Manowa 339

 Chapter 339 - Let's Go to the Royal Capital


Even though they were reluctant to part, the day after Kazane and the others enjoyed themselves shopping, the White Party left Shijiri City. There was less than a month left until the coronation ceremony in Tsuvara. Although they still had some leeway, the consensus was that they should move on if they had no business.

Unlike when they headed to Hyvern, this time they were traveling with Hippomaru-kun and the Thunder Chariot. It seemed like they would be able to reach the royal capital on the same day without stopping by Kantaran Village, where they had stayed before, but Kazane said that revisiting a place one had stopped at before was one of the pleasures of traveling, so they decided to stay at the same place as last time.

However, it seemed the golden wheat fields that had deeply moved Kazane last time had already been harvested. Since Kazane was unable to show them to Tatsuo, she was a little dejected, but her mood rose when she thought about their reunion with Yuuko-nee the next day. She incessantly said she wanted to see Yuuko-nee soon.



◎ Minshiana Kingdom, Royal Capital Shubain, Center Street


「Ah, we're here, we're here. Alright, let's relax at the hotel today.」

Immediately after they entered Royal Capital Shubain, Kazane's mood plummeted, and she said that.

「No, like I already said, we promised to meet Yuuko-nee, right?」

「Tch」

Kazane tutted after Yumika pointed that out. As expected of the White Party's leader; trying to break an appointment with the queen of a country... naturally, nobody thought that. They were bewildered by their leader's attitude, which was very different from yesterday.


「Hey, even though she was really excited until this morning, why is our boss so unwilling?」

Lyle was confused by Kazane's change and asked Naoki.

「Ah... it seems that a short while ago, she remembered that she's likely going to get severely scolded this time due to some mischief she did previously.」

Naoki also didn't know in detail, but in short, the day to discuss the bowel movement emails had finally come.

Yuuko-nee had completely ignored the issue in her recent emails, so Kazane had completely forgotten. However, now that she thought about it, she asked herself if Yuuko-nee would really forget『that』or let bygones be bygones.


The answer was no.


In the first place, the fact that she hadn't talked about it at all was suspicious. Suspecting a trap was natural. But by the time Kazane had considered that far, it was already too late.


「It's been a long time. Everyone.」


When Kazane and the others entered the city, the Royal Palace Knights led by Roger were before their eyes, mounted on white horses and lined up to welcome them.

Kazane's tut resounded once again. A vexed groan could be heard.


(... I don't want to get scolded)


Kazane was desperately thinking of a way to avoid getting scolded. But reality was cruel. With Roger's guidance, they passed through the city and the castle gates, then entered the castle.

Kazane pointed to her younger brother and said「This guy habitually looks at his older sister with strange eyes, so you should examine him,」but unfortunately, her words were ignored.「Even though it's true...」Kazane grumbled, but why would that matter?

Also, because this was a private audience, Kazane and the others were brought to the drawing room instead of the throne room. If the big shots were around, she wouldn't be able to scold me... Kazane couldn't help but be astonished by Yuuko-nee's scheme. Naturally, that was just her persecution complex.



◎ Royal Capital Shubain, Royal Castle Delgura, Drawing Room


「It's been a long time.」

In the drawing room Kazane and the others were shown to, Yuuko-nee was waiting with a smiling face.

Kazane pushed Naoki in front of her to use him as a shield. Naoki seemed happy about having his sister cling to him. Yuuko-nee sighed when she saw that.


「It looks like you haven't changed either, Naoki.」

「Eh? Ah, of course!」


Naoki seemed to take Yuuko-nee's words in a good way, and he replied with a thumbs up.

(Ah, he hasn't changed)

Yuuko-nee was actually brimming with disappointed feelings, but Naoki didn't notice.

「Well, no matter. Kazane, I'd like to have a leisurely chat with you afterward, so remember it.」

「I'm sorry. I'm busy with errands after this. You see, I'm the leader of a famous party.」

By the way, the famous party leader's plans were checking into the hotel and relaxing. The person herself said so earlier.

「It's okay. No matter what errands you have, I'll crush them with my authority.」

On the other hand, the grinning Yuuko-nee was a powerful person. Crushing the errands of one party's leader was simple.

「Tatsuo-kun as well, it's been a long time. Have you been well?」

『Yes. I'm in good health. It's wonderful that Yuuko-nee also seems to be healthier than before.』

「I had just woken up after sleeping for a long time back then.」

(Huh? When did Yuuko-nee and Tatsuo... ah, is that so? I guess they met once before)

Yumika was wondering about the exchange between the two, but she solved that doubt herself. Yuuko-nee and Tatsuo had met when Kazane woke up Yuuko-nee.

「Well, there are many things I want to ask and talk about, but for now, please sit in those chairs.」

And in accordance with Yuuko-nee's words, everyone took a seat. By the way, since some time ago, Lyle and Emily had been so nervous that they couldn't speak. They were directly meeting the queen of another country, so that was natural. The reaction of the two was probably proper in itself, but as a matter of fact, they spent every day and used casual speech with the next Queen of Tsuvara and the current God Dragon Empress. That was inconsequential, though.


「Well, while I said there are things I want to ask, I've already heard most of it from Kazane and Yumika by email, though.」


When everyone was seated, Yuuko-nee said that.

From Kazane and Yumika, Yuuko-nee had already heard about Tatsuo, the floating island, and the Devil King matter to some extent. She knew most of the things that seemed important.

However, to the end, those stories were from the perspectives of Kazane and Yumika. Therefore, after saying words of appreciation to everyone for their journey so far, Yuuko-nee decided to listen to their respective stories of the trip.

And when the story progressed to Shijiri City and the Black Stone Forest, the inside of Kazane's Indestructible Cloak finally came up as a topic. Namely, the matter of the『Dragon Eating Ogre Army Armor』.

Yuuko-nee had noticed that Kazane was covering her armor with her Indestructible Cloak, but she thought she would see it later anyway and ignored that. But as might be expected, when she actually saw the『Dragon Eating Ogre Army Armor』, Yuuko-nee couldn't help but make a cramped expression.


「I see... you're brimming with motivation to become a Devil King. If possible, I want you to become a Devil King outside this country. Concretely speaking, in Soldard.」

「No way.」


Kazane immediately replied.

Ignoring Kazane's reply, Yuuko-nee thoroughly examined the『Dragon Eating Ogre Army Armor』, thought a little, then opened her mouth.

「Ah, well, arms made of monster materials evolve over time, so it can't be helped on this occasion, but it would have been better to be a little more choosy about the form. As you'd expect, that is too noticeable to people.」

Kazane groaned after Yuuko-nee's words.

「If I could do something about it some way or another, I would, but...」

It had already evolved into this form. No matter what orders Kazane gave, the armor didn't transform again.

「You probably can. Some way or another.」

However, the words Yuuko-nee said so readily made Kazane's eyes widen.

「How?」

Kazane bent forward and asked. Yuuko-nee made a「Good grief」expression and continued.

「Well, in Zexiaharts, things had decided transformations, so they couldn't be processed after they transformed, but this place isn't the game.」

Kazane was convinced by those words. The things she considered common sense were, to the end, the common sense of Zexiaharts. The existence of such differences was a matter of course.

「If I remember correctly, Kazane knows Agato.」

Then Yuuko-nee said that to Kazane, who had a convinced expression.

「Yeah. He's the head of Magiria Magic Tool Workshop, right?」


「Show that to him once. He can probably do something about it.」



Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Summoning Fighter

Title: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer, High Beast Summoner, Rea King, Liberator

Equipment: Staff 『White Blaze』, Two Handed Sword『Black Fang』, Draghorn Tonfa x2, Dragon Eating Ogre Army Armor, Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Aim Bracelet, Magic Accumulator, White Magic Accumulator, Rainbow Necklace, Rainbow Dragon Ring, Angel Bracelet

Level : 38

Health: 152+20

Magic Power: 340+440

Strength: 72+40

Agility: 78+34

Endurance: 43+20

Wisdom : 75-5

Dexterity : 51

Spell : 『Fly』『Torch』『Fire』『Heal』『Firestorm』『Healer Ray』『High Heal』『Golden Dusk「Dragon Exclusive」』『Mirror Shield』

Skill : 『Kick Devil』『Warrior's Memory: Lv2』『Night Vision』『Crushing Blow』『Dog's Sense of Smell: Lv2』『Golem Maker: Lv4』『Aegis Shield』『Fire Principle: Third Chapter』『Healing Principle: Fourth Chapter』『Air Jump: Lv2』『Killing Leg: Lv3』『Fear Voice』『Invisible』『Tiger Eye』『Wall Walking』『Intuition: Lv2』『Cheat Death』『Nimble』『Charge』『Material Shield: Lv2』『Information Link: Lv2』『Optical Camouflage』『High Dash』『Bloodsucking Blade』『Dragonization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Regenerate』『Soul Breaking Blade』『Stealthy Hand Placement』『Thunder Chariot: Lv2』『Sturdier Teeth: Lv2「Dragon」』『Crystallization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Devil King's Intimidation』『Stone Minotaur: Lv2』『Mega Beam: Lv2』『Space Expansion』『Pseudo-Silver Creation』『Poison Claw』『Fireball「Dragon」』『Cuticle「Dragon」』『Arms Creation: Black Flame』『Ingredient Connoisseur: Lv2』『Dragon Pheromone「Dragon」』『Boost』『Monkey's Strong Arm』『Two-sword Style』『Boobies Plus』『Living Armor』『Alarm』『Six-sword Style』『Mental Attack Complete Protection』『Spider Web』『Wire Cutter』



Yumika:「Ah, after this, there's a summons for you, Kazane.」

Kazane:「Ahahaha, certainly not.」

Yuuko-nee:「Naturally, I won't let you escape.」

Kazane:「!?」