Before explaining this situation, first Tyria Wivin… No, I needed to dig a little deeper into the woman who is now Tyria Portman.
She was the only daughter of the Weibin family, the former lords of Weibin, and a woman who lived as the only noble daughter of this land.
Of course, her life couldn’t be the same as Elric’s.
She is a woman who has received education about tradition, history, elegance, and culture from the time she was walking.
Since childhood, children have been taught etiquette based on long-standing customs, avoiding old and comfortable techniques.
It could not be denied that such an upbringing had an influence on her old-fashioned tendencies.
She was ignorant of complex organs and all civilizations that used electricity.
He was a person who believed that starting a fire was the job of a candle, that farming should be done by hand, and that movement should be done by horse and carriage.
The current situation was also an extension of that.
The moment someone encounters the unknown, their curiosity about it and the desire to challenge it ignite. Some people raise their guard and feelings of rejection.
Elric was the former and Tyria was the latter.
To her, the mechanical civilization that has only recently taken root in the world, among them the train, a huge piece of iron that emits steam, appears to her as nothing more than a vicious monster.
“Let’s take a carriage.”
I was stubborn.
It was an expression of indescribably stubborn will, and it aroused a small dissatisfaction and a great sense of playfulness in Elric.
As mentioned earlier, Elric was a person who looked at something new with curiosity and a desire for challenge.
There was no way that her new side was exceptional.
“What if I tell you I really have to take the train?”
Tyria’s expression sank.
However, I wasn’t scared of her this time.
It was a feeling of familiarity. Isn’t it needless to say that people who show humanity are friendlier than those who are just perfect?
That wasn’t all.
Elric had the perception that he was a person who was quite knowledgeable about advanced cultures.
After all, wasn’t his close friend Elvers Graham, who had been with him throughout his youth, from the archipelago, the heart of continental civilization?
I have a desire to share this convenience and wonder with Tyria.
There was also a suitable excuse.
“Actually, during the last demon hunt, I overexerted myself while climbing the mountain. The wound has gotten worse, so it hurts a lot even when I’m still. “If I ride something as bumpy as a carriage, my knees will hurt so much that I’ll be in trouble.”
The death penalty was a bonus.
Elric rubbed his knees with his hands and made a downcast face.
Tyria’s lips were tightly shut.
It was difficult to detect her expression because her expression did not change, but given the context, it was impossible to know that she was embarrassed.
“… “Isn’t it the same as a train shaking?”
“It’s less than a carriage. “It moves that fast to begin with, so there’s no way the bird would feel much of a vibration.”
“How do you know so well?”
“Why, don’t you know that I took the train on the way to Wibin too?”
“… .”
It would be correct to say that we gained momentum.
“Besides, it is not easy to shorten the time by train. I can complete the monastic journey that would take a week in one day. Is that it? You can also save a lot on travel expenses. “You always talked about frugality.”
It was correct in every detail.
In fact, it was a match where Elric had no choice but to have the advantage.
Why not? Trains are ultimately compatible with carriages.
It is a means of transportation that has evolved into a better form with the development of civilization.
Tyria’s argument that she was reluctant to take the train simply for emotional reasons was bound to be poor.
What followed was Tyra’s losing streak.
“The meal… .”
“There is some pretty delicious food on the train.”
“My butt hurts… .”
“Do you know what? First class seats on trains have high-quality seats. “It’s more comfortable than the chair we’re sitting on now, with cotton added underneath.”
“restroom… .”
“It’s in first class.”
First class was originally created to satisfy even the most arrogant aristocrats.
Even though she was an aristocrat, everything she wanted was all in the train, without exception.
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If you play this in chess, it is checkmate.
There was no way for Tyria to escape.
And unlike ordinary people, she was a woman who thought of rational surrender rather than expressing her emotions and getting upset over things that did not go her way.
“… “I will consider it.”
Although it was called Goryeo, it seemed like it meant understanding.
“I understand!”
A sense of anticipation welled up inside him.
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There was no surprise.
In the end, Tyria decided to move by train, and the mansion began preparing to travel to the capital accordingly.
If Elric had an accident in the meantime, he would have to work even more due to the reduced travel time.
And it could be said that Tyria had stricter standards for the matter.
“Wrong. Please do it again.”
A quiet tone of voice without any elevation, a deadpan expression that does not shed even a ounce of emotion, and even thoroughness.
Everything was the same as before, but Elric could have thought she was retaliating.
Of course, Elric was not stupid enough to reveal such feelings.
He humbly expressed his acceptance and followed her instructions.
A week like that.
It was the day to leave for the capital.
“Master, madam. Please go quickly.”
The only people following were Aldio, the head maid, and the two maids who served Tyria.
This was because the mansion the Portman family purchased in the capital was not very large in the first place.
The place to stay is a small house that Elric’s father, the previous head of the family, bought for business purposes solely considering the location.
Excessive staffing was unacceptable.
“… But is it really okay to not have an escort?”
Even after arriving at the train station, Tyria couldn’t shake off her anxiety and asked that question.
Elric answered with a smile.
“There are no escorts on the train. “In the first place, this railroad is a pan-continental company and has strengthened its own security, so unless the Seven Powers step forward, there can be no accident.”
“Are you saying it will change if the 7th round comes out?”
“At least in the Kingdom of Ferdin, you don’t have to worry about it.”
Moreover, it was the same even in the West.
I don’t know much about the situation since I’ve never met him, but out of all the seven powerful people that Elric has met, there was no one who was crazy enough to terrorize a railroad.
The only people who had a chance were Igret Chrysanthemum and Demon Lord Zerdia, both of whom were major shareholders of the company that operated this railroad.
The probability converges to 0.
“Are you scared?”
Tyria’s head turned.
“no.”
It was a harsh tone.
That gave Elric a strange tingling sensation.
The upright posture with a straight back and the neat and mysterious atmosphere feel a little broken.
It looked like a small herbivore trying to hide its fright.
It was a provocative sight for Elric, who still couldn’t get away from the pranks that children would do.
“Then it’s okay. “The train will be here soon.”
First class seats had a separate waiting area.
It was an arrangement made by the railroad company for arrogant nobles, and thanks to it, Elric was able to chat with Tyria with a peaceful mind.
It was inevitable that they and the Weibin family were the only nobles heading to the capital from Weibin Station.
And there was already information obtained regarding the Weibin family’s schedule.
I heard you headed to the capital three days ago.
By now, they would have been attending their favorite social gatherings.
‘hmm… .’
I will see their faces again when I attend the royal banquet.
It was not something I was very happy about.
I feel uncomfortable because he said he had no intention of being an ally again and even went so far as to threaten him.
Elric carelessly touched the dead dagger in his arms.
What should I do if they don’t come to their senses and start acting out again?
A worry was coming to mind.
Puuuuuuu!
There was a horn sound that shook the air.
Immediately afterwards, a steamy sound resembling the heavy breathing of a monster arose.
“You came… .”
Elric, who was about to speak, could see at that moment.
“… ryo?”
Tyria’s body was completely frozen.
The eyes were staring into space.
He seemed to have lost his soul.
I can definitely say that this was the first time Elric had seen Tyria this nervous.
To the point where you can show your emotions on your face.
Her fear of civilization was more serious than she thought.
That wasn’t all.
Thump, thump, thump, thump.
Elric’s sensitive senses sensed her heartbeat speeding up.
“… ma’am?”
“Let’s go.”
It was a stiff tone of voice.
Tyria stood up, but her movements were quite stiff.
It was like a wooden doll moving.
Elric had a hard time suppressing the corners of his mouth from rising uncontrollably.
Cheeeeeeeeeee!
The train stopped and the door opened.
The person who got off was a stocky-looking man wearing a uniform.
It was at least a knight-level armed force with mana.
“Are you Baron Portman and his wife?”
Elric nodded as he spoke in a sad manner.
Then the man smiled and lowered his head.
“I will serve you with all my heart.”
It was a well-educated attitude.
Elric led Tyria and boarded the train.
At that moment it was playful.
Elric glanced at Tyria and muttered in his ear.
“Ma’am, you must take off your shoes on the train.”
The light disappeared from Tyria’s eyes.
The gaze began to turn towards Elric.
Did I cross the line? Elric, realizing that he had been too playful, apologized.
“… “I’m sorry.”
Elric, who was so embarrassed that he got on the train and rubbed the back of his neck, didn’t know.
For a moment, Tyria was seriously trying to take off her shoes until he apologized.
The truth was being quietly buried.
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