Din no Monshou

Ground covered in rock skin.

A dark sky with no light.

Me and Walkins were on that journey.

There is plenty of food and water.

There's no need to pinch a break now either.

But I may have unconsciously asked for warm light.

I was talking to Walkins going forward.

"There's a city over there, but you're not stopping by?

City of empires floating blurry in the distance.

Bright and gentle light illuminates brilliantly.

Though near the border, I also found it to be busy in the distance.

"It's hard. There are likely to be a large number of Imperial soldiers stationed there."

"I see... aren't you going to follow me in a detour"

It is also possible that there is a military backlash directed at the Union.

It's too risky to get into a city of border criticalities.

"Let's go west first and get away from this border zone"

Apparently, only the city near the border is full of imperial soldiers.

If we go a little further, we'll find a city where we can calm down.

"You're going all the way on foot?

"No. I'll borrow a quick horse along the way"

Right. I was just a little relieved.

It's just tough to cross on foot.

But that means of transport was not very pleasant.

"... an early horse"

"Yeah, it's gonna rock."

Walkins shrugged naughty.

That word also equals a death sentence for me.

It makes me a gold medalist for the diarrhea sprinkler championship.

"It's okay, I'll make sure you don't get drunk"

"Oh, please."

Speaking of which, Walkins could have used the magic of deceiving drunkenness.

Let's hope so again this time.

After defining the means of transport, she pointed far away.

"Once we secure the horse, we will continue straight to the Imperial Capital, where we will change horses and head to the western end of the Empire."

"The western end of the empire...?

I was wondering if I would go south where appropriate and use the bridge on the border.

If only we crossed the bridge, we could reach the kingdom.

"It's about the Empire.

We'll be concentrating the forces we didn't use to conquer the Union on the bridge on the border. "

Walkins tells them to be conclusive and shows them off.

You're pretty confident, even though you haven't seen it.

"How do you know that?

"The scariest thing for the Empire is the Kingdom reinforcements.

If the predicament of the Union is transmitted, it is expected that external pressure will be applied to prevent soldiers from being released. "

"... I see"

Suppose, by any means, that the Kingdom learns of the Union's request for reinforcements.

Either way, the kingdom will try to mobilize soldiers.

But if the Imperial Army finds out they're standing by near the border, they'll hesitate to leave.

After understanding the Imperial side,

Better think you're moving soldiers.

"For this reason, we cross the thin western border of the soldiers and return via the Holy Nation"

"Holy kingdom..."

There are dozens of countries on this continent, including small ones.

But among them, there are four great powers out there.

Those four countries are the Empire, the Kingdom, the United Nations - and the Holy Nation.

"Master Regis, do you know about the Holy Nation?

"You just have a nagging knowledge."

Holy Nation.

It is the oldest country alongside the Empire.

It is the only country on this continent where there is no discrimination against other races.

The reason for this derives from the national religion worshipped by the Holy Nation.

The doctrine of the Holy Nation is called the ”Continental Faith” and loves everything that lives and lives on this continent.

You think that thorough fraternity is feared by other countries as unusual?

And this knowledge was certainly taught by Walkins in his childhood.

"Oh, that's Lady Regis......! You remembered."

"If only they'd taught me so enthusiastically."

"Kohon, so be it.

I add that the Holy Nation is made up of guidance culminating in the Patriarch "

It seems that it is the prayerer known as the "Prayer Son” who leads the Holy Nation.

None of the other powerful have been at the top of their long history.

The prayer child was able to hear the "voice of the continent” and said that the proclamation had led the country to salvation.

In the midst of many councils and dictatorships, it is a religious state that emits a distinct colour.

"We have long made covenants with the Kingdom,

You won't look disgusted when you cross the Holy Nation. "

"... I see"

I manage to get through the empire, through the holy kingdom, and return to the kingdom.

That's the return route for this trip.

You're still going to have a hard time getting out of the empire.

"Anyway, you're a horse first. I'll take a short walk from here to the city west."

"I'm fine. I'm used to walking."

Darkness spreading in front of you.

From the scared of me, it's nothing but fear.

But with the purpose set, I got a sense of security.

Plus, there's Walkins next door.

Let's break through the empire with the intention of boarding a big ship.

So determined for a moment...

"Please Wait"

Walkins blocked the way.

"What's up?

"I'm an Imperial soldier. Hide in the shadows of the rocks and wait for them to pass by."

What a surprise.

I can't even hear you.

Walkins pulled my hand, and we kept our backs on the big rock nearby.

Then the light approached me from afar.

With that comes a mild earthquake.

Here I am, stuck with what came into my eyes.

"... oh, that's so fast"

The speed of the approaching light is unusual.

They'll reach where we were in no time.

When I stared, I saw a giant horse.

On top of that I can also confirm soldiers in armor.

Was it a horseback squad?

Yet the giant body and velocity of the military horse are abnormal.

"What's that horse... you're too big"

"" The Horseshoe of the Ranger "? Looks like you're on cross-border alert."

Walkins frowned a little.

It can be read from the expression that you are a troublesome opponent.

"Are you strong...?

"Quite a bit of practice, but it's troublesome to be swarming"

True. I look around quite a few times.

If they find us, we have to deal with all of them.

After a while, the Horse Riders disappeared towards the border.

"... Phew, did you do it?"

"You were right to act in the dark night."

"Oh, they might have found you during the day."

Is that the kind of patrol in the Empire?

Now bandits aren't going to be able to do anything wrong.

I followed Walkins in battle.

◆ ◆ ◆

Walking for half a day.

When the sun rose high, we arrived in the city.

Many times along the way, I was mistaken for an Imperial soldier.

Ninja also succeeded in cutting through by the secret of Kaya.

Finally, we made it to the city off the border.

In a medium-sized city, the market has had a bad boom.

Walkins and I were walking down a street lined with shops.

"Do you rent horses in this city?"

"No, riding a horse is another city that went west"

What, not here?

If so, why did you enter one city in front of you?

"Do you even take a break?

"I will raise money"

Oh, I see.

It's not free to rent a horse.

Rather, it is an expensive service that is not available to the average traveller.

Due to the scarcity of horses, I hear that the user base has many merchants and aristocrats.

If we don't have quite enough money available, we'll run out in no time.

Walkins was holding a coin he'd never even seen where he got it out of.

And I miss the coin, and she sighs small.

"I apologize for all your efforts.

My imperial currency seems to be obsolete. "

"No, it's fine."

Apparently, there was a change in currency in the course of time.

I don't know when it's a coin, but I guess it's hard to use in the market.

And Walkins stopped in front of a big store.

Looks like a gold lender, and one of them is huge.

Walkins did not hesitate to speak to anyone standing in the store.

Then the shopkeeper hurries inside.

So I slapped Walkins in the ear.

"You're borrowing it here in the store?

"Yeah, it seems pretty profitable."

Walkins confidently says it out.

And here came a good merchant of his own from the back of the store.

This person seems to be the owner of the store.

"What can I do for you today?

When I saw Walkins, the shopkeeper glanced at him a little.

What, that's a little odd vibe.

But Walkins didn't look like he cared, and told him what he was up to.

"I bought you some money. Lend me 300,000 appels."

"... I'll borrow a lot in bulk"

Here, the shopkeeper looked blatantly suspicious.

What, did you find out you're a king citizen?

The shopkeeper has been gazing at me behind him as well as Walkins.

I stare carefully from the tip of my head to the tip of my shoe.

It's like a banker considering a loan.

"The red clothes… are you noble"

"Yes, you're from the right place"

Walkins nodded with a sunny smile.

But the shopkeeper is still surprised.

"If so, please provide us with something to prove your identity"

"... eh"

I accidentally jammed the words.

By the knife of the Din family, it can be shown that he is a kingdom nobleman.

But this is an empire.

On the day I showed you something like that, they would call a guard.

Walkins will check with the store owner if you've taken my tour.

"Do I have to?

"Yeah, a lot of infidels have been trying to trick nobles into borrowing money lately."

Are you suspected because of the infidels who travel to the world?

I don't know, I have to admit it.

In the first place, there's no way I'm lending a lot of money to anyone I don't know anywhere.

"Especially when a woman becomes an accomplice and pretends to be a squire."

"Well, some people think it's awful,"

Walkins gently reciprocating.

But seeing me hesitant to present it, the shopkeeper must have been convinced.

He told Walkins to mock him.

I'm trying to find out if it's a fraud.

"I don't suspect you are.

However, there were aristocrats who used us.

It's also necessary to maintain the character of the store. "

If you can't prove it, go home.

But here's where Walkins finally moved.

Shake your body loosely and remove a dagger from your nostrils.

"Is this okay?

"Heh, let me take a look -"

Walkins' showed dagger.

The moment I saw the crest engraved on it, the shopkeeper's expression changed dramatically.

"Become... ah... oh, ah..."

He is clutching his face and opening and closing his mouth to a puckering void.

And with frightened eyes, he bowed his head to me.

"I... excuse me.

No way, here... someone like you... "

What? Why is the store owner in a hurry?

He is sweating cold from all over his body and apologizing with tears in his eyes.

Walkins smiled gently at him like that.

"Oh, what's wrong?

"Oh, you don't have to give me back my money... so my family... just my family..."

His breath was constant, and the shopkeeper made him bring the gold.

300,000 appelles, handing over the currency of the empire with trembling hands.

Walkins told me to write a loan, but the shopkeeper shook his head sideways with all his might.

To him, Walkins said softly.

"Rest assured. It is always said that repayment will be made.

Send us a letter of claim when the deadline arrives "

"Ha... yes, this one, if you remember... then..."

This way, you won't even be claiming debt.

It's a reaction as if we had put before the unbelievers in this world.

When I missed the gold, Walkins pulled my sleeve.

"Then let's go."

"Please use again…"

The shopkeeper has been gracious with a blue face.

With that in our asses, we went outside.

We will then go through the market to get to our next destination.

"Walkins, what did I show you?

"It is an item indicating that it is an Imperial aristocrat"

Walkins replies sayingly.

In other words, the dagger was the only treasure the nobleman could possess.

I'll check with Walkins with Zito's eyes.

"You, were you a nobleman there?

"No. I was just a little on edge, so let me use your name."

Surprised.

I was wondering if Walkins was the best nobleman in the empire.

Horrible that you can't deny it.

Well, it looks like it's a house with a connection to Walkins.

"Therefore, Master Regis, while in the Empire, name the person of the 'Shadreia family'"

Shadreia.

It's a family name I've never heard of.

Is it famous in the Empire?

"If even your name is asked, please use the appropriate pseudonym"

"... don't you just find out?

It seems impotent for kingdom aristocrats to pretend to be imperial aristocrats.

"It's okay," Walkins nodded, though.

"That's not what you're supposed to be pursuing.

Besides, don't worry, we won't be bowling with Shadreia officials. "

"Okay, okay."

If you say so much, let's believe it.

Take this hyper servant Walkins.

And do it with the nobleman Shadreia family that makes the merchants tremble.

"Well, we've got the money too, so let's head to the next city"

I'll be free from walking stuffing moves in a little while.

My legs naturally lightened when I thought so.

But Walkins looked subtle.

"What do you care?

"No, I wish I could borrow a horse...... it might be subtle for this minute"

Walkins looked at the guards wandering around and frowned a little.

Apparently you have concerns.

I can only pray that it will not be a matter of crossing the empire on foot.

Walkins pointed across the horizon as he reached the city's exit.

"Either way, you'll be staying overnight in the next city.

Let's hit it first and smash it!

"... ooh, ooh"

Hit it and smash it.

Walkins is going to self-regenerate even if he smashes it.

I feel like I'm gonna end up shattered to the bone.

Please be careful, be careful.

I was able to raise the money, so I can no longer use it here.

The next city is west of here.

We don't expect much from horses, let's go with the belly buildup that goes looking for accommodation.

That's how we headed to the next city to secure our feet.