Chapter 317 Scou (1/2)
Jin, Reinhart and Matheus were steadily advancing towards the capital of Shouro empire, Roizato.
According to their schedule, they were to stop at the city of Rindau on the 10th of May and at Fonde city on the 11th.
The journey was more or less peaceful and Reinhart was enjoying it as it would be over soon.
On the 11th, Jin being Jin, told the others he would like some time to himself and went into his carriage alone — to fly off to Kaina village, of course.
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“Ohh, it’s exactly like a castle…”
He didn’t really have anything else to comment on as Jin too had slightly inferred that Laojun probably wanted to try making one.
Jin’s castle was made near the Helme river. It was about 30 meters high. It was the highest building in Kaina village.
However, as it was built up on lower grounds near the river, it was only just a bit taller than the tallest spots in the village and the feeling of looking down on the village was small from the top floor.
Even then, the overwhelming aura of the castle when seen from the ground was huge.
There was also a shelter beside it which could be used in any emergency. Although it is hard to imagine such a day coming.
“Master, I shall show you around the inside.”
Butler A, who was waiting beside, guided them into the castle.
The foundation was underground, made of stone walls, inside which were 2 floors. On top of which was a five storied building. The ground floor was a huge space, like a reception hall. It was big enough to fit more than the whole village people. There was even a bath on this floor, not to mention many washrooms.
1st floor was for the guest rooms. The 2nd floor had the reference room and the office. There was also a library on this floor, which they were planning to fill up soon.
3rd floor was said to be a spare but it was filled with traps.
The 4th floor had Jin’s living room along with a bed room. And the 5th floor is the watchtower.
Underground 1st floor was the food reserve floor, with enough food for the people of Kaina village to live for a month. And in the underground 2nd floor, there was an underground prison, for some reason.
“There are hidden layers and passages in each floor, so that the ninja squad can hide and move around the castle without being spotted. Of course, the ceiling was also made with that in mind.”
Ninja squad was another name for the SP.
According to Butler A, he was calling them ninjas here as it was more fitting than calling them SP.
“On the 3rd, 1st and ground floor, there were pitfalls too. There’s also the system to make the ceilings come down, as well.”
When Jin heard that, he couldn’t help but give a bitter laugh.
All the rooms were air-conditioned. The walls were soundproof, shock and magic resistant.
The ground floor was made of wood and there were about 100 zabuton (flat floor cushion) prepared, as well.
The 1st floor had good looking rooms with classy furniture. The rooms were divided according to the guests. There were also rooms for employees on this floor.
The walls in Jin’s office can also completely turn, which might even make one think–what ninja movie is this?!
It seems the trap floor — 3rd floor, was equipped with a paralyze room, a high temperature room, a low temperature room and a suspended ceiling room.
On the 4th floor, there was also a Jin exclusive warp-gate. This could only be used by Jin and Reiko and if used by someone else, they would be transferred to a very terrible place.
It was scary so Jin decided not to ask about it.
“It is also possible to go to Martha-san’s place’s underground from here.”
It was certainly very handy.
“Well, messenger’s might come from the Kurain kingdom soon so I am glad we made it in time.”
Saying that, Jin contacted Laojun. There were manacams skillfully hidden in the 2nd floor office.
[There are more facilities in the castle which have not been explained yet but as they are of low importance, I shall explain them to you as needed.]
Laojun summed up.
“Laojun, good work with the castle. Also, make two more butlers and appoint them here. Their names will be Butler B and C.”
[Understood. I will get on it immediately.]
With this, Butler A can stay at Jin’s house and Butler B and C can be here.
[My lord, if you were to entertain the guests, wouldn’t a few golem maids be of use as well?]
Jin also agreed with that and instructed Laojun to also send over 5 golem maids of 5 different colors. He chose to have 5 different colors as he couldn’t decide on one particular color.
“Now then, since I got to take a look at the castle, I guess I will go to the village. I don’t have much time left anyway.”
Saying that, Jin went inside his exclusive warp gate with Reiko to the basement of Martha’s house.
It was just past noon. Seems like the people there had just finished having lunch as Mine and Belle came outside to wash the tableware.
“Ah, Jin-sama!”
Belle shouted, seeing Jin come out from the basement.
“Welcome back, Jin-sama.”
In contrast to Mine’s calm response,
“E-exactly when did you come back?!”
Belle asked in confusion. Hearing her loud voice, Hanna and Elsa also came out.
“Ah, onii-chan, welcome back!”
“Jin-nii, welcome back… Earbell?”
Elsa has a good nose so she could smell the ripe earbell from the basket Reiko was holding.
“Correct. I brought these as souvenir for you guys.”
Jin said pointing at the basket Reiko was holding. He had bought them early this morning from the market.
Seeing that, Belle, Elsa and Mine’s eyes opened wide.
“Th-that’s earbell, isn’t it?! Ripe earbell at that too?! Where did you bring them from?!”
“Earbell… Nostalgic.”
“Ah, earbell. We went picking earbells a lot a long time ago. Elsa also likes them.”
And such were the three different reactions from the three.
“Yep. At last, I was able to bring something worthy of being souvenirs. Hanna, wash these and have them together with everyone.”
“Okay! Onii-chan, thank you! …Wah, it smells so good!”
There were also fruits resembling strawberries near Kaina village called Wylie but not only are they really small in size, they are also sour and unappetizing.
Compared to that, earbells were exactly like garden strawberries, sweet and sour.
“Jin-nii, thank you. These make me happy.”
Seeing how they were all happy, Jin also felt glad that he brought the earbells.
“Ah! Jin-sama! When did you return?!”
Barou also came out and greeted Jin. And it goes without saying how he was surprised seeing the earbell too.
“Seems like you’ve completely recovered.”
Jin was relieved seeing Barou and Belle’s good complexion.
“Yes, thanks to you… Umm, thank you very much for the medicine at that time.”