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Chapter 5: Interworld Courier Service
It seemed that the Black Princess's group had stopped by the city of Erakton during their journey toward the royal capital.
The group consisted of about thirty women and operated as an all-female adventurer team. From what he had heard, they were aiming for the great city of Parfis, located north of Erakton, because they intended to relocate their base of operations.
How long they planned to stay was unclear, but considering they needed rest and supplies, they would probably leave within a few days. Thinking this, I headed to the small restaurant where they had recently been gathering.
"Reserved Today"
A sign was posted at the entrance of the stylish restaurant in Erakton's shopping district. Curtains covered the normally open storefront, preventing anyone from seeing inside.
Ӗ ǹûm̃ ӑ . іd
“Now this is a problem.”
The last time I saw her group, they had visited an ordinary tavern, so I thought approaching them wouldn't be difficult.
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However, after settling into Erakton, they had begun reserving entire establishments and minimizing contact with outsiders.
It's not as though they'd kill me for entering without permission, but barging into a privately reserved restaurant was obviously risky. Even if they didn't object, the surrounding townspeople certainly would. So I stood in front of the restaurant, wondering what to do.
Should I wait for the Black Princess to come out...? No, if it's too late at night, she'll get suspicious...
“Why are you standing in front of the restaurant?”
W̄ е̇b nо̇ v е l Е n̂ um̀ å
A voice called out from behind while I was pondering how to make contact.
“Excuse me. I came because I had business with someone inside, but it appears the place has been reserved.”
“Business? Are you acquainted with one of the members?”
When I turned around, I found myself facing a beautiful young woman of an entirely different type from the Black Princess.
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She had blazing crimson hair that stood out even in the moonlight and sharp red eyes that radiated determination.
Unlike the refined, noble-lady atmosphere of the Black Princess, this woman gave off the impression of someone athletic and cheerful.
Еn ŭ mа̊
She tilted her head at my explanation.
“No. I don't have an appointment, nor do I know anyone inside. However, I've acquired an item that I'm certain the Black Princess would find fascinating. I was hoping she might take a look at it.”
“An item? Are you a merchant?”
“Not exactly, but something similar.”
The red-haired woman looked at me with obvious suspicion.
Understandably so. Their group was famous throughout the region.
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An all-female adventurer party already attracted attention. Add their impressive achievements, and wealthy merchants and nobles frequently sought connections with them.
As a complete stranger, I was just another person trying to establish contact.
“Sorry, but we don't entertain this sort of thing.”
“I understand. That's perfectly reasonable. Still, I'm confident this will interest her. Please deliver this package to her. If she isn't interested, feel free to throw it away.”
Judging from her demeanor, I realized meeting the Black Princess directly here was impossible.
So I handed over the package I had prepared—containing Volume 1 of Yume Koi and a women's fashion magazine—and left.
Е̇n̊u m а .і d̊
Inside was also a letter requesting that, if interested, the Black Princess come alone to a specified inn the following evening.
“...What was that guy's deal?”
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While I was arranging supplies necessary for our trip to the royal capital, the agreed meeting time had arrived before I knew it.
By the time I hurriedly finished preparing and reached the restaurant, darkness had already fallen, and townspeople were heading toward places of relaxation after work.
That was when I noticed a suspicious man standing near the entrance.
He was tall and strongly built, but he didn't seem like an adventurer or a member of the town guard.
W̆ ĕ b̊ṅ о̌v еl̀ Е̊ n um̈а
In his hands was a package wrapped in brown paper, and he appeared troubled by the “Reserved” sign on the door.
A deliveryman?
That was my first thought. Otherwise, there was no reason for someone to stand in front of a fully reserved restaurant.
So I spoke to him, “Why are you standing in front of the restaurant?”
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“Excuse me. I came because I had business with someone inside, but it appears the place has been reserved—”
In the end, he turned out to be exactly the kind of person I had expected.
Е n_um ӓ
Ever since we conquered several dungeons, adventurers, merchants, and nobles had constantly tried to build relationships with us.
As a rule, our group rejected all such approaches.
Yet this man boldly claimed he possessed something that the Black Princess—our leader, Shizuku—would absolutely be interested in.
He insisted we could throw it away if she wasn't interested and practically forced the package into my hands.
Although he told me to deliver it to Shizuku, I had no idea what was inside and initially intended to discard it without showing her.
Ring-a-ling.
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“Oh, you're finally here, Aina.”
When I opened the door, the dark-skinned woman stationed nearby—Lumiere—raised a hand in greeting.
She stood guard by the entrance, wearing armor and carrying weapons in preparation for any emergency. Though she'd already eaten some snacks, she apparently hadn't had any alcohol.
“Hm? What's that package?”
“This? Some suspicious guy outside forced it on me. Said it was for the leader.”
I showed her the package tucked under my arm. At first, she frowned upon hearing how I'd received it, then leaned closer and sniffed it several times. Apparently, she concluded it wasn't dangerous.
Е̌ n ûmа
“No poison or anything like that. You should probably give it to Captain.”
“Yeah, I will.”
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Lumiere possessed an extraordinary sense of smell—better even than wolf-type monsters renowned for their keen noses.
She could identify items solely through scent.
That talent was why she had been assigned security duty during our gathering. During expeditions, she often served as a scout as well.
Having received her approval, I carried the suspicious package to the black-haired girl sitting at the center of the restaurant—Shizuku, captain of the Dawnmoon Brigade.
Е̊ nù m ӓ .і́ d̃
“...What's this?”
“It's addressed to you.”
After exchanging greetings with the members already eating, I reached Shizuku and handed her the package.
“Can I open it?”
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“Sure. The guy said to contact him if it catches your interest.”
Our leader, Shizuku, was one of the chosen people known as Divine Children.
Е.ǹ_ů m̃ a
She possessed beautiful black hair rarely seen in this kingdom and looked like a delicate girl utterly unfamiliar with violence. Yet despite that appearance, she possessed enough strength to kill a Grin Bear—a monster famous for its physical power—with her bare hands.
Still, contrary to her cold appearance, she was kind-hearted. She spoke little, and her intimidating aura made outsiders fear her, but among us, she was known for loving trends and fashion. The stylish, unified equipment worn throughout the brigade had all been designed by her. She also enjoyed reading and music.
However, as the Dawnmoon Brigade grew larger, she had less and less time to devote to her hobbies.
Or rather... Maybe she'd simply grown bored of them.
Without any expectation, Shizuku casually tore open the wrapping paper and examined the contents.
“What is this?”
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Inside were two books. One featured a strikingly realistic illustration of a fashionable woman on the cover. The other resembled a fairy tale written in some foreign language.
“...Captain?”
I couldn't help wondering whether these strange books would really attract her interest.
Yet after picking them up, Shizuku's expression transformed into something I had never seen before. She turned toward me.
“Aina—tell me who gave you this package!!”
Translation Notes
Ẇ еb ṅ o ṽ él Е̂n̂ú mа̂
Lumiere in the manga was Kalkira.
