325 - - 11-27 Rozart, the capital
When Reinhardt came out of Bertsche's room, he saw Jin in the hallway.
"Jin, what's going on?"
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"Yeah, I just wanted to talk to you."
So they went to Jin's room.
"So, what did you want to talk about?"
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Reinhardt asked, sitting down on a chair.
"Oh, first of all, about something Reiko did that was a little bit immature."
Jin then beckoned Reiko to him.
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"Later, when I think about it, I'm starting to think that I might have ruined Bertsche-san and Neon's face. ......"
Jin patted Reiko on the head as he said this.
Reiko had pointed out to the old man when she had contacted him regularly that if she made a mistake in that way, she would ruin his face and make him displeased with her.
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"Reiko said it was for my honor, but I told him to be more considerate of the other party.
Reiko is a little disappointed. Reinhardt laughed and denied it.
"I don't know about that. Bertsche doesn't mind. I'm more responsible for Bertsche who said <
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Reinhardt explained that he was the one who had been lifting Jin up and wanted to know what he was capable of.
"He doesn't mind at all. And Neon said he wanted to be friends with him.
Jin looked relieved when I concluded.
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"Well, I guess that's okay then. There's one more thing. It's about Erza.
Erza is now in the village of Kaina. She was wondering what Reinhardt would report.
"Yes, about that."
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Reinhardt explained in his official capacity.
First of all, Erza's accompanying him was not part of her official duties, even though she had obtained permission from the government.
It may sound unfair to say, but Fritz, her own brother in Ikasanat, where Erza had once disappeared, had clearly told him that Erza was no longer Reinhardt's responsibility.
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"So I'm not obliged to report it. I'm going to keep quiet until I'm asked."
"...... But Erza knew about Ms. Bertsche, didn't she? Didn't she ask you about Elsa?"
"Yes. I know that Elsa and I went on the trip together, but she also knows that Fritz went to pick her up. I guess that's why you didn't question my absence."
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Reinhardt smiles a little sadly, "It's nothing to talk about now.
"It's not like we won't see each other again. When I get back home, after I've finished my debriefing, I'm going to give a full explanation to my parents.
"I see. ...... Reinhard, then you and Bertsche will be invited to the village of Kaina."
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Jin saw the lonely Reinhardt's face and smiled at him.
"I'm glad to hear that. It will be a good memory.
Hearing this, Reinhardt also smiled happily.
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After Reinhardt left.
"Reiko, I'm sorry."
Jin was apologizing to Reiko. Reiko was surprised when Jin apologized to her.
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"Oh, Father!
"I haven't let you do anything too girly. It's my fault.
"That's not true. Father is ......."
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But Jin hugged Reiko gently,
"No, it's my fault... I've been calling you my daughter... but before I knew it, I was leaving you in charge of all the rough work."
"Father......"
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Jin and Reiko talked with each other until late that night.
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May 13th. The day they were scheduled to go to Leusert, the capital of the Shoro Kingdom.
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Jin was woken up by Reiko's voice before 6:00 in the morning. Jin had told Reiko that it was 5:00 a.m., but Reiko was considerate because he had stayed up late last night.
Father, it's time. It's a beautiful day."
"......Yeah, I see."
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Jin, who had stayed up late last night, got up rubbing his sleepy face, washed his face, changed his clothes, and went outside the inn. It was another beautiful day.
When he went to the parking lot, he found a steward standing guard.
"Good morning, master.
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"Good morning. Good morning.
Jin said and got into the carriage. Reiko followed him.
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The old man's voice greeted them as usual at Horai Island.
"Good morning. Is there anything unusual in the village?"
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Butler B,C and 5 color golem maids, Barrow and Behle. Part time Meene. That's enough hands for Jin's castle.
"Well, that's a relief. Let's take it easy on the village of Kaina, since a radical change would not be good.
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"Licia?"
Come to think of it, she came here as a tax collector and is acquainted with Jin. It is not surprising that she would be ordered by such a messenger.
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"A horse?"
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It is not common in normal times for a messenger to arrive by horseback, so the old man's guess is correct.
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The only place where they would have to hurry is between Toka and Kayna. The only place to stay is the rest house.
"Then I'll come back on the 15th at noon or ...... if I can, but it's still uncertain.
It is natural that Jin does not know what will happen in the capital of the Shoro Empire.
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Such reports were exchanged for about 30 minutes.
Jin headed for the bath, his main goal.
The towns where he had stayed so far had no baths, probably due to the lack of water, and he could only wipe himself with hot water at most.
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And, he was scheduled to arrive at the capital today, so there was a possibility that he might not be able to sneak out.
"I like taking a bath, after all.
Jin was relaxing in the hot water, stretching his arms and legs, although he could not take it easy. Reiko was next to him.
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"Father, we are finally arriving at the capital today, aren't we?
"Ah, the capital of the Shoro Kingdom. As I recall, there is a large lake nearby, isn't there?
Yes. According to Mr. Reinhardt, they are called Lake Tosmo and Lake Shoju. Thanks to them, the area around the capital is said to be rich in water unlike other areas.
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Reiko is more knowledgeable than Jin because she has been listening and communicating with the old man.
Since he could not stay in the bath too long, Jin quickly washed his head and body and left the bath. Then he said, "Well, I'm going to go,
"I'm going to go now," he said.
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Jin left the bath and returned to Leary's.
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"Mr. Reinhardt, the morning air is so pleasant, isn't it?
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When Jin emerged from the carriage, he found Reinhardt and Bertsche strolling arm in arm in a friendly manner.
"Good morning, Reinhard and Berthe.
Jin called out to them, and they greeted him back.
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"Good morning, Jin.
"Good morning, Jin-sama."
Bertsche was about to offer Jin a test ride in his carriage, but he didn't. Instead, they just said hello and walked away arm in arm.
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"...... are you guys so close?"
Reiko felt something in those words and picked at the sleeve of Jin's dress a little bit.
"...... father, I'm here."
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"Reiko?"
"......I'm here for you, no matter what."
Jin felt Reiko's concern for him and silently patted her head. Reiko's eyes narrowed and she did as he asked.
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Then Jin patted Reiko on the shoulder and went to the inn.
After Jin returned to the inn, Reinhardt and the others came back in 10 or 15 minutes.
After breakfast, they were ready to leave.
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Jin, I will take my own carriage today. I want you to come from the back of the train.
Reinhard said. This was a natural course of action since it was an official return. Of course, Bertsche, who was not a member of the group, would return first.
"Okay. I'll go with you.
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I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'd like to explain some things along the way.
Jin-sama, I'll name two of my men. If you have any questions, please ask them.
Matthäus must do his duty as Reinhardt's bodyguard today.
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"Yes, thank you."
Then get ready to leave.
Half an hour later, the group left the town of Riale. After passing Haldo and Nia, they had a late lunch in the town of Holle. There, the group checked their preparations once again.
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The next stop was the capital city.
What impressed Jin so far was that the roads were paved from Riale onward, albeit easily. Probably by the magic of hardening (hardening), the speed of the wagons is increased by 30% thanks to this.
Jin thought that this might be one of the reasons why Reinhardt did not ask Bertsche to give him a test ride.
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After leaving Nia, there was an uninterrupted flow of houses. Good access to water is a reason in itself for people to gather.
After passing the town of Hore, the density of houses increased even more. Houses went from one-story to two-story, and even three-story houses could be seen here and there.
Most of the houses were built of stone, but some of them were three-story wooden structures, indicating the high level of building technology.
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Although Jin was not an expert in architecture, he never got tired of looking at them.
A wide moat came into view in front of Jin's eyes. The capital city of Leusat seems to be surrounded by a wide moat instead of a wall.
It looks like the city of Giron, which I saw one day, but the moat is more than three times wider and probably considerably deeper.
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Boats were seen floating on the moat, which was used as a means of transportation and traffic.
A long stone bridge with wooden floorboards is built across the moat, which forms part of the road to Leusert.
The wooden part is probably intended to be burned down in case of emergency to prevent the invasion of the enemy.
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"But the moat alone is 5 or 60 meters long. The piers are more than 10 meters high. It looks like a city of water.
This was Jin's first impression.
The bridge is nearly 10 meters wide, and carriages can easily pass each other.
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"There seem to be four bridges like this in the east, west, south, north, and west.
Reiko, who had heard the information from the old man, explained.
Matheus leading the way. The soldiers guarding the capital, after a short check, split to the left and right and let the group pass.
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Finally, Jin, the tail end of the group.
A strange chariot driven by a golem master and pulled by a golem horse. That alone was suspicious enough, but perhaps they had been informed in advance, or they passed through without being questioned. This is proof that Matheus and his men are trusted.
Jin finally drove the carriage to Leusert, the capital of the Shoro Kingdom.
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