Chapter 31 (2/2)
Yuruka is about one hour in Earth’s term. This is also bean knowledge.
The inside of the carriage was luxurious as well. The seats were covered by a layer of s.h.i.+ny leather, making it looks as comfortable as a sofa and the interior is also big enough for four adults to ride inside comfortably.
No matter how you look at it, this is a coach that is generally used by n.o.bles instead of common people. The house of Solo is definitely loaded, to be able to own something like this. To be frank, a normal covered wagon that can be used for loading goods would be sufficient for me.
Since I was the first one to get up into the carriage, I took my time confirming the texture of the seat and the flooring of the carriage by tapping it as I waited. However, no one got in after me, even after some time. When I looked outside, I could see Marina standing outside rigidly while Hetty-san was standing motionless on the side.
“…..Um, what are you doing? Marina too. Did something happen?” [Jirou]
“Aa, it’s nothing. I was just waiting for Marina-san since she doesn’t seem to be boarding the carriage even after some time……….Ano?” [Hetty]
“Marina. Did something happen? Are you the type to get motion sickness easily? Sorry but you have no choice but to try enduring it. Now come on. Get in, get in.” [Jirou]
On hearing what I said, Marina finally opened her mouth after showing a brief moment of hesitation.
“……..Marina is a slave. I have heard that the master of a house will be laughed at by the public if they are seen sitting on the same seat as their slaves in public places. Ma-Marina doesn’t like it……if my liege were to be laughed at by people.” [Marina]
Otto~
That was quite a cute thing she just said. Although, that was quite foolish of her to be worrying about something like that.
S-Since it will have the opposite effect on a guy instead!
“Then what will Marina be doing? So you’ll be remaining here? Letting your master leave to someplace by himself to boot?” [Jirou]
“…………Marina will be chasing after by foot.” [Marina]
“I see. But that request is denied.” [Jirou]
My persuasion…..didn’t go through but I got down the carriage normally, grabbed Marina’s hand and pulled her inside by force. I was initially expecting her to be putting up slight resistance but, she was surprisingly docile. It would look really cool here if I could hold and carry her to her seat however, I do not have enough strength to do so.
“In the end, I am forced to get up as well. I’m a slave after all so, it’s my destiny in which I will not be able to go against my liege.” [Marina]
Despite saying that, Marina didn’t seem to be vexed at all. On the contrary, she looked happy about it. As I thought, she’s a foolish child.
“Yes yes. I want to ride in this carriage with Marina together so the earlier request will definitely not be accepted no matter what.” [Jirou]
“Oh my. Jirou-sama’s love to slaves is strong, isn’t it? It’s not really the continuation to the conversation we had last night but, it’s actually not a rare case to find masters who make their slaves run after the carriage.” [Hetty]
Were there really people who make their slaves run like that?……….The carriage has started moving now but, it is actually gaining more speed than I thought. I think the speed is roughly the same as the speed of a bike. Well, going after this by foot is considerably hard or rather, it’s really harsh to make them run after the carriage. It’s a different story if someone were to do it for the sake of training though.
If it so happens that they encountered thugs or demons on their way, wouldn’t they become too tired to accomplish their tasks at the end of the day? It’s seriously inefficient.
“It’s Marina’s first time riding something like a carriage. There were only carts back in Marina’s village.” [Marina]
“This is my first time riding a carriage too. It doesn’t shake as much as I expected. I’ll need to examine the mechanism used for this carriage later on…….The suspension must be really good despite the wheels. In the first place, does spring exists here?…….” [Jirou]
“Jirou-sama seems to have deep insight. Just as what you have said, we use the spring bear’s tendon for this carriage. We need at least 20 spring bear’s tendon just for one carriage so this carriage is actually quite a high-end item.” [Hetty]
(Rinkage: They are talking about springs yet they are not referring to the same spring xD)
“Haha, spring bear is it? That’s really something.” [Jirou]
“Marina have seen spring bear coming out from time to time nearby Marina’s village last time too. If it is found by any human, byon! Byon! It will run away.” [Marina]
“What the heck? Is that supposed to be its cry? So is byon the sound of its cry?” [Jirou]
“Byon! Byon! It jumps up and down on the rocky areas of the river. It looks cute when it slips and falls into the river at times. And the sound of its cry is 『Banebanebanee』. 『Banebanebane』.” [Marina]
Marina was making gestures with her hands as she explained. She was even mimicking its cry.
(Rinkage: Spring is meant to be “bane” in j.a.panese so the bear’s name is actually “Bane k.u.ma” (Spring Bear). But I think “springspringspring” sounds really strange in comparison to “banebanebane”. Although if you guys want me to change it to “springspringspring” then I can do that too or let me know which you prefer x3 )
They named it “Spring (Bane) Bear” since their cries sounded like “Banebane”? The other world is seriously something.
While having such conversation, I gazed out at the sceneries outside. Before I knew it, we finally arrived at the forest’s entrance to the residence. I have not timed it accurately but it should be roughly 40 minutes. If a carriage took 40 minutes to reach here then, it will likely to take around 30 minutes to travel just by horse.
I got down from the carriage and guided Hetty-san to the place. Come to think of it, it was the first time for Marina too. It would be good if she likes it since this place will be her house too.
“…….it looks like a splendid looking mansion but, it seems to be deserted for a long time. This might be more troublesome than I thought. Could I take a look at the inside?” [Hetty]
“Yes of course. What’s your opinion of this place, Marina?” [Jirou]
“It’s a huge and amazing mansion. It seems to be slightly overgrown with weeds though. When will we start living here, my liege? Tomorrow?” [Marina]
“No no no. We still need to repair and maintain it before we can move in. I don’t know how long it will take though…..” [Jirou]
“Judging from the current state, it might take about 2 moons. Houses that have not been occupied for a long time will definitely have various places that are either broken or need constant maintenance.” [Hetty]
1 moon here is similar to Earth’s one month and there are about 20 days in 1 moon. This is bean knowledge.
We entered the mansion.
Aa, first of all, I have to keep the room with the mirror off-limits to her.
The person I was referring to was Hetty-san since I have intended to confide it to Marina soon anyway.
“Aa, it doesn’t seem to be that damaged surprisingly. If that is the case, I think we might be able to get everything done in just moon. The outside of the mansion itself might be more of a problem though.” [Hetty]
Outside. In other words, it was pertaining to the entire stretch of overgrown weeds and brush. Certainly, I had wanted to maintain the path outside the mansion too but it will likely be time consuming and we would need more people and money for this as well.
“Marina thinks that this place is fine to be lived in as it is. The house that Marina has stayed in before is incomparable to this mansion. There are still furniture remaining inside and it doesn’t seem likely that the roof will leak once it rains.” [Marina]
“I see. But no.” [Jirou]
The reconstruction of the mansion is arranged today so they will begin working on it tomorrow at the earliest. I have free time in my hand anyway so I’ll just come again to take a look at it once the project starts.
However, I need to install a lock first on the room with the mirror…….Actually, that should be the top priority.
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