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Chapter 445: To the Margrave Draken Frontier Territory
The location where the magical stagnation was found is said to be within the territory of the Draken Frontier Territory. Therefore, we are first heading to the Draken Frontier Margrave’s house.
After reorganizing there, it seems we will then head to the location of the magical stagnation.
“It’s a sudden move, but we will depart for the Draken Frontier Margrave’s Territory tomorrow. Please prepare yourselves.”
When Marquis Mulan gave his closing words, the gathering was dismissed.
First, let’s make a plant nutrient to aid in the growth of the World Tree seed. We can’t afford to take any chances, so I need to make sure I create high-quality magical medicine.
“Julius-sama, please be careful on your journey.”
“Of course. I will not do anything to make Fabienne sad. Absolutely not.”
The members announced by Marquis Mulan did not include any women. He must have been anticipating the possibility of a monster attack. As the proposer, I am supposed to go. And under the guise of protecting me, Nero, Axel, and Isidore will also accompany us. Of course, Gile and Christopher will be with us too.
“Leon-sama might try to join us as well.”
“He might indeed. Is it a dangerous place?”
“At the moment, it seems safe, but it was a place where monsters used to inhabit. We can’t know for sure what could happen. Leon-sama doesn’t seem suited for combat, though.”
I felt a little guilty for saying it, but I couldn’t help but smile wryly.
The monster extermination had only just been completed, and the area wasn’t known for heavy monster activity to begin with, so the danger level is low. There shouldn’t be any combat.
When I said that, Fabienne seemed a little reassured. The furrow in her brow softened.
Fabienne must have an inkling that I am not quite normal. So, deep down, she must be thinking that whatever happens, it’ll be fine. But for the others, it’s not the same.
As I was making magical medicine with Fabienne, Leon came in. His face seemed a little happy.
“Listen, Master! I’ve been allowed to go with you!”
“That’s great. I’m glad you got permission.”
“I convinced them by saying it’s necessary for the future development of magical medicine.”
“I see.”
If he’s saying that, he must be willing to follow through even if the path is difficult. I respect his determination. In that case, I’ll make a strong, beginner-level stamina recovery potion just for Leon. With that, he shouldn’t be defeated along the way. Heh heh heh.
At dinner, Marquis Mulan once again announced the members heading to the Draken Frontier Margrave’s Territory. Fabienne, Mira, and Carol were the ones staying at the Mulan residence.
It seems Carol had wanted to go as well, but Axel must have managed to convince her. She looked a bit tired, so I’m sure that’s the case.
“We have one more person now. Should we have contacted them first?”
“Oh, Father, that won’t be necessary. The Draken Frontier Margrave’s house house has plenty of rooms. Adding one or two more people isn’t a big deal.”
“I see. If Hilda says so, then it should be fine. If anyone complains, I’ll just blame Leon.”
“Eh?!”
Laughter echoed around the dinner table. It seems the Mulan family is quite close-knit. Just like the Heine Frontier Count’s family. Meals are generally filled with laughter.
With Leon added, we discussed what to bring. Each of us would take magical medicine like the basic recovery potions, and we decided to bring emergency rations just in case.
It was probably Leon’s first time camping. He was fidgeting all by himself, which left an impression on me.
The next day, the carriage carrying us set off toward the Draken Frontier Margrave’s Territory. If everything goes smoothly, we should reach the capital of the territory by the end of the day.
This area is covered by rich forests. From what I’ve heard, most of the timber felled here is sent to the royal capital.
“With this many trees, we shouldn’t have trouble finding firewood.”
“This area doesn’t get much snow, and we don’t use a lot of firewood in winter. That’s why every year, the firewood collected is shipped to the royal capital or northern territories. It seems to bring in quite a bit of money.”
“I see. So the firewood industry is developed here. In the Heine Frontier Territory, it was difficult to secure firewood every year, so there must be high demand here.”
To obtain firewood, you must plant trees. I never expected the plant nutrient I made to help their growth would be used somewhere else. What a strange connection, now that I think about it.
As I thought about such things, I looked at the endless forest stretching out before me.
“Do you think monsters might appear?”
“Isidore, do you really want to fight monsters that much?”
Axel cheerfully raised his voice. Is he a battle junkie or something? It’s best if we don’t encounter any monsters at all. If that happens, Fabienne will worry.
“No, it’s just that when we entered the forest last time, we were attacked, remember? So I thought something like that might happen again.”
I think he’s overthinking it. That time, we were just unlucky. It’s not that we get attacked by monsters all the time. Or do we? I’m starting to wonder if my rate of encountering monsters is surprisingly high. Or is that just the average rate?
I’ve never been attacked by monsters when I’m alone, and I’d like to think others haven’t either. It would be a bit unfair to think I’m attracting monsters.
After hearing Axel and Isidore’s conversation, Leon kept glancing at the window, but in the end, we reached the Draken Frontier Margrave’s house without encountering any monsters.
As expected, I’m not the one drawing trouble.
“Everyone, thank you for coming. Oh, Leon, you’ve come too? No matter, my Draken Frontier Margrave Territory’s knights are all elite.”
Just as Miss Hilda said, Margrave Draken didn’t mind our group’s size at all. Laughing cheerfully, he introduced us to his wife and his heir, who was engaged to Miss Hilda.
After exchanging greetings, we headed to the salon for a strategy meeting.
As expected of a mansion in the Frontier, the Draken Frontier Margrave’s residence had a somewhat rugged design. It vaguely reminded me of the Heine Frontier Count’s house. It probably has a sturdy structure for defense in case of an emergency. In the frontier, a mansion that’s just for show is unnecessary.