Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 229: A Messenger’s Visit
Tauro and his companions had encountered one surprise after another in the dragonfolk village and had learned many things they had never known before.
By the time they returned to Ragune’s house, the orange light of sunset was already fading into night.
“Then we’ll take our leave. We look forward to seeing you again.”
The garrison captain bade them farewell on behalf of his men and returned to his patrol.
Drago, Ragune’s older brother, was waiting at the house.
Only then did Tauro notice that the house was far too large for Ragune and Drago alone. Their parents might normally live there as well, though he wondered why they were absent.
“Welcome back. Would you like to stay with us tonight, or will you be returning home?”
While they had visited the chief, Drago had prepared to accommodate the important guests overnight.
“Thank you, but today’s visit was unplanned, so we should return home. I apologize for arriving so suddenly.”
Tauro thanked him on behalf of the team and bowed.
“Everyone, the entrance to [Dimensional Corridor] is in my room. This way.”
Ragune led them inside, and Drago accompanied them to her room.
The experiment combining Tauro’s [Spatial Transfer] with Ragune’s [Dimensional Corridor] had succeeded. The team had traveled to the distant dragonfolk village, been welcomed there, and returned to Dansas on the same day.
After confirming that Tauro, Aeris, and Ankh had transferred safely, Ragune prepared to return through [Dimensional Corridor]. Drago stopped her before she left.
“Ragune, please bring Tauro-dono and the others again. Next time, I want the village to welcome them properly rather than having them leave after only a brief visit.”
“All right, Brother. We have our own plans, so I don’t know how soon it’ll be, but I’ll speak with Tauro.”
Ragune returned to Dansas through [Dimensional Corridor].
“So people like them exist in the outside world… It makes me want to see it for myself.”
For the first time, Drago found himself envying his younger sister.
Two mornings after the team’s unexpected visit to the dragonfolk village, Tauro and Ankh were having breakfast at home with Aeris and Ragune when a messenger arrived from Dareder.
“My master, Count Dareder, wishes to receive you as an honored guest of his house. Naturally, you’re under no obligation to accept. He merely wishes to meet once more the man who saved his life and taught him Reversi—Tauro-dono.”
“I appreciate his kindness, but Black-Gold Wings only completed our client’s request as adventurers. Helping the count was an accidental result of that quest. We did nothing that warrants being received as honored guests, and his representative has already thanked us. Anything further would be excessive.”
“Please reconsider! My master entrusted this invitation to me personally, so I can’t simply return without accomplishing anything. Could you at least allow him to see you briefly?”
“We’re adventurers. If Count Dareder has a request for us, we’ll consider it, but please submit it through the Adventurers’ Guild.”
Tauro refused to be swayed by the messenger’s appeal.
“I understand. I’ll convey your answer to my master.”
The disappointed messenger bowed and left Tauro’s house to return to Dareder.
“Why wouldn’t you at least meet him?”
Aeris asked after the messenger had gone.
“I don’t know Count Dareder well enough to judge what kind of man he is. I didn’t want to meet him only to be asked to enter his service or become entangled in something troublesome. He currently feels indebted to me, so he’s unlikely to take offense at my refusal. I thought it best to use that opportunity to maintain some distance.”
“That’s why you insisted that any future approach go through the guild.”
Ragune nodded in understanding.
“From what I know, Count Dareder is mild-mannered, so I doubt he’d cause trouble. The investigators he sent before were unpleasant, though.”
Aeris remembered having to vouch for Tauro’s identity.
“I had the same impression. He had only just survived an assassination attempt, so everyone around him was probably tense and overly cautious.”
“That’s normal for nobles. Caution is better than carelessness. Ha-ha-ha!”
Ankh laughed, supporting Tauro’s decision and lightening the mood.