What Odette's father did was a huge problem in The Magic Guild.

　He used Countess Thérèse-Michele (Haxa Kurei) to put his own daughter in danger. Moreover, it was during the trainees' orientation.
It's no wonder the high-ranking magicians of the "Magic Guild" were angry.

　In the end, Odette's father was summoned to the "Magic Guild".
　In the joint names of Princess Iris, Prince Cain, a high-ranking sorcerer, and General Barnes.

　When Duke Slay received the letter, he sent a messenger in a hurry.
　He was absent due to his health condition.
　It's not a lie. But it seems that the reason for his poor health is that his bad behavior has been exposed.

　The emissary of the Duke of Surrey's family showed a letter in the Duke's handwriting in front of the senior magician of The Magic Guild.
　It was in the form of a pledge not to interfere with Odette again - to grant her freedom until she resigned from the 'Magic Guild' herself.

　Countess Thérèse-Michele was given a light punishment.
　For Odette, it was because she was also a victim of her father. Thérèse is going to return to the 'Magic Guild' after a few weeks of house arrest.

　　
　It seems that the reason for that is because the other dukes found out what he had done.
　........well, it can't be helped, can it?

　On the contrary, Odette's fame rose.
　It is said that even though she defied her father, some people admired her strength in carrying out the path of a magician.


　Anyway, I'm glad to hear that the problem has been solved.




　A few days after the case was settled, Odette and I got on board.
　A few days later, Odette and I left the royal capital in a horse-drawn carriage.
　We were heading north of King's Landing. We were aiming for the ruins of the village of Fira in the territory of the Border Count of Torias.
　If I'm right, that's where Lyle's 'Lord of Nosferatu', the 'Lord of the Road', should be located.

It takes 3 days by carriage to get to the objective 'village'. It takes three days to get to our destination 'village' by carriage, one day by boat, and one day on foot. "It takes three days by carriage, one day by boat, and one day on foot to reach the 'village' we're trying to reach.

　We're in a rideshare.
　Odette and I are looking at a map and double-checking our travel route.

　North of the royal capital is under the direct control of the royal family.
　Further on, there is the Inland Sea.
　It's a trading post for the surrounding towns, and is rich in seafood.
　Across the Inland Sea to the north, you'll find yourself in the land ruled by a count named Torrius.
　It's a mountainous region that now shares a border with the neighboring country.
　At the end of that mountainous region is the village of Fira.

　I remember arriving at the village of 'Fira' along a similar route about 350 years ago.
　It's a long time ago.
　Back then, we had to walk and ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
　I wasn't very good at boats.
　If I fell off the boat, I would have to put my face in the water. It sucks.
　This time too, if possible, I don't want to use a boat but it will be difficult.

It's going to be five days before our 'village' is reached.
It's going to take longer than I thought.
That's if things go smoothly. If something goes wrong along the way, it will take longer. We have no choice but to follow the street.
Well, I guess I'll just have to do it.
I think we'll rest up in a few towns today. I'd like to keep the first day going as far as possible.

　Odette said, looking up from the map.
　Three towns. We'll arrive in the evening.
　Then we'll rest and leave the next morning. That's not a bad idea, but....

I have a proposal.
What is it?
What do you say we get off at the second village and get an early night's rest?
That's fine, though. It'll slow you down, won't it?
'No, it should be the other way around, faster. I have an idea.
I understand.

　Odette nodded in agreement.

　I looked around the carriage.
　This is the first time I've seen a passenger carriage in this life, but it's not much different than in my previous life.
　The people riding in the carriage are merchants and travelers. They are adventurer-like people.

　The adventurer-style people look at us with great interest.
　I'm wearing my normal clothes from when I was in the barony, but Odette is wearing a robe.
　When you're near the King's Capital, it's easy to tell that you're related to the 'Magic Guild'.
　When I get away from the King's Capital a bit more, I'm going to push through as just an adventurer.

''........The 'Magic Guild'?

　An adventurer-looking woman approached me.
　It was a warrior-like person with a double-edged great sword on her back.

Ha, ha. Yes. Its
''Yes. We're trainees in the 'Magic Guild'.

　Why are you kidding me? Odette. What happened to your reality processing skills?

I see. I've heard that in your guild, you guys do some adventuring stuff to gather materials for the demons?
'Something like that. What I want is ... a bit of a larger material, though.
'Be careful. Outside the walls of King's Landing, there are demons you can't even imagine.

　The adventurer woman laughed, her lips twisting into a smile.

''If you think you're strong enough to conquer the dungeons of the royal capital, you'll get hurt, okay?
What...?
A demon of the unthinkable?

　I held Odette's mouth for now and then asked.

'What exactly?'
...What?
What kind of demons, exactly, do you have in mind?
Um. Yeah.

　...why are you looking in the direction of the day after tomorrow? You adventurer.

You know. Hey, merchant. What's that demon up ahead?
...and leave it to me.
"Gathering information is fundamental for adventurers. Isn't it? Merchant.
...Oh, yeah.

　Adventurer woman, glaring at me.
　The merchant's been sleeping with her bags. She's in a very bad mood.

Well I've heard tales of a Yoloi monster from my merchant friends. Well, that's just a rumor.
A Yoloi demon?
'Oh. A group of Yoroi demons, larger than adults, wandering the wilderness at night, they say. The one who told me about it saw nothing but shadows.
Interesting. I'd love to go take them down too.
I hear there's a team of warriors and sorcerers from the Royal Family on a mission to investigate. You won't have to do anything. Hey, adventurer.

　With that, the merchant fell asleep again.

''........Yoloi's demon. ''Don't remind me of the 'King Rider (Lord)'.'''
'It's a bunch of Yoloi demons that show up, right?　
You look sleepy. Odette.
Excuse me. I get so bored when I can't move around, Fluffy.
Go back to sleep. I'll wake you up when we get there.
Are you sure you want to do this?
I think I'd rather just sleep on it while it lasts.
Well I'll take you up on your offer.

　With that, Odette closed her eyes.

　The adventurer woman was whispering to herself, as if she had found another partner.
　I looked out the window, absentmindedly.
　The sky was lightly cloudy. At this rate, even at night, the moon should be obscured by clouds. As long as it didn't rain, I hoped.

　There's Dick the bat and a few bats hiding in my pack.
　I left Neil and his bat army at King's Landing, so that should be enough to protect Iris.
　Martha has Remy from The Silver Bayofox with her, so there's no problem. I promised her I'd be home early. We'll get to our destination as fast as we can.

　I leaned back on my luggage and relaxed.
　...Let's conserve our energy as much as possible during the day.




　A little past noon, we got off the wagon and headed back to the inn.
　Then we slept at the inn and woke up just before dawn.
　We checked out for the reason that we were going to train in witchcraft, and then me and Odette went outside.

''........Are you seriously going to proceed at this hour?''
I try to be as private as possible.
'I understand. I have decided to stay with Yuki on this trip. I will trust you.
Thank you. So, Odette, stick to my back.
Huh. I understand.

　Odette walked straight backwards, and I was laying on my back.

"A little tighter. Squeeze.
Is this how it's done?
We just need to tie it up and tie it off so it doesn't fall out.

　We're ready to go.

　It's just before dawn, so there's not a lot of people around the inn.
　Dick has confirmed that there's nobody on my route.

　First, you have to draw the Boosted emblem on my hands...
　Then we'll move to a flat area where we can run...

　I'm going to hold onto Odette and I'm going to run!

Wait....?　Yuki!　Fast...
Activate your 'flight' skill and jump... and kick the roof...
I'm...

　I put on my 'Body Strengthening (Boosted)' 2x to help me out, and jumped straight up.
　I use the roof of a nearby house as a foothold and jump further.

　Then I got enough altitude, kicked the city wall and rose even higher.


　Riding on the wind, I flew.


''──wa...''

　Odette screams behind her back.
　I thought she was scared, but... she's not.

'Oh, my God. It's amazing!　Yuki!

　In front of us is a wide open grassy field.
　Straight above it, me and Odette are flying.

　The moon is glowing dimly behind the clouds.
　This way, we won't be seen.
　Though I doubt anyone would be standing in the middle of a grassy field before dawn, either.

　I looked at the emblems on both hands.
It's been more than 20 minutes since I activated the "Ancient Magic" of "Body Strengthening (Boosted)", but the magic is still in effect. Every time I use it, the duration seems to increase. Maybe I'm also improving my level.

"Goshujin.
Dick. Can you keep up?
I can handle it.
"We'll take a shortcut across the prairie. We should be able to reach the town two towns over by daybreak and we'll have enough distance for a day.
'Yes, you're right. Ha, ha, ha, ha!

　Odette is laughing, holding her golden hair in the wind.

'Wow. I'm flying!'
Aren't you scared?
'I know it's going to be scary when I get my sense of reality back. But right now I'm on a journey it's like I'm in a dream.
That's good.
It's faster!　It won't take us three days to get to your village!
We'll land when we're out of altitude. Keep running, and we'll jump again. Hang on to me.
Yes!

　If you get tired, land on your feet. Rewrite the "boosted" emblem over and over in the air...

　Me and Odette continued to fly through the air until dawn.