Let’s go back a little in time. After Sora bowed to the head of the family, Shikibu, and left with a gust of wind over his shoulder, Gilmore Berch directed his suppressed voice at his lord in the great hall. “…My lord. Is it all right not to punish that rude fellow?” Gilmore had expected…
“As the saying goes, ‘It’s easier to give birth than to worry about it.’” Leaving the grand hall, I murmured with great satisfaction and a slight sense of relief. Before confronting the Sword Saints, I had assumed the worst: that they would have become stronger just as I had. I knew the possibility of that…
The great hall was the largest space in the Mitsurugi mansion. It was so spacious that even if you crammed in the lord, the Twin Peaks, the Four Lords, the Eight Banners, and the other important people of Demon Island, there would still be room left. The moment I stepped into the great hall, which…
Shuuto was somewhat similar to Ishka. That thought crossed my mind as I walked along the road leading to the Mitsurugi mansion. Both Shuuto and Ishka were fortress cities surrounded by walls, so it was natural for them to share a similar city atmosphere, but that wasn’t the only similarity. Despite the fact that there…
I head east along the Imperial Highway that runs through the Adoastera Empire from east to west. The road, which can be called the main artery of the empire and even the continent, is bustling with people today, and carriages are constantly passing by. I could have hitched a ride on one of them without…
In the western part of the Canaria Kingdom, there is a city called Berka. It is a key defense point for the western border, boasting defenses so formidable — with high walls and deep moats — that they surpass those of Ishka. This defense is not for preparations against other countries or humans. In fact,…
Having returned to Melte Village with Priestess Sarah aboard the Clau Soras, I brought, as usual, a large quantity of antidotes, stamina recovery potions, holy water, and similar items. It took quite an effort to gather all these medicines in Ishka, which still bears the scars of the Hydra and the Stampede of magical beasts.…
That day, Priestess Sarah unusually asked me for a favor. She asked if I could take her to Melte Village tomorrow. Since I had originally brought Priestess Sarah along rather forcefully, I couldn’t refuse her request. Well, the situation has changed quite a bit since then, so there shouldn’t be any problems if we return…
“If you can’t say it, that’s fine, but I’ll remember that you chose to remain silent.” “Ugh…” Upon hearing Sora’s declaration, Claira couldn’t help but let out a pained groan. She understood that she had been caught in her own words. The Heijin—the Fourth Banner Warrior she met earlier—would undoubtedly attack Sora. Knowing about the…
“Welcome back, Claira.” With a weak and unsteady gait, Claira passed through the outer gate and walked towards the mansion. As a voice called out to her from behind, Claira’s shoulders trembled exaggeratedly. In a hurry, Claira turned around. Leaning against the wall near the gate, waiting for her return, I easily curled the corner…