Chapter 19: Contract
Ten days passed.
The bodies and wreckage have been cleared.
And in the town square.
Execution of the surviving thieves began.
Everyone acts with hatred.
The screams of the bandits echoed throughout the square.
I don't feel sorry for them.
This is the result of their actions.
"Shiro-san"
The captain spoke.
"Is there anything wrong?"
"No, nothing. That's why we're going."
Many residents lost their families and property.
They are leaving the city.
They can't survive the winter without it.
Fortunately, a nearby town is willing to receive them.
The merchants will be their escorts and guides.
"I would like to ask you for this."
Saying that, he handed me a crumpled piece of paper.
Paper, this world has them?
There was red wax hardened on the edges.
It's called sealing wax.
So it was a letter to some bigwig.
"There's a lord living in the opposite part of town from where we're going."
"And you want me to give this to him?"
"Can I ask you a favor?"
"I understand. Is I want to say, but is there a map or something? I don't know the geography."
"Okay, I'll get you a map. Oh, and this one too."
He gave me another one.
No wax seal.
“If you are stopped by a soldier before meeting the lord, please give it to him. I have written a rough explanation.”
"Alright."
"Is Wince-san alright?"
"I'd like to think so."
Wince also seems to be pushing herself a little, but she's starting to act like she always does.
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I return to the hut before dark.
"Ah, welcome back."
Wince calls out brightly.
"I'm back"
After all, the incident is still in her mind, and her smile is still a little awkward.
"Wince, I have something important to tell you."
"What is it?"
“I have a letter to deliver to a lord tomorrow.”
"......You mean you're going far away?"
Wince probably knows more about geography than I do.
If she says so, that means, it will be far.
"Yeah, I'm leaving tomorrow."
"......I don't like it."
"Wince?"
"I absolutely hate it. I'm not leaving Shiro-san."
"I can't help but go."
"If Shiro-san says he'll leave me, I'll die right here, right now."
What the hell is this person talking about?
"C-calm down. Why would you do that?"
"I have nothing anymore. Shiro-san is all I have!"
"This town..."
"There is nothing for me in a town like this! I have nothing but painful memories!"
"I don't think that's......"
"No! Shiro-san! I'll go with you! I won't get in your way!"
"It might be dangerous..."
"Then can I follow you if there's anything I can do? I will do anything! If you want me to take off my clothes, I will! If you want me to be a slave, I will be a slave! If you want me to make money, I'll become a prostitute!"
"I don't want that!"
"Then please tell me. I...... what should I do now?"
I feel like she's about to cry.
"Ah... yeah... I guess you'll just have to do that...."
It's a bit random, but I can't think of any other solution.
"Then let's make a contract."
"Contract......"
"Keep up the good work, Scout. Best regards."
"Can I come with you...?"
“A-and read the letters for me.”
"Y...... yes!"
She gave a nice reply, but eventually, she starts to cry.
It's okay, she just seems happy.
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"Did you forget anything?"
"No, I haven't. It's okay."
Minimum food.
Map.
Weapon.
Money
We'll be fine.
"We can reach our goal in 5 days."
"It's going to take that long?"
"Ahaha, probably because I don't have much physical strength. I'm sorry."
I'm sure Shiro-san can get there in three days.
I quickly become a hindrance.
So I'll keep my mouth shut.
"Shall we go then?"
"Yes!"
He's the only reason I exist.
I live for this man.
I will never leave him.
Tftc
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