Water Magician

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The city of Mifasoshi.

A relatively large building with rows of wooden buildings.

“This place is quite different from the Central Countries, the archipelago region, and the autonomous city of Kwebasa.”

“Indeed. There’s not a single stone building here. Yet the population is significant. Perhaps tens of thousands.”

Ryo and Abel spoke in hushed tones.

Of course, the patrol unit surrounding them couldn’t discern their words, but it was evident they were conversing.

Even so, as they weren’t being detained, they weren’t forbidden to talk.

In fact, they were expected to provide valuable information to the deputy governor’s office later, as collaborators rather than captives.

The two were escorted with extreme courtesy.

All the while, they endured the curious gazes of the townsfolk.

In front of the Deputy Governor’s Office, Mifasoshi.

“Thanks to Abel, the stares from the townspeople were excruciating.”

“How is that my fault?!”

“Your leather armor… it’s cool, but it stands out a lot in the Eastern Countries.”

“…Yeah, I was thinking the same. I should buy a cloak somewhere…”

Unbeknownst to Abel, it wasn’t just his attire. Ryo’s robe—befitting of a Fairy King and nothing short of dazzling—was also a reason for the stares…

But the oblivious wearer remained unaware.

The two were led into what seemed like a reception room and asked to wait.

It wasn’t a detention room, at least.

However, no coffee or tea was served.

Meanwhile, two members of the patrol stood guard with spears at the door.

Likely to ensure Ryo and Abel didn’t go anywhere…

Before entering the room, Abel had noticed something.

As soon as they sat down, he leaned toward Ryo and whispered.

“Ryo, did you cast something on me?”

“Yes, . Just in case of a sudden attack, I’ve prepared it for both of us.”

was a nearly invisible ice armor spell Ryo had developed for Queen Iliaja of the Kingdom of Suje.

“Cautious, aren’t you?”

“Experience has made me wise.”

Ryo nodded.

Before continuing.

“Abel, I’ve been in a similar situation before.”

“Oh? When? In the Western Countries”

“Yeah. I was helping someone and waited like this. Expecting praise. Back then, they even served me coffee. But then, the people I helped brought their superior and soldiers to arrest me.”

“That sounds… rough.”

Ryo recounted the incident with the Mafalda Republic’s Secret Service Agency.

At the time, a misunderstanding in their intel led to the mishap.

The soldiers surrounded him but didn’t attack outright.

If they had, things could have gone very differently…

This time, Ryo had decided to act preemptively.

Five minutes later, the door opened, and two individuals entered.

One was Solon, the patrol captain.

The other was a woman in her sixties.

“I hear you have information regarding Kwebasa. Is that correct?”

“To the extent of our knowledge.”

The woman asked, and Ryo answered politely.

Even offering a faint smile.

However, what occupied Ryo’s thoughts was something else entirely.

(This woman… things might get a little complicated.)

Adjusting his approach on the spot, he introduced himself.

“I am Sue Ku, deputy governor of Mifasoshi.”

Deputy governor Sue Ku greeted them politely.

“I am Ryo, from the Kingdom of Knightley in the Central Countries. We recently arrived from the Autonomous City of Kwebasa.”

“…And I am Abel, also of Knightley.”

After Ryo’s explanation, Abel introduced himself in a similar manner, though with a slightly surprised expression.

It seemed he hadn’t expected Ryo to openly mention their homeland.

“The Central Countries? That’s quite far. Captain Solon’s report didn’t mention this.”

“My apologies. I forgot to include that detail.”

Ryo responded to Sue Ku’s inquiry with a smile.

From a faint smile, his expression shifted to a full grin.

It was an innocent, pure smile… one without malice.

Deputy Governor Sue Ku remained silent for a moment but chose not to probe further, instead moving on to the main topic.

“The reason we requested the two of you to come to the deputy governor’s office is as Captain Solon mentioned. We’d like you to share any information you have about Kwebasa, or even about the Grand Duchy.”

“I see.”

Deputy Governor Sue Ku posed the question, and Ryo nodded once in response.

Although he nodded, he didn’t immediately begin to speak.

He maintained his smile.

As if waiting for Sue Ku to say more.

Abel noticed this and interpreted it as such.

Indeed…

“Of course, we don’t expect you to share for free. We’re prepared to offer fair compensation for valuable information.”

“Thank you very much.”

As Sue Ku said this, Ryo immediately expressed gratitude and bowed slightly.

Then, he continued,

“That said, there’s quite a lot of information to cover… would it be alright if you asked specific questions. And I responded accordingly?”

“That’s fine. Let’s start with…”

Thus began a back-and-forth exchange of questions from Deputy Governor Sue Ku and answers from Ryo.

Ryo primarily shared information that any resident of Kwebasa would know, answering honestly.

However, he avoided mentioning certain sensitive topics, such as the true identity of Duke Helb or the matter of the Blue Island.

Instead, he stuck to details made public through government announcements or official reports.

The Q&A session lasted over an hour, and by the end, Deputy Governor Sue Ku appeared satisfied.

“Thank you. I’m grateful to have obtained information that has yet to reach us here in Mifasoshi.”

Sue Ku bowed her head to express her gratitude.

“Not at all. I’m glad I could be of help.”

Ryo, who had maintained a smile throughout the exchange, gave a small nod, still smiling.

With that, Deputy Governor Sue Ku shifted to a new topic.

“You mentioned to Captain Solon that you came from Kwebasa and planned to head north?”

“Yes. To be more precise, to Jonjon in the Bosunta Kingdom.”

“I see, to Jonjon. Were you aware that Mifasoshi is a city in the Bosuntar Kingdom…?”

“To be honest, we didn’t know. We were traveling to Jonjon by ship, but it sank. We managed to make it to land and headed north, where your patrol team found us.”

“I see.”

Ryo explained, and Deputy Governor Sue Ku nodded in understanding.

However, Abel noticed a brief sharpness in Sue Ku’s gaze.

“I’m grateful for the information you’ve shared. However… I cannot simply allow anyone to head to the capital, Jonjon. Do you have any credentials to verify your identities?”

“In that case…”

Ryo said as he reached into his bag and pulled out an envelope.

“This is a letter of introduction from Duke Helb of the Atinjo Grand Duchy. He gave it to us to use in Jonjon.”

Ryo handed the envelope to Sue Ku.

Who removed the letter and read it carefully.

“I see. Duke Helb, the Grand Duke’s younger brother and a renowned practitioner of sorcery. For someone of his stature to write a letter of introduction… you two must be significant figures.”

“Not at all. Duke Helb is stationed as an ambassador in Kwebasa… And we were fortunate enough to meet him there. He kindly wrote this letter for us. Truly a very approachable individual.”

Ryo deflected Sue Ku’s probing with a smile.

Sue Ku scrutinized Ryo for a moment before looking back at the letter.

“I don’t mean to doubt you, but I’d like to confirm the authenticity of this letter. May I hold onto it for a while?”

“…Of course. As long as you provide a receipt for it, I have no objections.”

Ryo hesitated for a moment.

But quickly responded.

“A receipt?”

“Yes. A written acknowledgment that states you’ve taken custody of Duke Helb’s letter of introduction.”

“Understood. I’ll have one issued shortly.”

“Thank you.”

(A receipt? I’ve never heard of that…)

Abel thought to himself.

Perhaps everyone but Ryo was thinking the same thing.

“We’ll arrange accommodations for the two of you. As a gesture of gratitude for the information and for borrowing the letter. We’ll also assign members of the patrol team to accompany you. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you need anything.”

“Thank you very much.”

Ryo bowed deeply to Sue Ku’s offer.

Of course, he fully understood that they were being put under surveillance.

The patrol team’s ‘escort’ was also meant to keep an eye on them.

Even so, Ryo accepted this as an unavoidable reality…

Still, he believed in playing every possible card.

“By the way, I’d like to buy a cloak for Abel here. As he is now, he draws a lot of attention. Could you recommend a good clothing store?”

“A clothing store?”

“Yes. Someplace where we could shop… Of course, it would be reassuring to have the patrol team accompany us for protection during the trip.”

“Understood.”

Sue Ku said, glancing behind her.

At Captain Solon of the patrol team, who nodded in response.

Thus, Ryo and Abel were finally allowed to leave the deputy governor’s office.

With ‘escort’ in tow.

As they walked to their lodging under escort.

The patrol team surrounded them, two in front and two behind.

Still, speaking in low voices seemed unlikely to be overheard.

“Hey, Ryo. Why were you so honest with the deputy governor earlier?”

“Well… that deputy reminded me of His Majesty Roberto Pirlo of the Union.”

Roberto Pirlo, the former king of the Capitone Kingdom—one of the ten great nations of the Union.

He and Ryo were together as part of the delegation to the Western Countries.

Despite being 75 years old, Pirlo exemplified the power of a strong magician…

Thirteen years ago, during the ‘Great War’ between the Kingdom and the Union, he fought on the frontlines as a magician.

Even while serving as the reigning king.

Even veteran magicians like Ilarion Baraha and Arthur Verasis from the Kingdom had struggled against him.

Roberto Pirlo had an innate ability to sense magic and magic power.

A skill common among elite like Ryo but less so among magicians of the Central Countries, who often relied on chanting.

When Ryo looked at Sue Ku, he instantly recognized her as a seasoned magician or sorcerer.

With extensive experience and insight.

Sue Ku might even deduce that Ryo and Abel were not from the Eastern Countries based on their attire.

That was the aura that reminded Ryo of Roberto Pirlo.

“I see. So… what do you think will happen next?”

“What will happen…? All we can do is wait.”

“Hmm.”

“The letter of introduction is essentially a hostage… well, not a person, but still.”

“Even without it, we’d manage, right?”

“Of course. But they haven’t deemed us enemies yet, so there’s no need for us to make them adversaries. If we’re lucky, they might even assist us in getting to the capital.”

Ryo grinned.

Mischievously… a smug, theatrical smile…

“True… besides, going through the jungle again would be a nightmare.”

“Exactly…”

Both Ryo and Abel let out small sighs.

However, if an ordinary adventurer saw how effortlessly they had navigated the jungle and heard their complaints, they would likely be furious.

Because to the average adventurer, the two of them basically went on a stroll.

For most adventurers, traversing the jungle is an arduous ordeal…

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