When I arrived at the lord's mansion, I got out of the carriage with Oligor and was guided by Soma to lord's room.
On the way there, Oligor naturally took my hand and we ended up entering the lord's room while holding hands, which might have been a little bad.
“It is a pleasure to meet you, Alchemist-dono. I am the Lord of this city, Walkus. I thank you for visiting here today” (Walkus)
“No, not at all. I am grateful that you have taken the trouble to provide me with a carriage as well” (Itsuki)
I don't know how, but it's unexpectedly calm.
“Oh, you seem to be on good terms with Oligor” (Walkus)
“I'm good friends with Onii-chan. Right” (Oligor)
“Yes, we've become friendly on the road. More importantly, I heard you weren't feeling well, are you okay?” (Itsuki)
“Yes. Today it seems to be feeling better. I'm usually bedridden” (Walkus)
“I see, that's good to hear. So, what can I do for you?” (Itsuki)
Hmmm, I see......
“Now let me tell you while I am feeling well. I'm talking about Renge-dono from the Red Front (Red Line) yesterday” (Walkus)
“Hou” (Itsuki)
Well, of course it is.
“I heard all about it from Yashisu-sama yesterday. He told me of Renge-dono's situation, and he told me what you did, and how you behaved” (Walkus)
“So, you're implying my actions were wrong?” (Itsuki)
“No, that's okay. The result is the whole truth. As a result, you were not injured. The fact of the assault can no longer be verified, and if no one will testify to it, then it's no longer truth anymore” (Walkus)
“Then why do I have to go through with this?” (Itsuki)
“I am not in good health. So I thought I'd say a word to you who has been in a lot of trouble lately. Please don't make a problem of it. I beg you, don't do anything that I would have to be involved in” (Walkus)
“......I have a feeling it's hardly my fault, but I get it. I'll keep that in mind” (Itsuki)
“Yes, I'm aware of that, but it seems to me that the problems have ranged from the smallest to the largest happening around you, and I fear that's what's going to happen in the future” (Walkus)
“I see. I certainly don't want to cause any problems, and I don't want to get involved, so I'll be careful” (Itsuki)
“That's right! Onii-chan said he just wants to live a peaceful life, not do anything and not have to get involved in anything, and he also gave me this” (Oligor)
Oligor hands the potion that I handed her to WalkuOligor hands the potion that I handed her to Walkus.
I don't mind since I've already given it to her, but apparently, she's going to let Walkus use it.
Well, if it's that disease, that thing will cure it.
“Grandpa can use it. I will not drink it after all” (Oligor)
“This is, thank you very much. This should help to slow the progression of the disease” (Walkus)
“That's right. I'm sure it will cure your disease” (Itsuki)
“......” (Oligor)
“Is there anything I can help?” (Itsuki)
“You have seen through it. Where did you find that this is act?” (Oligor)
“Flaws, or rather, you are correct that I thought it was somewhat strange when Oligor showed up. As far as I've heard about it, lord didn't have a spouse or children. But suddenly, a grandchild, you know. I thought something was going on. Am I right? Oligor-sama?” (Itsuki)
“I see. So, you've been suspicious of me” (Oligor)
“Well. You're saying me like I'm young, so I figured you must be older than me” (Itsuki)
Well, half of this is just a prediction.
And in case my prediction is wrong, I was careful not to be rude.
“My apologies, Oligor-sama” (Walkus)
“Hmm, it's fine. I thought Walkus's performance was pretty good too. Oh, I think it'll cure your chronic illness. It's not really working for me after all” (Oligor)
So, that would mean that Oligor was pushing through her illness to get in the carriage to see me.
But to be a lord with this look........
No, I think it is common knowledge in this another world that people are not what they look like.
And in fact, I can't comprehend Yashisu who unlike his appearance can't see the depths on what he thinking.
“What is Oligor's disease?” (Itsuki)
“My disease? Are you curious about it?” (Oligor)
“Well. We got so close in the carriage together. If you could cure me, it is only natural that I would want you to cure me, right? In fact, you've caused some trouble” (Oligor)
“Hmm. I thought this was a temporary friendship, but you're pretty uptight. Oho” (Itsuki)
No matter how she looks, if a child is coughing up a painful cough, any sensible person would be concerned about it.
“Well, it's okay to talk about it. My illness is poison. It's gradually progressing, Geho, but all the healing remedies don't seem to be working. I have splendidly slipped through the trap. I had no idea that one of my trusted butlers would betray me. Geho” (Oligor)
“Bulter?” (Itsuki)
Pardon me, but I glanced at Soma.
“It wasn't me. He was my colleague, yes, but.... He is a foolish man. Being used by that lowlife” (Soma)
“Lowlife? Did someone try to use him?” (Itsuki)
“Yup. Kehoe. Onii-chan know that guy pretty well, too. You might recognize if I say it is Dardaril?” (Oligor)
“......Don't you think it's pretty bad that he allow to use by that guy?” (Itsuki)
“Even so, he's one of the sons of the most likely candidates for the next lord. The reason for this is that he will be the chief butler when Darwin becomes the lord. He must have panicked when he saw that I asked Hayato for a quest. It seems that he prepared a fast-acting poison for the second attempt, but even I was wary of it” (Oligor)
“Is that guy dead?” (Itsuki)
“Yeah. I guess. I feel like an idiot for being tricked by such an idiot” (Oligor)
“Have you consulted with Reinrich? If it is her, she should be able to cure it” (Itsuki)
It's a mystery to me that Reinrich would be able to cure even a poison that the medicine can't cure.
“Geho-geho-geho. ...of course. The result of that was the fact that it could only be cured with an elixir. That's why I decided to ask Hayato to clear the dungeon for me” (Oligor)
“You mean a dungeon?” (Itsuki)
“There's always one elixir in the treasure chest when crossing a dungeon, without exception. Fortunately, no one has ever stepped into a dungeon near this city” (Oligor)
“I see. So the only reason I was rescued by Hayato is in a sense because you brought him here to this town” (Itsuki)
“That's a long way off thanks to that, but I guess you could say that” (Oligor)
Ahaha, she laughs with amusement, but still her complexion is not showing any signs of improvement.
Apparently, she was completely forced to do so.
And yet she's still standing and talking to me instead of lying on the bed, I wonder if it's the pride of being a lord.
Even if it was painful, as long as I'm a taxpayer and a citizen of this Ainzhale, I can see she don't want to show her shameful appearance even in the background.
“But it looks like Hayato won't be able to make it in time. I just got word the other day that one of his comrades has been injured, and he said that I'm sorry, but he's going back to town once. It can't be helped, but with this, I'm not going to be able to make it. I'm a halfling, you know. My body is so small that the poisoning progresses quickly, and I don't think I'd be able to make it back in time even if they had me go back again” (Oligor)
“......Oh, I see” (Itsuki)
“Well, it's not like I had a choice. I've decided to give up and enjoy the rest of my life. Not as a lord, but as a halfling, Oligor. That's why it's been so much fun talking to you today. I enjoyed the idle chatter, but the stories of your world were very interesting. I never thought that iron horseless carriages would run” (Oligor)
“Oh...... my dear Lord Oligor-sama......” (Soma)
Soma lets out a sob when she sees Oligor's carefree smile.
He must be a trustworthy steward who has served her all along.
And I suppose she is honorable enough as a lord to receive that loyalty.
It's not hard to see why, since she's ruling such a chaotic, demonic city where there are Yashisu, Darwin and Reinrich.
“I see......... So Hayato's errand was Oligor's medicine” (Itsuki)
“That's right. But you don't have to worry about that. The next lord will probably be Darwin, but he's just a different kind of person than me. He's not likely to do anything terrible to the people of this town, goho-goho” (Oligor)
“I think a person himself is pain in ass” (Itsuki)
“Nevertheless, if I requested, he'd do it” (Oligor)
Oligor was smiling the whole time.
I know she's in a lot of pain, and I am sure she can't wait to get some bed rest.
Well, if that's the case, the best thing I can do for her right now is to get out of there as soon as possible.
“Well, just don't let it bother you. I had a good time today. I'll be happy to hear that. But as I said before, please try to stay out of trouble. You'll ruin my very limited free time” (Oligor)
“Stop with the self-deprecating gags. It's not funny” (Itsuki)
“Ha-ha. You're so adamant. You didn't have to get involved with me who met you today” (Oligor)
That being said, it's still my nature.
I don't think it can be helped.
“Well, I should probably get some rest too. I have a lot more to tell you, but it's the only thing I can't do anything about this” (Oligor)
“Okay. Well, I'll take a leave” (Itsuki)
“Okay. If there's time, if I'm still alive, let's talk again” (Oligor)
“Yeah. You can do it all the time. You should come visit sometime. It was your house to begin with” (Itsuki)
“Yeah. I wish I could take a bath in there. I would have loved to see what you have made in that basement” (Oligor)
“So, come see me whenever you want. I'll be waiting for you” (Itsuki)
“Ha-ha. You were saying quite difficult thing. But, yeah. I'll do my best and come to you when I'm feeling better. Wait till then” (Oligor)
“Of course. See you then” (Itsuki)
“Yup. I'll see you... later” (Oligor)
She smiles until the end, but she looks sad.
Well, but I'll say goodbye to that face today.
It's something that was made with great effort, but I guess it's something else.
And even if it's indirectly, there's a part of what she helped me.
Thanks to being alive, I've met Shiro and Wendy, and I've gotten to meet Aina and Solte and Renge.
If I think of it that way, this is nothing but cheap act.
“Oops, by the way, potion that I gave to Oligor was handed over to that old man over there. Then I'll give you this instead” (Itsuki)
That said, what I took out is a single vial.
It is a potion that I was able to make in the morning for no apparent reason.
I can only think it is for this time.
It's something I happened to get by accident and I don't mind to give it away.
“I'll see you around. Take it, even if you hate medicine” (Itsuki)
I handed a potion to Soma and waved her back and headed home.
“I'll arrange the carriage for you now. This, this is!” (Soma)
“That's fine. I can walk home. Just make sure she takes medicine” (Itsuki)
“Oligor-sama! Please take this medicine!” (Soma)
“Woah, what's happening, Soma. For you to get worked up yourself...... this is...... no way!” (Oligor)
Shutting the door, I walked to the exit.
What I handed her for thank is what she wants most right now.
If there is no time left to wait, then I just need to make it.
Now, I'm sure she'll be coming to take a bath at my house soon.
She will surely come in with a cheerful smile on her face, energized by the elixir.
I'll have to clean the bathroom for that day.
I left the lord's mansion with that thought in my mind as I heard the old man crying behind.
There are three people arguing with the gatekeeper at the gate.
All three of them had their tails bobbing upside down and looked like they were on the verge of something.
“Like-I-said! If there's nothing else, then get the hell out of here and let us in!” (Solte)
“If you're going to get in my way, I'll force my way through” (Shiro)
“You can't! But when the need arises, I'll lend a hand” (Renge)
“No, you can't do even when it's time to do: (Itsuki)
Breaking into the lord's house or something like that is completely out.
“Lord!” (Shiro) “Master” (Renge) “Lord-sama!” (Solte)
“Oh, Alchemist-sama. Thank you for your help....” (Gatekeeper)
“I'm sorry, Gatekeeper-san. My girls have caused trouble” (Itsuki)
“No, this's just part of my job” (Gatekeeper)
Gatekeeper-san smiles bitterly.
I'm sure he has gone through a lot of hardship....
Next time I come, I'll bring something to you, and I'm truly sorry!
“So, are you going home? I'll call the carriage for you as soon as possible” (Gatekeeper)
“No, I have a pickup coming, so I'll just walk home” (Itsuki)
“I see. Well then, take care. Please come again, sir” (Gatekeeper)
“Yeah. If it's not a sudden call, I'll come visit you with a souvenir” (Itsuki)
“Haha. I'm sure Oligor-sama will be pleased to hear that” (Gatekeeper)
When I raise my hand to say goodbye, there are three vexed faces in front of me, blocking my way.
“Lord, I was worried about you” (Shiro)
“You. You disappeared without a word, and then you got on the lord's carriage and went away, I wonder what you're thinking” (Solte)
“Well, it's just a ordinary summons to come” (Itsuki)
“It's because of me, after all...” (Renge)
“Hmmm. Yes, but not really. More than that” (Itsuki)
I hold the three of them together and hug them tightly.
“Hmm, Lord, that's painful” (Shiro)
“Whoa! Nah, nah, nah!” (Solte)
“A passionate hug! I guess we'll get eaten all together today!” (Renge)
“Don't make a joke out of it. Thank you for worrying about me” (Itsuki)
I could tell that the three of them were really worried about me, and I hugged them with happiness.
Look, I'm just happy to be alive.
If I can experience this kind of happiness, it's still cheap to pay for it.
“Hmm. Lord, were you scared?” (Shiro)
“Nope. Not at all” (Itsuki)
“Then let go of me, damn it. The gatekeepers can't stop staring at us” (Solte)
“They must be jealous. I'd never give up on this though” (Itsuki)
“Master can be a bit of a child sometimes. Alright. How about sleeping on my lap today?” (Renge)
“Including the lower half―― “ (Itsuki)
“Oh, I think I'll pass on that” (Renge)
“......Tsk” (Itsuki)
“You just clicked my tongue. You pervert” (Solte)
“This is Lord like” (Shiro)
I thought I could go with the flow.
That's a shame.
That's a shame.
“Well, let's go home then. Where are Wendy and Aina?” (Itsuki)
“I didn't want her to cross paths with me, so she stayed. I had a hard time getting Wendy to remain. If I didn't, I thought she was going to put a spell on the lord's house, so I stopped her” (Shiro)
“...... good job, Shiro” (Itsuki)
“We stopped her, too!” (Renge)
“You know, Wendy loses control the moment something involving with you......” (Solte)
“Oh, yeah. Thanks, both of you. Well, I think we should buy ourselves a little something to cheer ourselves up” (Itsuki)
“Meat” (Shiro)
“I want something sweet” (Solte)
“I want a liquor!” (Renge)
“Yes, yes. I'm going to go through the shopping district and let the shop owner know that Renge is safe and sound, and then we can do some shopping” (Itsuki)
“Oh, that's great! I'd like to apologize to the bear-man store owner, and I'll have to inform the rest of the store as well!” (Renge)
Thus, the four of us headed home, passing through the shopping district of the North District.
I got a lot of things for free from the merchants who knew Renge on the way, and I'm sorry, and it's probably a necessary expense that I had to make some extra purchases.
When I got home, Wendy hadn't left me in her arms and couldn't cook for a while, so the four of us had to endure the hunger, which I'm sure wasn't my fault.
Terimakasih, dan mohon, dilanjutkan hehehe
ReplyDelete