87 – Midland-2

There was still some distance to our destination, but huge mountains stretched high into the sky.

As soon as I got off the carriage, I shook my head as I looked at the magnificent view.

“That won’t work.”

At the extreme, I was thinking of riding over that. With Farseer’s magic, it wouldn’t be impossible.

However, if it was a mountain range of that scale, it was impossible. Being in the air was a problem, but there were countless other problems.

Even though it was not a very cold region, the peaks were covered with ice. I had to make up for the falling body temperature, and I needed magic to move forward.

If there were too many variables in the process and his mana ran out, something unimaginable would happen.

Even if it was successful, it was a problem. Considering the process of preparing magic or the problem of floating in the air and crossing a mountain range, there was a high possibility that it would attract too much attention.

“I could follow the mountain range and look for gaps, but…”

“I don’t know if it will work or not, but I’ll have to find a way to get in legally.”

Even if they did find something like a cave, there was no guarantee that the end would lead to the other side.

“Where are you from, uncle?”

Perhaps the dazzling carriage we rode in was amazing, and some of the village children were looking at it.

“Well, I just came here after wandering around.”

Seeing someone who had nothing to do with me made me feel at ease without knowing why.

It may be the same sensation as watching a flowing stream or a bird chirping. Those children are happy without me, and they don’t make it difficult for me.

If it’s cute, it’s cute, if it’s funny, it’s funny. It’s okay to feel the emotions you feel.

“Could you stay a while longer? We’ll find a way to get through it.”

When I saw Eleanor following me, I couldn’t help but harden my expression a little. Thinking about what happened last night still made my heart ache.

“No, that’s fine. Let’s go together.”

It was not possible to stay here forever. I didn’t mind chatting while I had a little free time, but I wanted to go back.

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“Isn’t it okay?”

“Sorry. We also have a situation. The army is coming and going right now, so it won’t be safe…”

Despite not revealing Eleanor’s identity, the nobles who govern this place treated us very politely.

Did I get caught? But empire is a vast world without mass media.

Until reaching the World Tree, Eleanor had never hidden her face or identity. Still, people didn’t know that she was a princess.

It was not an era with mass media, and there was no reason for the imperial family’s impression to be known. It would be a bit different if it were noble, but few people could see the princess’s face up close.

Not to mention, there was no reason to be afraid of guessing her identity without revealing her face.

“I know this is disrespectful. However, there is a reason I have to go in… Please, please.”

“No, that’s rude! It’s not right!”

The fact that he had an elf with him, or that he had come in a luxurious carriage, might have given him a sense of intimidation.

The presence of Farseers and Nerwen is also great, but it is too easy for wizards and priests to hide or inflate their skills or positions.

However, the rarity of elves cannot be hidden. Even if I didn’t reveal my identity, the nobleman’s actions were wise.

“You really can’t?”

The aristocrat sighed deeply, and waved his hand, sweating profusely.

“Looks like he’s a high-ranking son, but if anything goes wrong, we’ll have to take responsibility. Please, please.”

“You don’t have to worry about that.”

“No matter how bad you are with the family, your grandfather or father will definitely be worried.”

There seemed to be a strange misunderstanding. However, there was no way to resolve this misunderstanding right away.

Farseer magic cannot be shown. Her abilities are basically exhausting.

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Just as it would be foolish to fire bullets into the air for a show of strength when ammunition was scarce, it was inefficient to use magic to instill fear in this nobleman.

Celia would be able to heal the sick or perform miracles. However, being a strong cleric did not seem to ease their worries.

The same goes for Nerwen’s arrows. To normal humans, there is no concept of warriors and non-warriors of elves. Even if Nerwen shoots arrows quickly, accurately, and far, it would be regarded as a bit of a strange elf skill.

Putting aside Eleanor since I couldn’t reveal it, my swordsmanship wasn’t that great.

If you forcefully use the power of a warrior again, your gaze may change a little, but in that case, it would be better to reveal Eleanor’s face and confidently ask her to open the door.

“There are things we need to get there. It’s just what we need.”

“Well, then we’ll get it for you! Just tell us!”

“Unicorn’s blood. With intact. Is that possible?”

After spitting out the words, I realized that these were useless words.

Although they confided in frustration, there was no way they could get the blood of the intact unicorn they gave themselves.

“Are there unicorns here?”

“I’ve heard of it.”

The fact that he didn’t know was a little unsettling.

Of course, rumors about where unicorns come from wouldn’t have spread all over the place.

But if even the local aristocrats didn’t know about it, you might need to rethink your plan a bit.

“I’ve heard of it, but people who went inside say that there are all sorts of special things about the stars. You have to be able to believe in the origin. But it’s a demonic world, a demonic world.”

Did that legless lady sneak into places like this to make money?

I thought he wasn’t an ordinary person, but when he was in good shape, he might have been a bigger man than he thought.

“The real unicorn might be in there, but you might get hit by an arrow or misunderstand on the way. Be careful.”

“Is it such a precious place? Then why…”

“I’m sorry to say this, but I’m a noble who came here a little bit. Originally, this wasn’t the territory my family ruled over.”

I was thinking that it might be. For a man with a family of enemies that has been passed on for several generations, there was no strength in his tone.

“As you may know… The Aldgild family and the Wene family have been at war from before. They are all great families, and since they have strong pride, they have no intention of giving up.”

“Then, the lord…”

“Well, I was appointed here because I happened to come into contact with the Aldgild family. I’m not particularly special, but at least I have experience dealing with the military.”

He shook his head, as if fed up.

“Why everyone likes fighting so much… It’s hard for me to understand. Anyway, the entrance to the ‘middle ground’ you speak of is difficult to enter right away.”

“Isn’t there a way?”

“Well, at least, I think there’s a chance when one side wins completely and the front stabilizes a bit. Twenty years ago, that side got the right of way, and forty years ago, this side got the right of way.”

“Isn’t it a loss for the Empire? To leave such a land alone…”

“There’s nothing to be volunteered for, and greedy adventurers enter blindly and only shorten their lifelines… His Majesty the Emperor has made every effort to close this place.”

“Didn’t it contain valuable ingredients?”

“The red milk eggplant and chestnut mushroom inside are famous, but you can get them elsewhere. In the first place, it’s a crazy place where terrifying monsters pop out without any warning. The terrain is also wild…”

I could understand a little bit.

It’s not absolute, but the monsters and monsters hiding in the deep hinterland are procedural to some extent.

The further away you are from towns and villages, the stronger you are, and the closer you are, the weaker it is.

No wonder. In the first place, if a huge monster goes crazy near the city, the emperor’s army will be dispatched immediately.

But that inside is different. The entrance is narrow, no one lives inside, and the terrain is arbitrary.

Even if a strong monster comes out, the army can’t go in to deal with it, and there’s no reason to do that.

However, there are no valuable items buried there, so there is no reason to enter unless you are a geek who is tempted by false rumors.

“If you’re really strong… well, could you help me?”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t reveal your identity.”

I felt a bit sorry that we had to reject his request with a single knife, while he asked for it arbitrarily and didn’t reveal who we were.

“It’s not like that… I’m just saying this on the assumption that if you really have the strength to go in there…”

“I have no intention of joining the war. I’m really sorry.”

But I had to be firm on this point. I had no intention of killing people because of a power struggle.

Resentment or quarrels between nobles were none of my business. If I had intended to kill ordinary soldiers with my own hands, I would have confidently advanced to the entrance of the middle ground and slashed all the pursuing soldiers.

“It is to prevent war.

However, his eyes seemed too eager to turn around.