136 Episode 16: Post town





 It's a two-day escort mission out of the castle gates.
 A nobleman's private army led the way, followed by a nobleman's carriage, while Cain and the others followed in the back wagon.

''Two more days and we're finally at our destination! We only got to enjoy a little bit of King's Landing. ......

 The party of four was conducting an escort from the noble city and had already completed the ten-day schedule.

''What city are you from?''

 When Cain asks a question, Raggett, the leader, removes his gaze and Ninery replies in his place.

'It's in a city called Mishinga, far south of the royal capital. It's a city called Mishinga, located in the south of the royal capital, right near the sea. It's a nice city with great seafood.''
I'd love to go to Seafood ......!

 There was a lot of demon material that could be gathered in King's Landing, Drintle and Gracia, so there were basically a lot of meat dishes.
 Even though there were item boxes for seafood, item boxes with a time stopping function were precious and rarely circulated to King's Capital.

''Is Cain-kun going to be in King's Landing or Drintle all the time?''
'Yes, I grew up in Gracia, but it's been the royal capital since I was ten. These days I go back and forth to Drintle.
''It's not easy being an adventurer when you're not even an adult yet. Don't worry, we'll protect you if there are any demons out there.
O-yes, ......, please.

 As expected, there's no way to call it S-rank in this state, Cain just nodded his head. Because of the thorough security between the king's capital and the city of Drintru, bandits and the like rarely come out.
 On the contrary, the rate of encounters with demons that came out of the forest was only higher, but they also regularly conduct defeats to ensure the safety of the merchants' comings and goings. Moreover, they even set up an inn town in the middle of the road.
 The distribution was even more prosperous because Cain spoke to Alec and made the traffic better as a public works project.
 It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

'So ...... why would a nobleman's daughter go to Drintle?'
'We don't know the details either. We've heard it's to meet someone. ......

(I haven't heard that story: ....... Maybe it's Brother Alec: ......)

 While we were talking about this, we arrived at the lunch stop.
 The table and chairs were taken out of the wagon and assembled by the attendants. The adventurers in the escort split up to check the surroundings. Then a young lady got out of the wagon.
 Ninery and the other adventurers were tanned, as if they were adventurers close to the sea, but the young lady was a beautiful teenage girl with straight blonde hair, not tanned, and still in her teens.
 The warrioress came up to Cain and the others and called out to them.

''Guard, thank you for your hard work. I have prepared meals for all of you, so please wait a little longer. Thank you until tomorrow.

 Cain was impressed with the unusual young lady who didn't seem to be a nobleman and spoke kindly to even the commoner adventurers.
 Then the young lady came to Cain's doorstep.

"Take care of me for the next two days from the royal capital, I'm Reline von Legant. Nice to meet you ...... eh .......

 Cain also stood up and bowed his head in greeting.

''I'm Cain. I have been asked to guide you to Drintle from the royal capital. It is my pleasure.''

 Cain was also the head of the Earl's family. It was a simple greeting, but his grace was not that of a commoner. Reline also recognized immediately by Cain's greeting.

''-- It's Cain-sama, isn't it? Cain-sama is ...... that ...... somewhere.

 Cain smiles at Reline's question.

'Because right now--I'm just an adventurer, Cain.

 At Cain's words, Reline smiled and nodded.

''--Well, ......, just an adventurer, Cain-sama, nice to meet you.

 Reline greeted him gracefully and returned to the table the squire had prepared for him.

''Cain-kun, that's amazing. Even with the nobility, you're not afraid of them.
Because we're kids, right? This is what I'm afraid of: ......

 A dumbfounded Raggett dips into the food he's been dealt.

'Totally ...... Raggett. You don't have to worry about it, Cain. It's always like that. But when it comes to combat, you can rest easy.
Yes! It's okay. I don't mind.

 Cain also put his hands on the food he received.
 After the meal was finished and we took a short break, it was time to leave.

I'm sure we'll be in the inn town by evening. I've made arrangements for you.
There's no such thing as a halfway house!
Yes, ...... it's two days away and you all have a limited number of places to stay. ......
That makes me feel more motivated!

 They got into the wagon and the carriage started off.
 And before evening, they arrived at the inn town.

 The inn town is surrounded by simple wooden planks, so that it is possible to avoid attacks from demons. Moreover, there are always a few adventurers waiting in the wings as a request from Drintle. This is to patrol the perimeter and defeat the demons if they appear.
 The inn was also prepared in several Great Divisions, and they had already suppressed the most exclusive inn at the far end of the area.
 When Cain ducked under the gate of the inn town, he led the way and led the way to the place.
 Then he stopped the carriage in front of a three-story inn at the far end.

'Today's inn will be here. Since it is an inn town, there are no baths, but hot water service is available. Adventurers will be at the next inn, so please go to .......

 Cain led the way and completed the reception with the attendant.
 Then he had the attendant lead Reline to the best room.

'Thank you for your concern, Master Cain. Thanks to you, I can relax.
No, no, I'll see you tomorrow.

 Cain bowed and left the inn to join Raggett and the others.

''You all are at the next inn. As expected, I was wondering if you'd like to stay with a nobleman, so .......

 Everyone nodded at Cain's words.

'Cain, you're so clever. All right, let's get some food when we get to the inn!

 Raggett, in a good mood, squared his shoulders with Cain and headed to the next inn.
 After each of them checked in, they would gather in the dining room.

'Well, I'll see you in the dining room in an hour.

 Everyone nodded at Ninery's words and each of them went into their own rooms. Cain's portion of the room was also taken, and he went into a private room.

''I don't mind transitioning to the mansion like this, though. ...... Maybe I'll feel like an adventurer once in a while.''

 He took off his gear, put it in the item box, relaxed, and made his way to the cafeteria in time.
 Everyone was already gathered in the cafeteria.

''Cain, c'mon. I was just about to start already, man.''
'Sorry. I've been working on a lot of stuff. ......
It's not even time yet! You were the one who said, 'I'm hungry, let's get going.'

 We take a seat with Raggett, who is being lectured by Ninery, at our side.
 We finish our orders and make a toast when the drinks are spread out.

'So, tomorrow we'll be at our destination, Drintle. Good job for two weeks! Cheers!
「「「「 Cheers! 」」」」

 Cain was underage, so it was juice, but the others hammered down a mug of liquor.
 And Raggett and the others tasted the food that was brought to them one after another.

''The food here is delicious! And the drinks are good.  

 The delicious food and drink, and the amount of alcohol that was being consumed kept growing.
 As I was finishing my meal with a satisfied look on my face, a voice called out to me from behind.

''Um, excuse me. May I have your permission?

 I turned around and saw that it was one of the squires.

'Master Relina is calling for Mr. Cain: ......

 Raggett opens his mouth to the squire, who tells him apologetically.

'Go on, Cain! I can't drink, anyway!
'-- Yes ....... I'll go with you: ......

 Cain went with his squire to the inn where Relena was staying.
 It seems that she has already finished eating and is shown to her room.
 The room that is a special room consists of the master bedroom, the squire's bedroom, and the reception room. And in the next room, there is also a guard room, which is built like a nobleman can stay.
 As guided, Cain sat down opposite the sofa on which Relina sat.

''I'm sorry to call you here on such short notice. I just wanted to thank you for arranging such a wonderful room for me: ......

 Cain controlled Relena's hand as she tried to lower her head.

'Don't worry about it. I'm just doing what I'm asked to do. ...... right?
After all, Master Cain is .......
'I'm Cain the Adventurer. I'm nothing more than that.
“--Yes, you did ...... what you did with me. Now, let's have a little consultation.
"If it's okay with me, I'm sorry to be such a kid, but I'm going to have to go to ......

 At Cain's words, Relena pays the man off.
 The squire is puzzled, but he kicks her off, saying, "It's not a problem," and sends the squire and the others out of the room.
 She then looks at Cain with serious eyes.

''Actually, the reason we're heading to Drintle this time is--''

 ◇ ◇ ◇.

 With a smile on his face, Cain leaves the inn where Reline is staying and returns to the inn where Raggett and the others are staying.

 And when he opened the door, there - he found Raggett in a grabbing contest with the other adventurers.