Dropped Into Another World V3C16

Chapter 16 – Entor Kingdom 3rd Knight Order Commander (3)

After talking to a gatekeeper, I returned to his lordship-sama and for some reason, Kimir and Cafiret looked pale.

What happened?

There’s no change in his lordship-sama’s condition.

When I told them that they could enter the village immediately, they looked at me with anxious expressions for some reason.

Why?

「Come to think of it, how do you defend yourself from being invaded from the sky?」

「「「Eh!」」」

Invade from above?

What the heck did Kimir and Cafiret tell them?

When I look at the two of them, they look paler than before.

I looked at them with a troubled expression but they didn’t make eye contact as if they couldn’t talk in front of his lordship-sama.

I let out a small sigh after that.

Maybe it was a mistake to leave.

However, what kind of situation would you be to think there will be enemies invading from above?

What is the correct answer?

「So, where is the place where I can trade?」

「Eh!…..ah, trade, yeah, it’s nearby.」

We just need to turn right from that corner and that corner and we’re there.

Kimir grabs my clothes.

What?

I glance at him but he looks confused and unsure.

We can’t keep his lordship-sama waiting.

「This way.」

As I lead the way, I look at Kimir and he informs me in sign language that only beastkin knights would understand. It’s about what happened when I left.

Let’s see, his lordship-sama was concerned about the gate and the outer wall?

And he might be thinking that Entor Kingdom might be preparing to attack….the forest like Emperors Kingdom?

Wh-what?

I told Kimir that he might be overthinking it but he responded that there’s no way they’ll ask about the country’s barrier if they’re not.

….I look up at the sky.

I can’t see it with my eyes but there’s a barrier covering the entire country.

The barrier was made by the best mages in the country.

The mages told me that it was a very strong barrier.

However, it is unclear how strong the barrier is.

It’s because when Emperors Kingdom suddenly went out of control, everyone began hiding their country’s military power.

Indeed. The fact that they asked about the barrier means they’re interested in our military power.

Ah, you told them that we have no intention of starting a war?

You told them but you’re not sure if they believed you….right, this village has strengthened gates and walls in anticipation of a war with Emperors….

Ah, wait….there is a big military base in this village.

And I’m sure it’s near the magic stone store we are heading to….oh sh*t.

I looked at his lordship-sama slowly.

He sighed.

When I looked to the side, I could clearly see the military base.

I’m sure they saw it too.

We have to explain but if I explain it poorly, won’t they be even more wary?

What now….

「Ano, is there anything wrong?」

….what am I asking?

「No, nothing’s wrong…..」

They’re suspicious.

…..I hate this. Just thinking that we might get recognized as an enemy of the existence we long for….

I shouldn’t be depressed but it will be one hell of a blow.

「There it is.」

I have to change their minds.

For now, let’s do our part.

Their purpose might not be selling magic stones.

Areh?

This store certainly handles magic stones but…..they mainly deal with magic stones that strengthen offensive magic.

What a store I’ll introduce!

What should I do?

Should I go together with them in the store….then, what?

I can’t think of any solution.

There’s the strong gate and outer wall, a big military base, and readily available magic stones that strengthen offensive magic…..they’ll definitely misunderstand!

「I’ll introduce you to the owner of this store. I think that would be better in a lot of ways.」

There’s no use in messing around here.

For now, I’ll go with him and explain.

「Ah, right, can any kind of magic stone be sold?」

Eh?

Any kind?

…..Is he testing us?

「What do you mean by any kind?」

Kimir walks in front of his lordship-sama.

I’m a little relieved.

However, is Kimir’s attitude okay?

「Here they are. A red magic stone and a blue magic stone.」

…..huh?

What? Those are…

「Grrrrrrrrrr」

Oh, sh*t.

It seems like I unconsciously reached for it.

However, is he testing us?

Ah, what’s with those magic stones?

Why are those magic stones transparent?

Moreover, even though I failed to touch it, I could feel the magic of the forest overflowing from those magic stones.

I want to touch it!

Ugh, we’re being tested after all.

I felt some disastrous magic power from his lordship-sama for a moment…..

I started at his lordship quietly.

….we should still be safe.

「A-ano, I’m sorry but, can you show us the magic stones?」

Cafiret!

What the heck are you doing?

We are being misunderstood so we need to be very discreet!

I know you’re a beastkin and I know you have a strong desire to be involved with the forest but you have to be patient.

「Go on」

He’ll really show him?

I look sideways as Cafiret observes the magic stone.

What a beautiful magic stone.

Areh?

He’s here to sell those magic stones, right?

I look at the magic stone that will be sold.

No matter how you look at it, it’s not an ordinary magic stone and it should be equivalent to a lot of magic stones.

If that was the case, only the magic stone store in the royal capital can buy it.

「I think you can’t sell these magic stones in this village.」

I look at his lordship for his reaction.

He doesn’t seem to be angry. So, what do I do now?

Let’s be honest with him.

Right, good idea.

「I think the only place that has enough money to buy these magic stones is the magic stone store in the royal capital.」

Is magic stone expensive?

It’s not.

However, the magic stone that his lordship-sama has is a highly rare magic stone that contains a massive amount of magic power of the forest.

His lordship looks confused at Cafiret’s explanation.

 

By the way, I received the magic stone from Cafiret and it’s incredible.

Just by laying on my hand, I can feel the power of this magic stone.

I mean, are you seriously going to sell this?

Is he this serious?

If he wants to investigate the military power of Entor Kingdom, he doesn’t need magic stones.

If he really wants to find out, he’ll just pass through the barrier like what he did in Emperors.

He can do anything and there’s nothing we can do about it.

However, he even went to the trouble of trading magic stones for money.

No, an ordinary knight like me can’t read his lordship-sama’s wisdom.

All I can do is watch the situation.

And if he really wants to sell it, I think it would be better for the country to manage those magic stones.

「Ano, can you sell this magic stone to the king?」

Why did Cafiret ask that before I did?

That should be my job.

You’re so blinded by the magic stones that you have forgotten your priority.

Let’s calm Cafiret down first.

「Your lordship-sama, I apologize.」

Thank goodness he doesn’t seem to be angry.

I glanced at Cafiret and he looked away.

….bastard.

「Dadavis, I’ll just prepare another magic stone.」

You mean you didn’t intend to sell this magic stone from the beginning?

「Another magic stone?」

What kind of magic stone?

「Ah, I’m the one who poured magic power into these magic stones and changed them. If it’s more expensive because it is full of magic power, why don’t I just reduce the amount of magic power I pour into them?」

Your magic power?

Hnn?

I can only feel the forest’s magical power from this magic stone.

「Ah, it was your lordship-sama’s power….」

In other words…..the forest and his lordship-sama are one.

「Yeah. It’s not the magical power of the forest but mine. My bad.」

Your magic power and not the forest’s?

What do you mean?

「Your lordship-sama….」

The magic power I felt from the forest is the same magic power I feel from him.

I’m sure of it.

The magic power of the forest is also stronger the closer his lordship-sama is.

However, his lordship-sama says that his magic power is different from the forest’s.

Hmmm, I don’t get it at all.

What should I say?