Volume 6 Chapter 2 (1/2)
Episode 2: Ruin City (Ruin's Gear)
Two days later
A total of sixty students, who passed the simulation tests at school, and several ether, left on a journey to the Principality of Wanheim
Although the area was sdom, the Principality of Wanheim also had vast borders, so it was also ranked as one of the big countries
The season was now early autumn, but Wanheim's climate was still very warm, so everyone was happy that they did not have to ar
The downside was that the one-way trip lasted for over four days
They so national borders and would encounter wild ani-Ride to fly through shortcuts
But they still e to the test site at Ruin's Gear
Initially, everyone was excited to see the exotic people and land in enthusiase, they became more obedient
”But this is really troublesome, why do we have to travel this way every ti-Ride to fly over is way better”
Located at the back of the wagon, Lisha boringly looked out of the
”Because you cannot run out of strength before the test, othere'll be putting the cart before the horse? After all, others cannot use Drag-Ride casually like us”
”Muu…”
Sitting opposite to her while cal, Krulcifer whispered a reminder
Although having seated on the bu, she still looked quite refreshed, which made Lux admired her
”Kuu…Lu, chan”
At the same time, Philuffy, who early had entered her beautiful dream, leant her body on to Lux
In order to not give her extra burden, Lux didn't want to wake her up so he kept still, but her plentiful twin peaks happened to touch his ar, Lux’s arm was buried deeper into her elastic chest, which couldn't help but made Lux's heart raced
”Hey, that Tennen Boke (natural air head)! Don't get too close! Lux is troubled!?”
Lisha, who had been sitting next to that scene, finally could not hold it in anymore and yelled
”………Aa, I don't mind, just let her sleep”
Lux smiled wryly to soothe down Lisha
“That’s right To be precise, you don't feel troubled, but feel happy ——Or, you look very happy, you aren't saying this just to sit next to her, are you?”
Krulcifer snapped close the book, and then stared coldly there
”It, it's not like that!? Krulcifer-san, don't say such strange thing——Uwa!?”
While Lux couldn't bear the despises of the two young girls and was stu around——
Duang!
Suddenly a deep bell resounded
”——E?”
That sound and the one frohtly solemn and calm tone, which made Lux speechless for a moment
”Everyone, take a break for a bit If anyone still has the strength to get down fros”
Soon after he heard Relie's voice, Lux gently straightened Philuffy, opened the curtains and looked out the carriage
Then——
”Uwa”
He couldn't help but issue a sound of admiration
”……A”
”Beautiful…There actually is such a city”
The girls jue parked on the hillside and as they saw this scene, they also let out sounds of admiration
Reflected in their eyes were the onal city
There atch towers located at each of the eight corners, surrounding the giant hemispherical palace in the middle, divided into beautiful blocks dotted with nule and clear lakes
Inside those blocks, one could also see lots of house built with red bricks and buildings made out ofthe entire block in bright colors
Antique castles and buildings were characteristics of the city
People probably built up this city based on that theme
”The Ruin City, Ruin's Gear Right now, inside of the Principality of Wanhei cities”
Jue next to Lux, the Academy Headmaster and also Philuffy's sister——Relie came to them and said
”Ruin, City (Ruin's, Gear) ……”
In his childhood, back when he started living inside the Old Empire palace, Lux had heard about this city
The Second Ruin “Dungeon” was located just below the city, and it had already been integrated with the city
The city had set up a lot of defense bases to combat the Abyss that came out from inside the ruin, at the same time there was also research of the treasures that were excavated froe for the research institutions to compete
Built in the center was a palace, the upper part was the residential area which was called as the Canopy, the ate that connected to the Dungeon
Originally, if there was no exploration license you couldn't go into the Ruin, but because of this site was too special, so to a certain extent it could be an exception
”I used to co here since I becah this et to the Ruin City immediately”
”Yeah, right on ti a littlethat”
Lux sighed with relief, Relie smiled at him and said
”You have nothing else to say? But well, this is Lux’s style”
”What do you mean?”
Lux was puzzled a little, Relie revealed a rare subtle expression, and then reht
”The er from the palace told me, that you acted as the bait for the ”Imperial Capital Recapture Plan” in order to save me? Sorry, only now I come to say thank you”
”You really don't need to thank me, I also volunteered to do so As Airi said, I’ around”
Lux said with a wry smile, Relie also faintly smiled and said
”You really haven't changed at all, really——It’s great to have you beside Phi”
Relie seemed to think so from her heart, but the fact was, it was Lux anted to say those words
When he was little, Lux witnessed the Old Eers and fell into a hell of despair If not for Philuffy who saved hiht
(That's right, that time——to create a happy life for Airi and Philuffy, I vowed to be at ith the Old Empire)
This was the only desire that the young Lux craved
In order to achieve this desire, Lux studied froil, read all of the books in the palace and devoted hi
At that time, he firmly believed that, as a member of the royal family, he would be able to do it——
However, in the end he didn't achieve it
Just before Lux seized the answer to his conviction, the unfinished result was taken away
After that, he then traveled around the country as a chore prince to observe the situation after the revolution, and finally caet a new life
Right now——
”At the very least, just treat this as an elder personwith other's businesses, but I think you should be more concerned about yourself If you have any troubles later, you can absolutely shrink away froo solve it At least I don't want you to have bad memories because of me”
”If Relie-san is in jail, I and Philuffy will be sad”
”Is that so……Maybe you’re right”
Lux immediately replied, Relie smiled
”Heado”
At this ree came up and said so, Relie nodded
”Alright, then let's go If Phi is still sleeping, I'll trouble you to go wake her up”
”Yes”
Lux nodded his head and went back to the carriage
After another thirty minutes, they reached the Ruin City (Ruin's Gear) of the Principality of Wanheim
Going through Ruin City (Ruin's Gear)on the clean and smooth road for ten minutes, they finally reached the military installation site that conducts the tests, in addition to the dormitory at the side
The military facility covered an area aldom's Academy, but it excelled even the city of Cross Field in term of the number of facilities
After getting perage froe
After entering the facility surrounded by walls, Lux looked around for a irls
”Faa! I'e ay too crowded,me…A, Lux-chi, how are you?”
Tillfur greatly stretched her entire body, and she waved her hand when she spotted Lux
Then, he also saw Sharis and Noct who just finished unloading luggage——They ell known in the Academy as the Triad, at the same time he saw his sister Airi
”You've worked hard And also——Thank you for taking care of Airi”
Before departure, because Airi looked a bit strange, Lux orried a bit, so he asked the three who boarded on the sae to look out for her
”Please do not arbitrarily ask the But for nii-san to care about such a thing, it's really unexpected”
At most, the person of concern Airi was a little embarrassed till her cheek was red, furthermore she stared at Lux intensely
”Ara ara~, Lux-kun is worrying about you, Airi-chan, this ti a very good thing?”
Sharis cheerfully s Airi’s head, Noct also spoke
”No, I think this is because Airi has her pride, after all in daily life, she wanted to be of help to Lux-san”
”Wait……Noct, don't say such baseless words! It's because my brother is always reckless, so I have to be worry about things-- --”
”A~Noct, Airi-chan is actually a good girl”
”Ahaha……”
Looking at Tillfur's smile, Lux smiled wryly, but his heart was relieved
(That's good, although I'm concerned about her situation, at least it seems okay)
Taking a break after finishi+ng uploading their luggage, they were greeted by the military officers and cadets of the Principality of Wanheiht everyone to visit their dormitory
First were introduction of the facilities and basic rules
To introduce all kinds of facilities fro, and how to use theh the entire place
Because they had not yet see the street outside so they were not clear, but these were Drag-Ride related facilities, so extra efforts were put in the desire, causing the standard of living here somewhat even better compared to the Cross Field city
However, because of the Ruin's Gear's own unique terrain, compared with the Cross Field city, it structures were ot used to it
”Say, the soldiers of this country all see”
Walking along the road, Lisha suddenly whispered
Fe-Ride---- although this was the truth, not just the ”men first women second” country like Arcadia Old Eht to expand their own military poere not many
Basically, the concept of “war is a man’s duty” was entrenched in many countries
Even some countries that promoted equality between men and women, female soldiers were at the maximum up to no more than thirty percent
Due to that, although this place had ht it was one of the special cases, in reality the actual situation did not seem so
Listening carefully, he could hear thearound were quietly discussing
”Look, they are the group of people known as the new generation of the New Kingdom Academy”
”What, they're all girls Even if they have the advantage of having high co themselves ”the new era,” it seems like their male soldiers has no future”
”You see, that's the rumored Prince of the declined Old Ee the test this ti of the Queen, but still be able to look so calm, he really is shameless----,”
Most of the soldiers were throwing curious glances, but so with each others
”Fuu……”
Lisha had been ignoring these ridicules, but she still stared back with a dissatisfied look when she walked past
”Lisha-sama, please be moderate”
Lux quietly stopped her, Lisha sighed softly
”……I know, I cannot simply be provoked by this kind of weeds, but they still ry”
”As long as you feel so in your heart, I have been very satisfied”
”Furthermore, if we really follow them to ”make it clear”, ill need to have an excuse What a shame”
Lisha revealed a dangerous smile, Lux cannot help but smile wryly
Actually, Lux was not angry
After all, for thenorant of what happened abroad, they could only roundless rumors
No, not only that, based purely on the past struggles between the Principality of Wanheieted by this level of ridicule was a blessing
And——
”Right, next I’o someplace else, we are to dismiss here”
When Lux was conteree-sensei stopped and announced
“Those ant to rest follow me back to the dorht, Dilwy-dono, can I trouble you?”
”E……!? A, Ha, haa…, I know”
Giving that judoroup; a man named Dilwy Froias, a noble
He had slender body and delicate features, which was very rare in the ar indecisive
The young man was very honest and serious, but because of his unambitious air, on the contrary it caused people to not be confident in him
“Speak louder when you say it! My substitute should not act like this!”
”A, yes, sorry Ok, leave it to me”
Dilwy looked a bit e with a wry smile
Although Raigree-sensei exploded just now, she immediately returned her calm and left with the rest of the classmates
“Well, shall we go? First of all… Yes, let's go and have a look at the exercise field”
Dilwy led everyone to visit the exercise field
”I always feel that, he is not the same as a normal male officer, completely unreliable…”
Lisha looked at hihed
“That’s not completely the case”
At this tiave an unexpected reply
”Although he is now resigned froree-sensei, also one of the New Kingdoht; his personality is also very honest, and he will also meticulously face any missions, he is very well-known in the army”
”Is that, so?”
Lisha was a bit surprised, Sharis also continue very emotionally
“A few years ago, I had also received his sword guidance, he had several times went abroad to improve his sword technique, and thus becaht For his craftsmanshi+p and weapons, he had also won the title 'Silver Flash'”
As expected frohter of the Duke House, of one of the Four Great nobles
She was probably well aware of story of nobles, so she was very clear in her description
”Hht now, there is such a ‘male expert’, it will certainly already become a topic…”
Hearing Lisha’s question, Sharis lowered her voice
”I heard that during the revolution he was traveling abroad and injured his right hand Due to that he can no longer display his original strength -- so don't ask his, okay?”
“I knoon't ask”
Was it because she saw some hidden circumstances in the matter? Lisha did not ask anymore and replied honestly
(Because of being injured that he couldn't fight as before…… huh?)
Listening to Dilwy's cruel experience, as Lux was thinking about it, he suddenly heard the sounds of footsteps from behind
”Hoo, this is interesting I heard there's a group of representatives fro———Kukukuku, it see much”
Showed up in front of thee people, dressed in male military uniforms----they were the soldiers of the Principality of Wanheihts
Leading the group of uniformed people was a man with a scar on his face
They were different froroup of people they had met previously, as they exposed blatant hostility toward Lux
”Really, if the New Kingdouys, seehtly”
These male soldiers did not let the other party saved their face and continuously slandered Lux's group
But, Dilas standing at the front, just turned his head down and endured them all
(Sure enough, co to the Principality of Wanhei)
Of course, it wasn't like the soldiers of the Principality of Wanheim did not have humility
After all, Arcadia Empire in the past had conductedcountries
In reality, those werecountries
The older the bordering countries, the longer their royal and aristocrat families had faced the pressure from the Empire
This a-hundred-plus years of struggles had left a deep scar Even now there were still people bearing that grudge in mind
Not toit to New Kingdom basically did not solve this problem
But it still didn't vindicate how these soldiers were unable to restrain their grudge and anger in this place
”Tch…”
Faced with the oncoirls were forced to move back
The leader Dilwy had also turned away, unconfidently chose to avoid their sights
”Hey hey, you guys aren't daring to even retort? You're calling yourself soldiers of the Old Empire like that?”
A man walked up and blocked their way
In a blink of an eye, Lisha alking beside Lux also ran out of the group
”----Hah, a group of dogs looking down on people The Old Empire had soon collapsed and had noto find fault here, do you think doing that can erase your shame in the past?”
”…Tch, what did you say!?”
”You want to insult us? At ainst our participated soldiers in the All-Dragon Battle, do not think that you can win against us----”
The Wanheirily
However, Lisha did not waver even for a little, her red eye e a confident s back at them
”Boring You guys obviously caht, the result is I say one word and you guys cannot refute? What else do you guys want?
“damn, since you said so ……”
An angry man went to Lisha
In the moment this man was about to pull his Sword Device from his waist----
”This, it's best if you guys stop here?”
Lux immediately rushed in front of Lisha, his hand was also pushi+ng back the sword hilt
”Wha——!? You are……!?”
Witnessing Lux's quick but fluentLux's hair and eyes, he widened his eyes and said hysterically
”Isn't this a noble of the Old Empire who afraid of death? You dare to show up in front of my face!”
At this explosive moment, suddenly on the narrow road——
”——Everyone, stop here”
Hearing the high pitched voice of a girl, everyone present stopped
The two youths wearing the uniform of the Principality's officer appeared on the road
”They are——”
“Long tidom”
”A——………so boring, why do I have to come with you”
Sht as the representatives of the Principality during the All-Dragon Battle
One with a neutral appearance, with his hair tied to the back was the teenager, Coral
Meanwhile, another with neat blond hair, with a hot-blooded face and sharp eye was the teenager, Greifer
”I'ize for the offensive actions of our soldiers just now I hope you guys can forgive theulations, please forgive us this time”
”Don't, don't joke with ——”
The an to make excuses with a worried face
”Stop wasting time, do you kno loud your voices were? We could even hear them clearly across the street, so the Princess told us to come and look at the situation”
”Uu…”
Hearing Greifer's rebuke, the face of these rugged male soldiers lost color one by one
Then they i man with the scar and left
“I’dom”
Seeing theized
“No, we’re fine, it's just that ——”
Lux replied, looking towards Greifer
They had on Battle held by the New Kingdo as representative of the Principality of Wanheim so there were some connections between the two people
Leaving the always friendly and helpful Coral aside, seeing Greifer, who had a grudge against the Old Empire, to help them was somewhat unexpected
”Do not misunderstand, I have not yet accepted you But it's a little bad to……provoke the Princess's anger”
”Greifer actually really cares about Milmiette-sama”
“…… Coral, even if you are the princess’s valet, don't think you can take a iven an inch?”
Greifer whispered a warning with an unsatisfied look, while Coral, the pale green hair teenager, was looking at Lux's group
It seemed that they had special positions even in this Principality of Wanheim
“I'm sorry, but if you want to visit the facilities, then let us valets of Miluide, what do you think?”
”……Ha!? We!? I didn't say I'll help!?”
”What are you waiting for Greifer? You still have to lead Lux”
Coral s him, Greifer frowned
Dilwy hesitated for a moment, before he finally accepted the proposal
”Ok, for Lux-kun, actually there is a bit of another ain later”
Finishi+ng speaking, Coral gathered everyone else into a group
”Wait, wait a minute!? Only the two of us?”
To be honest, because Greifer had always been harsh on Lux so he was trying to avoid hi around for help
But Coral exposed a mischievous smile and moved his mouth near Lux's ear
”It's alright, although he looks like that, Greifer has always taken good care of others”
Then, Coral took Dilwy and the rest away
On this spacious road noere only two people, Lux and Greifer
”……E, etou, because I do not knohere to go, so… sorry to bother you”
“Ha …… To be honest I really do not want to take this job, but it can't be helped since I'm on an errand”
Greifer went on without motivation and Lux followed behind after a short distance
It was very aard
Although Lux had no relation in this, Greifer lost his father when he was little due to the Old Empire, so Lux basically did not knohat to say
They obviously were peers of sae, but Lux couldn't even find a topic of conversation
”What are you afraid of? I can't believe this and the person who could fight against me last time is the same person”
Greifer as alith his proud attitude, continued to walk forward
Looking fro to the center of the Ruin's Gear
“… The, the Ruin's Gear's structures, are really interesting”
“What's so interesting about it? I feel it's just troublesome”
”A, I, I see…So, look like you have a good relationshi+p with Coral, you usually…”
”We are only together because of our job required us to ood?
”Is, is that so……”
This was hopeless, the conversation couldn't be started at all
Because there was no proper conversation, it was leading to Lux feeling dejected----
”Hey! Have you now become silly? Don't fall down the stairs!”
”Uwa!? So, sorry!”
While walking up the stairs of the building, Greifer stared and roared at Lux
(Sure enough, he hates me——huh?)
Raising his head and observing carefully, he spotted the handrails had ile
(Is it, is it because it's dangerous that he warned ht……?)
Although Lux noticed this, but Greifer did not say anything else and keptforward
“That, for warning me just now, thank you”
”……Let's s rando, plus I was the one who picked the fight At least in general, I did not specifically pick a fight with you”
It seeh hostility toward Lux
And like Coral said, he would take care of people
Lux couldn't help but felt relieved Unknowingly, the Ruin's Gear giant hemispherical palace appeared in front of his eyes, here was the destination
”Here is ——?”
”Here is the gate to hell, well—soo-lucky officials at the capital described this as ‘The Lid of the Treasure Chest'”
“Here, is the gateway into the Ruin……”
Although he had heard the ru it he was still nervous
”In the upper part of the palace ---- 'Canopy', there are the Central Square and City Hall The underground is the second ruins 'Dungeon' However, the next place we'll go toto the upper part”
As Greifer said, the center of the palace had a spiral staircase connected to the Canopy, but the way leading to the underground was in another way
“Ok, although I just said I harbored no hostility toward you, but the next place we go to ht not be the case”
”E…?”
Greifer turned back and gave a ful caution, Lux was a bit confused
”I will tell you the len Shelbrit, he who presided over the ”Seven Drag Paladins” will held a round table discussion here”
Lux,after hearing the name, immediately tensed his body