episode_0203
by fnovelpiaLILV.
The world is a book. Those who do not travel read only one page.
― Augustine
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In fact, the process of traveling is more enjoyable than arriving at the destination. The process includes not only the moment of starting the trip, but also preparing for the trip.
Before long, the group was largely divided into men and women. As soon as the superhumans finished preparing to defend Evergreen, they all came to the mansion.
And the female superhumans and veteran travelers, ‘Puakan (Freya, Advachiel, Kanviel)’, went out again with Arcana, Catherine, and Lina who had just arrived home after finishing their preparations for the trip.
When asked why he was going out again, Canviel said,
“Men… … .”
He threw out an incomprehensible word as if it were a pity and disappeared, taking the Arcanas with him.
“What on earth did I do wrong?”
“You may not know because you are still young, but when women say things like that, it is best to just keep your mouth shut. If you come out and ask what you did wrong, that is when the real torture begins.”
“Yes?”
Let’s question the words of the shadowy inspiration who speaks incomprehensibly as if he were imparting a plausible lesson.
“Tsk tsk. You’re still young.”
He shook his head and left the mansion.
When I was confused and wondering what on earth was going on,
“You understand. The original superhumans… … .”
The only normal person among them, Uncle Joseph, comforted me.
Of course, I was glad that my hypothesis that superhumans were not normal did not end up as a hypothesis because Dean Hu, who was also a superhuman and father of Uncle Joseph, was unable to refute the argument and just moved his lips with a shocked expression on his face.
“By the way, is it okay to go by boat this time? I’m in a good mood, but… Catherine is Catherine, but there’s also Auntie Papi and Uncle Joseph.”
The sea. And the sea route.
Things that I have not experienced are bound to be secretly scary. Of course, even if the demons or beasts attacked me now, I wasn’t worried about getting hurt.
For me, who had a vague glimpse of the superhuman realm, such a thing was not scary.
The only thing I was worried about was the regular people I was with, Aunt Papi and Uncle Joseph.
Since Catherine had already become something that could hardly be called an ordinary person, the couple’s security became a problem.
“No need to worry.”
And Dean Hu gave a definitive answer on that part.
“On this trip, Fletcher and I will be protecting my son and his wife.”
“Hmm?”
And then, in a split second, I saw a bracelet I had never seen before on Uncle Joseph’s wrist, and a luxurious ring I had never seen before.
“Ahem.”
“An artifact that contains defensive and counterattack magic equivalent to Circle 8.”
I nodded to Vice Dean Fletcher’s explanation instead of the embarrassed Dean.
“It’s late. It’s too late.”
In fact, this is nothing to brag about, and it’s too late.
“Still, what. You worked hard. It’s better than nothing.”
While the men were dividing up the tasks to be done on the trip among themselves, the women came in with loud laughter.
Even though he must have a magic pouch, he was carrying something in both hands as if he was showing off.
Among them, Aunt Papi, as if she had returned to her childhood after a long time, approached me with a gait similar to Catherine’s, walking briskly.
“There is. Gray.”
“Huh? Yes.”
The momentum must have been quite great.
I answered, stuttering without realizing it.
“This is an opportunity. Normally, things like this and that happen on a trip.”
“Yes?”
What are you talking about out of the blue?
And why are the Arcanas looking at me with their eyes sparkling with excitement?
“Travel! A few drinks! A heated atmosphere! And a man and woman who were like brother and sister together! In bed!? Gyaaah!”
Aunt Papi, who spoke in such an incomprehensible manner as if it were lines from a play or a performance on stage, felt embarrassed and her eyes sparkled.
“That lady?”
Uncle Joseph, who was coming down the stairs when he heard the ladies return, suddenly got excited when he heard Auntie Papi’s theatrical tone,
“Oh! As expected, my dear! You were thinking the same thing as me!”
Rather, I agree and step forward.
“Gray! I’m a historian. That’s why I’ve been around. Let me look at the guidebook for this area. Well… (in a very small voice) There are only two boats to this island a day.”
“But…what?”
“This is the place. My Kikat and I were sightseeing on the island and just arrived at the dock! Ahem. ‘(in a bold tone) The boat that just left was the last one.’ And we had no choice but to stay for a night, but there was only one room in the inn. So our Kikat drew a line in the room and said, ‘Honey, you can’t cross this line!’ ”
“Just a moment.”
But Mrs. Papi took in what Uncle Joseph had to say after a moment’s pause.
“Because we’re careful Kikkat, we’ll definitely say that. But you really shouldn’t cross the line. If you do, you’ll be called an idiot for the rest of your life. Even if you’re served, you won’t be able to eat it.”
“Excuse me?”
They’re not listening. These two people. Even Catherine’s father and mother.
“That’s right! Right! When that happens, Gray says, ‘I’ll just hold your hand and sleep.’ But you can’t just hold your hand and sleep! Got it?”
“So…what?”
Aren’t the two couples already not listening to me?
“In that case, say this. Strongly. ‘Do you trust me, oppa?’ Do you understand?”
no.
You don’t understand at all?
The Arcanas are looking at this situation with even more interest,
“No! I disagree!”
After reacting violently, he said to the dean,
“I like my great-granddaughter better than my great-grandson. Keep up the good work.”
Even the shadow inspiration who gives completely unexpected encouragement.
The choice to go on a trip.
Did I really do a good job?
As I looked around the large hall that took up half of the first floor of the mansion, I couldn’t help but sigh and was overcome with feelings of regret.
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Whether Gray regretted it or not, preparations for the trip were made very quickly.
In the first place, it was the ‘Shadow’ and the ‘Cult of Caligo’ that came forward. If they hadn’t prepared properly, that would have been a problem in its own right.
The magic ship boasted a size and appearance that were distinct from other ships.
First of all, it’s big.
If you ask how big it was, there is nothing I can say but that it was big. It was so big and tall that other large merchant ships looked like ferryboats.
and,
“Isn’t this a tree?”
It wasn’t wood, it was dark metal.
Yes, it is an iron ship.
Everyone is looking at the ship with curiosity, but it feels familiar to me. No, it feels familiar not to me, but because of the memories of the confessional that belong to me.
However, the mana energy that was gently emanating from it, just like its huge size, was mysteriously approaching.
“How many mana stones have you just punched in here? Is this thing powered purely by the power of mana stones?”
“Twenty top-grade mana stones were added.”
“Ah, twenty mana stones… …? High-grade mana stones?”
“Top-grade mana stone.”
“So it’s a superior?”
“This kid?!”
No, this is something that I can’t explain even if I ask it a hundred times. What kind of crazy guy would put twenty top-grade mana stones into a stomach?
One top-grade mana stone can maintain a Circle 8 defensive spell on one side of the wall. Four of them meant that the wall was completely impenetrable, unless even a superhuman could come forward.
But twenty of those top-grade mana stones?
This was something that went way beyond the concept of money. It felt like some rich guy bought a team to do a real-life version of FM, on a confessional level.
After boarding the ship and looking down toward the harbor, I realized how tall the ship was. When I saw the people gathered down there to watch it with curiosity, they looked smaller than ants.
“If you fall, most people will die or get seriously injured, right?”
“Of course. But don’t worry. All the railings are engraved with fall prevention magic.”
The shadow inspiration came over to me as if explaining his masterpiece and began to preach about the magic engraved on the railing.
“Never fall over the railing, even if the waves are rough.”
According to his account, ‘passengers’ who are thrown over the railing are magically returned to the deck before they hit the water.
I think everyone felt something a little strange here.
Yes, he is a passenger.
A seal is engraved on his hand, proving that he was a legitimate boarder of this great ship.
When boarding the ship, it was a seal that the shadow inspiration had personally stamped.
“Oh? Really?”
Then, without anyone being able to stop him, Canviel jumped down the railing.
and,
Crunch!
“Evil!”
A woman’s scream was heard.
“Not activated yet, you stupid brain-fuckin’ bitch.”
Of course, a superhuman wouldn’t die or get hurt by something like that. A superhuman’s body would have durability similar to that of a giant from mythology.
but,
“Aaah! I’m screwed!”
It’s just embarrassing.
As Gray and his party board, the magic ship moves away from the port.
Inside the magic ship, there were already carefully selected navigators who were guiding the ship with magic panels, and instead of having few sailors to handle the sails,
“Meal is ready.”
With the maids and servants who worked at the mansion coming in large numbers, there was absolutely no inconvenience in eating or sleeping.
The ultimate in luxurious travel. This was the theme, purpose, and everything of this trip.
also,
“Do it right, both of you.”
“Yes. Load.”
“Okay.”
The two dragons, whose faces were stained with how much the two-horned dragon had squeezed, answered as they stood at the bow.
“You? Me?”
“You.”
When the silver dragon called White asked Gray, the red dragon called Red pointed at the silver dragon and went inside.
“Well, we’re going to switch anyway.”
And the silver dragon sat on the railing that jutted out at the very side of the ship,
“Oh my. The role of the captain.”
Dragon Fear was sprayed forward.
So that even the monsters that are swarming around can’t come near.
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