v1c14 (2/2)
“It’s not like you have to go out this early…”
“Because I’m weak to showy things like that time with Snow.”
I approached the back of the horned horse I borrowed and fastened the last piece of luggage, which is the AK47.
Above the usual clothes I wore a mantle I just bought.
On the waist, a gunbelt.
All cartridges were already placed in the cylinder.
For self protection the revolver is enough.
As for the horned horse, I planned to return it at the commercial city Tver, which was a 10-day trip away from town.
There is more luggage than Snow`s. But to hire a covered wagon and a driver would be too much of a waste.
Hence I borrowed a horned horse to go towards the commercial city Tver.
If it’s a large city like Tver, there’s bound to be a horse cart I can ride with.
I need to pay an extra charge for the luggage and the trip will take an estimated 2 months
The magic school Snow went to is in the north with much snow.
On the other hand I’m on the exact opposite , south――I aim at a city near the beastmen continent where Elle-senseis twin younger sister lives.
I will learn the ABC of Adventurers under her.
And about 5 years after that.
I plan to start a Legion for helping people and join with Snow when she graduates from the magic school.
Elle-sensei holds one envelope out.
“Inside is a letter of introduction and the home address of my little sister, never lose it.”
“Thank you! I will put it deep inside my sling bag.”
I took the bag down from my back, opened it and stored the envelope in it.
Elle-sensei watches me and starts talking nostalgically.
“I’ll be frank with you now. To be honest, at the beginning, I disliked Lute kun.”
“…eh please don’t make such a shocking remark so suddenly. I was disliked by sensei?”
I finished putting the envelope away and rebuked.
She waved her hand with a faint smile.
“No its not like that. Its not dislike, it was hard. After all just when you were 3 years old you quietly listened to cla.s.ses, raised problems at the magic lessons next you made the reversi game where you earned a lot of money.”
Certainly, if I look back on it, I had acted a little too unchildlike because of having some memories of my past life.
When I imagined what if my own child was someone like me, my shoulders became heavy.
About this time I noticed how much trouble I caused Elle-sensei.
“But now I think I can be proud of Lute-kun. Being able to make a magic device that could defeat goblins, not being arrogant even when having earned a lot of money, and using that power for the world and for the people in the future, normally you wouldn’t think like that.”
“No, that sort of thing… Its not something to praise to such extent.”
“No, its truly amazing. I’m rooting for your dream from the bottom of my heart Lute-kun――”
And then Elle-sensei tightly embraced me like Snow.
Just like a real mother.
“I said it also to Snow-san, Lute -kun is also not in the least alone. There is Snow-san, everyone from the orphanage and Elle-sensei. So if it’s too hard, please come back to this town. Because this town is Lute-kun’s hometown, and the orphanage is your home.”
“……Thank you. Elle-sensei.”
This is the reason for refusing to be sent off by others, except Elle-sensei.
My mental age is already over 30 years.
However, this is because I had no confidence to endure that hot thing that filled my chest.
Be it the previous world or this world, it is embarra.s.sing to show tears in public.
I separate my face from Elle-sensei’s chest and strongly wipe my eyes.
Little birds are singing, the early morning air hits my face and in the surrounding floats light mist. The sun begins to rise and the sky is painted in a clear blue.
About 9 years and a half―I think it’s a good day to be the first time I go out of the town I was raised in.
For a long time I’ve received Elle-sensei`s favor.
“Greet my sister for me. Then, when you have settled down, turn up again. Breaking this contact is prohibited.”
“Of course. Besides, once Snow and I have married, we will absolutely come and inform you.”
Although this is the beginning of a journey, it’s not like we will never meet again.
So I call out to Elle-sensei cheerfully.
“Well then, I‘m on my way!”
“Yes, take care. Take care of your health.”
“Yes!”
I nod and start walking.
I mount the horned horse, pull the rains and slowly go forward.
When I looked back and waved my hand, Elle-sensei wiped her eyes with a finger and returned it with her best smile.
Just like this, I, Lute, formerly Hotta Youta, took my first step to fulfill my dream alone, bathed in the morning sun.
First volume end
Equipment: S&W M10(revolver)
: AK47(a.s.sault rifle)
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