Kochugunshikan Boukensha ni Naru

Translator: SFBaka

Editor: Thors Stone

Well, lets just talk about money later. Just go ahead and choose your swords, girls.

A corner of the shop was dedicated as a trial space for swords. Selena, Sharon, and Elna each took a sword and started swinging them over there. Elna chose a sword that looked quite similar to the one shes currently using, while Selena and Sharon chose swords that looked similar to mine.

Ill take this one! Elna decided.

It looks like Elna was pretty happy about getting a magic sword. In the end, she really chose the one that looked similar to her previous sword.

Sharon and Selena were still busy swinging around the swords that looked similar to mine. It seems they exchanged swords earlier.

Sharon, I think Ill get the sword youre trying out. It looks closer to Alans sword in appearance. Selena declared.

I also thought the same. However, Im the one whos going to get this sword.

I tried that sword first. I have first dibs.

And when did we have such a rule, hm? And even so, I do not plan on handing it over anyway.

Oh boy. It looks like theyre fighting over there.

Cmon, you two. Theres no need to choose a sword that looks similar to mine. Its better to choose one that feels right. Try to see if the length and weight fits you first before choosing.

But, Alan. Everything is mostly similar anyway. If thats the case, then I want to at least choose a sword that looks similar to yours. Selena asserted.

Im going to use my right as the winner of our bet, Sharon. Give me that sword.

Are you really fine with using it for this? Oh, alright. You still have two requests left then.

Well, it looks like Sharon and Selena came to some sort of agreement in the end, so its all good. They were talking about a bet or something. Well, at least all three have finally chosen their swords.

Alright, Joe. Well get these three please.

I no longer need my former sword, Alan. Is it possible for us to sell it? Elna asked.

Hey, Joe. Does this shop buy swords as well?

Yes, we do. We give higher appraisals to regular customers as well. Can I see the sword you want to sell?

Elna handed her old sword over to Joe.

Hou. This isnt a magic sword, but among normal ones, this is of the finest make. And it has also been properly maintained. Ill buy this off you for thirty thousand Guineas.

How about it, Elna?

It sounds fine. I didnt expect it would sell for thirty thousand Guineas.

Then lets not include that thirty thousand to the party funds. Its Elnas money after all.

Why!? Of course it should be added to the party funds! Elna objected.

But since its money earned from selling one of your belongings, the money should belong to you, right?

No, Alan. Since we used the party funds to buy a new sword for her, then its just fair to include the money earned from selling her old sword to the party funds. Cleria chimed in.

Is that so? Alright then. Ill add it to the funds.

So I ended up paying two hundred fifty five thousand Guineas to Joe after subtracting the payment for Elnas old sword.

Oh! Earnings like this is a first for our store. The two ladies over there dont have belts to hang their swords on, right? Take it as part of the service. Please feel free to choose the belts you like. Theyre over there.

Now that he mentioned it, its true that Sharon and Selena dont have sword belts on them. The two of them proceeded to choose belts for themselves.

Ill take this one.

It seems they finished selecting their belts. They hung their swords on their waists using them right away. On the other side, they put in their laser guns on the part supposed to be used for holding knives. It seems they put them in their uniform pockets earlier.

Thanks a bunch, Joe. Well pay a visit if something comes up again.

Well, swords need regular maintenance after all. Feel free to drop by.

We left the weapon shop and talked about our next plans for the day. As usual, it was decided that well get some magic practice after checking up on the quest we put up at the Adventurers Guild. The Guild building was nearby anyway.

Are those things on Sharon and Selenas belts the same ones as Alans? Cleria suddenly asked.

Oh yeah. Clerias already seen me use my laser gun and pulse rifle.

Yeah. Theyre basically weapons issued in the military we were part of.

Weapons So your military possesses a lot of these powerful weapons?

They didnt have auto-tracking like the pulse rifle, but their power wouldnt lose out to a rifle at close range.

Yeah. They might even be more powerful than magic spells at close range.

Really!? So

Before we could enter the Guild building, someone suddenly called us from behind.

And I think I hear the words Your Highness as well.

Cleria was surprised and turned around to find five men in adventurer garb standing in front of her.

Your Highness.

I heard such words. It has been a long time since I have been addressed like that. I was surprised and turned around to find familiar faces standing in front of me.

Dalshim! You are Dalshim, correct!? And the rest of you as well!

It has been a long time, Your Royal Highness. It gladdens our hearts to see you safe and sound.

Oh! Im also happy to see you all alright! And if isnt Baron Sergio! Why are you with them?

Baron Sergio served as a close aide to my uncle.

I am glad to see you well, Your Highness. Though it pains me to present my shameful self to you once more after failing my lord.

Do not say that. It is I who have failed you.

Ria, were standing out too much. Lets move somewhere else.

Oh, its as Alan says. It is fortunate that there were few people nearby, but standing out certainly was not advisable.

Cleria-sama, these people are? Dalshim inquired.

They are my comrades. Be at ease. They can be trusted. Let us change location for now.

We have booked an inn nearby. Let us head there for the time being. Baron Sergio suggested.

Alright, understood.

The inn Baron Sergio led us to was really quite nearby. It was just a two minute walk from the Guild. It was a small inn, so all the rooms have been rented out.

Over here, Your Highness.

The room we entered was on the larger side, and there, I found more familiar faces. They were fifteen men all in all, including Dalshims group. Everyone was wearing adventurer equipment and clothing.

Oh! Your Highness!

We are glad youre safe, princess!

I am glad to see all of you as well.

All of them knelt down on one knee in front of me. Oh, my. I am no longer in a position to warrant such a gesture of fealty.

Please rise, everyone. Please tell me what all of you have been up to since we went our separate ways.

It was Dalshim who spoke on behalf of the entire group. It seems they fled with an empty carriage toward the Cecilio Kingdom, encountered and fought adventurers who seemed to have been sent to pursue them, and searched for my whereabouts in the Cecilio Kingdom in secret after shaking their pursuers off. They seem to have been through quite a hard time.

We were elated when we saw that quest regarding the wyvern at the local Adventurers Guild branch. It was you who thought of it, right, Dame Norian?

I did suggest using that code, Captain Dalshim. But the details were ironed out by the three of us. Elna answered.

Cleria-sama, these people are?

These people are my friends and comrades. We have registered ourselves as an adventurer party. I shall tell you about what happened to me when we got separated as well.

I started telling the rest of the knights about what happened to me, starting from getting attacked by more than thirty Gray Hounds as I fled to the Belta Kingdom while being escorted by Royal Guards led by Captain Antes. I told them that all the knights, including Captain Antes had died while protecting me, and that if it wasnt for Alan, I would have died as well. I also told them about how Alan nursed me and helped me recuperate, as well as about our travels while heading for this city and eventually meeting Elna here.

You got injured, Your Highness!?

I have already recovered. In fact, I seem to be healthier than before.