-- Cain is now fourteen years old.

　The city of Drintru was growing in population as a result of the public funds and development of the city in one fell swoop.
　The building rush was still going on, and many of the construction workers were so impressed with the ease of living that they moved there with their families.
　But some cities are growing and others are declining.
　Drintle kept its tax system down in order to increase its population.
　Basically, Cain's personal fortune, which had no intention of being extravagant, was already huge with the amount he earned as an adventurer and the amount of money transferred in from the Sarakhan Chamber of Commerce.
　It couldn't be helped that those who heard the rumors of Drintle from the city where the tax system was heavier than the general population and emigrated couldn't be left behind.
　From the lord's point of view, if the city's population decreased, the tax revenue would also decrease.
　From that lord, word would be passed on to the senior nobles to which he or she belonged.

''If the population decreases any further, we will not be able to pay taxes to the country as a city.

　Corzino, sitting in the center, snarls and ponders.

'That hateful Silford or ....... You should have been crushed in Drintle. ......

　When the nobles of the Marquis of Corzino's faction gather at the mansion, the dwindling population of the lord begs the Marquis of Corzino to help them.
　The Marquis of Corzino wants to help his faction, but fines for repeated failures and the rebuilding of the mansion and his personal fortune have diminished considerably. The profits of the traffickers working behind the scenes were also hurt by the collapse of the Chamber of Commerce.

'Somehow to the deceased: ......, no, it's nothing.

　The Marquis of Corzino, whose thoughts had unintentionally come out in words, but he stopped.
　Then an idea occurred to him.

"Maybe ......, you guys, wait a minute. I'll think about it.
Nice to meet you, sir.

　As the faction's nobles leave, Corzino elbows on the table and grins.

'You almost had that "thing". It's not too much of a showstopper there. ...... Hey, you in there?

　The Marquis of Corzino muttered in a room alone.

'Yes, come here,'
'I have something to ask of you. As a matter of fact, ----.

　I told him what Corzino was thinking.

'...... will.'

　The black shadow disappeared with those words.

"...... That will calm you down. Wait for me, Cain von Silford.

　The Marquis of Corzino muttered in his office, where only one person remained.

　

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Yes, even the guards ......?

　In the reception room of the royal castle, Cain asked the king who was sitting in front of him a question.

I'm sure you've heard that the S class of the Royal Academy goes to the Irstin Republic every year for a study tour. I'm sure you've heard that the S class goes to the Irstin Republic every year for a study tour in the name of a study tour. But the sons of royalty and dukes are not allowed to go. If something goes wrong, it can cause problems. But ...... Teres will go. And this year the Princess of Byssus is also there. I'll have an adventurer's bodyguard, but I'm afraid of that. But I'm sure that with you there, we'll be able to weather a few rough spots.

　Cain had heard about it in class. The Republic of Irstin is a collection of various cities that form a country and is run by the council system of the lords of each city.
　The teacher explained to me that this is to broaden our insights by coming into contact with students from other countries.

'Well, it doesn't change the fact that we're going to ....... If it's dangerous on the road, we'll go ahead once and use transition magic--
I've been told that transference magic is the stuff of legends, so why don't you use it and expose it? It's obvious that the nations will blame us for this.
...... Exactly.

　I thought that if there is royalty, they would have a knight as an escort, but knights are basically forbidden to travel to other countries.
　Crossing the border is the same as starting a war, the Prime Minister Magna, who is in attendance, goes on to explain that crossing the border is the same as starting a war.

It's a good thing that you're not ...... trying to mess with Teres just because we're not there.　Cain, you understand, don't you?
"You and Silk, Mr. Cain?　Honestly, I don't really mind, since we'll be officially married in another year, but just in case?

　The King and Duke Eric remind me.

No, they don't!

　Cain immediately denies it.
　A year had passed, and indeed, both of them had changed from beautiful girls to feminine.
　Cain pictured the two of them in his mind and instantly shook his head, erasing them from his brain.

It's not really my intention to let you go. But ...... 'If you don't let me go, I won't speak to you for the rest of my life', it's no use. Moreover, Princess Riluthanna also said she was going to go ...... and that's just not going to stop me.

　Cain chuckles at the king as he explains without force.

''I understand. I'll go as a student, but I'll also take care of the escort. In return--

　Cain told him what he wanted, and the king nodded with satisfaction.

'That should be no problem for you. Magna, please make the arrangements.
Yes, sir.

Later, Cain. As you know, ......, this time you're going to another country. Pull yourself together, ......?

　Cain nodded, chuckling involuntarily at the king's words.

''I'm already fourteen years old. As expected, I have common sense.''
'That's all well and good, but ...... when you're serious about it, ......, no, let's not talk about it.'

　When the conversation was over, Cain returned to the mansion and explained the situation to Coran.

'Is it left, Your Highness ......, please accompany me to Your Highness and the Princess .......

　The capital of the Republic of Illustin is about a two-week ride by carriage from the Kingdom of Esfort.
　From the royal capital, they would have to pass through a number of towns and villages, cross the border barrier, which was about a week away, and be another week away from within the Republic.
　It was necessary to make reasonable preparations.
　The food and other items are stored in magic bags prepared by the kingdom, and are managed by teachers, with a good number of guards.
　This is because if something happened to the S-class students of the Royal Academy, which is said to be the best in the country, the kingdom would have a great deal of loss.
　Cain consulted with Coran and asked him to order what he thought was necessary from the Sarakan Trading Company.

　Left alone in the room, Cain creates other items that might be useful for the trip through creative production (creative making).
　The ones that are big enough to be created are in the room, and the ones that don't fit in the room are in the backyard.
　Cain created the things that came to his mind.


　-- something that no one else in the world could imagine: .......

　Yes, the word "dead weight" from the king had already disappeared from Cain's memory.

　And in the blink of an eye, the days flew by, and the day came when he had to leave for the Republic of Irstin.