Chapter 78 (2/2)

Then it should be fine if we were to pick him up from Kiwau on our way isnt it? [Fahren]

Eh? Can we go there? [Tanaka]

Its just in the vicinity of the capital. It wouldnt take that much time. [Fahren]

Itll be of great help if you can do so. [Tanaka]

I guess its something similar to the light bullet train in Japan. If we were to depart from Tokyo, we will still be making stops at Shinagawa and Shin-Yokohama.

What an accommodating noble mage.

It was good to be able to get to know him. I am indebted to him considerably.

Then the waitress girl will be the last one. Once she arrives, all the members will be fully assembled. [Tanaka]

I see. So essentially, you and I are the two-top ones then? Certainly a useless troop will only be a hindrance. You sure know your stuff dont you! The number of people is not important when it comes to exterminating a dragon. Whats most important is the quality! Quality!! [Fahren]

Eh? Aa no actually [Tanaka]

Fuhahahahahahaha, its been a long time since I last felt the torrent of my magic power seething like this. [Fahren]

.. [Tanaka]

Whatever. I will go along with the conversation accordingly then.

After making the exchanges with the noble mage appropriately and the arrival of the blonde haired loli, a presence could be felt coming from somewhere at the front of the house. Once I directed my senses there, I was able to narrow down the location. There is an individual standing nearby the gate, glancing around as she examined the premises.

That person was looking so nervous that I was starting to feel sorry for her.

She was waiting for an opportunity since she wasnt sure if she should be entering. At the same time she was hesitating since it might be bad if she were to enter.

There werent any other residences in the entire neighbourhood that look as sophisticated as the nobles personal residence.

The last person finally came. [Fahren]

Mu?

Everyone directed their sights to the surrounding of the gate on hearing what the noble mage said.

Sophichan could be seen flustering there as she carried a hugefuroshikion her back.

Tears were welling up in her eyes and she looked as if she might escape anytime soon.

Isnt that the daughter of the bar owner from the other day? [Fahren]

I thought we might need someone to serve us meal too. [Tanaka]

I see. So shes your caretaker. If you have notified me beforehand, I dont have any problem arranging one or two maid for you. But well, if that is the case then I dont mind it. Just get her on board. Oi-! [Fahren]

When the noble mage called out to the maid in waiting standing next to him, she rushed over to receive Sophichan in a hurry.

So is everyone here? [Fahren]

Yes, thats right. [Tanaka]

Then let us depart. [Fahren]

Overall, this is not a bad party in particular. Nevertheless, if you were to ask for my personal opinion, this is actually not a team that I can be proud of. Since this is the best I have currently, I will just make do with it.

When there is a will, there is a way.

As such, the Red Dragon Subjugation Party finally set off from that place.

This airship is amazing.

At the noble mages instruction, the airship rose several hundred meters above the ground and into the sky in a blink of an eye before gliding through the clouds in a dignified manner. When I gazed out from the deck, I was able to enjoy the spectacle of the vast town below from one end to the other end.

Up ahead, the grassland, forest and mountain range gave off a fantasy-like feeling.

This is seriously a fantasy.

How much longer till we reach Kiwau? [Tanaka]

Well be reaching there really soon. The time taken will be the same as a short light meal. [Fahren]

By the way, how long will it take if we were to take a carriage? [Tanaka]

Itll take about two days I guess. [Fahren]

This airship is certainly fast. [Tanaka]

It was originally an information transmission vessel used in war. It was designed specially as a transportation for the important people. There are no other airships in existence that will fly faster than this one in this world. The core used in the magic stone produced is also of higher quality than the Blue Dragon. [Fahren]

I see. [Tanaka]

The dragon subject popped up again.

I wonder if they are frequently hunted.

I dont really know.

By the way, whos the one piloting this airship? [Tanaka]

Its me. Why do you ask? [Fahren]

Eh? [Tanaka]

Come to think of it, there were no one else on board this airship apart from the members of our party.

I had thought that they will be boarding the airship with the luggage but apparently I was wrong.

In other words, are we the only crew? [Tanaka]

Aa, thats right. [Fahren]

I-I see. [Tanaka]

I was slightly surprised.

As long as we have someone who is comprised with power to a certain degree, we can control it with magic even when we are away from the bridge. We do not need to manually control it precisely with the steering wheel in a calm climate like this. [Fahren]

Certainly when we take the usefulness into consideration, this one-man ship is of great advantage. [Tanaka]

Umu. Thats right. You do understand it quite well, dont you? [Fahren]

I-Is that so. [Tanaka]

Once we are done with this trip, itll be great if you can pay a visit once to my laboratory. Ill show you the shipbuildings document. I have a plan to build a high speed ship with a higher pre-emptive strike output than this one. [Fahren]

Well, Ill do so when I have the opportunity. [Tanaka]

This ossan can be really long-winded when it comes to magic-related topics.

By the way, what happened to the others? [Fahren]

Eh? Aa, that possibly young lady seemed to be experiencing a severe motion sickness and is currently throwing up somewhere in the airship. The Knight-san is looking after her. Also the waitress girl is preparing lunch in the kitchen now. [Tanaka]

Is that so. [Fahren]

The good looking lesbo has a look of ecstasy on her face as she rubbed the back of the blonde haired loli whose face has turned blue as she puked. Their appearances were truly impressive. I have brought her over even though she wasnt able to obtain what she wanted in that rip-off bar last night so currently, she might be in higher tension than usual in trying accomplish what she desires right after that incident.

Anyway, can I ask you a question? [Tanaka]

What? [Fahren]

Ive always wanted to ask him this for a long time so this is a good time to do so.

Its about the time when we first met. Why were you in the bar downtown? There are many other bars that are much better than that one. [Tanaka]

Aa so thats what you were wondering about. [Fahren]

Yes. [Tanaka]

I wonder why someone with such superior magic went to a place like that.

In that bar on that street, there was a woman that gives off a mermaid-like charm and has an allure that is incomparable to any other women. The power and magic she processed are difficult to be made light of too. If one were to fight against someone like that, was it impossible or could that person a male homo or could it be another noble mage? That rumour has reached my ear. [Fahren]

Aa. [Tanaka]

Has the downtown sarcasm reached the said person as well?

If only there is a certain magic for it, Id be willing to investigate it. [Fahren]

Its just a person though. [Tanaka]

Seriously. It was really a waste of time. [Fahren]

This ossan has a light footwork when it comes to something that is really related to magic.

(Rinkage: Someone who doesnt hesitate to go somewhere, do anything or join some events, etc.)

Nevertheless, as a result I was able to meet you. In that respect, it might not be a waste of time entirely. We never know what and how things will be connected to each other. [Fahren]

Ee, well true.. [Tanaka]

The mystery was solved.

I felt a little better now.

Well then, I will be taking a short rest in my own room. Let me know once we reached there. [Tanaka]

Umu. I got it. [Fahren]

I parted with the noble mage and went inside the airship.

I headed towards Sophichan who was diligently preparing lunch.