Water Magician

Chapter 511: Deputy Governor of Mifasoshi

Editor: Tseirp

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.

While they didn’t need to act subservient, being overly haughty would also be inappropriate.

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.” R₳ΝőbĘS

“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.”

“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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