I took Elsa and Meryl and headed to the Adventurer's Guild .
　When I told Anna that they were going to follow me, she looked at our oldest and third daughter in disbelief.

''You guys. ....... You are the head of the Order and the head of the magical academy, right?　And yet, how could you participate in an investigation that didn't amount to a penny?
Your father, of all people, requested it. Of course.
That's right. And I can't have Elsa and Anna with my dad. I can't have you with me.
Well.... I know better than anyone that you are very good at what you do. I have no objection to you coming with me, though. But at this point, this is the best party we can think of. With dad, with Elsa and Meryl, it'll be great. Just go to .......
"Just?
''Since we're the party with the best strength in King's Landing, King's Landing's strength is going to be stretched very thin while we're gone.
It won't be a problem. It's just a matter of giving it a few days. And with the Knights of the Order and the students of the Academy and the adventurers, I can handle it.
Hmm. That's true. At worst, if we can hold out until we get back, we can figure out the rest.

　We were headed for the main street in King's Landing.
　There's a carriage parked there.
　They were looking for a carriage to take people and we called out to the king.

"Where are you going?
Get me to Volcano Duego, please.

　When I told him where he was going, his expression turned grim.

"Volcano Duego. ....... The demons are very active in that area right now. It's dangerous to leave the carriage without an escort--
"It's all right. My father and I are adventurers. We're reasonably good at what we do.

　And there you are, staring at us. His eyes widen as he gasps.

"Oh, you're Elsa the Knight Commander!　And then there's Guildmaster Anna and Wise Meryl, too!

　The daughters are all famous in the capital.
　Anyone who frequents King's Landing will have heard the rumors.

Oh no. I don't need a bodyguard if you're riding. We'll manage even if the dragons keep attacking us.

　The driver's demeanor had changed drastically from before.
　With a wry smile, he rubbed his hands together and rubbed them together .

I'm sure the value of this carriage will increase and it will prosper if you have a knight leader, guild master or wise man on board. That's a good opportunity.
Are we finally going to get a ride? I ask.
"Of course. You're good enough for me. I'll bring you in. But it'll cost you a fortune.
Yeah. That's a rip-off.

　Meryl's lips quirked up in frustration.

"No matter how good you guys are, it's still a dangerous trip. You're going to have to pay for it, though.
Uncle Tom doesn't have to come in. Just give me the horses and carriage. I'll drive my carriage and you can go.
You don't really know how to handle a horse, do you?　It's not an easy ride. It takes some skill.
It's not a problem.　Elsa trains in horsemanship with the Order, and Dad can at least pilot a horse, right? Anna said.
'Well. You're welcome.
No. I can't. Definitely not.

　"My horse, Catherine, is a stubborn wolf.

"My horse, Catherine, is a stallion. There's no way anyone but me could handle her. If you try to ride her, she'll go wild at the moment. One kick in the hindquarters and his innards could burst open.
No, you can't put a horse in a place like that.

　Anna makes a good point.

"Katherine rates people and only allows the right people to fly. She'll go ballistic if anyone else gets near her.


'Really?　You seem to have missed me.

　I looked and saw Elsa stroking her carriage horse--Katherine's mane. Catherine's eyes were squinting comfortably.
　Instead of acting up, she had become completely attached to it.

What's ----?

　Your man was astonished.

"You're telling me that Katherine is pining for someone other than you: ......?　Have you bowed down to the human rank of the Knight Commander of Elsa: ......?
If you'd like, you can pet him, too.
It's been a long time since I've had contact with a horse.

　I walked over to Kathryn. And I look at her.
　And then...

"...and...

　Catherine's frame shook as if she was frightened, and she sat there .
　She looked solemn as she held her head out to me.

"You're on your knees?
What a lovely, straightforward horse.

　I will gently stroke Katherine's mane.

"There you go. Elsa and Papa won't have a problem. We'll be on our own. Will you wait for me in King's Landing, Uncle?
'Not so fast!　This is my horse!
Why is this uncle so desperate?
The point is, you want the money.
I see. You're just as much of a snob as I am.
This is the man who owns the horse. He better come with me. I can't be responsible for anything that happens to the horse.

　When I say that.

Can you take us to Volcano Duego now?

　She gave the driver a jute bag.
　The color of his eyes changed when he saw what was inside.

That's ten times the price of ......?　This is so good!
It's going to be a dangerous journey, I'm sure. It's just a feeling.
'Sir!　I'll follow you for the rest of your life!

　A husband is .......
　This guy seems to be a bit of a cash man.
　Anyway, we can go now.