Sora departed for Berka on Lunamaria’s advice. “Even though Berka was in the same Kingdom of Canaria, it was a city far to the west, requiring a significant amount of travel time. Riding on Kala Solas, the indigo-winged wyvern, Sora could make the trip quicker than usual, but it still took several days. During this…
The vast Titis Forest, said to be as large as an entire country, can be broadly classified into three zones. The innermost zone, the deep zone, and the outer zone are the three main regions. Among these, I considered the deep zone for the Kijin tribe’s relocation. The innermost zone, filled with dense magical power…
“Welcome back, safe and sound. I am truly delighted, Master.” Thanks to the efforts of Duke Dragnaut, I, having received tentative approval from the King of Canaria to become the lord of Titis Forest, decided to return to Ishka for a while. The king told me that some time would be needed for preparations for…
“It’s hard to believe, Pascal. No, it’s not just hard to believe—it’s more accurate to say I don’t want to believe it.” King Thorvald of Canaria sighed heavily as he spoke. The Duke of Dragnaut, his trusted confidant, had requested an unexpected audience just moments ago. Despite knowing that the king was extremely busy dealing…
“Indeed. So, such events unfolded at the palace while I was at Mount Malice.” After we subdued the bandits of Mount Malice, Astrid and I arrived at the Dragnaut residence in the royal capital. There, the master of the house informed us of the entire sequence of events. I recall hearing the name of the…
When the Dragnaut Duke asked how he knew the exact number of ballistae, despite only mentioning them in vague terms, Duke Clovis appeared momentarily flustered, his gaze wandering. However, he quickly refocused on the Dragnaut Duke and began to speak. “Why, you ask? Hmm, indeed, Pascal, you did not mention a specific number. But those…
“I have summoned my great-uncle here for no other reason than to discuss the bandits that have been rampant in the eastern part of the kingdom recently. A new fact about them has come to light—Pascal.” “Yes, Your Majesty.” King Thorvald of Canaria called out the name of the Duke of Dragnaut. Duke Dragnaut bowed…
In the royal capital of Horus, within the Kingdom of Canaria. At night, Duke Clovis was enjoying his evening drink alone at his mansion. He didn’t drink much. Just one glass. For Duke Clovis, who always practiced moderation to maintain his longevity, the nightly drink was one of the few luxuries he allowed himself. He…
“Hey, knight sir. Just as you said, we’ve fled to this mountain, but what’s the plan from here on?” In the eastern borderlands of the Dragnaut Duchy, within the Maris Mountains, a man with a face marred by a sword scar, an unkempt beard, and a strong body odor that wafted over from a distance,…
“I must report! It is believed that the escaped bandits have taken refuge in Maris Mountain!” Upon receiving this report, Astrid Dragnaut instinctively frowned. Maris Mountain, located to the east of the Dragnaut Duchy, borders the territory of the Adoastera Empire. Long before Astrid was born, there had been clashes between the forces of the…