Encounter
During the journey, we take lodging in a nearby town or village.
If there is no lodging, we camped out in the wild.
We brought a waterproof cloth, so we are okay even if it rains.
Fortunately, it doesn't rain and the night sky is bright.
About ten days passed on our walking trip.
"Shiro-san, is there anyone out there?"
Wince was the first to notice.
I looked in the direction I was told to
"It's a carriage, is it a noble?"
It's not a covered wagon like those used by peddlers.
It's a magnificent carriage with elaborate decorations.
"What's wrong?"
Wince approaches and talks to the people.
"Hmm, who are you guys?"
I knew it was a nobleman.
I was a little annoyed that he was so arrogant, but since I am hiding my identity, I'll keep quiet.
"We're just a traveler. Did the carriage break down?"
"...Yeah, no matter how much the horses pull, the carriage won't move."
They're probably wary of us.
After thinking about it for a while, I spoke.
"I'm going behind the carriage. Wi..."
Oops, that's dangerous
Even though we're hiding our identity, if I reveal our name, it will be foolish.
"Yes, do you need something from Fisse-san, Shiero-san?"
Wince quickly followed up.
"Yeah, there was a luminous stone in Fisse’s bag, right?"
"Here."
I received the Luminous Stone from Wince's hand while going behind the carriage.
"Shiero-san, what do you think?"
"The front axle is bent. Because of that distortion, it won't turn."
Now, how should we solve this...
"Noble-san, can you fix the axle when you get back?"
"No problem, we also make horse carriages in our territory, though not quite as good as the ones in Bardonacia."
"I see. Is it close by?"
"Yeah, what are you going to do?"
"Bend it with force until the axle moves."
Of course, since I don't use any tools, I can't fix it cleanly.
On the contrary, it will cause significant fatigue and shorten the lifespan of the axle.
It's only a temporary measure
"You'll have to replace the whole axle when you get back, is that all right?"
"Okay."
"Alright!"
I bent the distorted part to the correct position
"It’s okay now."
The nobleman is dumbfounded.
The coachman too
"What's wrong?"
"Are you a blacksmith or something?"
"No? I'm just a traveler."
"I see, you're quite skillful."
"Because I'm used to it."
This kind of thing happened a lot in the past.
And I've solved such troubles by myself.
By force.
Come to think of it, Sylvie once stuck a wooden stick in the wheel of a carriage.
Without thinking too much about it, she just did it out of curiosity.
I remember the wooden wheel breaking with a loud sound and Gotton turning into a demon.
Then Gotton's father asked me to help with repairs.
"It will be troublesome if it breaks any further. We'll accompany you near the town."
"That helps, but... is it okay?"
There's no problem
We're already very close to Edgeworth territory.
"Hmm, it was rude of me not to give my name after you helped us, traveler."
Saying that, the man straightens his back and says his name.
"Lord of Edgeworth, Count Stingray Edgeworth."
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