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CHAPTER 57 – GATE
The carriage Dirkhert is riding finally arrived at the place where the examination to enter the town is held.
「Fuaa~ That’s a big wall, isn’t it~?」
Dirkhert’s mouth absentmindedly opens while he’s being carried in Volsung’s arms. The walls at the Maou Castle should be even higher, though…… Volsung says in his mind. But, his impression of the castle walls may be different because he sees it every day.
「Brother-in-law-sama, the examination to enter the town is held there」
As told by Meluerina, Volsung heads to the place while holding Dirkhert. When he gets there, the people from the carriage were already lined up. Because the carriage needs to be inspected, the two drivers went elsewhere. But then, the carriage ride was only up to the town’s entrance, so they have already dispersed.
The examination of the man in front ended, and it’s Dirkhert’s turn.
「…… What do I do?」
「You just have to pon place your hand on this crystal」
They thought he would be noisier, but Dirkhert is unexpectedly obedient.
Dirkhert places his hand on top of the crystal. Hereupon, the crystal starts shining.
「That’s enough. Thanks, boya. Your name is Dirk, and you come from Austin, is that correct?」
The gatekeeper asks Dirkhert the first half and Volsung the second half. Volsung answers「There’s no mistake」and puts his hand on the crystal next.
「Vol Greenwood, person’s origin is the Elf Forest…… tte, N? Greenwood being that Greenwood, the royalty of Elves!?」
The surroundings become noisy with the gatekeeper’s words.
Just seeing an Elf is rare, meeting an Elven royalty, it’s impossible not to get noisy.
「…… So? Is there a problem with me entering the town?」
「Eh, n, no, of course not! I will prepare you the permit at once, please wait a moment!」
Saying that, the gatekeeper starts preparing the permit in a hurry.
The reason his hands are trembling is because he clearly knows Volsung’s status.
「T, thank you for the wait! The expiration date of the permit is in one week. If you lose it by any chance, it’s possible to reissue the permit with two Silver Coins, and it’s three Silver Coins for every week in case of prolonging the permit, therefore, if you’d like to stay for more than a week, please request an application beforehand」
「What if I register as an adventurer?」
「In that case, the Guild Card issued by the Guild will serve as permit」
「Understood」
Volsung receives his and Dirkhert’s permits and passes through the gate. Meluerina behind him, simply shows her Guild Card passes through.
Indeed, the identification of adventurers is indispensable on the journey, Volsung reaffirms.
「Nevertheless, Dirk-sama is really obedient, isn’t he?」
He has been clinging up to Volsung’s chest and not raising his face since a while ago.
Does he feel sick somewhere…… while being worried, a wry smile appears on Meluerina’s face.
「Wasn’t he just scared of the gatekeepers?」
The gate was guarded by several men in armor. Certainly, that may be a bit scary for a small child. Furthermore, Dirkhert is extremely shy.
Thinking like that, Volsung has to nod in consent.
He finally arrived at the town, but he can’t enjoy it like that. Thinking that, Meluerina suggests,
「It’s a bit early, but let’s take Dirk-sama to a place he can be more lively」
Normally, it would be better to look around the town for a little, but he won’t be able to look around at this rate.
With Meluerina leading, they go to “a place he can be more lively.”