We gathered up the shells and other things and headed straight for the boat.

We're here. Here's the harbor.

　Eric, walking in the lead, shouts out.

　In the harbor, there are a few small boats floating around, like a few fishing boats. It feels like a pooh-pooh smaller version of the large boat we took on the trip to Kagura.

　There was a sea breeze blowing around, and the boats tethered to the harbor were moving up and down slightly in the waves.

　The harbor as a whole was small compared to esports and the like, but it was a calming sight, reminiscent of the sea as it would be in a country town.

'Wow!　That's what a ship is, isn't it?

　Meena sounded excited as she pointed to the ship.

'Oh, yes. Though it's a small one.

Is that even small?

The big ones are like 30 meters tall.

　Like the ship that Douglas was on. It seems that that ship was one of the largest in the world.

Wow, it's hard to imagine a ship that big.

I wish I had a boat that big.

''It's definitely not possible financially. Or rather, even if we could own it, we wouldn't have enough people.

　Luna busts off Eric's desire to bash away at him as he speaks sullenly.

　When confronted with the reality of the situation, Eric fell wonderfully silent.

　The indescribable look on Eric's face truly told him that having a big ship was a dream come true.

　Then Eric got a look on his face as he gritted his teeth.

It may not be possible now, but in the future it will be...

"...Good luck Eric. Well, I know you can't, but my sister and brother will wish Eric well from King's Landing.

Do you think your sister and brother should work a little harder on their education?

"...it's better to hone and develop your strengths than to fix your weaknesses.

　What is it? I feel a great sense of déjà vu in the exchange between these two.

　My brother Silvio and I couldn't help but look at Elinora's sister, but Elinora knows and is just looking at the ship with interest.

　The same kind of people call friends. I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

'By the way, is Eric's brother in the royal capital?

'Yes, I am in the Order of the King's Landing. I believe Mistress Elinora would be familiar with you.

'Wait a minute. Eric, what did you just say when you called your sister Elinora one more time - ouch!

　As I tried to laugh and listen again, I was smacked on the head from behind by Elinora sister.

　From Elinora sister's point of view, it's a light blow, but from my point of view, it hurts a lot.

　Because it's Miss Elinora, right?　There's nothing that doesn't suit sister Elinora more than such a designation. I don't blame her for laughing at me.

'You're Edward. I know who you are. With his personality, he's probably not going to be able to rule the land as a lord.

　Sister Elinora, do you know the word boomerang?　Such a line came down my throat, but I managed to hold it together.

　I felt that if I said these words, I would be struck with even more force than before.

　I mean, is it okay to suddenly say something bad about Eric and Luna's brother?

　When he looked at Eric fearfully, he let out a big sigh.

''Your brother has a moderate amount of talent when it comes to his sword skills, but his head is a shame. The body moves before the head and is not good at thinking.

　What, you're the same brainiac as sister Elinora.

　The moment I thought that, I was slapped by Elinora sister again in the same way.

''Well hey, I'm not saying anything right now, so I don't know what the point of being smacked is?''

'If you haven't said anything, it means you have something on your mind, right?　I mean, you don't have to say it out loud, but your face speaks for itself.

That's absurd!

　You say you don't even have the freedom to imagine in front of sister Elinora.......

''That was your fault. With a face like that, I'm sure everyone has some kind of bad news in their mind.

"...spoke with his face.

You say it was that easy to understand? I'll have to work on my poker face skills a bit more.

Well, don't worry about your stupid brother who doesn't send you a single message. Let's get ready to board the ship.

　That's right. I was getting off track.

　Eric said and walked down to the docked ship.

　Eric called out to him, and a gruff man with tanned skin appeared from the ship.

　Eric then strikes up a reasonable conversation with the man and then turns back to us.

'Hey, you can get in.'

　It looks like we've been given the green light.

　As it turns out, we zigzag along and walk towards the ship.

　Even without an appointment, we are welcomed without being refused. This is what is called the privilege of being a nobleman, isn't it?



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　We greeted Titus, the fisherman man who runs the fishing boat, and we boarded the boat and boarded it.

　Then, as soon as Brother Silvio took the first step, he panicked.

'Wah, wah!　Won't this thing tip over when you get on it?

That's all right. It's not so soft, and it's all tied up with anchors and ropes to keep it from tipping over.

　As I admonished him, Brother Silvio took a fearful step toward the boat.

　Then he put his weight on it, and the boat on the surface of the water wobbled slightly.

　To a first time boat passenger, one would think that the ship would tip over or that he would fall over.

　But this is a solid fishing boat. It's not a boat, so it's nothing to worry about as long as you don't fear the floating sensation in your legs.

　I pass Brother Silvio and get on the boat first, then I turn around and offer my hand.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you're not going to be able to get your hands on it. It may be a bit of a challenge for you.

　I knew that it was safe for me to ride first, and although I wasn't reliable, I could support him if anything happened to him, so he would be fine.

　When Brother Silvio looked at me, he looked at me with a determined expression and slowly took my hand.

　Then he slowly moved his legs and was able to get on the boat safely.

　He seemed to realize this, and he smiled with a relieved smile.

Thanks, Al. You have been a great help to me.

Uh, yeah, you're welcome.

　I don't know what it is, though it's usually a standard practice to refer to such things as heroine. But what makes Brother Silvio's desire for protection intriguing is a kind of heroine power.

　As Silvio-san and I get in, Eric and Luna-san get in with a look of familiarity.

''........Elinora, do you need a hand?''

'I don't need it. I won't be dumb enough to fall down, and if I do, it won't kill me.

　I think sister Elinora should ask brother Silvio to share her heroine powers with her. Because she's a little too brave.

　And it's Meena who gets in last.

'I want your hand!　Lord Elinora, please give me your hand!

I'll take care of it. I'll take care of you.

'I'm glad to hear it, but no!　My gut tells me that I can't leave it up to Lady Luna!

I'm a little shrewd.

　Anyone who takes the initiative to do something in a situation like this almost always has a backstory. Besides, there was a thin smile on Luna-san's face, and it was only natural to be wary.

'Look, Meena. Come quickly.

　He couldn't look at the scared and frightened Meena anymore. Sister Elinora holds out her hand to the man.

　Meena grasps it fearfully.

'You're not going to push me around, are you?　Absolutely, right?

I feel like pushing something when you say it that way.

I know.

Why?

　When people are told never to do this, they want to break it, so there's no way around it.

　Despite being teased by Luna-san and sister Elinora, Meena also manages to get on board.

　Since the boat is a fishing boat, there are large nets and fishing equipment on board.

　There's no place for all of us to sit, of course, so we have to stand.

　But we didn't mind and watched the scenery of the sea from the top of the boat.

　The weather was clear today. There was not a single cloud in the blue sky, and the sea was crystal clear.

　The sea breeze is blowing moderately and the summer sunshine is easing a bit. It's a perfect day for sailing.

We're going to get on a boat and sail out to sea, aren't we? I'm very excited.

　Brother Silvio, who had been looking forward to the boat trip most of all, smiled with a smile on his face.

　From Brother Silvio's point of view, he had come all the way to see this. I'm sure he has high expectations.

　But I feel the same way. The last time we had a large ship, the distance between us and the surface of the sea was too great. I think it's good to savor the sea, splashing around in the water at such a close distance from the surface of the water.

　It makes you feel like you're enjoying something fancy, like cruising.

The floor can be slippery with seawater, so be careful of your feet. "The floor is slippery from the seawater, so please watch your step.

'Yes, sir!　I'm sorry!

　Meena, who was reaching out to touch the netting and fittings, hurriedly withdrew her hand in reply.

　Everyone chuckled when they saw Meena, who had become upright and immobile.

　Then each of them settled into any available space they wanted, and Mr. Titus moved around to get ready to leave.

　Then, a large sail in the middle of the boat unfolds with a whimper.

　Oh, this is what a sail is all about. It's a nice sound and sight.

　Titus unhooks the rope that ties us to the harbor and raises the anchor.

　Then he steered the ship away from the harbor with the force of the sea wind.

'Well then, we're off!'