We arrived at the capital of the Holy Kingdom of Milis.
I've finally come back to this city after such a long time.
Although I visited Milis when I installed the teleportation circle, I didn't visit the capital.
So, this is only the second time in my life.
Even now I remember the scene I saw when I was approaching the city from the north.
The river flowing from the Blue Dragon Mountain into the lake, the pure white palace floating in its center, the golden cathedral along the riverside, and the silver Adventurers' Guild.
The seven towers encircling the city, surrounded by a vast meadow.
... Ah.
"Dignity and harmony, It exemplifies the two; making it the most beautiful city in the world."
I think that was it.
Even though it was so long ago, I still remember that line.
How nostalgic, that book.
Ah yes, [Walking the World] by Adventurer Bloody Count.
It's an amazing name, I wonder what kind of person would have that kind of name.
While traveling, I never heard of an adventurer by that name.
He might be from a considerably long time ago.
I wonder why Paul had such a book.
Well it's fine.
Milishion is beautiful from the south as well.
You can't see anything unnecessary thanks to the high towers and walls.
Only a pure silver-like palace glistening in the light.
The beauty of that palace stands out, the walls conceal everything else.
Simplicity is best.
"Yeah, this city is the most beautiful in the world."
Cliff said with a sigh.
He seems to have overheard.
"But surely its contents are the dirtiest in the world."
In Cliff's eyes, only the white palace had been reflected.
Now, that beautiful palace might be intimidating.
From now on, this city is a battlefield. Thinking so would only be natural.
Actually, I think Asura kingdom is dirtier.
Ariel, and the other nobles, are pretty sleazy.
In Asura Kingdom, you could say, the dirty parts were on the outside.
I'm not trying to sugarcoat the Holy Kingdom of Milis.
In certain aspects, surely Milis is dirty as well.
"...Cliff-senpai."
"Still, I'm no longer a senpai?"
"Cliff... If something happens, please tell me."
This time, I'm in a casual position.
Even so, I want to help Cliff.
But it's only at the level of going to buy juice at a convenience store, which is all right.[1]
"Well then, for the time being... let's take a carriage to my family's estate."
"Ussu, by the future Archbishop's command."
On this day, Cliff returned to Milishion.
After about 10 years.