All right. Let's get out of the Kingdom of Carlitz. But I need a little time," I replied on my own, and looked at Seretia's face.

　I am aware that this is a statement that crosses the line, no matter what.
　I am not in a position to make decisions about the future.
　If you strongly disagree with me here, I'll have to accept it.

---- I don't blame you. I think it's for the best, too.

　In the beginning, Celestia's reaction was a little weak, but she seemed to be relieved to be retreating from the worst of the situation. It is likely that they have decided that it is wiser to avoid conflict with each other than to start an all-out war with the Kingdom of Carlitz.

　I muttered a thank you and a few apologies in my mind for this decision of Celestia.

　Things probably won't move in the direction she thinks they will. I'm going to do something dangerous, because what I'm going to do is not just stick one foot in the problem of paganism and the kingdom of Carlitz, but I'm going to throw myself into it.

I'm not a demon either, so I don't mind. I'm not a demon, so I don't mind. ---- Then in ten days, I'll have you out of this country. It's not this town," Harvey said, and turned to the people around him. Then, with a cold expression that could be taken as a smile or a straight face, he said, "And I want you to know that you are not to tell anyone about what happened here for the next ten days. I don't want you to get in trouble if Festerlise hears about it," he ordered in a low, cool voice.

　It would take at least seven days to get from Erenthos to the nearest neighboring kingdom, Lumotia.
　The reprieve that Harvey had given him was actually only three days.
　In any case, according to Harvey, I don't think Fiel can last more than three days, so those three days are a lot of leeway for me.

Ten days, that's generous," I replied carefully so as not to change Harvey's mind, giving him time to reply, "Is that okay with you, Celestia? I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that," he said, nodding half-heartedly.

And what are we going to do now?　If you want to continue to enjoy the party, I don't mind. If you want to continue to enjoy the party, I don't mind, I'm not intolerant enough to reject that.

I'm sorry, but I'm leaving. My friends are waiting for me outside.

I'm sorry to hear that. I was going to ask you to dance again if you stayed.

　I thought it was a joke, but Harvey looked really disappointed.

It's a good idea to enjoy the kingdom of Carlitz for the last time. ...... Do you have any recommendations for towns?

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it, but I'm going to have to. Harvey then recommended a mining town a little further north. It's a city with a lot of metalsmiths, and it's also a center for jewelry production.
　He probably thought it would be good for Celestia.
　But that's not what I'm after.

If it's close, good for you. I'm just curious, are any of those fugitives you were talking about in the area?　I don't want to get caught in the middle of it," I said, sounding very uncomfortable.

That's okay. They said they were headed northwest from here, towards the border. Don't worry about it.

　I don't think Harvey understood what I was trying to say, and I don't think he was aware that he was slipping up.
　He replied in a very good mood.

"Well, ...... further west. Then we're good.

　That was all I said, and I left the house with Seretia.



　In the area northwest of Elenthos, a large river flows across the border. I'm sure that the dense forests surrounding the area and the lack of people will make it easier to find Pheuel, as there are fewer sources of magic to search for.
　If I don't meet up with Neya and leave Celestia with her soon, the sun will go down.

Now that we're out of here, we'll have to find Neya and the others from here.

"Not so fast, it seems.

　She sighed in front of the house and looked tired, but Neya and seven others came running up to her. I'm not sure what to make of that.

"Your timing is too good. I wasn't even planning on finishing this early.

'Benetnash told me to head there as soon as possible. I was sure he would come out of trouble.

　Behind Neya's report, Benetnash looked slightly uncomfortable.
　I guess he didn't expect to be exposed here.

That's a good decision. It would have been too much trouble for us to look for him now, so we can only thank Benetnash," I said with a soft smile that I usually do not show.

"No, no, thank you for the compliment, .......

　You might have thought it was just a sarcastic smile.
　In fact, Benetnash's comment was a judgement of me as a troublemaker, not much different from talking behind my back, and inappropriate to say to a superior officer.
　I did it half as a way of asking him to reflect on his actions, but the other half I really appreciate it.

But I really didn't expect you to come out at this time. What's going on inside?

　Neya asked Seretia, noting the guards around her.

'Well, a lot of things. It was obvious from the start. Hey, Walth.

That's how it works. So, I have to leave the kingdom of Carlitz in ten days. Not right now, but be ready to cross the mountains.

　Neya was calm compared to Benetnash and the others, but she looked at him suspiciously, "I don't think so, but are you going to the neighboring kingdom of Lumotia?

Is there a problem?

I've heard that the kingdom of Lemotia has been in a state of civil war for a long time due to the rebellion of some nobles.

Is that what's going on now?

It's been in a state of civil war for quite some time now. It's been going on for a decade. I don't know how long you've been in the know, but there are things you don't know about Walth," Celestia said, smiling happily.



　The Lemotian kingdom I knew seventeen years ago was ruled by Albertinus III, who was famous for being a moderate king, and there was no sign of such a rebellion even happening. .......

In any case, we only have ten days to spare, so we'll still be heading to Lumotia.

But if we ride fast now, we might be able to reach the Duchy of Shasta in time. Master Walth, please consider this once again.

　Neya seemed to want to avoid the Kingdom of Lemotia by all means, and was insistent on my decision.
　It was a perfectly legitimate opinion, considering the safety of Seretia and all that, and I resisted the burning in my eyes at the sight of such an example of a vassal.

"You can't do this, Neya. Walth seems to want to go sightseeing in the mining town to the north," Celestia said, interrupting my excitement.

　It was a natural reaction, but the eyes of Neya and the others all stared at me as if to say, "That's not going to happen.

"About that, I'm not going to that place.

So what was the point of all this?

I just wanted to know what they were doing. Now, Celestia, go back to the inn with Neya and the others. I need to do some research on paganism, so we're going to have to split up.

You'll tell me what you're going to do, won't you?

I'm sorry, I can't tell you that.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

...... So, when are you coming back?

I'm sure you're not the only one.

---- I don't like that kind of thing, you know that. If Walth doesn't tell you, it means I'm still just that kind of person.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

I'll be back as soon as I can, within three days at the latest.

　That's all I said, and I ran off to the west alone.