Chapter 222

With the preparations for departure done, we boarded the carriage.

「Huhh?」

I thought that I would ride together with Otousama and Okaasama, but there were only Miria, Mashiro, Kurogane and Kaguya inside.

I see, they must be paying attention that I’m riding together with my Contracted Beasts. Moreover, they aren’t in their human forms, so these members are packed tightly together. I’m glad~! If I rode with Otousama and Okaasama, I would have been cautioned and scolded all the way to the Capital.

It seems that Shin is riding on the wagon together with all the guards. What a painful-looking space that is… Shin… do your best…

Because it’s a long ride, I had the carriage filled with many cushions. Yeah, it’s on the level of a mere consolation, but it’s better than nothing.

Kurogane is at my feet and Mashiro is laying on my lap as a knee pillow. Kaguya is relaxing on Miria’s lap.

Not sure whether it’s because Miria feeds her, but Kaguya receives her well. She seems happy under Miria’s mofumofu skill. Umu, good.

We rode on the highway without stopping and before the evening, we arrived at an inn of a certain town.

「Cristea-sama, we will be arriving soon」「… N? Nnn~! … Ahh, my back hurts…」

When I stretched my legs and rubbed them, Miria chuckled.

「Oh my, Cristea-sama, you are acting like an elderly」

Even if you say that, how often do I sit still for so many hours like this…

I thought that we arrived quite quickly, but I have apparently dozed off along the way.

Ah, not good, the drool is…

「Are you all right, Lord? Shall I carry you if your back aches?」「Cristea, I will hold you?」「Thank you, you two. But, I’m fine」

The two who turned into their human forms reported for duty, but I would look like a child if carried by Kurogane and it would be impossible for Mashiro to hold me, right… no, it would be fine since he’s strong to begin with? I’m just uneasy from being seen…

『Stop dawdling, how about getting down already』

Kuwaa… Kaguya who let out a large yawn is shrewdly intent on being carried by Miria.

「Yes, yes. Now then, shall we get down」

I slowly ate a bit and left the rest… I feel bad for wasting food, but a soup that’s saltier than ocean water is impossible for me…

Otousama is doing his best to eat, but you will have high blood pressure if you eat this much, okay!? Don’t try the impossible, alright!?

Haa… it’s difficult being hungry and not being able to eat. Let’s secretly eat snacks when I get to my room.

… Let’s offer some to Otousama and Okaasama later as well. Otousama and Okaasama are glancing towards me as if trying to say something anyway.

I’m worried about tomorrow’s breakfast… haa.