The carriage, which had been running throughout the day, stopped again for refueling and dinner just as the sun was setting.

　And normally, they would have prepared for the camp as it was.
　As long as you don't stay in town, there's no other way to get to ......, or so I thought - but

I never thought I'd go this way: ...... Well, it's true, you can hardly feel the vibrations, so I guess it's possible.
You wouldn't normally do that, even if it were possible. But I suppose in a way it's typical of the Empire.
But I'm sure we'll get there faster. In addition to this travel speed ......
...... never sleeps. It's a natural way to gain distance.

　It was in the carriage that Allen and his friends were talking about such things.
　Moreover, if you look out the window, you will see that the carriage is still running at a terrific speed, although it is hard to see because of the dimness.

　So the carriage continues to run even though it's now night.

You'll be able to see just as well at night as in the daytime thanks to the magic tool. And also because of the effect of the magic tool, the demons don't come near you, and you are eventually strengthened to be able to sleep well even if you are insomniac.

　That's why the carriage kept running, even at night, and in short, Curtis was going to make the carriage run all day long in a literal sense.
　The fact that such a thing is possible is something to be feared by the Empire.

They say that the technology of the Empire is two generations ahead of us, but ...... seems to be true.
...... surprised at such an imperial and even kingdom?

　As Leeds said, the technology of the Empire is said to be two generations ahead of the kingdom ...... or rather the rest of the countries of this world.
　And apparently that is true, but the kingdom of Ad Astera has been competing with such an empire.

　It's an impossible task, but the kingdom has made that impossible possible through personal valor.
　The general pushed it further and drew a reconciliation from the empire, but it was undoubtedly the power of the kingdom that kept it going to that point.

The general is gone, but there's an even more amazing person. Well, he's saying some strange things.
"Well, ...... I don't know who you're talking about, but I'm pretty sure that's a serious word, maybe not a joke?

　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

　But that's exactly the kind of nonsensical exchange that I'm talking about--

Well, ......, let's just go to bed.
." "Well. Even though you're basically just sitting, you still get tired. As long as you don't know what's going to happen at any given moment, you should sleep when you can.

　Riding through the night meant that they did not sleep in the field and so on.
　In other words, he would sleep in a running carriage.

　Nevertheless, it really did not seem to be a hindrance to sleeping, as you could barely feel the vibration.
　At least Allen would be able to sleep without problems.

"Well, I mean, honestly, I'm most worried about Leeds in this one.
I honestly have some reservations about that statement ......, but it's true. I'll be able to sleep just fine. ......
"...... Milene is also fine.

　Despite moving for long periods of time and living in a remote area for half a year, Leeds is basically a princess.
　It is indeed a little unsure if you can sleep under these conditions.

...... To be honest, I'm reluctant to do so, but I understand what you mean. But that's why I'm going to say it proudly. No problem,
I have a feeling that's not a place to be proud of: ......

　At least it's not something a nobleman should be proud of.

　But as long as he says it's okay, we'll just let him try.
　And whether it's okay or not, there's no point in trying anyway.

　You'll have to try anyway, and if it doesn't work, you'll have to figure it out then.

By the way, can we all go to bed?　What about taking turns staying up, just in case?
"Hmmm. ...... That's a good idea, isn't it?　And it would be rude to go that far.
...... Yes, I know. Mr. Curtis went all the way over there, and I think we should all be well rested here.

　There were only four people in the carriage, and Curtis was not there because he was going toward the driver's seat.
　He had volunteered to go with me because he was sure he wouldn't be able to sleep with me.

　I wondered if you couldn't sleep in the gyoja-dai, but I heard that this was also possible due to the effects of the magic tool.
　They block the wind and regulate your body temperature properly, so you don't have any problems as long as you have someone to watch you so you don't fall.
　Originally, the function was supposed to allow you to sit down without any problems, but if you apply it, you can do that.

　Since Curtis is in the better position, it was tempting to let him go that far, but the truth is, if Curtis had been here, it would have been a different story.
　Aside from Allen, Rees and the others can't sleep with Curtis in many ways.

　And they were that concerned.
　Further caution is indeed rude.

...... And if anything goes wrong, I'm sure Allen will take care of it.
I'm not sure I could say that if something happened to me while I was asleep. ......

　Shrugging, while smiling at Milene's words.
　Allen isn't a jack-of-all-trades, either.
　There are things you can do and things you can't do.

But you wouldn't say that you can't, would you?
...... Well, I wouldn't be able to say that if something really happened.

　Whether it's actually possible is honestly hard to say.
　It depends on what happens, and it also depends on the opponent.

　Although he said that demons don't come close, that's not a given, and that they rarely get attacked by bandits and the like because of their movement speed, that's not a given either.
　And above all, there is no guarantee that Curtis and his friends will not do something.
　If you think about it that way, there's no way you can say it's going to be okay.

　But still--

Well, I think they'll be safe and sound asleep. I'm not saying that I can handle it, no matter what, but ...... I'm sure I can and will protect you guys.

　That's just the absolute.



...... Allen, you're not very nice sometimes, aren't you?
"Yes. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I'd rather not even have the word sometimes.
"...... Allen is cunning
"I've been told too much, haven't I?

　This is still hurtful when it hurts, but if it was said with a ...... smile, I couldn't argue with it.
　The poor lamb was only able to shrug his shoulders.

You can't blame her for that," he said, "but you can't blame her for being a coward. Let's go to bed in peace.
I can't argue with that, but there is one problem with ....... As I said before, I'm so sensitive that I can't sleep well with a new pillow. Well, we don't have any pillows here to begin with, but ...... is there anything that would replace the pillows?
Certainly, it would be helpful to have one. Isn't there somewhere I can find it: ......?
"......-ji
"Why are you all looking at my thighs?

　Well, I don't mind, but I can't guarantee that it's comfortable to sleep in, and unfortunately, I'm alone.
　You'll need to decide what to do about it.

　While having such an exchange, with a wry smile ...... you suddenly look out the window.
　As mentioned earlier, the effect of vision is only available to those sitting on the gyoza-dai, so all that is spread out is darkness.

　But as you squint your eyes as if looking ahead, you think about the person who might be ahead of you.
　Thinking about what she was thinking right now, Allen let out a breath, wondering what she was thinking about.