We are heading towards Almest, the town where we part with Noel and Dee.
It is also because of Hokuto’s ability. If the carriage is running at twice the speed than usual, it will be violently shaken. However the shaking in the carriage was reduced thanks to the suspension, and we were able to spend the night comfortably.
“That’s amazing, my butt doesn’t feel hurt even though it is running with this speed.” (Emilia)
“This section is also very soft and somehow this is the kind of carriage which nobles ride on.” (Reese)
The inside of the carriage is not wide but the mat made of soft materials is laid out, and it’s also reasonable to sleep together in a huddle.
The distance from Elysion to Almest is five days by carriage but at this rate, it is likely to arrive at half the schedule.
Emilia and Reese were staying leisurely inside the carriage but Reus and I climbed up on the carriage’s roof and stood on one leg with unstable posture. Although the shaking is reduced, it didn’t disappear at all, so we stood here to train our sense of balance.
“The sense of balance is important. If you are trained, it’s possible to do headstand even in such place, and you also can do it with one hand.” (Sirius)
“Alright, me too…hmm…uwaa!” (Reus)
As Reus tried to imitate me by doing a headstand, the moment when he lifted one hand from the carriage roof, the carriage hit stones or something and lifted greatly, and Reus fell because of the shock.
He rolled over while screaming but he was calmed since he immediately put on a defensive stance. I ordered Hokuto to stop the carriage.
With such condition, the carriage continued running, proceeding smoothly without being attacked by monsters or thieves even once while on the road. Even if we meet them, the monsters were afraid of Hokuto and didn’t attack us and the thieves couldn’t keep up with the speed of the carriage, so it’s understandable.
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We finally arrived at Almest after three days, and then we went to the abandoned mansion where I was born and raised. Our food supplies is sufficient, so instead of going to the town, it is faster to go there instead. Since the location where mother lies can’t be accessed by the carriage, we should left the carriage at the mansion and walk there.
We passed this road only when we left the house, but we firmly remembered the way. Thus, I came back to the mansion that I was born for the first time in five years.
When I came down from the carriage and looked up at the mansion, it made me remember the good old days that I spent with mother and the attendants. Although it had been only five years, why do I miss it so much? But, there is nothing necessarily that I need here, either people or things. The place where I should return is…
“Though Reus and I hadn’t been here for two years, it feels like returning to our home.” (Emilia)
“That’s true. Here is also where I met Aniki.” (Reus)
That was because Reus was fainted when I found him, and when he woke up, it became the first meeting at this mansion. In those days, he was a cheeky child but he adores me as an Aniki now. He is a splendid swordsman who can swing big sword easily. Among us, the one that grow the most is probably him.
“Which remind me, at that time, Reus was biting Sirius-sama’s hand. When I think now, what a terrible thing he did.” (Emilia)
“Was there such thing!? It’s hard to believe when I look at Reus now.” (Reese)
“Stop it, you guys! That was… that was… my biggest mistake.” (Reus)
“That’s true. At that time, you were desperately trying to protect Emilia, right?” (Reese)
“Yes, that was right. It was a bit complicated but thanks for that time, Reus.” (Emilia)
Emilia caught Reus’ head under her harm and pounded it while Reese was trying to console her by clapping his shoulder
I noticed a feeling out of place when looking at the mansion while disregarded the attendants. Although we have left it for five years, the mansion is not abandoned at all. If it’s just left like that, it should be covered by weeds and trees, but it is completely maintained like when we were living there. Maybe someone lives here?
When I started having doubt, the entrance to the mansion was opened and an old butler appeared. He seemed like a butler that exceeds 60 years old and filled with dignity, I felt similar an air of professionalism similar like mother.
“For what reason you are in such place? Is this a visit after knowing that this is the house owned by the nobles of Dorianus family?” (Butler)
“Aah… yes, I know that. We only happened to pass here.” (Sirius)
“I don’t think that you happened to pass this such place. I don’t think you are a robber, so I recommend you to leave immediately.” (Butler)
He made a gentle smile but if something happen, we will be serious forced out with intimidating force. However, I would explain properly since I didn’t come to fight.