Chapter 13: The Journey
"I already know the thing. Aina nodded and said, "Although this can make manpower very strained, Mr. Cassius's safety is more important. Please don't worry too much about it and go out with peace of mind. ”
"Thanks. Sherazade smiled and said, "You can do as much as you want with that kid." Judging by the usual workload, it would be fine to triple it again. ”
"Really, what a pathetic. Estelle smiled wryly.
"Hehe, if it really doesn't work, I can still ask the royal branch for support, so you don't have to worry. Aina smiled and said, "That's right, Sherazade. Can I delay you for some time? I have something to say about that mission. ”
"Hmm. Shelazad nodded, then said to the others, "Will you wait for me on the second floor?" ”
"That...... Sister Sheila. Estelle hesitated for a moment and said, "If I have to wait, I want to go to the bell tower, is that okay......?" There are things I want to say to a person. ”
"That's right...... All right. Sherazadeh said, "When I have finished my business, I will come to meet you at the bell tower." ”
"Got it. Estelle nodded and said, "Let's go, Joshua." ”
Standing on the Rollente bell tower, Estelle looked into the distance and said, "Joshua, look!
"Well, you can see it from here. Joshua nodded and said, "But why did you come here? I thought you didn't like this place." ”
"I love this place. Estelle was silent for a moment, then said, "But, I won't come here casually. ”
"I can understand your feelings. Reilly nodded, then said to Joshua, "This is Estelle's mother...... Place of death. ”
"Huh?" Joshua was astonished, he had never heard of it.
"In that war ten years earlier, the Imperial Army had launched an artillery bombardment of the symbolic building in order to get the people of Loliente to surrender. Reilly said slowly: "At that time, Senior Cassius, as the commander of the independent mobile unit of the Kingdom Army, was stationed in Reston Fortress. ”
"I ...... I wanted to see what my father's opponent was like, so I climbed this bell tower alone. But......" said Estell, after a moment of silence, "the bell tower has suddenly collapsed...... When I came back to my senses, I found that I was completely unharmed. It's Mom...... Protected me...... Before she died, she was still singing lullabies for me who couldn't stop crying......"
After learning of this, Cassius withdrew from the kingdom army. Reilly thought for a moment and said, "Although he repelled the Imperial Army, he failed to protect the most important people...... Cassius's predecessors are also very confused. ”
“...... After the war, it was restored to its original state. Estelle closed her eyes and said, "As soon as I come to this place, I can't help but want to rely on my mother." However, then you can't make yourself stronger. ”
"This time, though, it's up to Istelle to protect her father. Reilly smiled and said, "So you want Mom to see her grow, right?"
"Hmm. Estelle nodded and said, "Let's go down, Sister Shera must be waiting." ”
"Astelle......" Joshua looked at her deeply and said, "Good." ”
(Mom, I finally got it...... I want to be like my mother and become strong to protect important people, that's why I chose the path of a guerrilla)
"Mom...... Please wait for me. Estelle looked up at the sky and said, "I will definitely bring Daddy back safely!"
Back on the surface, Sherazadeh was already waiting there.
"Estelle, have you already said hello to Aunt Lena?"
"Hmm. The girl nodded.
"Speaking of which, has Sheila ever met Lady Lena?" asked Reilly, curious.
"Yes...... I was taken care of by her when I was a child. Shelazadeh nodded and said, "I was still in the troupe at that time. ”
"Troupe?"
"It's a circus that tours around the world. Estelle said, "Sister Sheila is a dancer." ”
"To be exact, Estelle and I met twelve years ago. I was eleven years old and Estelle was four years old. Sherazadeh sighed: "Maybe it's fate, when I became a guerrilla, I was accepted as a disciple by Teacher Cassius. ”
"I see. Joshua nodded.
"Alright, that's all for the gossip. Reilly smiled and said, "Let's go." ”
When they arrived at the gate, the guards guarding the gate greeted Reilly and his party: "Yo, you have worked hard. Are you going to Perth?"
"yes, how do you know?" asked Steele, confused.
"Recently, there have been a lot of travelers passing through here. The guard thought for a moment and said, "About five times as much as usual." ”
"Is it because of the flight control in Perth?" said Reilly.
"yes, we're all busy now!" the guard complained.
"It's the Kingdom Army that's engaged in flight control. Shelazad said jokingly, "You don't seem to have a position to complain, do you?"
"That being said...... the guard scratched his head and said, "By the way, this customs office is also being regulated. If you want to go there, go to the counter and ask the captain for a pass. ”
"Got it. ”
As soon as they entered the porter, Estelle and the others were noticed by Captain Aston behind the counter.
"Istelle...... Ah, Joshua also came. ”
"Hello, Captain Aston. ”
"Long time no see. ”
Estelle and Joshua greeted each other politely.
"Ah, long time no see. Captain Aston said embarrassedly: "I've heard that my house has caused you a lot of trouble. I'm so ashamed to be a father. ”
"It's okay, a boy of his age can't help it if he likes to play pranks. Estelle waved her hand and said, "When I was younger, I used to run around the town. ”
"Aren't you a girl......" As is customary, Joshua began to complain.
"Haha, it's still so spirited. Captain Aston smiled and said, "The two over there are ...... Miss Sherazade and Mr. Reilly?"
"Long time no see, Captain Aston. Reilly nodded and said, "We want to go to Perth, so let's apply for a pass." ”
"Do you mean...... You're going to investigate that previous incident?" said Captain Aston in surprise.
"Ah, that's it......" Reilly said of Cassius' disappearance.
"Mr. Cassius...... That's a big deal, I'll get you a pass right now. With that, Captain Aston quickly secured four passes.
"Thank you. Reilly took the pass, and then asked, "But is that okay, if I'm not mistaken, how many more tests have not been done?"
"It doesn't matter, they're all acquaintances. Captain Aston waved his hand and said, "However, if you go to the Haken Gate, you'd better hide your guerrilla identity." ”
"Why is that?" asked Joshua.
"I'm sorry, I can't go any further. Captain Aston shook his head and said, "Anyway, be careful when you act, and I will pray for Mr. Cassius." ”
"I'll explain this on the way. Reilly shook his head at Estelle and the others, and said, "Don't embarrass Captain Aston." ”
"yes, I almost forgot who Mr. Reilly is. Aston smiled and said, "It's not convenient for us to talk about that, so please tell Estelle." ”
After passing through the gate, Reilly said to the crowd, "I also told you before about the withdrawal of Cassius's predecessor from the army. It is said that General Morgan was very dissatisfied with this, and then he began to hate the partisans. ”
"What, this person is really unreasonable. Estelle said disgruntled.
"Anyway, let's just not reveal our identities when we go to the Haken Gate. Reilly said with a smile.