Due to the fact that we shook off Palio-kun and Bulus-san in the royal capital, Lyons, and rushed to leave, we had completely forgotten to replenish our supplies. The assortment of goods is poor, but we had no choice but to resupply at a village on the way.

　Aside from that, the forced march would soon begin. While the group members are shopping, I'm going to explain the move to Dominic-san as well.

''Dominic-san, from now on, we will be running day and night. We will not be taking the city streets. Also, since there are only a limited number of places in the forest where large self-driving vehicles can pass, we'll be mainly going through shallow rivers. We will take a break, but the shaking is so bad that you may not be able to sleep. For the second time, I suggest you get off here, don't you?

　In addition to the river, the path created by the inhabitants and demons, and the occasional bush or grassland area that appears, is also churned through vegetation. It's a low speed, but the shaking is severe and it's quite a long way around. Even for a warrior, Dominic is a retainer, and probably in his fifties. I think it's a tough call.

I'm not sure if I'm right or wrong. There is no need for your consideration. You have deliberately turned the young Palio-dono away from him.　Please take me there. I ask you to consider me a warrior!

　They seem to be quite serious about it, they treat me like a warrior too.

　If it were in Japan, I would be ridiculed for being too hot, too drunk, too chunky. But people in this world are serious.

　I don't like guts, but I don't hate people who are righteous and compassionate. Laugh at those who do, but I don't laugh, I respond and live happily ever after!

I apologize for asking such rude questions of a determined and experienced warrior. I have to take my turn at the wheel, so I'll be in the driver's seat. If you need anything else, please tap on the glass of the driver's seat.

　We give Dominic some food, water, mattresses, and blankets, and I move to the seat next to Manya. This time, we could be in the forest or in a different location, and the automatic tracking is not going to work with the stones.

　Two shifts of armored vehicles, Midia and Window Flowers. That and Midia is Mog's co-owner. We'll be able to run through some of the obstacles with Midea and Mogu, and we'll be able to hit the ground running.

　The self-driving car is me and Manya. It was modified a long time ago to handle the same way as a car, so we don't have to worry about switching. So we won't have to worry about switching.

　For some reason, Midia complains about it, but I dismiss it because it wasn't a particularly serious problem. But she reminds me to make sure I'm taking over for my dad during breaks.

　Playing father at breaks and meals?
　Are you going to share the food with me?
　Well, I guess it's nothing to worry about.

I don't think there are any windows, but I'm worried about the surveillance. I'm worried about the surveillance, so use your judgment to find the best route and run. We'll try to follow the same route as much as possible and let you decide when to take a break.

We have already found a route for you. Please be assured.

　The window flower is still reliable.
　Let's rest our bodies until our shift.

"Your husband is usually unreliable, but when it comes to something important, he doesn't miss. Wasn't he a fine warrior?

　I don't really know what it is, but I'm aware that I'm usually unreliable.

I'm sorry. If I'm not usually unreliable, I don't have the energy for the big moments.

No, I'm sorry. Your husband is a pain in the ass, and I'm afraid that's how he likes it!

　I think the translation is normal but sometimes the words in this world don't make sense to me. Is it good to be usually unreliable and only have energy when it's important?　Manya's words are too difficult to understand what she means.


* Night 1

　We arrived at the Mura Forest to the north across the road.

　A late dinner first. I pulled out a sheet and lit an insect repellent that had been soaked in mint oil. I also sprayed mint oil around the area to repel insects.

　Now that we were ready, we ate a meal of pita bread and reheated soup. Normally a comforting break, but this mealtime was my biggest battle with shame.

　 In addition, Midia assured me that her mother had died while she was a child, so if I asked, Simon would have done it for me.

　That, how long ago was the last time you asked him to do that?
　If you're 15, aren't you an adult in Ares?
　But I can't say no because if I say no, I'll be in a bad mood.

　Furthermore, I learned the true horror of it when we had dinner. As a matter of course, they demanded a kneeling pillow for dinner as well. And on top of that, there was a public execution.

"Father. Cut a piece of bread into bite-sized pieces... put a little chicken on top... pour some soup on top... please feed it to me. Then, uh-

　You're a baby bird!
　Are you going to do this in front of everyone?
　Seriously?

There's a little bit of soup on my cheek. I need to wipe it off.

　Please!　Don't look!　Don't look!

'Yes, yes. Let's get you cleaned up - what do you want next?
"Wild boar on a spit!　

　Kuhn, you're going to play babies in public?
　You didn't tell me this was a very high level request!


*The embarrassing dinner is over.

Sir, your eyes are dead.　I'll give you an hour to drive. Take a nap.

　Thanks for the offer, but it's a hard shift for everyone else, too.
　If I wasn't careful, I wouldn't show them.

You're a big help, but I'm not going to do it. We're all tired, and I have to be the one to enforce the rules.
Shut up!　Stop wasting time and get to bed!　Head in my lap!

　He forced me to lie on my knees. On top of that, she stroked my head with one hand to comfort me. The words are rough, but Anya is so thoughtful and gentle.

　It's so comfortable that I thought I was going to take a nap, but I accidentally fell asleep.

I like to spoil them. And he's a real gem, you know?

　An hour later, I wake up to the alarm on my watch. I'm glad I set it just in case. I'm sorry if I nearly slept through it, adding even more burden to Anya's life. But it made me feel so much more tired than an hour.

Anya, thank you for your help. It's flat up ahead, we'll switch over there and take over.

　Anya is a bit grumpy, I knew I shouldn't sleep soundly on a nap... Me, I'm sorry. But for some reason, I don't understand why the alarm is tactless or why I'm angry. I'm used to the human race of Ares, but when it comes to the sub-race, I still get confused at times because of the cultural differences.

　The culture of this world is still too esoteric for me.