Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 64: The Road to the Royal Capital
We reached the town scheduled for our first night without incident. As expected of a frontier margraviate, settlements became smaller soon after leaving the territorial capital.
This first town was still relatively large. From the following day onwards, some of our stops would be little more than villages. Even so, any settlement was preferable to sleeping outdoors.
Dusk had fallen by the time we arrived. We went directly to the inn rather than exploring. The proprietor had been informed of our visit and welcomed us immediately.
Rosalia still looked well. The thick cushion I had prepared had apparently prevented her from developing a sore backside. Mine was holding up too.
At dinner, I questioned Lionel. During journeys, everyone ate together.
“Have the scouts reported any monsters or bandits on the road ahead?”
“Nothing at present, my lord. We’ve sent scouts in advance and will remain vigilant, so there’s no need to worry.”
“I see.”
We continued our meal in subdued silence.
This was an important period before winter. The roads towards the royal capital were crowded with wagons carrying preserved food, fuel, and daily necessities. Such traffic inevitably attracted thieves.
The main route was well established, and the lords whose lands bordered it dispatched soldiers to patrol. That made the road comparatively safe, but we couldn’t lower our guard.
The town where we lodged that night still lay within the Heine Margraviate, so its patrols were Father’s responsibility. If bandits had become established there, I would have had stern questions for the soldiers assigned to the road.
Beyond the next settlement, however, we would enter a neighbouring territory. I was slightly uneasy, but its lord profited from the road and should understand the need to protect it.
After dinner, I wiped myself clean and went to bed. There was nothing else to do. I could neither make potions nor practise magic, so I shared the bed with Rosalia and tried to sleep.
Rosalia’s face was pale even in repose. She was frightened for our grandparents. I was too, but I couldn’t show weakness. If I lost control, her fear would only deepen.
We departed immediately after breakfast the next morning. The weather was clear, and I wanted to cover as much distance as possible before it changed.
The road gradually worsened. Again and again, the carriage dropped into a rut with a violent jolt.
“Rosalia, are you all right?”
“Big brother… I feel sick.”
She had become carsick. That was a problem, because we still had a long journey ahead.
Fortunately, I had prepared for the possibility.
“I made some motion-sickness medicine.”
“Motion-sickness medicine?”
“Yes. It should stop the nausea.”
We halted the carriage for a short rest. I created water with magic, filled a cup, and handed it to her with one of the tablets.
“It tastes sweet on the outside, but don’t chew it. The inside is bitter. Swallow it with the water.”
“All right.”
Rosalia obeyed while Lionel watched closely.
Her colour soon returned, and she spent the rest of that stage in good spirits despite the rocking carriage. I had begun to feel ill myself, so I took a dose as well.
After we reached the next town, Lionel approached me.
“Lord Julius, what was the medicine you and Lady Rosalia took?”
“The motion-sickness medicine. Haven’t you seen it before?”
“No. Does it prevent sickness caused by travelling in a carriage?”
“Yes, although it may not work equally well for everyone.”
Did this world truly lack motion-sickness medicine? In the game, it had been one of the standard items supplied through the Magic Pharmacists’ Guild, so I had assumed it was commonly sold.
“Lord Julius, could you supply it to the knight order? Some knights inevitably become ill during carriage journeys.”
“Certainly. Tell me if there are any other medicines you need.”
“I’ll ask the others, but at present we most need something for stomach trouble.”
“I understand. I’ll prepare that together with the motion-sickness medicine.”
So they lacked anti-diarrhoeal medicine too. I should also make a treatment for athlete’s foot. Knights probably needed it.
The continuing obstacle was that I couldn’t purchase proper potion ingredients. I had to find a solution.
The journey proceeded smoothly until the fourth day, when we were forced to stop in a village. Lionel received a report that a Great Big Boar had been sighted nearby. It was an extremely dangerous monster, so no one was willing to leave.
“It was seen this morning,” Lionel reported.
“The timing could hardly be worse. What are our options?”
Messages had already been sent to nearby towns and villages, but they had apparently crossed paths with us.
The usual response would be to ask the nearest Adventurers’ Guild to dispatch a subjugation party. We had no way of knowing how long that would take.
“Even if adventurers accept the request immediately, resolving the matter will take at least three days,” Lionel said. “Otherwise, it may take considerably longer.”
“We can’t remain here for that long. We’ll leave tomorrow as planned.”
The knights stiffened at my declaration. Rosalia clutched my arm anxiously. Lionel considered the matter before speaking.
“With respect, my lord, would that not be dangerous?”
“Lionel, which is more dangerous—a wyvern or a Great Big Boar?”
After a moment, Lionel nodded.
“You’re correct.”