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“Are you ready?” (Rita)
Though my travel preparations were rather simple, I answered Rita-san with a “Yes”. Instead of my beloved gun (Counter), I had a more manageable mid-range sniper rifle. Bianca had given me the gun I had borrowed before as a farewell gift.
“Well then, everyone, take care.” (Rita)
At the entrance of the town of Rodon were Sonia, Heinz, Maria, Ratt-kun, Hana, Frank, Rick-san, Lites, and Lev from Team Catrap. Noris, Mitia, Bianca, Saxon, Roy-kun, Lamie-senpai, Saras-senpai, and Lulu-san were also present. Follet-sensei was there too. Many others had come to see us off. After the historic event of the top-level talks between the nation leaders, the war ended.
As a result, the pro-war nobles of both nations had lost much of their power, so there would likely be no significant flare-ups for the foreseeable future. In the meantime, Follet-san and various others would surely work hard for lasting peace. I believe it would be alright.
On the day of the academy competition, while listening to Follet-san and the others, we gradually fell asleep. The tension from the previous day and the fatigue from the day’s upheaval burst out all at once. It may also have been significantly affected by the fact that we were in our usual classroom, a space where we felt secure. Everyone woke up around noon the following day. We had apparently been brought to Follet-san’s private room while we slept, and when I realized it, we were all sleeping together.
It seemed that the academy competition had been successful. In the end, Follet-san and the others offered words of encouragement, and it came to a close.
Which side won? Well, it doesn’t really matter. The purpose of this match was not to win or lose.
There were still captured soldiers from the Deran Household rolling around within the academy, and it was quite noisy, but there was nothing more we could do. As we stirred awake, we devoured the sandwiches that we had specially requested from the dorm mother in the luxurious room.
The sandwiches were delicious, which left the strongest impression on me.
It was later decided that the academy competition would continue. For the time being, in summer, it would be held in Solar in the form of an expedition. After that, it would be discussed whether to hold it once a year at either venue, or if it would be held twice a year, in winter in Rozan and in summer in Solar. I heard that it would likely end up being held twice a year.
For a while, the academy was still noisy, but it settled down within a week. By the way, Mogi, who sold us out, apparently voluntarily withdrew from the academy. His involvement in the imprisonment of the daughter of the Bell Household was considered problematic. The anger of the Bell Household was considerable, and it seemed that Mogi’s family might not survive in the future. Heinz’s opinion was that it was probably impossible.
Gellar also withdrew from the academy. This was because the Seg Household, along with the Deran Household, was on a continuous decline, and they could no longer afford to buy and send talented children to the academy as they had before.
Though Maria proposed that she support Gellar to remain at the academy, Gellar said she wanted to search for “what she wanted to do”, and left the academy with a refreshing expression.
I didn’t know what happened to Bowman Deran Baxwal afterward. I didn’t have much interest either. What was clear was that nobles bearing the name Deran no longer exist anywhere.
When the academy settled down, Rita-san suddenly returned. As if nothing had happened. As soon as Rita-san returned, I was summoned along with my sister to Rita-san’s house.
“Could you look after this house until Noris graduates from middle school and high school?” (Rita)
Without wasting any time on greetings, Rita-san began like that. Noris was still staying at Maria’s residence. Maria said it was fine for her to stay as long as she wanted, but after two more years, when Maria graduates, she might not remain in Rodon. Most likely, she would return to her hometown. I was wondering what to do, as it would feel awkward to stay at Maria’s residence even after that.
“Of course, I will pay the rent in advance, and I will also leave money for Noris’ school fees and living expenses. How does that sound?” (Rita)
“That’s an offer I can’t refuse, but… to go that far… the money…” (Lux)
“You don’t need to worry about the money. I am wealthy, you know. I can afford to live comfortably for three lifetimes.” (Rita)
“…If I take care of the house, what will you do, Rita-san?” (Noris)
Noris asked.
“Actually, I’m thinking of going on a journey.” (Rita)
Rita-san said that when she was younger, she wandered freely around the country of Rozan.
Younger? I still think she’s quite young now!
“I’m in the military because I promised a certain general to ‘work until peace is achieved’, but now that peace will be here. I believe I have fulfilled my promise. Now I want to reach out not just to Remnos, but also to Solar. However, I might send various things from my travels, and I might receive letters addressed to me from acquaintances, so I want to keep this house secured as is. And also…” (Rita)
“And also?” (Lux)
“This is both an apology and a thank you to you two. You wouldn’t accept money from me, would you? So, I thought I would like to use it for Noris.” (Rita)
“If that’s the case, then, you know, Onii-chan, let’s take her up on that offer.” (Noris)
If that’s what Noris wants, I have no particular objections. More importantly…
“Where are you heading first?” (Lux)
“Well, I think it might be a bit premature for Solar. I might take about a year to slowly travel around Remnos. No, since it’s difficult to travel to Solar during the cold season, I’ll go to Solar in the summer. When it gets cold, I might go back and forth between Remnos and Solar…” (Rita)
I only knew of the southern village, this town of Rodon, and probably the northern fortress at most. Coming to this academy, I got to meet people from various regions and countries. The world was very vast. Much wider than I had thought.
As I was lost in thoughts about the unseen landscapes, Noris bowed her head to Rita.
“Rita-san. I feel bad asking for more after you’ve thought so much for us, but…” (Noris)
“It’s rare for you to ask for something, Noris. Go ahead and say it.” (Rita)
“Could you take Onii-chan with you?” (Noris)
“Noris!?” I was the one surprised. Rather, Rita-san had a face that said, “I see”.
“You want to go, don’t you? To various places. I’m fine. I’m no longer worried about illness, and I have many acquaintances in town. Sonia-san, Maria, Hana-chan, and Mitia are all here.” (Noris)
She said I had been looking like I wanted to go along, which made me feel a bit embarrassed.
However, I couldn’t deny Noris’ words. I envied Rita-san. I particularly didn’t have an obsession with becoming a soldier. More than that, I wanted to see various places like Rita-san has.
Seeing me like that, Rita-san smiled and asked, “Would you like to come along?”.
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I was the first to tell Sonia that I would be going on a journey.
“I see… It will be lonely…” (Sonia)
“Yeah. I’m sorry. For deciding without consulting you.” (Lux)
“That can’t be helped. You really wanted to go, didn’t you?” (Sonia)
“Yeah.” (Lux)
“But can you promise me just one thing?” (Sonia)
“What is it?” (Lux)
“Please send as many letters as possible. I will write many letters whenever you can receive them.” (Sonia)
“I understand. I promise. I will definitely.” (Lux)
“And when you come back…” (Sonia)
“Yeah?” (Lux)
“Let’s meet again at ‘that place’.” (Sonia)
“I got it. I promise that too. By the way, could you hold onto this for me?” (Lux)
As I said that, I tried to hand over my beloved gun (Counter), which belonged to my grandfather.
“What! If you don’t have that gun, you’ll be in trouble, won’t you!?” (Sonia)
“It’s a bit too bulky for traveling. I plan to take a more manageable gun with me.” (Lux)
Sonia seemed to hesitate about whether or not to accept my beloved gun (Counter), and after a moment of consideration, she said…
“Well, there’s a better place than me to keep it, how about this?” (Sonia)
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