Chapter 157: Honorific
"Haa~, we've finally arrived~"
It took five days by horse-drawn carriage from the royal capital to Bardonacia territory.
"Hmm?"
"What's wrong, Etwald?"
"My lord, what are they doing?"
Many people are in the direction Etwald is pointing
Everyone is shirtless and hammering stakes with wooden mallets while sweating like a waterfall.
Etwald is particularly interested in a small machine on three legs.
A man is giving instructions while looking into it
"That? I'm not familiar with it, but it seems to be a work called surveying."
Some time ago there were people all over Edgeworth territory doing the same thing.
"Surveying? What are they measuring?"
"They say it's the territory of the Kingdom. They're making an accurate map."
“Map? Aren't there plenty of maps in the capital?"
Prince Giran doesn't see the need for such a thing.
No, I think it would be cheaper, too.
"Mother said, [It's too old and lacks accuracy]. It is said that there may be some deviation from 10 years ago.”
"What's the point of making something so accurate?"
"In order to build a railroad, you can't afford to have even one finger off the mark."
“Huh?… Then they are preparing to connect the railroad from the royal capital to Bardonacia. Is that what you're saying?”
"I don't know how much further it is."
At the mention of a railroad, Corus reacted.
“Then, in the future, will railroads be laid in the territories of all four kingdoms?”
"Ah~, then the carriage will be gone and it will be easier to move around."
"Hmm, hey Shisu."
"What is it?"
"………"
"Prince?"
"Giran is fine"
"Yes?"
“To put it bluntly, you guys are not good at using honorifics.”
Yes, I'm aware of it.
"I get irritated when I hear half-hearted honorifics. Speak normally. I will allow you until we return to the capital."
“Then I'll do that, Giran-chan!”
“Cornales! You don't usually use honorifics, do you?"
"Eh? Even I used to speak in honorifics when it mattered!"
"When have you spoken in honorifics? Tell me."
"Eh?"
"Did you two ever hear Cornales speak in honorifics?"
Um...
"About half a day when we first met..."
"See! I'm speaking in honorifics!"
Keep it for at least one day
"That doesn't mean it's done, you idiot!"
"Okay, let's go see Giran's grandpa and grandma!"
"Listen!"
It's lively...
"My lord."
"What?"
"What is the relationship between those two?"
“Childhood friends who have the King and the Captain of the Royal Guard as their parents… maybe?”
"Could it be that it's an inseparable relationship?"
"Might be so."
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And it went on for a while from there.
Something very unexpected happened.
"Ah, it was farther than I thought..."
"We shouldn't have gotten off the carriage in front of the gate..."
Yes
We got off the carriage with the same feeling as an ordinary city wall
But it was a mistake
“Why are the walls of the Frontier Count's territory so high!?”
The city walls of Bardonacia territory were so huge that they even surpassed the royal capital.
Because of that, we lost our sense of distance and ended up walking in vain
"Now, Shisu!"
"What is it?"
"Reluctantly, you are the leader from now on."
"Eh! Why?"
"A prince can't just show up here without a proper escort and no notice. And I will hide my presence as long as I can."
“Do you want to hide until we meet the lord?”
"That's right, there's no one here who knows my face."
"Is it necessary to keep it a secret?"
"I don't know. Father told me to be careful, so I'll be cautious."
I think you're overreacting.
"All right. I'll take care of it."
"You're in charge. Even though I'm reluctant to leave it to you."
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"Stop"
I was stopped by the gatekeeper right away.
"Are you an adventurer?"
"Yes"
“The four of you look quite young, though?”
"We've just come of age."
"Well, don't push yourself too hard just because you're young. If you're an adventurer, it's your own responsibility. Also, if you commit a crime in the territory, you'll be thrown into prison immediately."
"Yes, I will be careful."
We went through the gate without any problems.
Giran speaks up
"So? Where is the lord?"
I've met the prince's grandmother, Gotton-san, many times, but only when I've been in Edgeworth Territory.
“Usually there is a large mansion farthest from the gate, but… this is…”
"Just the gate?"
“It's been extended and remodeled quite a bit. The whole town is in chaos, right?”
"Hey? Just the gate?"
“There are too many chimneys, and all of them are emitting smoke, so I can't see very far. I'll have to ask someone."
"Hey, hey! Just the gate..."
"""It's boring, so shut up."""
"I didn't say anything like that!"
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