Chapter 49.1
While I felt uneasy during this trip, it only took a week for us to reach our destination by carriage . Thanks to Amakos foresight, we were able to safely reach Luquis without much trouble . We still ran into monsters but according to Welsey-san, our encounter ratio for this trip was considered very low .
Well, Bluerin was also here and acted as something similar to a detergent to the monsters but it didnt change the fact that Amakos magic was amazing .
After various things happened along the way, we finally arrived at Luquis gate . I was inside the carriage and looked at the impressive gate throughout the window .
Its pretty
Lyngles gate gave off the impression of being solid and old . Luquis gate was black and decorated with ornaments of various colors . It looked gorgeous .
There was also something like a magic circle engraved onto this gate . . it was possible this wasnt just an ordinary gate . I might just be overthinking it though
It feels like a school .
Although its completely different from the kind of school we know .
Well, of course .
I nodded in agreement to Kazukis words as he was also looking out from the window .
Welsey-san was talking with the guards at the moment but I should mentally prepare myself for when we do enter . We were in a sense representing Lyngle Kingdom so we had to be careful and act in a way that wouldnt degrade Lyngles reputation .
Senpai, please pay attention to your surroundings . You definitely cant start an argument or cause trouble for others, okay?
You know I was a former student council president who honored the rules, dont treat me like someone who randomly attacks people on the streets It seems you cant trust me to this extent?
Im saying this because youre the former student council president .
Senpai had a strong sense of justice and she would definitely jump out to help a student if they looked like they were being falsely prosecuted .
But I did find this trait of hers to be praiseworthy .
Amako, youll be putting on my coat right? Try your best to not move your tail .
Its alright, Im used to it .
I put on an overcoat that was similar in color to my uniform over Amako . Shell be waiting inside the carriage while the rest of us along with Ark-sans group headed towards the castle . It was an important mission so it felt more reassuring for me to accompany them .
Our group consisted of Welsey-san, Kazuki, Senpai, and me .
Ive received permission . Well then, well be entering Luquis now!
Welsey-sans energetic voice came from outside and the carriage started to move . At the same time, the gate opened and revealed what was happening on the inside .
The structure of the buildings and shops stood in rows .
There were buildings of different sizes everywhere but it only emphasized the clear and noble atmosphere surrounding the school dyed in white . What was with this? This school wasnt just some common building but rather it reminded me of the Western architecture I would often see in my former world .
It was possible that I was basing my standards from the impressions I got from Lyngle Kingdom . There was a straight path along with a row of buildings that led straight to the school .
In Lyngle Kingdom, stalls were also more commonplace . It seemed that the business here for these stylish and robe-like uniforms were good . Almost everyone on the streets wore the same thing and their ages werent too far apart either .
It was a strange sight . The amount of adults present here at the moment could be counted on one hand .
This is . . the magic city
Honestly, I didnt think there would be a place like this for students to live so freely . Ive heard it was a school so I was thinking itd be more regulated This would be more like a university back at home rather than the high school I attended .
As expected, we cant just take this carriage and ride it down this street . Well be walking from here .
Ah, yes What about Bluerin?
As for the Blue Grizzly, itll be at the stables with the other horses . It would draw too much attention, after all .
I see . I was a little scared that I would have to take him into the city . I cant imagine what might happen so I was glad . Feeling relieved, we got off the carriage as Welsey-san had instructed . As for our belongings They were still loaded on the carriage so it should be fine . I hear there would be knights standing watch so I didnt need to worry about anything being stolen .
Even so
It felt like I was getting some unpleasant stares .
We had just entered through the gate but I could already see lots of students . Everyone was wearing a dark-like robe Or rather, I should say there wasnt any other kind of clothing . Since I was wearing a white uniform, I felt like I was out-of-place
. Nn?
Whats wrong? Usato
No, its just
Inside the crowd of students, there was a boy glaring at me . It was the kind of glare you would give to a parent you didnt like . The robe of the boy who was glaring at me seemed to be dirty with soot .
Nevertheless, a glare like this was an everyday occurrence for me . Not to mention the fact that this kind of glare didnt feel threatening at all I made eye contact with the other party and they seemed startled as their body trembled . After a few moments, they ran away .
Kazuki, could it be that my . . eyes are scary?
In response, Kazuki took a moment before replying Rather than scary, your eyes give off a very chivalrous-like feeling .
I felt that chivalrous was far from what it really was but I was still a bit happy that Kazuki said so .
Chivalrous, huh . I see myself as someone timid so praising me like that I feel moved
Amako who was next to be muttered, During the times when hes scary, hes really scary though . But I cant hear you at all .
While I felt moved from the bottom of my heart, Welsey-san was leading us on the main street and pointed to the opposite side . Following her indicated direction, I could see the largest structure in this city .
Thats where our goal is and its not that far . As for the knights, please standby here . Well be handing over the letter . . Well then, please follow me .
Yes . Well, Ill leave Bluerin to you, Amako .
Im not particularly worried but do be careful .
Itd be nice if you could show a little concern No, these were Amakos words . They wouldnt mean much if someone else said them but since Amako was the one saying it, these words showed how much trust she had in me and was probably her way of encouraging me .
While persuading myself like this, the knights seeing us off bowed towards us for some time before we followed Welsey-san on the main street .