Right now, Cain is flying through the sky in flight (fly).
It's a holiday, and we decided to head to Malbeek territory to register our base of operations to transfer as planned. Malbeek territory is located northeast of the royal capital, near the mountainous region.
The city of Drintru can be on the other side of the King's Capital from the city of Drintru, so once we 'transitioned' to the King's Capital, we flew along the road.
With the arrival of early summer, Cain flies with the weather and the pleasant feeling of the warm breeze.
On the way, he passed the confluence of the road from Gracia territory to the royal capital.
''This is where we first met Teres and Silk, right?
Cain remembered when he met the two of them. He had saved a group of people from being attacked by a pack of orcs on their way to an unveiling in the royal capital, and he had been knighted as a baron and received a mansion. And he had two betrothed fiancées.
Cain proceeded to watch from above as a group of peddlers and their supposed guards advanced on the streets.
In this world, the idea of flying is not very common. There is also a flying dragon species called wyvern, but due to the different habitat, it is almost impossible for people passing by on the road to see the sky. If Cain was flying in the sky, no one would notice.
The distance to Malbeek territory was about ten days by carriage and about three hundred kilometers. If Cain was serious about flying, it would be possible to get there in an hour, but since he was feeling the pleasant weather, he proceeded along the road at a leisurely pace.
On the way, they pass over towns and small villages. As expected of flying over the city, Cain was hesitant to fly over the city and made a large turn.
He stops in the sky above, checks the map and begins to proceed again.
If you pass a few more cities, you'll reach the city of Malbeek, and then you'll see a battle taking place.
We are on a single road through the woods and are being attacked from both sides.
A group of about twenty people, who appear to be bandits, are attacking a group of noblemen's carriages and a few guards.
''That difference in numbers is going to be tough. Shall we go to support them?
Cain quickly lands in the nearby woods and makes his way to where the battle is taking place.
None of the knights in his escort fell, and they were fighting off the bandits. Several bandits had already fallen around the knights.
''We will join them!
Loudly, Cain told the knights to shout at him. Then he released a magic from behind the thieves.
'Air Bullet'
The magic released from Cain's right hand attacked the bandits.
Since he didn't even know what the situation was yet, he kept his killing power modest.
Suddenly, the bandits were startled by a child appearing from behind and then falling one by one as they were attacked by the magic.
''Thanks for joining us! You're almost there! Get fired up!
「「「「「 oops! 」」」」」
The knight who seemed to be the captain of the guards inspired with his voice, and the knights also put strength into their swords to respond, cutting down the bandits. A few minutes after Cain joined them, there were no bandits left standing.
The knights roped off those still alive, one after another.
Then a knight who seemed to be the captain came up to Cain.
He stopped a few steps away and called out to Cain.
'Thank you for joining us. I thought you were a child, but you are strong. My name is Rodek, I'm the Knight Commander of the city of Danlov. What is your name?
His appearance was in the late thirties, his height was over one hundred and eighty, and the aura radiating from his well-trained body was different from the other knights.
'I am Cain the Adventurer. I was traveling as far as Malbeek, but I saw that we were being attacked by bandits, and I was asked to join them.
Cain replied and produced a guild card from his pocket.
Cain's guild card is shining gold (gold) as it is an A class.
Rodek, the leader of the knights, was stunned to find out that the boy he thought to be a child, though he had the ability, was A-ranked.
'A-ranked at that age: .... This is a big help. Wait a minute, I'll go talk to my lord.
After saying that to Cain, he ran towards the carriage.
Cain looked at the carriage, and although he had never seen it before, it was decorated with a coat of arms, confirming that it was a nobleman's carriage.
'I knew it was a nobleman .... I hope it doesn't get you in trouble ....''
The conversation between Rodek and the nobleman who seemed to be riding in the carriage seemed to be over, and the carriage door was opened and a primitive man got out.
He looked to be over fifty, and his gray hair was swept back and neatly arranged.
The first man walks up to Cain. Then, standing in front of Cain, he stared at his face and began to speak.
'Did you say Cain, thank you for joining us. You said Cain, thank you for your help. This is not the place. I would like to thank you and ask you to accompany me to the next town. This is my city.
No, I was just helping out during an attack by thieves. I'm in a hurry, so if you'll excuse me--
Well, well, I don't want to be alone in the old man's carriage. You'll ride with me.
The first man grabbed both of Cain's shoulders and led him to the carriage. As expected of Cain, he was dressed as an adventurer, and he couldn't afford to disregard the favor from the nobleman.
He had no choice but to follow the man and get into the carriage.
'Rodek, I'll send a knight later. ─ Rodek, I'll send a knight for you later, and the advance party should go to the city. You two, stay here and keep watch.
The men instructed Rodek, and Rodek allotted them. Then the two men on horseback rode ahead of him toward the city.
The eight knights were now four, and the carriage began to advance.
I haven't told you my name yet. My name is Santos," he said. I'm Santos, Viscount Santos von Guerretta Danlov. I'm the lord of the city of Danlov.
My name is Cain. I'm an adventurer. I have a family name, but when I'm an adventurer, I operate as Cain.
As expected of the same lord, Cain is dressed as an adventurer right now, even though they are the same lord. I thought about passing it off as a mere adventurer, but I decided to let it be known that I was a nobleman because there was a chance that I would see him again in the future when I accompanied Silk.
''--I knew you were from a nobleman, I thought so, because you are still the same in front of me. I'm not just an adventurer. Well, there are other reasons for the carriage's ride: ...
Santos looked distressed when he said the last word.
In the carriage, Santos continued his conversation with Cain. To Cain, the mature man of nearly fifty felt like his grandfather, and the conversation continued in an amicable manner.
They arrived in the city of Danlov just as the sun was beginning to set. Danlov is a city of about eight thousand people, which makes it a medium-sized city in the Kingdom of Esfort.
The carriage goes through the outer walls and through the city. At the far end of the center was the lord's residence.
This is my mansion. I'll have the guest room prepared for you. I'll have your guest room ready for you.
'As expected, that's .... I'm sorry to inconvenience you and I'll stay at an inn.
When I heard that I was staying at the lord's mansion, I was going to say no to the quicksilver, but Santos pushed me to go under the gate of the mansion.
'We're back. We have guests. I asked them to prepare.
With a word from Santos, the maids moved in. Cain was led by one of the maids and ushered into the reception room.
'Please wait here for a moment, sir. I'll prepare tea for you now.
As I was drinking the tea made by the maid, the door was opened shortly afterwards and Santos came in.
''Sorry to keep you waiting. I had to give you instructions on what happened earlier as well.
Santos continued to talk as he drank the tea the maid had brewed.
'It's Cain. What do you think, come to the city? We are of female ancestry. My grandson's son-in-law will be fine with me.
''Boo!''
Cain almost blew out the tea he was drinking at Santos' abrupt words.
'What are you talking about all of a sudden .... As expected, that's ....
Santos doesn't misbehave and continues to talk.
It's a good thing that you're a good friend of mine. I'm sure you have a noble family, so I thought it would be a good idea to have you as my son-in-law. I've seen how well he's skilled, and he's good-looking. You can even talk to me face to face. It's not easy to find such young people these days. By the way, how many of your brothers are you?
Santos laughed and stroked his beard.
'In a manner of speaking, I'll be your third son.
'Then there is no problem! You are eligible for a son-in-law to take over the baronial throne. I've sent for my daughter and grandson. My son-in-law is still working, but I don't think he'll be able to visit you. You should just see him.
I was confused by Santos' slightly forceful words, but as expected, I couldn't take the conversation.
''-- I'm sorry. In fact, I already have a fiancé: ...
Cain looks apologetic and replies to Santos.
Santos looks disappointed at Cain's reply.
'As a nobleman, you'll be able to take over the Viscount's house. More important than that?''
It's ----.
There was a knock on the door and it was opened.
Entering were a woman who appeared to be his silver-haired mother and a girl who had silver hair as well and appeared to be a few years younger than Cain.
And Cain's eyes widened in surprise.
'Huh? Mother? Why are you in this mansion: ...
"Boo-hoo-hoo-hoo.
At the words Cain uttered, Santos, who was now sitting in front of him, spouted a grand gulp of tea.