Vol 5 Chapter 3 (2/2)
However, the trunk that made up the basis of thetrees, in fact, the building had a bottle-like shape compared to the rest of the trees
When we set foot inside the s were completely different from those in Raratoia’s mansion
The hardwood floor was arranged in an elaborate parquetry, and the walls were decorated with a diverse aeous furniture It reminded me of a human feudal lord’s mansion, rather than a lived-in elven home
Despite thisto Landfria’s elder, this was the first ti with Chiome and me
Noticing what had happened, the had secretary stopped cliave us an explanation
“Not only does this village conduct trade with the Fabuna’ha Kingdom, we also have relations with Saskatoon, who deals heavily in products from Rinburuto Thanks to that, we have access to itees don’t”
“Oh, I see”
I continued to look around as I chimed in
The Rinburuto Archdukedodo partner of the Great Canada Forest
This was the first time I’ve heard of Saskatoon but it was probably the nae that handled the majority of the trade with Rinburuto A variety of hues quite easily through the use of the transfer network
However, this was an intercontinental port village that iht be located so the coast
Theentirely on transfer e shi+pments became unfeasible
If thequickly, then the shi+pping of goods should have been just as easy
However, I’ve spent the last few days walking around another village, and I hadn’t seen the same number of human items there that I’ve seen here
There ht have been a severe limitation to the network, or h
While I was lost in thought, I mindlessly followed the woman until she said “Wait here” and disappeared into a back room
The furniture in the room ere left in was different fromon the first floor With the siave the i room
I sat on one of the chairs and pulled a leather canteen out of
Ariane had a conflicted look on her face when she sahat I was doing
“Wait, why are you taking that canteen out now?”
“Well, it’s not like I can meet the elder with my helmet on”
I took aand placed it into the canteen
Ariane stared at me for a moment before realization dawned on her
“I forgot…… It’s scary how becoonna change back halfway again, are you?”
I stopped sipping the hot spring froap in my helmet and tried to ease Ariane’s worries
“Everything should be fine Ariane-dono I collected this water just this ”
Despite the bit of pride in ave me a worried look
Chio to the corner of the roo there
There wasn’t a lot of trust placed in ard
“Kyun!”
To cheerthe top of Ponta’s head In the , the secretary women peeked inside the room and called for us
“Nolan-sama is ready for you now”
After that brief statement, she lead us into the back room
“Apologies for the unexpected ”
As soon as we stepped into the roole elf called out to us
The reen-tinted, blonde hair was set in two braids that reached his lower back and he wore traditional elven clothes
There was a soft sreen eyes reminded me of his older brother’s, Casey’s
“I understand that you’ve met my older brother, whose whereabouts have been unknown since he left the village…… I guess you never really knohat connections you’ll have in this world”
Before we could even make a self-introduction the elder took complete control of the conversation It took the secretary-like wo her throat to calm him down
“Ah, apologies I’er brother of the monster researcher Casey Held, Nolan Held Landfria A pleasure to meet you”
Nolan properly introduced hi wryly Afterarea in the corner of the rooan to talk about his older brother
Since Chiome had never iven while Ariane and I spoke of our encounter with Casey
When Ariane brought up hoere roped into helping Casey capture a live Sandworled to maintain a smile as he es”
In a world that lacked teleco with someone could be the last tiet in contact with them
Even if it was only hearsay, anyone would want to learn that a faht for themselves
After hearing how his eccentric brother was doing, Nolan slowly stood up and expressed his gratitude
“Once again, I’d like to apologize for requesting this abruptHowever, because of this I was able to learn h I can’t reach such a reood news for mother and father”
Nolan bowed his head and thanked us again beforeon to the reason we came here
“The shi+p you’re scheduled to board should finish loading cargo today and will sail tomorrow Until then, you’re welcome to stay in the mansion”
I’d been prepared to board the shi+p today, so hearing that caused my shoulders to droop
“I see, so on’t be setting sail today……”
Ariane, who’s sitting next to me, immediately replied to my remark
“You don’t normally come to the port on the day of the departure How else would you know if there was a change in the schedule……”
“I guess you have a point……”
I nodding at her comment
If I thought about it, public transportation was a hard thing to keep track of inwas heavily dictated by the weather and other unforeseen circumstances
It was common sense that shi+ps in this world would be allowed a bit of leeway in their schedule
Since I’ve been depending on transfer ic till now, it seems that I’d lost touch with common sense for a bit
After leaving Nolan, the female secretary led us to our individual rooe next to the bed and stared out of the
It was still early in the day, so people were still going about their business beyond the ate
It would be a waste to just sit around till torabbed my money pouch
When I left uest roo eyes with me
“You heading somewhere, Arc?”
Ariane guessed le look
“Yes, the day is still young after all Since the shi+p won’t be setting sail ‘til to fun to do near the harbor”
“Then let’s go together I’d worry if you’re left alone……”
When I answered her question, Ariane stared at ested that I join them
As I gauged her reaction, it felt strange to know that I was viewed as a troublemaker if left to my own devices
…… It’s strange
All joking aside, I’d probably get lost in the unfa would be convenient
I nodded at the suggestion and we left ato the harbor