Chapter 127: Choice and Decision (7)
Palma, the capital of the Kingdom of Palma.
Considering that the king, country, and capital are all named Palma, it somehow gives off a strong feeling of a city-state.
Or maybe the king really wanted to make his name known.
Anyway, to head to Palma, a car was essential.
“Me and Elodie, Selena, Lili, Arald, Pielot, Basileo, and even Kala. “There are a total of 8 people.”
“Are you going too, President?”
Elodie asked in surprise. Did Elodie think Carla would still be there?
“First of all, I asked, it would be nice to have two cars.”
I said and Arald nodded.
“I will prepare.”
“… Can you get it right away? “It won’t be just a penny or two.”
“Of course. As for 3D maps, since I am in charge of the project, investment from each company continues.”
Can I buy a car with that money?
I had some doubts, but I silently nodded.
Arald will take care of it.
And the next day.
“I’m ready.”
As if it were a lie, two cars appeared in front of the house.
“…”
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“Both are vehicles that are advantageous for long-distance driving and have excellent fuel efficiency. At least you don’t have to stop at a mana infusion station until you get to the capital. In addition, the exterior finish and design of the car body are very excellent, making each vehicle considered a masterpiece among this brand.”
“No, it’s difficult for you to throw out comments that a dealer would make at me. “You already bought it.”
“Well, that’s right. However, I hope you can fully feel how outstanding this car is.”
I think I know that without even saying it.
No, it’s difficult because I think I know.
A luxurious appearance at a glance. In this world, the price range can be roughly inferred just by looking at the design of the vehicle, and the luxurious standards of the design are very similar to the previous world.
So, if I feel that it is an expensive car just by looking at it, then of course it is an expensive car.
“… Are you really okay? “Can I buy a car like this?”
“Of course. “We have ample funds.”
… Okay?
Have I become incredibly rich without even realizing it?
“And! Are you going to ride this from now on?”
Meanwhile, people gathered one by one, and Lili was the first to be happy when she saw the car.
“Wow, this model is from last year. “Did you manage to get the most popular one?”
“Lily, do you know much about cars?”
“I tend to like it.”
Lily smiled and answered what I said.
Elodie said while looking at the car.
“Hmm. “It’s just a mediocre car.”
“… “Rich girls have strict standards.”
“What is it, a rich boy?”
Well, the Roach family is not easy either. It was a problem because Ampere was so frugal, but he naturally lived a prosperous life.
“Then how shall we share it?”
“Me, Lili, Arald, and Kala in one vehicle. “Let’s get the rest of us in another vehicle.”
This is similar to the operational arrangement that was initially decided to move together. Because there was no reason to do anything differently.
There was a minor problem there.
“Who drives?”
“… Ah.”
I was speechless at Lily’s question.
There are many people on the side I ride who can drive. No, everyone will have a license except me.
But on the other hand, the cars over there, Elodie, Selena, Pielot, and Basileo, all do not have licenses. Either you have just become an adult, or you are not yet an adult.
There Selena raised her hand.
“It’s possible if you’re driving.”
“What? “When did you get your license?”
“I don’t have a license.”
“…”
“I’ve been driving for a long time, so there’s no problem.”
Selena said as if she had no worries.
Is this part of the so-called assassin training? I started to wonder what I couldn’t do.
“But no. “I don’t know when it will take.”
“… “I’m not skilled at driving enough to get caught.”
“That’s not it, you idiot. If you meet a police officer in front of the capital, you will be immediately suspicious. “You look young at first glance.”
I thought for a moment and then looked at Lily.
“Lily, let’s change.”
“Eck.”
“If you’re looking for a demon, there’s no problem because Arald is there, and if Lili, who was the original Zodiac, goes to that vehicle, you can feel safe.”
“No. I want to stay with Frontier. “I am Frondier’s subordinate.”
“If you are a subordinate, follow orders.”
Lily grumbled at my words, but seemed to agree in the end.
I looked around at the others.
“Then who will change it…” …”
Sigh.
There was only one person who raised his hand.
“Change with me.”
It was Pielot.
His face was calm.
“… The reason is?”
“Nothing in particular.”
Pielot responded as if he just wanted to do that.
But he nodded his head because I had no reason to refuse.
“Then me, Arald, Kala, and Pielot in one vehicle. Over there are Elodie, Selena, Basileo, and Lili. “Okay?”
“Good.”
“Then everyone get in the car. “Because there was a long delay.”
While everyone was getting into the car.
“… “It’s me, Mr. Frontier.”
Selena approached me cautiously.
“Why? Selena?”
“Actually…”
Selena whispered softly in my ear.
* * *
─Failed. Connecting Pielot and Shadow.
Arald took the wheel, and Frondier recalled what Selena had said and lost herself in her thoughts.
─Why?
─I stubbornly refused.
According to Selena, she originally tried to shadow Pielot without her knowledge.
Pielot kills his pride with humility, but he is not a person with low self-esteem by nature. Keeping him in the shadows like that would hurt his pride.
So he tried to do it secretly, and probably even if he had asked Frondier, he would have told him to do it.
But I caught it.
‘… ‘I can’t believe Selena’s shadow connection was discovered.’
Selena is at the top as an assassin. Of course, he may have been a bit careless, but being caught by Pielot was surprising.
Selena’s shadow connection is so skilled that it can be done by just touching her hair. If she felt something different from such a trivial touch, it meant that Pielot’s senses were now that sensitive.
Selena thought Pielot would be angry, but she didn’t.
Of course she refused, but the reason for her refusal was different than she expected.
“It’s a waste.”
“Waste?”
“Senior Selena is an important person in this operation. “For someone like that to worry about me and stay by my side is a waste of manpower.”
“… Shadow transfer is temporary. “You don’t have to worry about that because you can come and go at any time.”
At Selena’s words, Pielot smiled and shook her head.
“If I were really in danger, Selena wouldn’t be able to leave me behind.”
“… Then, prepare yourself to fall into danger…”
“Because we are trying to prevent war.”
Pielot lifted her sheath. She snapped, she pulled the sword out a little, and she saw the sharpened blade.
“Danger will befall everyone, and it is clear where Selena should be at that time.”
“Pielot.”
“There is no need for a shadow.”
Pielot’s tone was soft but firm.
If Selena were to force it, she would really be able to cut down the connected shadow with that sword.
“Senior Frontier will also be satisfied if I have that level of determination.”
… Had a conversation like this, and Selena relayed this to her stern frontier.
‘This is it.’
Frondier laughed inwardly.
Unofficially, a year and a half has already passed since Pielot became his disciple.
From the moment we first met, I decided to fix my personality from the root.
‘What on earth have I grown?’
Frondier glanced at Pielot through the rearview mirror from the passenger seat.
Pielot was quietly looking out the window. Unable to calm down, sad eyes were looking out the window.
Perhaps Pielot now has a more desperate attitude than Frontier.
Even now, as I look outside with the eyes of a human being with so much determination,
“… Senior.”
Then Pielot opened her mouth.
“Oh, huh?”
“I feel motion sick.”
“… Uh?”
“I tried to hold on while looking out the window, but I felt like I was going to die.”
Fron Deer blinked her eyes for a moment.
“Hey! “You suffered from seasickness on the boat, but you also suffer from seasickness in the car!”
“Just rest for a while and you’ll get better soon…” …”
“It’s been 10 minutes since we left! Are you going to stop the car every 10 minutes? That’s why I told you to take your medicine!”
“I was letting my guard down because I heard it was better than seasickness…”
Pielot spoke with a more sad face than before.
Frondier put his hand between his eyes and said.
“Pielot, do you remember what I said on the boat?”
“What do you mean?”
“You can take care of motion sickness on your own.”
Pielot closed his eyes tightly at Frondier’s words.
The eyes that opened again were looking at Arald.
“Mr. Arald.”
“Well, what is it? Pielot.”
Arald was nervous when he saw Pielot with such a solemn expression.
“I will take care of the motion sickness myself. Instead,”
“Dae, instead?”
“If this car gets dirty, Arald will take care of it, right?”
Arald’s expression became cold. He immediately looked at Frontier with eyes wanting help.
Tendons sprouted from Frondier’s temples.
“Pielot, you’ve become quite cunning, haven’t you?”
“Let’s say it is wisdom squeezed out of a desperate situation.”
Frondier scratched his head in agony.
It’s not that Frontier doesn’t stop the car to harass you on purpose.
But really, if he stops the car in this cycle, no matter how much time passes, he will not be able to reach the capital. Moreover, there is no guarantee that road conditions will continue to be conducive to stopping the car.
“… 10… 9…”
“Have you really become arrogant? Are you counting down there?!”
“I’m just conveying the urgency of my situation clearly.”
Frondier sighed over his pounding head.
“It’s not meant to be written like this.”
Fron Deer held her necklace in her hand.
Slurp.
Black water flowed from him and spread out.
Pielot was surprised there.
“… ! No matter what, I can’t throw up in the black sky!”
“Who told you to throw up here!”
Heukcheon went out the window. Then he took a seat on top of the vehicle.
“Pielot, get on top of the car. “There will be a black cloth spread there like a carpet, so climb on top of it.”
“… “Get out of here and climb up while the car is running?”
“Can’t you do it?”
“No way.”
Hwiik.
Pielot quickly got out the window and cleverly climbed onto the car. As Frontier said, it was covered with black water.
As I sat there, my motion sickness suddenly subsided. The shock and shaking up and down of the car have completely disappeared.
“Oh oh! Senior! “This is awesome!”
“Stay quiet!”
“I wish there was a way to do this a long time ago!”
“Are you really blowing it up?”
Frondier let out another breath.
Really, it wasn’t something meant to be used in times like this.