V3C69 (1/2)

(069) What happens twice will happen thrice

Translator: Tseirp

The first thing that I saw when we entered Dakyat was the statue of the Valkyrie-like figure.

I’ve seen it once in the church in Belasra.

If I remember correctly, she is called Setolance-sama. (TL: I translated her name as Setolans-sama but I’ll be changing it to this one given how the author describes it later)

It was a stone statue so I could not imagine the colours but her figure dressed in mantle and armour, as well as the long sword held in her hand, was exactly that of a female warrior.

Haru did mention that she was the Goddess-sama who governs over battles and victory …

(I’ve thought about it previously too but it would fit Setolance-sama better if she held a lance instead.) (TL: Setolance, get it? lance)

and such idiotic thoughts went through my mind.

Incidentally, an offertory box was gently placed in front of the Goddess statue.

“In the Kingdom of Arundel, the state religion encompasses the faith in all Goddess-sama of the 6 pillars but in Dakyat, the teachings of Setolance is the state religion. She’s the Goddess of Battles and Victory. It is said that it came about because the majority of this country’s citizens are nomads so since from long ago, the chances they come across monsters is higher compared to other country’s citizens and fighting has become a part of their lives.”

As usual, Carol showed that she has extensive knowledge.

Incidentally, because Korat is an agricultural powerhouse,Koshmar-sama’s Goddess statues are apparently built in various towns of theirs.

Even though I am grateful towards Koshmar-sama, I was glad that we chose this country instead. As expected, I would only be able to give strained smiles if I see the figure of that statue placed everywhere.

Nevertheless, we’ve safely crossed the border and entered the town but my Commoner level has not increased at all. It seriously has become harder to level up.

If I’m not mistaken, Haru is a devotee that holds Setolance-sama in high esteem so including Carol, the 3 of us gave monetary offerings and prayed.

By the way, for certain reasons, Marina had holed herself up alone within the carriage.

“Nevertheless, to think that there would be so much change just by crossing the border. The scenery has changed to great plains in an instant.”

Currently, we were still within the town but since the fences surrounding the town were low, I could clearly see outside the town.

“Sosososososo, sorry, could you please return my mask soon?”

Marina appealed in tears. She seems to be a Japanese like me but we’ve still have not had a decent conversation together.

Today, I confiscated her mask.

After all, this girl, it was quite dangerous during the country entry examination.

『I am the Archmage Marina! I am the holy warrior who has descended to this world to defeat the great Demon Lord together with the hero, remember it well. Entry reasons? That’s right, while I escort this carriage with my great magic, we head to the capital with a deadly weapon to achieve an important — 』

She ended up saying all that before I snatched her mask away and we were allowed to pass after I told them our purpose as Peddlers and that we were merely requested to deliver a kitchen knife to an inn in Feruit.

“After we hand this over, you would definitely say something stupid in the Adventurers Guild as well. So stay put until we’re done with that. Also, don’t go around saying that you’re going to defeat the great Demon Lord.”

Firstly, the Demon Lord in this world has already been defeated by the hero. It’s impossible to defeat an opponent that has already been defeated.

Secondly, Haru feels indebted to the Demon Lord. It doesn’t sit well with me to let her say bad things about the Demon Lord in front of her.

Thirdly, we, who are around her, would be seen as fools as well.

Hence, I had decided to make Marina remain as she was now.

I’ll try to keep it moderate though.

Since she’s been crying the whole time.

Entrusting the carriage to the stables, we headed towards the Adventurers Guild.

We passed by the Adventurers Guild once before arriving at the stables so we knew the way.

It was already the third time I’ve been to the Adventurers Guild.

Passing through the door, it was as if it’s a tavern after all, with how the tables and chairs were arranged.

“Do you have any business with the Adventurers Guild? Or are you here only to dine?”

A pointed eared green hair onee-san asked.

She’s most probably an elf.

It seems like this place serves as both a cafeteria and an Adventurers Guild.

“We’ve come to apply for a party. Also … I think we would also like to get some drinks.”

We had our lunch at the stalls so I wasn’t hungry.

“Well then, this way please.”

The 3 of us sat down on our seats but for some reason, Marina didn’t sit down.

“Marina, are you not going to sit?”

“Eh … erm … is it alright?”

“Of course it is … wait, ah, is it because usually, slaves don’t get to sit on chairs?”

Now that I think about it, Haru was also bewildered when I asked her to sit on a chair for the first time.

“Slaves usually stand or sit on the floor. Like how it is there.”

Carol flicked her gaze towards the table at the back. There was a Magician-type man with a Swordsman-type slave standing behind him.