Volume 2 - CH 239

We were invited to the castle by letter, and the next day we gathered at the guild.

We were told that a carriage would be here.

Only Houen is looking gloomy, but …….

He really doesn’t seem like he wants to go.

I wonder why he doesn’t want to go so badly.

When I asked him, he didn’t tell me, so I’m not going to ask him again.

By the way,

My clothes are the ones I always wear.

There is no way I can prepare expensive clothes in one day, and we are adventurers.

We don’t know their circumstances.

Well, I got the impression from the letter that they would allow it, so I guess there is no problem with this.

They won’t change my clothes when I go over there, will they ……?

Don’t do that, okay?

“A castle. That’s the second time, isn’t it?”

“That’s right. I wonder how Asure and Baltic are doing? They seemed busy.”

“Well, at that time, Asure-sama wasn’t around, and I’m sure he’s busy.”

“Wait a minute. Why are you so friendly with the royal family of the Kingdom of Garrot?”

“”Because we are friends?” or something like that?”

“You’re lying.”

I’m not lying, you know?

Many things have happened and …….

I don’t know what Asure is doing because he wasn’t there at the time.

Oh, he doesn’t know about Alena either.

So that leaves me and Uchikage as the only ones who know.

Wow, it brings back memories.

I wonder if those two vassals are doing well.

Which one of them was the one who worked without sleep?

Was it Zirnia? (Or Gillnia?)

That was a tough time for me.

I think I was just being transported like luggage, but that’s how I found Satella.

That was a great time.

“Ah, they are here!”

I looked in the direction Reizen pointed and sure enough, a carriage was coming.

The carriage is really magnificent.

Eh, are we going to ride in it this time?

I wondered how I recognized it at first glance, but of course I could tell.

It was clearly too out of place.

The carriage stopped in front of the guild, and a gentleman got off and bowed to us.

The man was dressed like a butler and seemed to be very old.

I mean, I’ve seen him somewhere before.

The old man looked up quickly and introduced himself.

It is my pleasure to meet you. My name is Vasti Ruckle. I will be your guide.

“”Aaaaahhh!””

“Ho!?”

Both me and Houen point at him and yell that.

When I thought I knew this guy!

He’s the butler who was controlled by the devil at that time!

Houen also must have noticed this when Vasti looked up at him.

He immediately grabbed him by the shoulders and asked.

“Are you okay?”

“Oh! Ha? W-what are you talking about?”

Don’t be silly!

I mean, this guy was being manipulated, so he doesn’t remember anything!

I mean, is everything all right?

Is he okay?

Are there any lingering aftereffects?

Is he being controlled remotely or something?

As both me and Houen were pushing Vasti around, Maria grabbed us by the collar and yanked us off.

Vasti seemed confused by the suddenness of the situation.

Don’t worry, we’re confused too.

“What the hell is wrong with you guys?”

“There’s nothing we can do about it! Is it safe to say that this is ……?”

“I’ll leave it up to you if you want to say it in front of …… himself.”

That was information that was shared only between us. ……

I don’t know if it went all the way to the castle or not. ……

“Aniki. Let’s ride for now. I want to go to the castle as soon as possible!”

“No, you’re already on board aren’t ya?”

Before I knew it, everyone was on board except for me.

I’m being left behind.

I’m wondering about Vasti, but there’s no black blob under his feet or on top of his head now.

I wonder if the brainwashing has been undone ……?

In the meantime, let’s just get in ……

A carriage driven by a guy who was brainwashed is too scary, but there doesn’t seem to be any danger now, and we’ll be fine……, right?

“Uchikage…….”

“I heard about that man from Houen-dono, and I think he’s fine now. He doesn’t seem to have any weapons, and I don’t think he’ll try to trick us into fighting him.

“Hopefully, …….”

With that said, I get into the carriage as well.

The carriage has enough space for five people.

What is it that the people in power are riding in these things?

The ones we used to use were not designed to be ridden by a commoner.

Oh, by the way, I think our carriage broke down too.

These goddamn centipedes. ……

I heard that StarHorse is the only one safe, so the next time we have a carriage, we’ll have him pull it.

“D-dear esteemed guest, may- may I implore you we should go?”

“Don’t worry. Please be careful.”

“Yes, I’ll take care of this.”

I guess I scared him.

Well, I think it can’t be helped if he does.

Please forgive me for a moment here.

Vasti, the coachman, pulled on the reins and set the horse in motion.

It shook with a clatter and began to go forward quietly.

After a few minutes of moving, me and Reizen had the same thought.

“”It’s uncomfortable!””

“It’s just like this in every other place.”

The ride was almost the same as a normal carriage.

Is it fine for the nobleman to ride this kind of ride?