Vol 10 Chapter 165 (1/2)
The Vera Trēs
At the port to the north of Beie number of shi+ps were anchored
For every shi+p with a sail, there was one with s out its chimney I felt the sea breeze as I went to the place I’d been ordered to A place with a conspicuously large vessel
The slaves loading on the cargo shed their sweat as they conversed over where they’d go drinking today
There were lots of people around, and I felt if I turned away for only aShannon
I looked behind, and found that Monica was holding Shannon’s hand
So I looked forith soest shi+p at the port
(I’ve left Adele-san and Dae vessel)
Looking up at it up close, the size of the shi+p surprised me
In the Jewel, the Third was excited
『A like this? It really makes you feel the difference in era』
The Fourth was also excited
『Just howitto get the urge to buy one』
The Fifth stopped the Fourth with an appalled voice
『Stop right there If it sinks, it’s all for naught』
The Seventh didn’t know that such a boat existed, so he honestly admired it
『Hmm, if you load cannons onto it, you’d be able to take dons near the coast You could dsink other shi+ps to your hearts’ content, could you not?』
Hearing that, the Third sighed
『Just because you like using guns, could you not load cannons onto everything? Guns and cannons are the weapons of the rich, and they’reelse』
Right, firearms were considerable expensive weapons They could substitute for le shot required bullets and gunpowder
They could display a certain level of performance, but as it was possible to block them, they weren’t too wide-spread as a weapon It see heavily modified and altered
The Seventh bragged about his oeapon
『You just don’t get it It’s no longer the age of sword or bow Frouns will decide the outcome of war』
The Fifth ignored that opinion
『Way too costly, so rejected Training the wielders alone will take too unpowder, and bullets… substituting for theic would be quicker, easier, and more efficient』
While there were many wooden shi+ps around, the Trēs House’s shi+p was ofoff fumes into the sky
As I gazed at such a shi+p, I heard some voices
“How are the preparations?”
“Lady Vera’s belongings have yet to be loaded After that, we need only wait for the last-uards”
“Guards?”
When I turned, I sao up a parasol She wore a red dress above, but it became a miniskirt below
Black thigh-high socks, and brown boots Her hair was black, and it was tied into angel wings But while the sides were long, the rest of her hair was cut around her shoulders
And the girl with a brown leather travelling bag had a golden pocket watch at her hip and… fro out
When our eyes met, she looked over me sharply After her violet eyes took er at me
“Wouldn’t that be those adventurers over there? And wait, why are you letting the about this”
The sailor… the captain at that, apologized to the young woman
“I apologize hted in the sea route we’re taking this tierous, so the boss ements”
Letting out a sigh, the girl picked up her bag, ascended the gangway, and boarded the boat Looking our way…
“The couards, if you haven’t boarded when the time comes, you’ll be left behind”
After giving some bitter smiles, we headed for the boat
Thelooked over us with serious expressions I produced the Trēs House’s letter of introduction fro, and handed it over
“… All clear Well then, please board But it’s no passenger shi+p, so it won’t be e Once you enter the shi+p, the creill guide you”
I nodded, and led my party members up the ramp
Novem looked around as she spoke
“So they’ve gotten able tolike this”
She seemed impression Meanwhile, Miranda…
“Bahnseim doesn’t have much a connection to shi+ps In the lakes and rivers, you can find small shi+ps or boats, but that’s about it Shannon, watch your step”
Just as Miranda warned her, Shannon tripped on the steps
“… Why can’t they way any easier to climb?”
The captain laughed as Shannon lectured the step with teary eyes
“Even like this, it’ one of the finest gangways Better than those planks you see over there, right?”
There, I saw the planks leading up to the wooden shi+p nearby Truly, it was better than a line of wooden planks
“Going over the sea and stuff… you hue”
As Eva climbed with a pale expression, May pushed her from behind
“Hurry it up already!”
And behind the on her feet
“F-fall and… I die”
She was saying that to herself, and at the end of the line, Monica and Aria were shaking their heads
“You won’t die It’s fine, the Chicken dickill save you, and perform CPR while he’s at it He’d never let such a chance slip by Right, damn Chicken?”
“Monica, just what do you takeahead”
Aria grabbed Clara’s arm, and walked beside her
“Good grief, then isn’t it fine as long as you don’t fall?”
Seeing us, the captain took off the cap on his head
“Will we really be alright? With this party?”
He seemed anxious as he looked at us
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On top of the boat
Fro the other shi+ps leave port, when a voice called over to us
“You’ll be in the way over there Come inside”
The one who called out was the black-haired red-dressed girl froe was around my own, if not a bit older
“No, I heard souide us”
There, the girl let out a sigh She folded up her red parasol
“Follow uide you in my free time”
Hearing that, we exchanged soirl… Vera Trēs
As we took our luggage in hand to move, Vera-san spoke
“Hey, by the way, is that really all you’re taking? You’ve deposited the rest soht?”
“No, this is all Ah, but we properly have other things along as well, so don’t worry about that”
Upon hearingus inside the shi+p
When they saw her, the sailors we passed by s the way As I mused over hoell-liked she e arrived at our first destination
“This is the guest room We’ve prepared three rooms, so use them how you see fit”
The narrow room ere led to had two bunk beds Three of them were prepared for us, and the doors had theon them
Novem spoke
“Then should we leave our luggage here for starters?”
When she said that, Vera-san…
“It’s fine if you leave your belongings, but you should e your valuables yourselves They’re locked, but you’re on a shi+p, so there are sos you’d best be cautious about And the sailors are hts”
Hearing that, Aria scratched her head
“We’re bodyguards, you know?”
There, Vera-san laughed