Chapter 1, Episode 11: Departure

"Are you ready? Riese."

　Then Farne-sama lifted me up.
　I nodded my head.
　Since then, we've practiced going on a lot of trips and now we're going to go on a journey.

　I am very happy to be able to go to this place with Farne-sama.
　Traveling is scary, though. I'm sure I'll be fine with Farne-sama.
　It was going to be a long trip, so we practiced going outside a lot.
　I had my hair dyed a lovely chestnut color because I was going outside. He said it was a disguise so that the people who abandoned me wouldn't find me. He also bought me a cute hat.
　I'm fine now because I rode the carriage a little bit every day and went on a lot of outings with Farne-sama so that I wouldn't get sick in the carriage.
　Farne-sama said it would be a long journey, but I am glad to think that I will be with Farne-sama in the carriage all the way.
　He also bought me a cute doll to keep me busy with.
　A pot with the seeds of the sacred tree in it is also placed on the wagon.
　I wonder if my holy tree seeds will sprout if I pray in the carriage?

　If I stare at a flowerpot.


"Are you ready? Sir? "

　They spoke to us. Mr. Bearded Adventurer. His name is Ramdem-san.
　There are also Ricke-san, Zane-san, and a woman, Pesne-san.
　He said they were adventurers who were escorting us.
　Farne-sama said they were recommended by the temple, so I'm sure they are trustworthy people.
　These people should not be violent towards me.
　Because Farne-sama said I could trust them.

　After Farne-sama greeted the escorting adventurers, he and I got into the carriage together.
　Only my place has a futon and I lie down there.

"If you have a hard time, please tell me right away, okay? I'll cast a recovery spell on you."

　I smile, happy that he pats me on the head.
　I've been with Farne-sama all the time lately, so I'm glad we're moving.
　And he doesn't go to work like he used to.
　I wonder if he will go to work when he gets to his new place again.

　I wish we could travel together forever and ever.

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　The trip was fun.
　All day long, I would sleep in the carriage and Farne-sama would read me books.
　Meals were prepared with the escorts.
　The escorts seemed to be looking for directions in the wilderness.
　After four days of wagon rides through the wilderness, we finally arrived at another town where we took lodging.
　Now I am eating at that diner.

"I used my sword to strike down the monster.
　It would be bad if it was alive.
　So I chopped up the body."

　Ricke-san, with his bearded face, said.

"There's no need to talk about bloody things in front of such a pretty young lady."

　Then, the female adventurer, Pesne-san, smacked Ricke-san.

"Exactly."

　Ramdem-san said as he sipped his water.

"By the way, sir.
　We would like to take a short detour to the Eldia forest on the way to the next city, considering the young lady's physical condition.

"The Eldia forest? Is it the forest of sacred trees where the holy wolf is said to dwell? "

"Yes, that place is ruled by the holy wolf and there is no town there, so the original route is to ignore it.
　But if we ignore that part, we'll be in the wilderness for eight days in the open.
　Considering the young lady's stamina, she should take a proper break somewhere.
　It's a bit of a detour, but I thought we could rest at the temple at the entrance to the Eldia Forest.
　Ordinary people are not allowed, but since Farne-sama is here, I wonder if it can be done? "

"Oh, yes. It's okay, because we are on a mission for the Temple. I have a note.
　All right, let's do that."

　Farne-sama smiled as he said.
　I wonder what kind of place the Eldia Forest is.

　I'm looking forward to it.

　I flapped my legs as I ate my meal with a spoon.

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