After filling our stomachs with a menu of very progressive meals from the morning, we start preparing to resume the move.

　We retrieve the light mages we have placed in the house and put all the blankets and bedding on the carriage. After all that, the house, which was made of earth magic, is now empty, and the feeling of life is gone.

　It's no wonder that everything like furniture and dishes were made of earth magic.

　After the reloading is done, we all go outside.

'Are you really going to destroy the house?'

　Meena says somewhat sadly, as if she's spent the night and has feelings for him.

'Yeah, it is,'

　As an area, this would be slowlet territory as well, so I could leave it here, but it would only get dirty, such as a house without a caretaker.

　That's a fact proven by the Roomba living in my home, which is a true testament to the fact.

'I'm a little disappointed,'

'I could build a house in a minute, and I'll try to build a better one on the way home.

If you build a better house, it will be even harder to get home!

　Meena, who had been dull, quickly regains her natural cheerfulness.

　When I saw Meena's state of mind, I unlocked the earth magic.

　Then the soil that had held the shape of the house crumbled down to the ground with a salarah and returned to the soil in an instant.

　There is no longer a house on the plains. All that was left was a heaving mass of dirt.

Shall we go?

　At the sound of Father Nord's voice, we climbed into the carriage.



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　After that, we were rocked by the carriage just like the first day, and went on the road to repeat the rest.

　By the second day, as expected, the steep mountain roads and so on, the villages gradually come into view, and we stop along the way to replenish our food supply.

　We'll be able to get a good night's sleep at the home of the chief of the nearby village as the sun goes down and dinner is served. Don't tell anyone that I felt more comfortable in the house I had built with earth magic at this point.

　On the third day, we had breakfast at the village chief's house and paid some money as a thank you and left. In the same way, we ride in the carriage and continue on the road.

　During the journey, they spend their free time indoors reading books, chatting with others, and taking a nap, and when they take a break, they are made to practice, sometimes relaxing and admiring the scenery, or practicing magic.

　In this way, we reached the city in Silford territory in the evening, and we were able to spend some time in the city at leisure.

　Then it was the fourth day and we were rocked by the carriage for several hours. Finally, we arrived at the village of Bern in Silford territory, where Eric lives.

　When we were about to drive the carriage down a large road, an old man in a butler's uniform got off his horse and called out to us.

　Behind the butler were a group of strong-looking men holding weapons and armor, and we could tell they were related to Eric's family by the sword emblem on their equipment.

''We've been expecting you. You must be Baron Surolet, right?''

Yeah, I do.

　When the butler smiled a friendly smile, Father Nord nodded his head hawkishly and replied.

　The dragon's crest is painted so decapitatingly on the carriage. There's no doubt about it.

'My name is Largo, a steward in the service of House Silford. These are the guards employed by House Silford.

　When the butler named Largo introduces them while bowing his head, the strong-looking men behind him also bowed with a commanding movement.

　I wonder if they usually practice for such occasions.

It is a great honor to meet the famous dragonslayer.

'I'm not such a great person. Would you mind giving me a quick tour of the Silford family compound?

　Suddenly, the butler's enthusiastic words prompted Father Nord to guide him with a bitter smile.

　If he reacts like this every time you go out to the village or town, you'll get sick of it.

''Silently. Let me show you to the mansion then.''

　Perhaps sensing the subtleties of Father Nord's mind, Largo straddled his horse and started to advance at the head of the carriage. Then the strong men began to move around the carriage.

'We are honored to be the sons of the Dragonslayer, aren't we?

Pfft, stop it, Al.

　When I say this to borrow Largo-san's words, brother Silvio, who was sitting next to me, can't help but laugh.

'Such an honourable father has put together a strengthening menu for his beloved son. You should work hard to your heart's content.

"...........

　My brother Silvio and I were laughing at him, but when we heard his words, we were speechless.

　We were stunned, but Nord Dad only smiled at us.

　It's a gentle smile, but an unearthly pressure comes over us.

''Well, that's cool,''

　It was the only line we could say.



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　The steward guides us through the village of Bern.

　Since we arrived at the new village, me, Silvio, Meena and Elinora look at the scenery through the window with great interest.

　The houses where people live are whitewashed, perhaps because they are located next to the sea, just like the port town of Esports. It's probably because of the effect of preventing the sea breeze from flowing in from the sea.

　The number of houses is relatively large, and there seems to be more than twice as many people as in Koliat village.

　It's not as noisy as esports, it's more peaceful, and it's like a country surrounded by the sea and mountains.

'It's a big river, isn't it?

　Brother Silvio, looking out the window at the view, makes an admiring noise.

　There's a big river flowing beside the path we take, and it goes all the way to the end of the road. It's so wide that it's incomparable to the river in Colliat Village.

'And there's a fine bridge!　I think it's bigger than the one in King's Landing!

　Meena, who says with excitement, points to a bridge that has been assembled by stone to form a magnificent arch. It's something you can enjoy just by looking at it, perhaps because of the attention to decoration.

I think this river is probably connected to the sea.

The ocean.

The sea?

　As I said this, Brother Silvio and Meena looked out over the river as if they were thinking about it.

　They had never seen the ocean before, so they must be looking forward to it.

　Sister Elinora, on the other hand, was sitting quietly with her arms crossed, probably bored with the view outside. In her mind, she probably wants to practice quickly or something.

　You could enjoy the view outside a little more.

　While we're looking out, the villagers are looking at us as well. The Silford family's butler, the guards, and a carriage with a dragon's crest on it would naturally attract their eyes when they passed....

'Mother, look!　It has a picture of that carriage dragon on it!

Cool!

I'm sure it's Baron Thrawnet, the Dragonslayer, on board.

　And so on and so forth were happening everywhere we passed.

　I was curious about the view outside, but I couldn't bear the thought of being mistaken for a dragon slayer. With this in mind, Silvio and I quietly moved away from the window and stopped looking out.

　We were quietly rocked by the carriage for a while like that. The carriage that was running down the road slowly came to a stop. It seemed to have reached Eric's mansion.

　The carriage door is opened and the butler, Largo, reverently greets you.

''We have arrived, sir. As for the carriage and luggage, our family's servants will carry them in securely.

All right. I'll look after you.

Now, I'll be looking out for you, sir.

　Largo was waiting near the door, and Father Nord was the first to descend.

　His appearance was imposing, and he had the dignity of a noble head of a noble family that one would fall in love with just by looking at him.

　Next, Mother Erna descended gracefully down the prepared staircase with Largo-san's help. This one too has an imposing figure, and no matter how you look at it, she's a lady.

　And then the next head of the family, Brother Silvio, descends the stairs in a resolute manner without the help of Largo. Although he doesn't have the same power or aura as Nord Dad, you can feel something like dignity.

　........what is it? The kind of show that exudes the air of an aristocrat. If I'm the least aristocratic person in the world, I can only think of it as a public execution.......

　But next to me is my sister, who has the lowest rate of female power. Although she has the dignity of a nobleman, this kind of behavior is probably not good for Elinora sister. I mean, of course she is!

　Elinora sister claims to have perfect manners at the parties in King's Landing, but in reality, it's a lie. You can't do anything that you wouldn't normally do on the day of the event.

　I say this in a joking manner to distract my nerves.

"Erinora, you can't just jump down here, okay?

I know. I'm not going to show my disrespect outside, unlike Al.

　Sister Elinora said this confidently and walked out with a dignified face, her expression tightening.

　Then, she took Largo's arm that was reverently offered to her, smiled affectionately, and slowly descended the stairs with an unprecedentedly clean motion.

''Ugh, traitor........''

　I couldn't believe the scene happening in front of me, and I let out a snatched word.

　I can't believe that sister Elinora is able to perform the same level of deeds as Mother Erna. In fact, she hasn't arrived at Eric's mansion yet and is probably asleep and dreaming in the carriage. It's even more realistic for me to think that way.

　And what's with that affectionate smile? Could Sister Elinora even have that expression?　

Oh...

　As I freeze, I hear a faint coughing sound coming from the door.

　The sound brings me back to my senses, and I nervously head for the door.

'Do you need a hand?'

No, I'm fine. And thank you.

　I thank him in a double sense, and Largo-san smiles and thanks me.

　Great, I wish I had such a witty butler.

　With that in mind, I descend the stairs and join my family, who have already descended.

　There was something in the air that seemed to condemn me, but I was embarrassed to talk to each other here, and could only get a look of dismay from them.

　No, because it's impossible for sister Elinora to behave like a noblewoman!　I even wish I'd been told in advance that I could if I could!

　As I was screaming such a cry in my mind, Meena came down at the end with the help of Mr. Largo.

　Then, as Mr. Largo slowly closed the carriage door, the other servants appeared and moved with Mr. Lowe to stop the carriage.

'Then I will take you to the mansion.

　Largo led us to the mansion in front of us, and we walked to the mansion in front of us.

　Eric's family's mansion is about a little bigger than ours. It's not a glamorous mansion for the nobles in the capital, but rather a sturdy structure that emphasizes practicality.

　The servant who was waiting for the heavy-looking door opens it and we enter.

　The inside of the room is surprisingly bright and spacious, contrary to the appearance of the house. The entrance looks especially wide thanks to the high ceiling.

　Upon entering the entrance, Largo-san proceeds down the corridor at just the right pace, neither too fast nor too slow.

　Then he stopped in front of the door at the back and knocked.

'Master Aegal, this is Largo. I've brought the Slowlet family here.

Let him in.

　When he heard the reluctant reply he had heard from inside, Mr. Largo opened the door with a polite motion and urged him inside.

　Then he entered the room in the same order as he had dismounted the carriage, and found the Silford family, including Eric, all present.