Chapter 105 (1/2)

I, Meru, and Marao immediately leave the Osen town and head off to Leganile kingdom. Another companion joined us on the way to Leganile kingdom, it was Grave-san.

Because there are three of his wives in Leganile kingdom, and all of them in moderate faction side. He was worried about them, thus he volunteered himself to accompany us while we are at it

Moreover, one of them seems to be Marao's acquaintance, a maid who served in the royal palace. Marao taught us that she also has been captured.

[Don't worry, she is a strong fellow] (Grave)

---he said so. However, he couldn't hide his uneasy feeling completely. I also prayed that she was safe.

We are heading to Leganile kingdom, it takes about a month if we go by foot. There is a vast forest between Osen town and Leganile kingdom and it seems that we will definitely get lost when enter it without a guide.

We can't use a horse-drawn carriage because that's too stand out, so we are walking..... or, go running. Under the guidance of Marao that familiar with the terrain, we keep running through the forest.

Well, this much is easy for me, there's no problem with Meru because she is just ride on my head. Live up to his title as S-rank adventurer, Grave-san running in considerable speed. Marao is able keep up with our speed as well. Although we also had break several times.

We are progressing within the forest in straight line, I think we are advancing quite faster compared using horse-drawn carriage.

I wonder if it's about the time to rest? I thought so as we saw a highway in front of us. But it seems the nuisances are appearing everywhere. I and Grave-san jump to the front to protect Marao.

[Wa-Wait a moment.....!! No, PLEASE wait.....!!]

From his appearances, there is no doubt he is a bandit. Dirty clothes and long swords hung on his waists.

Have you not take a bath for days? His skin is dirty.

Unshaven beard grew on his faces gave out a feeling..... a feeling.... his face somewhat pale and he was breaking into sweat everywhere while held down his stomach with his hand. Hmm..... stomachache?

[Yo-You all..... some paper..... no, leave your money here.....]

[But I need some paper.....]

[No, just money is okay..... I guess..... ughh!!]

Isn't that bad? Isn’t he already in the very limit? The bandit is desperately struggling to hold back something.

Grave-san and I are looking at each other about what to do. We decide to talk to the bandit for the time being.

[I see..... you want our money huh..... then, there is no choice but resist.....] (Wazu)

[I agree..... I can give you some papers, but I have no choice but resist when it comes to money. We are in a hurry and you also seem in a trouble, it will take some time if we fight here!!] (Grave)

[You have a point..... that would be a big problem..... for both sides]

I and Grave-san are speaking while holding back our laughter. The bandit desperately holding back something while uttering ”uuh~” or ”aah~” as he listens to our interaction.

I wonder how long can he endure it? Of course the moment something is about to broke down, we will leave this place at once.

[Hei, that person seems to suffer, won't you help him?] (Marao)