Afterwards, we got back into the carriage, we passed the checkpoint without incident and went straight through the main street of the royal capital.

　No matter how many times you visit the city, it really is a bustling city.

　Countless wagons come and go along the main street, and countless passersby come and go on the sidewalks at both ends.

　The canals that pull into the city from the neighboring great rivers are also filled with many ships loaded with various kinds of cargo, and I was able to get a glimpse of the city's economic scale.

　These cargoes were purchased from all over the continent.

　There are many people living in King's Landing who come from all over the world.

　I'm sure you'll find a lot of people in the city who need the things they need for their jobs and their lives, as well as the kinds of luxury goods they've grown accustomed to in their hometowns. ...... That's why a lot of merchant associations are working hard to purchase goods to meet that demand.

　And this is supported by a distribution network that stretches across the continent.

　In addition to the long and complicated highways we've traversed, there are canals built around major rivers and oceanic routes that circumnavigate the continent, protected by multiple knightly orders, enabling distribution on a scale unthinkable a century ago.

　And the person who realized these things is King Alfred, whom we will soon have an audience with - well, of course there was the hard work of the ministers under his command.

'We've arrived. Please tell me when you've finished unloading your luggage.
Thank you. Take some time off.

　I thanked the ruler and got out of the carriage and looked up at the destination I had arrived at.

　It's a separate residence owned by the Silver Wing Knights, located near the center of the king's capital, in a section where the Knights' related facilities are gathered.

It's a magnificent building. I'm sorry, Garnett. I didn't expect you to lend me something so awesome.
You can thank your brother, not me. It's not my house. It's the property of the Order.
All right, well, I'll see you later.

　With chit-chat out of the way, we decide to carry the luggage we brought in the carriage into the building.

　Although it's quite a lot of stuff, if it takes six people to do it, it should be done rather quickly.

"General. I'll take care of this big one.

　Chandler picks up a large load and carries it leisurely into the building.

　It's not just that he's a knight who specializes in fighting, but he has the greatest physical strength of any of us.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time with this one.

Hmm?　What is it, Lord Garnett?
No, no. I just figured you're pretty good at physical work, that's all.
'Heh, ...... I see, that's what you mean.'

　Chandler chuckles with a blatant scowl.

　He doesn't care if Garnett glares back at him uncomfortably, but he starts nodding deliberately in some amused way.

'You're still fifteen or sixteen at the most, right?　He's going to be huge from here on out. It's all about height and muscle. The body is also a part of a knight's work, so eat and sleep properly.
...... That's great. Let's just hope it works.

　Chandler apparently thought the emotion in Garnett's gaze was envy or longing for his strong body.

　In fact, he is not wrong, and yet his advice is appropriate, as he is in his day job.

　It's a good thing that the rumors of Garnett's desire for strength have reached Chandler's ears, and as a boy, it's quite possible that he'll grow one step further from here.

　But there is one fatal error, though it can't be helped.

　This Garnett was not a boy, and his growth period was long over.

　His growth in stature is almost head and shoulders above the rest.
　As a male, he is lacking, but as a female, he is close to normal.

　If you disregard skills and consider only his bare physique, Garnett is in a position where it's hard to hope for more.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time with us.

Well, there's more than one way to become strong. For that matter, let's just get it over with and get some rest.
...... that too. I've been rocking the carriage for a long time, and it's been a long time since I've been in the carriage. I can't help but ache in many parts of my body.
'Hahaha!　You're an old man!
You're just too young. Mark over there is just like me.

　I don't know if I'm saying this myself, but in Mark's case, it's probably because he's been spending so much time at his desk lately.

　It would be good to give him another reason to accompany me to the dungeon and encourage him to get some exercise.

　As I walked into the building with my luggage, I saw Chandler and Ambrose tangling over something a little further in the building.

'No, your luggage is right here. We'll be back in a few days or so at most, okay?　Carrying it in the back will only make things worse.
No. The other cargo, but anything with my signature on it, will be stored in a private lockable room. Same goes for a day's stay, not a few days.
"Locked? ...... You know, we have some crazy heavy-duty locks on the front door. And it comes with a silver wing guard. The building itself is like a big-ass safe.

　Apparently, they were disagreeing over where to take the luggage.

　I looked at Garnett next to me and then rushed over with my luggage in my arms to intercede with them.

　Indeed, Chandler was right; much of the luggage is stacked in the hall not far from the front door, taking into account that it will still be loaded into the carriage on the way home.

　The tight security is just as well, and the protection is appropriate for a property owned by the Silverwing Knights, whose official duty is to maintain security.

　But that thing is an exception. You have to take your guard up a notch above the other luggage.

"I'm sorry, Chandler. "I'm sorry, Chandler, but you're going to have to take that in the back room. I have a box signed by Ambrose with samples and mithril collected in Asropolis.
Ah, ......, I see. I understand, General. Anyway, you should have said that first, Ambrose.
If you're the one in doubt about the difference in treatment, I'd ask you to check before you act.

　Ambrose opened his mouth with a sigh as Chandler's rear disappeared around the bend.

''Thank you, Lord Commander. In any case, the Knights of the Order of the Outside ...... Oh, I mean the Suigan Order, of course. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what to expect. It's really helpful to have someone who can intercede well.
Well, ...... I was even suspicious of it at first.
'Indeed. I thought I was acting like a natural, though.

　There was a small laughing sound underneath the bangs that hid my face.

　The unexpected reaction brought me face to face with Garnet again.