Chapter 45 (1/2)
Chapter 45: 029 I Ho the grih a loud yawn broke out of uessed that an actual Paladin corps would be dispatched here to fetchwas assembled in order to find out the real party responsible for thethe Vampire Count
That didn’t h I should probably only s that I can say then pepper in somewould work out fine afterwards
“Your highness You see next to the sleeping Charlotte leaning against the carriage’s wall, asked ot started, you see”
The original reason was so that I could increase th in order to survive, but in all honesty, I did find theto learn Plus, the sense of accoic itself was rather extraordinary, so it became a hobby of hness?”
“Well, it’s alright”
I brushed the topic off and flipped through another page of the considerably thick grilance at Harful stare
It was right then that a knocking sound cae I opened the woodenpanel and was greeted by a Paladin bowing his head right outside the door
“Your highness, we’ve arrived at the capital of the Theocratic E this, I opened the door wide and leaned the upper half of h right afterwards “Oh-ho…!”
Since this was the capital of a religious state, I figured it’d be the city version of a stiff upper lip, the kind that had hu
A city so eye-catching and flashy that the es of Earth could never even hope to match its splendour, was spread out before es surrounded the capital Beyond theht extending around the capital to protect it from the external forces
Despite the tall fortress-like walls, I could clearly see the statue of the Goddess located on top of a hill, and beyond that was the Theocratic E the heavens above
The architecture of the structures was truly arand scale and sheer beauty As expected of a capital city that belonged to a fantasy world filled with ic
This was the holy land of the faithful, Laurensis; the centre of this empire’s faith where this body was born And also whereforall tensed up here”
My rin on Harates ide open to allow the travellers and citizens to coates that were at least fifteen metres tall and stepped on the well-laid-out avenues azes of numerous tourists and the denizens were directed towards our ride
“I guess there isn’t going to be a welco party for me, then?”
Now nor down and the e the sides of the streets to cheer for the triumphant return of the Is were like in the novels I’ve read If I was being honest, I did anticipate so party, but all of their expressions kind of i in the carriage
Harhed uncomfortably at my question and formed a troubled expression on his face “His majesty has never prescribed to such pretensions, and that’s why…”
“Ah, so that’s howresented by him, huh”
I inwardly told randfather didn’t start nagging hts percolating in aze outside and observed the city streets They were spotless and clean Nu fun in thethings with bright expressions on their faces So about sohts of some folks kitted out with spears and shi+elds, probably Paladins patrolling the streets, leftfrouy called the Holy Emperor, Kelt Olfolse, must’ve been a wise and benevolent ruler who kne to lead his subjects splendidly It was fairly easy to coetic faces found in the capital’s streets
“This isn’t so bad,” said I
Harman looked at me, and with a smile on his lips, nodded his head
I continued on, “It’s great that there are plenty of things to sightsee here”
“Is that so, your highness?”
The Paladin spoke in a rather pleased tone of voice
I had no idea that I’d feel like an a my ‘hometown’ I also couldn’t help but wonder what hts of these streets
Probably one of an iht
This was howexciteh the distance we had covered wasn’t really all thatall around the world
Unfortunately, such e
“…!?”
I reflexively covered up my nose My innards al and twisted stench The feeling of sheer displeasure welled up insideaway from the s, Har alright, your highness? Perhaps you’re co doith , Harhness?”
He tilted his head in pure puzzlement However, his response only made the corners ofin the capital of the Theocratic Empire?”