CH 525

It took about seven days to bring the residents back to the town of Gust.

The reason it took longer than when we called them to the royal capital was because some chose to continue living in the royal capital, while others moved to the town of Gust.

The temporary housing had been built with a lot of effort and was good enough for normal living, so it was complicated by the fact that there were some very determined families who stayed behind to rebuild their houses in Gust.

“We have to make room for Naru. We have money, let us live here until we rebuild our house!”

“Well, it would be nice to rebuild it ……”

“Dad, it’s embarrassing, so stop it!? What are you saying to Lars’ father about!?”

“You’re so quick, aren’t you.”

…… Well, Brao was the first to suggest it, though.

Aside from that, the black mist on the house, according to Vertical, is because the three demons have vanished from this world and there is no malice in it, so those who want to repaint it will do so. 

So, it was decided to leave the transfer magic circle as per the king’s wish.

We set up special stables in the royal capital and the town of Gust, and made it possible to come and go by paying a toll.

I told the king that I wanted to let people pass through for free, but the king replied, “It’s like cooking, it should be given back to the creator, and it can also be monitored”, and that’s how it ended.

Eighty percent of the fee goes to me as the installer, and twenty percent goes to the treasury for the land. It’s a hundred beryls a time, so if people come and go when they need to take a break, it could be profitable ……

But I shudder to think how hard it would be for Aina to come visit me at home ……

Come to think of it, what happened to the monsters’ garden? Maybe I’ll go there later.

Despite all of this, we’ve managed to finish our work, and we, the Irving family have returned to the mansion, and relaxing in the living room. 

“Nnnn, it’s really relaxing in your own home, after all. Lars’ house is just like home.”

“Yeah. I’m glad to hear that the rest of the family is still the same as when they fled, as well as my family. We can now go to the Royal Capital for a small fee, and I feel like the town has been treated pretty well.”

“I can see Ash anytime I want!”

“Kuoon♪.”

“Make sure you leave some money, okay, Aina?”

“Okay. Let’s go to Tilia-chan’s house.”

“Ah, you can’t, Aina. You can’t take Ash around unless I’m with you.”

“Ummm …… I’ll go get her!”

Aina pushed Ash to me and ran out of the house. I know it’s the town we know, but I’m worried.

“I’ll go with you. I’m going for a walk.”

“I’m sorry, Nora, I need to talk to my Dad, so I’ll leave it to you.”

“Yes!”

I thought it would be best to leave Aina to Nora, and told dad about Vertical and the others, and then about Berias.

“So, Makina and I are going to infiltrate the Berias kingdom. The king has given us permission.”

When I asked and watch my parents reactions, they were both wide-eyed and surprised, though reluctantly. After a few moments of silence, my dad shakes his head and says to me.

“…… It’s so dangerous t even go to Everlide, so why would you go to the Berias Kingdom? I’m against it. I know you’re strong. But, just in case something happens, and in the unlikely event that Fath-san and Tigre-sensei cannot go, Makina-chan and Kudelica-chan going is kinda ……”

“I think so too. There’s no reason Lars have to really go.”

Aahhhhh …… I was expecting them to allow me to go say “It can’t be helped”, but they’re really angry.

I told him that the King would be fine with it, so I thought they’d be astonished and send me on my way.

“I’m going to the Royal Capital to check with His Majesty.”

“Yes, I’ll go with you.”

“W-Wait a minute! I’ll be fine!”

If Dad and Mom protest and shows the king their disapproval, I’ll definitely not be able to go, so I hurriedly sat them down and tried to persuade them.

“There are ten chief priests in the Gospel’s Descent, and the top two are supposed to help us. I’m going to wait until after the knights go on their expedition to fight them, and I’m going to stay quiet until then.”

“……. Nevertheless, you’ll still be at the enemy’s throat, you know? I had the chills when I heard about Sandiola, but this is even more dangerous. As a parent, I can’t let you go ……”

“I’m glad you feel that way, because if I had a child, I’d probably stop letting them do that too. But I have the power, and the two chief priests will help me because “I’m going”. When the time comes, I can use the transfer magic circle and–“

I used the Invisible magic to make myself disappear.

It was the first time I had shown this magic to my parents, because I didn’t want them to think that I will use it to play tricks.

“Disappeared …… Ummm …… can you promise to come back if it gets dangerous? You will let Makina-chan and Kudelika-chan escape before you do. If you can’t say you can do this, I can’t let you go.”

“Of course I can. If something happens to me, I’ll bring them back safely.”

“Maria …… are you sure?”

“Well, I don’t think he’ll listen, so I’d rather do that than him going without telling me. Sarge is going too, right?”

“Yeah …… I’m worried about you not being here, but …… when are you leaving?”

“Thanks, Mom ……. For now, I’m done here, so I think I’ll go home to my home tomorrow in the royal capital and meet up with Vertical and the others? It’s a lot easier to get close to the Founder when he’s around …… Well, I don’t completely trust them, though.”

Vertical’s idea was that the Everlide soldiers who attacked the town of Gust were either killed in action or captured in a skirmish with the Reflexion Kingdom. He also said that it would be more truthful if they were honest about the defeat of the three demons.

In short, the idea is to let people know that the “Reflexion Kingdom has people who can defeat demons”, and that I am actually the one and close to them.

“I’m not going with you this time, but be careful, Lars.”

“I know, brother. Don’t tell Nora and the others, especially Aina, because you never know what she might do.”

“What’s up, Sarge, you’re so silent.”

“?”

I was wondering why Sarge was in such a hurry to cover it up, but I didn’t know the reason. Anyway, I felt relieved in my heart that I could now travel without worry.

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Meanwhile, at the same time, in the royal capital.

–The dragons had set foot in the royal capital after a very long delay.