episode_0029

“Where are we heading to?”

The next day when I asked Kristia, she looked at me blankly, as if she hadn’t thought about that at all.

“It seems like you haven’t thought about it at all.”

Of course, for both me and Kristia, just traveling together held significant meaning. In our past lives, being relatively poor, we hardly had the chance to travel together.

However, it was unreasonable to say that we were traveling without a destination.

Traveling aimlessly might be fine for some, but it didn’t suit us. Besides, without a purpose, I felt like I would be more focused on tormenting myself.

In truth, that was my real intention. I hoped that by setting a purpose for this journey, it might lessen the attacks on me.

“I… want to visit another country.”

That was also sincere in its own way. This world was one we had created together, Kristia’s kingdom, and while it was nice to travel through it, I also wanted to see other places.

We were meticulous in designing our world, even down to the famous landmarks. While most of these places were heavily influenced by Kristia—either dominated by her, tainted by her magic, or frozen by her powerful sorcery—now that those circumstances no longer applied, I wanted to see these renowned spots.

“Another country? It’s both our first trip, isn’t dreaming too big?”

“But I really want to go~”

As I spoke with a hint of coquetry, Kristia’s expression became complicated.

I could tell just by looking at her face.

“She’s probably debating whether to ignore my words to maintain her authority, or to yield as a childhood friend and pretend to give in,” I thought.

She’d likely choose the latter.

After all, if she deviated from the role she was currently playing, there was Seohyun, whom I knew.

She would also want to see the various landscapes she had created.

“Alright, let’s go to [insert name of the place].”

She is just a girl with the setting that she shares the same name as Queen Kristia, and if she has a seizure, the real Kristia appears.

For a lady stepping out into the world for the first time, going out with only one bodyguard would be quite dangerous, but it was not at all risky for the great Queen Kristia.

Well, to be precise, it was risky.

It wasn’t Kristia who was in danger, but rather the country he set foot in.

“It’s better to visit the neighboring countries first, right?”

‘What if I object?’

“I want to get completely away from the Kingdom of Kristia.”

My brain spoke without filtering.

“First, it’s appropriate to look around the neighboring countries, don’t you think?”

This was a warning.

Seo-yeon’s warning that it wouldn’t be easy if I took one more step forward.

“But still…”

“Sigh…”

Kristia let out a sigh.

At the same time, a strong force pressing down on me and a cold chill filled the surroundings.

“I don’t seem like the master, do I?”

‘She seems like a bad-tempered little girl.’

“I’m… I’m sorry.”

Soon, while trembling, she lightly tapped my forehead with her cold expression intact.

Behave yourself in your place.”

She had a pretty stern expression, but there was no reason to be afraid.

I was just showing a slightly stronger version of “I don’t agree with my brother’s opinion.”

‘Cute tantrum.’

Still, my body seemed unable to hold up.

Seeing me shivering.

“Phew… don’t keep making me angry.”

The setting seems to be somewhat established.

We’re close, but the hierarchy is clear, and she’s hot-tempered, with a somewhat bad personality, but quick to reflect.

At this point, it can be considered that I’ve almost fully grasped the current Kristia.

“Okay.”

As I pretended to tremble a little, Kristia hugged me tightly.

“Then let’s go to the Arminian Empire first. Since it hasn’t been long since I joined the Kingdom of Kristia, there will be a lot to see culturally.”

“Yes. I understand.”

I followed her words without expressing any disagreement.

Observing the situation in the still unconquered Armenian Kingdom would be a good opportunity, and as she mentioned, since it hasn’t been long since being subjugated to the Kingdom of Kristia, there may be more experiences with different cultures.

When I subjugated the Armenian Kingdom, I did look around the capital, but claiming to know everything about that country just by looking at the capital would surely be arrogant.

“I trust you to plan the travel route well.”

“Me?”

“You can handle that much, can’t you?”

This wasn’t South Korea. So, it meant that it was difficult to obtain a proper map, let alone a map app.

In Kristia, it would be natural to easily obtain a very precise map, but for most people, obtaining a map that is even slightly unfolded near their local area was close to impossible.

After all, maps are items with very high strategic value.

A map with routes to other countries? If you try to get one, you might not be able to, but the cost would be quite substantial.

Christia, who was wearing such a mischievous smile, couldn’t possibly think that I would support her financially…

“It seems like it will be almost an impromptu trip. Are you okay with that?”

“Of course. Just walking with you is enjoyable in itself.”

If I had been overly immersed in the role of this mischievous young lady’s guardian, I certainly wouldn’t have embarked on such a risky journey.

Both of us, not knowing the way and having limited funds, going to another country without any information? Even if the Kingdom of Kristia is managed by Kristia, it was an ideal condition for chaos.

However, as she casually mentioned, behind this mischievous owner, there was the Kristia Sovereign.

As long as she was here, we truly had nothing to fear.

With that in mind, I began to head roughly towards the location of the Armenian Kingdom.

Going in a straight line, once I roughly arrived near the surroundings of the Armenian Kingdom, I would ask others and then set my sights for the Armenian Kingdom.

We considered continuing on horseback, but isn’t the essence of this journey about riding in a carriage and mingling with others?

After entrusting our horses to the surroundings, we found a carriage without much difficulty.

“It would be best to pass through major cities if possible.”

I am unaware of any information regarding the Kingdom of Cristia.

Given the impossible task of determining the optimal route, it was best to move only towards major cities. It would be relatively safer, and there would likely be many carriages heading toward the cities.

We decided to join a group consisting of about two carriages and proceed to the nearby city. However, due to the need to save money, we couldn’t sit in the carriage.

If Cristia did not have considerable military power, just traveling together could have cost a significant amount of money.

“You are a beautiful lady.”

As we were walking along, someone approached Cristia.

He was a man who could be described as good-looking, but honestly, the term “handsome” didn’t quite fit him; “elegant” seemed more suitable.

‘How can someone look like that?’

He exuded an air as if he were drawn in a painting, making my body tremble slightly.

“Haha… Thank you for the compliment.”

“May I ask where you are from?”

“I am from the Kingdom of Cristia.”

By the way, this place was the Kingdom of Cristia.

It felt like being on a bus from Gyeonggi Province to Busan, and when asked, replying “Republic of Korea.” It was an unspoken pressure to shut up immediately.

“What a coincidence. I also come from the Kingdom of Cristia.”

One might call it audacious.

Even in the face of such a direct command to shut up, the man spoke confidently.

As Cristia was about to assert herself once again, I intervened.

“I hope you’ll step back now. The lady seems uncomfortable.”

Christia couldn’t see Christia’s face, and even if she could, she would probably be managing her expression. But she could roughly guess Christia’s feelings.

“Setting up something like this here? She must be having such ridiculous thoughts.”

If you’re going to start acting, shouldn’t you do it sincerely?

The role of being protected by the lady and suffering one-sidedly was not very appealing.

So, they should add a setting where they both like each other and despite having a weak body, he does his best to protect the lady.

“What’s with this little guy…”

Fortunately, the man in front seemed to understand clichés well.

It’s because he inadvertently provoked Christia’s anger by saying unnecessary things.