Magi Craft Meister

Chapter 320 Amba.s.sador Lis.h.i.+a

12th of May.

During the time when salt was still being bought up here and there.

Lis.h.i.+a Farheight and Pascaud Rush had reached the city of Rakham.

They werent on any fixed schedule so they were going at a somewhat slow pace.

After all, they could easily make it from Presos to Sharuru with a good horse.

Lis.h.i.+a-san, will we be staying here today?

Pascaud asked Lis.h.i.+a. He was baron Rushs third son and was now 20 years old. He had a normal physique. He had blonde hair and blue eyes which would make him pretty good-looking but his low eye corners ruin it all.

However, that also makes him kinda easy to talk to and so he was surprisingly popular amongst the female knights, soldiers and attendants.

But there was only one woman he wanted to be popular to. It was none other than Lis.h.i.+a Farheight, who was right in front of him.

Right. From what I have heard, Earl Walter seems to be staying here right now. Lets go give our greetings.

Eh

Before departing Pascaud had heard about what Earl Walter had done and how he had lost a part of his land as leasehold land.

For that reason, he was worried about how Lis.h.i.+a will be welcomed by the Earl, since she was going to that land as an amba.s.sador.

Even though he wanted to protect her, he was from a baron household and was the third son at that, as well. It wasnt like he could hold his own against an Earl.

I dont really recommend it, though.

Pascaud was the older among the two but Lis.h.i.+a held a higher position than him. On top of that, it was the woman he had feelings for so he was trying to keep a low profile.

However, Lis.h.i.+a wasnt the least concerned about it and turned the horse around towards the Earls villa in Rakham.

It will be fine. Hes another n.o.ble who serves the kingdom.

..

Lis.h.i.+a stated to Pascaud, who couldnt help but worry.

Thanks for coming, Farheight-dono, Rush-dono.

However, contrary to Pascauds thoughts, Earl Walter welcomed the two in a very good mood. On the surface, at the very least.

It has been a while, Earl. I was on my way to Jin-donos leasehold land as the amba.s.sador of Kurain kingdom.

The moment Kaina villages name popped up in the conversation, the Earls expression distorted just a bit but neither Pascaud nor Lis.h.i.+a noticed.

You have been appointed quite an important job then. As its just a villa, I cant provide much of a good service but please, stay the night here.

The Earl said with a smile. Lis.h.i.+a decided to meekly take him up on his kindness.

Leave the horses at the stable and your luggages with the butler.

As they were told, they gave away the big, official luggages to the butler, keeping the hand luggage with them. As the official doc.u.ments were sealed, they would immediately know if it was tampered with and they also didnt think the Earl would do such a thing.

They had three horses, one for Lis.h.i.+a, one for Pascaud and another for their luggages. They left them at the stable.

Ah, please give this one these fodder and water.

At the end, they also left 2 of their carrier pigeons there. Among the 2, 1 was to report back after reaching Kaina village, about the situation there. And the other was for emergency purposes.

The fact that they had military-use carrier pigeons showed how important this role was.

Yes, please leave it to me.

The butler gladly received the pigeons, saying he had also taken care of pigeons before. That also made Lis.h.i.+a feel relieved.

Lis.h.i.+a and Pascaud got two separate rooms.

After entering her room, Lis.h.i.+a thought back upon her task again.

[As the Kurain kingdom, we really want to hold onto this brilliantsuper brilliant magi craftsman, Jin.

And, we also would like to receive some tools or magic tools sometimes, which would bring profit to the country.

And for that purpose, we must not displease him.

And as such, your job as the amba.s.sador for Kaina village is to please Jin and that is all.]

That was what she was repeatedly told by the vice-minister of foreign affairs.

[Depending on the situation, hold on to him using yourself.]

They didnt say that, though, but she did receive indications of it.

Jin-san

Based on the impression she has of Jin, Jin seemed like a guy who wouldnt like that. Or rather, he seemed like someone who wouldnt like any shrewd scheme.

She had deepened this belief of her by talking to her former instructor, Gloria Orstat.

She thought if she was going to have a good relation with him, she was to have a bond of pure friends.h.i.+p.

But that was just her instinct talking and wasnt anything certain.

As such, Lis.h.i.+a was having trouble deciding on what to prioritize more for Kurain kingdom, her instinct or the authoritys instructions.

Looks like that Farheights young girl is the amba.s.sador.

Oho? That is something.

It grates on my nerves but I cant possibly use just that as a hindrance.

Well, that is true. By the way, it seems that she is taking two pigeons along with her?

Mm? You get info fast, huh? Thats true.

I have a pretty interesting experiment I would like to do, can I?

What is it?

I cant say. If it goes well, it might also please you a bit.

Hmm, well, fine. I wouldnt stop something you do by yourself.

Haha, wise.

QuintaDeneb 29 was listening in on that conversation but couldnt grasp what the mysterious other man was planning on doing.

And so pa.s.sed on the whole conversation to Laojun.

[Certainly, we cant say for sure by just that conversation. Just that it will be something relating to the pigeons.]

Yes.

[Keep a lookout such that her pigeons arent exchanged or hurt.]

Understood.

[And who is this unknown man?]

I do not know. He was wearing a hooded robe so I couldnt see his face. Just that he is probably in his 30s from his voice and physique.

[Then also investigate that mans ident.i.ty.]

Yes, understood.

[If you are short-handed, I will send one more Quinta.]

Yes, that would be helpful.

[Then Deneb 30 is free, take her.]

The next morning, Pascaud and Lis.h.i.+a had a lavish breakfast and slowly departed from Rakham.

The Earl also went out to see them off with a smile.

Lis.h.i.+a looked at the basket behind her saddle, which had the pigeons in it.

The two pigeons were quiet inside the basket.

There were also no signs of meddling with the doc.u.ments seal.

It isnt good to doubt other people much, huh?

Yes

The Earl was also regretting doubting Jin-san. He was talking about it yesterday.

He did?

Pascaud couldnt really believe it just like that. As he had been a n.o.ble since birth, for better or worse, he knew the beings called n.o.bles well.

And that suspicion of his will hit the mark in an unexpected way.

Buying up salt, you say?

They had reached Sharuru city, where the price of salt had increased.

Salt is used in almost all kinds of cooking. As such, the dinings and restaurants couldnt help but raise their costs as well.

And is the Earl doing nothing?

Those parts fall under Earl Walters territory. It was the landlords duty to do something when his people are in trouble. He was even staying at Rakham which was just beside Sharuru.

Of course, Lis.h.i.+a or Pascaud didnt think so far ahead to come up with the idea that the Earl himself was the one leading this.

Yes, nothing.

Thats terrible. I wish we could do something about this.

Lis.h.i.+a-san, we have a role to fulfill. We must not forget what to prioritize.

Pascaud warned Lis.h.i.+a. However, it was a sound argument for a n.o.ble.

Thats right

Lis.h.i.+a felt bitter not being able to do anything.

If it was Jin-san here, what would he

She couldnt help but think that Jin would do something about this.

Lis.h.i.+a secretly decided by herself to talk to Jin about this when she reached Kaina village.

Laojun still hadnt released the salt into the market. It would be a day or two after this.