Chapter 9 (1/2)

Chapter 9: Entering Veenen

The Veenen country is right before our eyes.

We can see the border fortress from here.

We shuffled slowly and quietly to avoid detection, nevertheless, the guards still came out from the fortress.

Ha~, I knew it would come down to this.

I sighed while looking at the clumsy Feru follow with heavy footsteps.

“There are loads of soldiers coming out huh……”

“It’s cause Feru-sama is here. I’ll go ahead and explain the circ.u.mstances to them.”

After saying that, Werner-san ran towards the fortress.

This is so annoying.

The soldiers were already lined up and waiting for Werner-san.

“I am Edgar Wollgard, the commander of the 4th Knight Squadron of Veenen. I have heard from Mr Werner. About the claim that the Fenrir has formed a familiar contract with you, is that true?”

I can see that among the guards, this commander-san has the highest rank (he has a surname too, so he might just be an aristocrat), and that there is a very tense aura around him as he spoke.

This is because Feru is around.

The guards that are supposed to be ready to deal with all sorts of situations were holding on to their weapons.

What to do, this is the legendary beast, even if the legend is centuries old.

“Yes, I have formed a familiar contract with this Fenrir.”

The guards gave off an “Ohh” as they listened to what I said.

“I see. Still, this is a Fenrir that can single-handedly destroy a country that we are talking about.  Are you very sure that no harm will come upon this country and its people?”

As the people entrusted with the security of this country, these guards’ concerns are reasonable.

“Oi, Feru. The people here are worried that you are as strong as the legends claim and are extremely worried about you entering the country. They would be troubled if you were to become violent while in the country. Feru, could you promise never to do such a thing?”

[Nu, don’t put me in the same league as the other dumb demons. As long as no harm comes towards my master and I, I would not do anything aggressive.]

“As you have heard. Commander-sama.”

The commander gave an astonished face as he observed the exchange between Feru and I.

“This is really a legendary beast that has formed a familiar contract huh …… Even though it is right in front of me, I still can’t believe it……”

That’s right, commander-sama.

While I didn’t understand anything about Fenrirs, I was forced to form a familiar contract.

“Judging from the conversation, the familiar contract seems to be real. If that is the case, I shall grant permission for entry. However, please hold tight the reins of your Fenrir familiar.”

“Yes, I am aware. Oi, Feru, please behave yourself ok?”

[I know what to do. As I said earlier, if n.o.body strikes at us first, I do not intend to do anything dangerous.]

“I’m counting on you to really, really behave yourself. If anything happens, it will be my fault, you see.”

[Are you a broken record?]

“Please, you need to be very careful and pay attention to all your actions. Ah, if you cause anyone trouble, it will mean no food for you.”

[Gu……]

Somehow we managed to receive permission to enter the country, but I pray that nothing strange happens.

If anything does happen, the sin would be on me.

“I see. As the Fenrir seems to be well-tamed, it is unlikely that troublesome situations occur while in the country.”

The commander-san said while appearing to be relieved.

“Commander-san, I think that the likelihood of such situations is almost zero. We were there when Makooda-san formed the contract with the Fenrir, and ever since the Fenrir tagged along with us, Feru-sama has not shown any reckless or violent acts.”

“It is as Rita says. For example, Makooda-san had once instructed Feru-sama to bring back prey. I was so shocked at that.”

Rita, I was surprised too.

Feru captured and brought back the prey to secure his own portion of food though.

Well, she didn’t say that the capturing was for my sake so, saying that isn’t wrong too.

“Whoa, this means you are totally in control?”

Hey commander-san, why did you go “whoa”?

I really wanted to go up and keep his mouth shut; can’t he tell that there are some things you can’t say?

Forget it, doing that would be problematic.

After all that, we managed to get permission for entry and safely descended into Veenen.