I Was a Small Fish When I Reincarnated, but It Seems That I Can Become a Dragon, so I Will Do My Best - Extra Chapter 47
2-34. Sraiz Coursette
Camping during the journey… It wasn’t much different from the training camps. Well, having been taught basic knowledge by Uchikage-Ojichan, the night passed without any issues, making it somewhat dull. And Amariaz seems too accustomed to it.
After spending the night like that, we finally reached the inspection point of the Gharott Kingdom.
In the Gharott Kingdom, various races coexist, and as we approached, we could see many beast people. This country, which welcomes a diverse range of races, seems to be a convenient and comfortable place for the beastkin, as Kenra-san explained.
Or rather… the Gharott Kingdom is incredibly huge.
To look up at the top of the castle walls, you have to lean back so much that it’s almost uncomfortable. There seem to be many siege weapons inside the walls, and we could spot what looked like cannon openings. As we approached the inspection point, we could also see the thickness of the walls. It’s about five meters thick, so it doesn’t seem like it would collapse easily.
Oh, but with the power of an Oni, it might be easy to break. If it were Uchikage-Ojichan, it seems like it would be that simple.
“Identification and passage fees, please.”
Finally, it seemed to be our turn, as a soldier from the Gharott Kingdom approached with a spear, addressing Kenra-san.
Oh, this might be the first time seeing the equipment of another country! Amazing, completely covered in iron…
The armor of the Oni Village doesn’t cover the entire body, so it must be easy to move in, but this person seems to move well too.
“We’re from the Oni Village. We’ve come today to meet The King Sraiz-sama.”
“The King Sraiz-sama…?”
“I think it would be better if I showed my face here.”
“Oh!!? U-Uchikage-sama!?”
The surprised voice came from the Gharott Kingdom’s soldier. It seems like he knows about Uchikage-Ojichan. He really has a wide network of connections…
Then the soldier straightened up and saluted.
“I apologize for the rudeness!”
“It’s fine. Can we pass?”
“Ah, please pay the passage fee.”
“Very well. Kenra.”
“Yes.”
Handing over the money we had prepared in advance, we proceeded into the Gharott Kingdom with our carriage. The main street was lined with various shops and stalls, welcoming people who entered the country. We also passed by interesting stores, weapon shops, and more, heading towards our destination.
I couldn’t calm down because everything was new to me. Everything seemed interesting, and I was in danger of forgetting the purpose of coming here. But, since it’s about Amariaz this time… I’ll endure it!
“Hahaha, we’ll look around later.”
“Is it okay!?”
“Well, I came here with that intention from the start. But let’s prioritize Amariaz for now.”
“Yes!”
Alright!
Then, let’s behave ourselves until then!
Looking at the carriage for a while, the castle walls appeared again. It seems that regular carriages cannot go beyond this point, so we left the horses nearby and proceeded on foot. And from here, we could see the large castle, so we walked towards it.
The castle had a completely different structure from the Oni Village’s castle.
There were many pointed roofs, and I could see a few round ones as well.
It seemed to be mainly made of stone instead of wood, but it didn’t give a cold impression. Rather, the white stone emphasized the castle even more.
We confidently passed through the gate to the castle and spoke to the soldiers nearby.
They seemed flustered, running around to inform them that Uchikage-Ojichan had arrived.
“…Hmm, perhaps a few messages before coming here would have been better?”
“Uh, Uchikage-sama, that’s should be the procedure.”
“Well, whatevere. He said to come anytime.”
“Is that really okay…?”
The soldier returned and guided us. We walked through a large garden, greeted servants and soldiers passing by, and entered the castle. Everything inside was enormous, and we walked through a similarly large corridor, amazed.
After a while, it seemed we had reached our destination. The soldier knocked on the door.
“Sraiz-sama, Uchikage-sama has arrived.”
“What did you say!?”
A thunderous voice came from inside, followed by instructions like, ‘Wait a moment!’ The movements inside seemed to be bustling.
Uchikage-Ojichan looked a bit exasperated, sighed lightly, but then smiled faintly.
“Come in.”
“…..”
The voice from inside was different from before. The soldier finally opened the door and invited us in.
Inside, it was not extravagantly decorated but had a somewhat calm atmosphere. Sraiz, who preferred a calm room uncommon for royalty, had been warned several times by other nobles and dukes, but he seemed completely uninterested.
Many books were lined up on shelves, and on a weathered wooden desk with a rich color, some documents were piled up. The man sitting at the desk stood up as soon as we entered.
He had a neutral facial structure but possessed slightly intense blue eyes. His brown hair was straight, with the back slightly longer. His attire was subdued and matched the room, a blue fabric with several gold buttons. He wore white gloves, and at first glance, nobody would think he was the king of this country.
“Hey, long time no see, Uchikage.”
“Two years, huh. Sraiz seems as usual, causing trouble for others?”
“Hehehe, that’s partly because of Uchikage. Showing such simple yet beautiful houses, rooms, and perfectly matched clothes… if you’re exposed to that, it’s only natural to be captivated, don’t you think?”
“At least I don’t like the style of the rooms in this country.”
“Me neither. Well, well, soldiers, leave us.”
“Yes, sir!”
Upon hearing this, the soldiers left the room, closing the door behind them. Once the room was confirmed to be empty, Sraiz sighed heavily and sat at the desk.
“Hey, Uchikage, if you’re coming, at least let me know beforehand.”
“Didn’t you say ‘come anytime’?”
“Well, that’s true, but…”
“””……”””
Uchikage and Sraiz exchanged glances. Kenra also wore a slightly puzzled expression. What’s up with this guy? He became much more informal in his speech compared to earlier. Why?
“Ah, there are many people I haven’t met yet. I am Sraiz Coursette, the king of this country. Nice to meet you, kids, and… are you Kenra?”
“I am honored that you remember my name. I have been entrusted with the escort of Uchikage-sama and the children.”
“Uchikage doesn’t need an escort, huh? Hahaha. So, who are you guys?”
“I’m Yuuzen.”
“I’m Amariazh.”
“Yuzen and Amariazh, huh. Nice to meet you.”
Huh?
The pronunciation of the names seemed a bit off… Did I mishear?
“So, what’s the deal with bringing these kids to me?”
“Don’t be so rude, Sraiz. Well, it’s probably something related to a favor.”
“He’s friends with us since the time of the fourth king, Asure Coursette. You can ask him for anything.”
When Sraiz said that, Uchikage crossed his arms. He noticed the complicated expression on his face and finally understood that Sraiz might find this troublesome.
“Hey, Uchikage. What did you bring to me?”
“Those who possess skills are being targeted.”
“…Seriously?”