The Peerless Kobold - Chapter 87
Selkram, the Royal Capital whose landscape stretches across the river, is located at the mouth of the Crea river, which leads to the Lapis Sea in the north. Since there is a harbor at the mouth of the river, the city is shaped like a semi- circle, but the entire area of the Royal Capital is surrounded by a wall and towers for archers. A moat stretches around the outer walls and the water flowing in it is drawn from the upper course of the Crea river.
Additionally, the waterways inside the Royal Capital are also drawn from the river, and some sort of drainage facility that uses embankments and windmills could be seen from afar.
(…This is definitely a place fit to be called a Royal Capital. They have everything: a life-sustaining water source, a harbor that is key to trading, and a vast area of cultivated land in the outer edges that can support the population.)
The Magic Knights surrounded us so we can keep a low profile. I glanced at the streets of the Royal Capital Selkram from under my deep hood.
The citizens probably refrain from going out to the streets because of the Bleeding Disease’s influence, that’s why the crowds are few today. But even so, there are still a lot of people going about their daily lives to keep the economy going.
Blazer, who was walking beside me, also cautiously observed his surroundings while deeply hooded.
(…This human settlement is so huge that it’s a little worrisome.)
Looking at his expression, it seems like he feels threatened by humans again. However, in contrast to Blazer, my sister who is not afraid of things, has discovered a water wheel and is getting excited.
”Wapuh.”
Quickly covering my sister’s mouth as she was about to say something, Lancer placed her pointer finger in front of her mouth to remind her to keep quiet. This is because we had discussed this with Ernesta’s group beforehand, and arranged that we would enter the castle discreetly.
Sorry, I forgot.
As if to say ‘oops’, my sister sent Lancer a hand sign.
Well, we’re doing our best to remain inconspicuous, but there’s only so much one can do when passing through a wide road to the castle.
“The Magic Knights sure stand out a lot, don’t they?”
Yes, in the first place, it’s Ernesta’s First Battalion Squad who stands out a lot! In addition to that, the Magic Knight’s cloak that we used to conceal ourselves was of a needlessly distinct design.
The crimson cloak was embroidered with Riastize Kingdom’s emblem in gold… of course the people would be curious even if we were covered in the Magic Knight’s cloaks.
“Hey, isn’t that…”
“… Could it be?”
I hear whispers from some of the people who have noticed us, but even if I left it alone, they would not be able to say anything to either the Tempest Witch or the Magic Knights, so I did not worry about it.
Just as I dismissed the thought, a shadow passed over our heads.
(What was that?)
“Kurukku～♪”
“Welcome back, Haku.”
flap flap
A pure white dove gently descended and perched on Ernesta’s shoulder.
[…Who’s that?]
While looking at the white dove, I sent a telepathic message to Ernesta via the mithril mask.
“Hmm? Oh, as you can see, Haku is my familiar. You set a lot of conditions, so I sent a message ahead to give them enough time to prepare for your arrival.”
“Kuruh!”
When she placed a hand underneath the white dove perched on her shoulder, it lightly jumped into her hand.
“I asked my foster father to obtain a Sanctuary Certification from the Lord of the Ferias territory and a Letter of Designation from the Cardinal in the Royal Capital, you see.”
[Will it be completed immediately?]
“Hmm, if my foster father sent the King’s letter to the Lord of the Ferias territory in the city of Warren through his black hawk, I wonder if the reply has arrived via a fast messenger horse now? The Cardinal is in the Royal Capital right now, so I’m sure they’ve already talked about it though…”
The way she’s saying it, it does not seem like she’s sure at all…
