Winter in the ancient capital is cold. While it rarely snows, the north wind’s chill feels like it’s piercing your skin. “On a day like this, there’s nothing better than a drink,” muttered Berthold, the company commander, as he dismissed…
“Ah, Oden, you say?” “…Do you know about it, Nikolaus?” Hans asked, looking at Nikolaus’s knowing expression. “Nope, not a clue.” As they were having that exchange, a large soup bowl was placed in front of them. The ingredients were huge.…
“Recently, there’s a shop in the old capital that’s been getting a bit of buzz.” The mere sound of that made Hans’ stomach rumble. It was after a rigorous training session. Hans was a city guard in the old capital,…
A group pulling a wagon rumbled past, making a clattering sound. Most of them were wearing work clothes, but a few were dressed in robes of monks or priests. This was on the way back to the guild with Branch…
The horses have rested enough. It’s about time we set off. “Neil-san, shall we get going soon?” “Yes, I underst- oof!” Neil-san stumbled as he tried to stand. “Ah, my leg’s numb.” His leg had apparently fallen asleep from sitting seiza,…
A while after leaving the village. We’re currently resting the horses in an open area beside the road. …But, there’s hardly any conversation. It’s incredibly awkward. Neil-san occasionally looks my way, but when I try to make eye contact, he…
This scene would normally be considered a prologue. Please be aware that it contains a typical death scene from a previous life and descriptions of blood. Those who are sensitive to such content should skip it or read with caution.…
Next up is the liaison who’s supposed to be staying here, I suppose. According to grandpa, those sorts of things are usually handled by intelligence officers. Apparently, he was staying at the village chief’s house, so I was shown to…
Zack’s house, or rather, it might be better to call it a mansion. The mansion is spacious. It’s not that he has great power as a village chief; rather, there are quite a few guest rooms because he puts up…