at the destination, it was a bay
After pushed through the dense forest, and walked toward the west on the river banks which had width near 400m, the scenery in front of them greatly changed.
What they saw now was the white sand beach that extends toward the north and south.
Beyond that, blue sea with transparency enough to made people could easily saw the bottom of the ocean.
The waves that strike the beach are calm and the sea breeze tickles Ryouma and the others nose.
Far away from the bay, he could see several silhouettes of island.
This place was truly a place where human hands had never touched, it was the embodint of both, splendor and beauty of nature.
This place was surrounded by slightly elevated hills on three sides, it was at the sa ti can be used as natural defense, if he opened the forest, and used the big river that flowed into the sea, it would be possible for self-sufficient food production.
And furthermore, with little effort, the more than 10km coastline could be used as a harbor.
I see I heard the report but, this is really an amazing place
Two man was on one of the hills and directed their eyes to the beach under their eyes.
They both had ca to the place to confirm the surrounding topography.
Genou talked with Ryouma while on horseback, and intense sunlight made both n squinted their eyes.
On Genous face, proud expression can be seen due to the fact that his family had bring back the information of this location.
Indeed. Theres no other place as good as this one Lets give them so good liquor later.
Ryouma directed his eyes toward the surrounding topography.
Then he saw a little open space between the forest and the beach near the river.
There, he saw many people wandered.
He wondered if they preparing for the camping.
He could only saw that logs were being pierced into the ground one after another, and tent being spread open.
While looking at the sight, Ryouma nodded his head feeling satisfied.
The river that flowed into the sea can be used as drinking water and agricultural water, and for other practical defensive use, such as being used as water moat.
The abundant woods from cutting the trees can be used for a wide range of needs, as the forest being opened, the area could be used as agriculture lands.
The distance from Epiroz was also reasonable, it was 4 days of a walk.
It was also easy to develop self-defense in this place. The location can be said as very perfect.
Hearing Ryoumas praise, Genou could not help but shows a joyful expression.
It seed it was not just because his hard work was being recognized.
Mikoshiba Ryouma knew what most important was to give subordinates reward for their achievent.
It was not just about giving money.
The important thing was to understand the achievent after performing hard work.
Good job. Youve worked hard. Thank you.
Such small gesture was important aspect in regard to relationship between people.
Thank you for your consideration. Those guys would be happy hearing my lords words.
As you might know, being able to choose a base freely can be said as advantage. It was natural for us seeking the best place. However, I honestly never thought that it would be this good. Like this, we can imdiately create village soon.
Having territory where most places were left without human influence, Ryouma was able to choose a place to build his base anywhere he wanted.
Had within this peninsula there was a village, Ryouma wont be able to choose anymore.
Even if from the point of view that the place was disadvantageous, for the safety of people living in that village he must proceed the developnt started from that village.
Since Ryouma does not have sufficient military power enough to protect a village while he also building a new base.
Young master! The tents are ready. Please co this way.
Apparently, the camp had already finished being built.
Bolt voice could be heard calling for him.
Tomorrow they can finally open up the forest and start building the village.
Everything will start from here huh
Ryouma turned his challenging gaze toward the south.
As if staring at the enemies that were not yet visible.
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