Episode 104. small beast
Time passed slowly but surely.
On a winter morning with the dawn moon rising, Ian looked at the carriages standing in a row and blew on them. The weather was extremely cold, perhaps because it was snowing.
“Oh my, why are you going up on a cold day?”
“They say it gets warmer toward the center, so that’s better.”
“The wheel rolls! there! “Put a rock in front!”
“Hello, Ian. good morning.”
“Ian! Ian! “I want to take this too!”
“Beric, what are you doing? Leave it!”
“Eh. Nope!”
Although there were less than ten people leaving the territory, the number of people preparing to do so was close to dozens. Not only the family of the mansion, but also the residents of the estate who came to see their faces for the last time were busy.
“Ian. Please check again to make sure nothing is missing. This is the last one. And the coachman said he would leave right away.”
At Hannah’s words, Ian checked the carriage that only carried luggage. Including lumps of Luron magic stones, the dripper machine given to me by Lien, a jewelry box containing the alchemist’s necklace and ring, an ID card, etc. There was more baggage than I thought, considering I came with my bare body.
“I have no problem. “What about Beric?”
“No problem for me either!”
Beric answered while holding up a sword. Aside from some insignificant clothes, that’s the only thing I have to take with me. Ian laughed as if it was amazing.
“Then everything else is Romandro’s burden.”
“Okay, what should I do? There are only five subordinates going up together! Ahahaha!”
Romandro responded to Hannah’s words with a cheerful smile. He doesn’t seem very happy to be returning home. Ian looked at the carriage and then looked for Nersarn.
“Nersarn. “I’ll just go.”
“Please take care and good luck.”
As Ian receives a title and becomes more active in the imperial palace, the status of Cheonryeo, who is allied with him, naturally increases. It was an encouragement that weighed various pros and cons, but Ian somehow felt it was sincere and friendly.
“Demosha.”
“Demosha.”
Under God’s blessing, the two held hands and shook. Ian slowly said hello to the mansion family.
“Everyone has worked hard so far.”
“What about the hardships? “What makes you say that?”
“Please be careful. “Don’t worry here.”
“It’s the imperial palace! “Please keep an eye on me and tell me the story!”
“Since Beric is not here, food expenses will be reduced for a while! ha ha ha!”
Employees surrounded Ian and said regretful words. Ian patted each of them on the shoulder and encouraged them.
“Everyone, please take care of the mansion for me. “I hope that we can get through the winter well with our butler, Hannah, at the center.”
Deacon, Hannah.
The workers let out exclamations as if they knew this would happen, and Hannah blushed and smiled brightly. She had a very embarrassed yet happy expression on her face.
“Ian. I will protect the mansion! Since you entrusted it to me, I will burn my whole body!”
“There is nothing to overdo. Still, thank you for saying that.”
I couldn’t say I was perfect as a butler yet, but I had plenty of room to grow. Besides, Nersarn and Romandro’s men will help you, so there is nothing to worry about.
“Okay then, let’s get going.”
Ian gestured to the drivers and announced preparations for departure. Philia, who was standing upright, carefully approached and hugged her son. Her Ian hugged her and whispered sweetly.
“mother. Goodbye. Feel free to go wherever you want, whether in a mansion or anywhere else. “Live like that.”
Philia pursed her lips with tears streaming down her face. It could be her last time, and she wanted to leave behind a brighter smile.
“depart!”
“Chulbaal!”
“Oh my gosh, let’s run for 15 days!”
Sweet!
Ian got into the carriage and waved out the window. The same goes for Beric and Roman Dro across from him. The carriage carrying them left the mansion in the lead.
Heehee!
“hi!”
“Have a safe trip!”
“Hey Ian!”
Beric slightly pouted at the shouts of the mansion family.
“Everyone calls me Ian. I am?”
“What about you? “It looks like he’s going.”
“joy. “Wouldn’t it be sad if I didn’t have it?”
Ian chuckled and tried to close the window. Although it was early in the morning, all the residents of the territory who heard the news of his departure were out on the streets.
“Congratulations, Ian!”
“congratulation! “Viscount Ian!”
“Please receive a new name for the territory!”
“Waaah!”
The children were running as if trying to follow the carriage, and the bright morning sun was rising in the distance. It was indeed a pleasant start. Ian likewise waved his hand and said his final farewell.
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Clap, clap, clap!
A carriage running down an unpaved road. Beric continued to stare out his window with a bored expression. Day and night, all I can see are bare tree branches covering the snow.
“Bored. “I’m so bored that I feel like I’m going to lose my mind.”
“If you’re bored, try switching seats with the coachman. There will be no time to be bored. “It would be nice to feel refreshed.”
Ian smiled slightly at Romandro’s words.
It’s already been four days since we left the territory. It was a bit painful to be stuck in a shaking carriage all day, except when the horses and driver stopped every three or four hours to rest. Beric’s already active temperament makes me think he’s holding back just fine.
“How much further do we have to go? I would rather put up with it if I wanted to see the scenery, but no matter how far I go, there is only a forest. All white on white!”
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“It is now the fourth day, so it will only take about ten more days. “As long as there are no problems.”
“it’s crazy. really.”
Although the speed of the carriage was slow due to the accumulation of snow, it continued to move without stopping thanks to the skill of the driver. A carriage with three people was at the head, and luggage was lined up behind it.
“Still, we will be able to stay in the village today. “I’m going to take a warm bath and rest on a soft bed, so just be patient.”
“really? “I guess it’s a big city?”
“It won’t be as much as you expect.”
“What do you expect me to do?”
“Well, what I’m saying is, don’t expect anything like a tavern with more than two floors, a gambling house, luxury lodgings costing several silver coins per night, or a large arena.”
Perhaps he had expected everything from start to finish, Beric opened his mouth in despair. Romandro took out a small map from his pocket.
“I’ll be adding sugar to Karenna soon…” … .”
“Karenna? “Is this your first time hearing it?”
“It’s a small city that isn’t particularly famous, so it’s natural that people don’t know about it. “The problem is the western plains centered around Karenna.”
Ian turned his head at Romandro’s words. I wondered what he was talking about, but I understood when I saw the ‘Hyman Bank’ seal on the cover of the map he was holding.
“Karenna, Longin, Jailkuf. Do you mean these three cities?”
“okay. Didn’t the bank manager tell you this when you went to do business with Count Merelov and deposit the gold coins? “There are bandits haunting those three areas.”
Beric’s eyes immediately came to life when he heard the word thief. The pupils, which sparkled like glass beads, were full of anticipation.
“A thief! oh my god. “This is my first time seeing you.”
“Have you seen it yet?”
“You will see it soon. “Aren’t those three areas mentioned all at once because they are all nearby?”
Beric moved next to Romandro and poked his head in. When you look at it like this, it really is like go away a ghost. As Beric said, the three areas were so close that they could be reached within a day.
“We are going this way now, so to get into Karenna, we have to cross the triangle. This is enough to meet a thief. “Am cancer.”
Ian wanted to retort, but this time there was nothing to refute. It was true that it was a dangerous area for thieves, and it was also true that tonight was especially dangerous.
“There is a lot of baggage compared to an escort. “It’s best to move on as quietly and quickly as possible.”
“Ugh. okay. “I like that too.”
“Just apply spit and lie. “At least take care of your facial expressions.”
In fact, Ian was more worried about the time delay than the physical damage caused by the theft. Even if you start off with plenty of time to spare, no one knows when and what variables will arise.
Being late for the New Year’s party itself is a problem, but once the festival begins, a lot of outside guests flock to the imperial palace. This meant that it was not possible to leisurely explore the Ministry of Magic’s villa.
Click.
Easy profit!
Beric opened a small window and stuck out his face. A cold wind blew and the map of Romanro fluttered wildly.
“Berrick! “Say something and open it!”
“Mr coachman! When will you arrive at a place called Karenna?”
“I think I’ll be there before the sun sets!”
“Oh yeah! Run faster!”
“Let’s try. “As long as the horses aren’t having a hard time.”
The driver laughed and pulled the reins vigorously. As the pace picked up a bit, Beric gave his thumbs up and expressed his gratitude.
Crack, crackle!
I don’t know how regularly the sound of horses’ hooves continued. Beric fell asleep with his cheek pressed against the window, and Romandro scribbled a gift message on a small piece of paper. It was time for Ian to kill time by having fun watching the two of them.
Heehee!
“Hey Ian!”
“hmm? “What’s going on?”
At the driver’s call, Ian opened the window.
“Is there another village between Karenna and the forest where we left in the morning?”
“The village? Just wait a moment. Mr. Romandro. “Please give me a map.”
“iced coffee. okay. “Bring out the big one.”
“… Write it! why? “Have you arrived already?”
Beric stood up, wiping away his saliva. As my galloping horse began to walk slowly, he stuck his upper body out the roof window without any hesitation.
“We’re all here!”
Beric found the village and tapped the ceiling of the carriage as if he was excited. However, Ian and Romandro, who were looking at the map, could not help but share a puzzled look.
“… That’s strange. “There is no village nearby.”
“When was the map made?”
“It was made last year. “I saw this when I came down, so there is no problem with accuracy.”
I looked here and there, but the location on the map was in the middle of the forest. Beric waved his hand as a sign to hurry to the coachman.
“It doesn’t matter as long as Karenna or I can take a hot bath here, right? “Let’s go first!”
“No, Beric. “Don’t be selfish.”
“Ah, why!”
Beric came down from the roof and looked at Ian. It was an expression asking for permission. But Ian was adamant, and Romandro was also not pleased.
“Don’t you know what the village that is not on the map produced by the imperial palace means? This clearly means that it is a community that has not been reported to the empire. Moreover, there is information that there are bandits nearby.”
“The probability is high. “It’s high.”
It could be a den of thieves. It was a much better decision to go back like this rather than getting involved in something that was bothersome. Ian pulled Beric to sit down and gave an order to the coachman.
“Turn your head around right now and go back. “Take them out one by one, starting from the back.”
“Oh, yes. All right.”
“hey! behind! “Go around from the back!”
“You passed the crossroads 30 minutes ago, right? Go back there. “I guess I should have fallen to the right instead of the left.”
“Turn, turn! slowly!”
Ian, Romandro, and Beric got out of the carriage and helped guide the procession out. Since the road I ran on was a narrow mountain road, it was quite difficult to turn each turn one by one.
“Sseuheup. Ah, it’s cold.”
I don’t know if Beric was sniffling or licking his lips with regret. I kept glancing towards the village and stamping my feet.
“It’s cold, it’s cold, it’s cold!”
“Berrick. “It’s noisy, so shut up.”
“Ian. Should I disconnect this from the horse and turn the carriage body separately? “There is no space.”
It’s hectic as ten carriages try to move in an orderly manner. Everyone was moving in perfect order. Beric looked around him with his arms crossed and slowly walked down the slope. Since I had already stopped, I thought of doing some errands.
Sarah.
At that time, the sound of leaves being stepped on was heard from behind. I looked to see if there was a rabbit, but I couldn’t see anything. Beric blinked as he looked around at the white ground covered with his eyes.
It was that moment.
yes!
A white dog suddenly appeared from the bushes. When Beric looked at the guy calmly, the guy also looked up at him. Black eyes, nose, and bright red tongue.
Anyone can see that it is a dog. It’s also a hybrid.
“What?”
yes!
“wen… … ,”
Is this the one raised in the village over there? Beric wondered what to do for a moment, but he soon decided to ignore it and turned around. He is more urgent about running errands now.
-Ibo show.
“… … ??”
Beric picked his ears and looked around in confusion. The only thing alive is this damn bastard… … .
fantasy,
