I hid behind the rock, climbed down from Kumayuru, and looked at the knights from behind the rock.
Noa did the same, getting off Kumakyu and peeking out from under me in the same way.
There were about 10 knights, and there was someone giving instructions. I guessed that was the captain.
"Hey, why are you hiding and watching? They must be human." (Prim)
Prim, who was sitting on my head, asked me.
"Even if they're human too, not everyone gets along well." (Yuna)
If humans were on good terms, there would be no wars, conflicts, or quarrels.
"Also, Kumayuru and Kumakyu might suddenly be attacked." (Yuna)
"It would be a disaster if Kumayuru-chan and Kumakyu-chan were attacked." (Noa)
"People are troublesome, aren't they?" (Prim)
I agreed with that.
That didn't mean it was a good idea to be hostile to everyone.
First of all, information.
I saw some knights fighting Wolf, but they looked different from the knight I saw in the capital. They were different from the knights in the capital where Ellelaura-san was.
"By the way, Noa, have you ever seen that knight's outfit?" (Yuna)
"…No, I haven't." (Noa)
I thought she had seen knights from other countries since she was the daughter of an aristocrat, but apparently she had never seen one.
While we were talking, the knights were defeating Wolf one after another.
It seemed like they had some ability.
In order to obtain information about the knight, I used the application of wind magic that I used at the adventurer's guild.
("Damn, you’re such a pain.")
("Don't let them escape.")
("I know")
I could hear the voices of the knights.
"I can hear voices." (Noa)
"Is this voice the voice of that distant human?" (Prim)
"That's right. I want to hear something, so please both of you be quiet." (Yuna)
They both covered their mouths with their hands.
The knights silently defeated Wolf.
("This is the end.")
One of the knights killed the last wolf.
("Ah, but we won't be able to move at all just by subjugating Wolf.")
("What are you saying? Because of us, adventurers...")
("That's all there is to talking. Hurry and recover the defeated Wolf. ...No, wait")
A person who looked like a captain began to look around.
("Captain, what's wrong?")
("There's a strange mana floating around here.")
He noticed wind magic!?
("Captain, is that so? To me, it just feels like a pleasant breeze is blowing.")
("Be quiet")
Wind? Was he investigating the flow of mana?
If he felt my mana, he would realize that we were hiding here.
If he found us here, we would be in trouble.
Kumayuru and Kumakyu could be sent back, but I couldn't answer questions about whether we were hiding behind a rock, using wind magic, or being here.
I changed the flow of the wind. At the same time, the voices of the knights cease to be heard. Not knowing the situation made me anxious, but I couldn't continue listening to voices like this.
The person who appeared to be the captain looked in the direction of the wind, made a gesture as if to confirm something, and then called out to his subordinates. His men began to retrieve Wolf, and once they were done, they began to move on horseback in the direction where I had changed the direction of the wind.
"...It was dangerous. I'll leave before they come back." (Yuna)
We rode the Kumayuru and Kumakyu and left this place.
"What were those knights doing? I think subjugating monsters is an adventurer's job." (Noa)
Noa asked while riding a running bear.
When the golem appeared in the mine, Sanya-san and Ellelaura-san said the same thing.
Basically, subjugating monsters was an adventurer's job. When the adventurers were unable to subjugate the enemy, the country's knights and soldiers took action.
I didn't think the knights would move to subjugate Wolf.
"If we think about it normally, it's about subjugating monsters. If you asked me if a knight would subjugate a wolf, it would just feel strange." (Yuna)
"Did we just come across each other by chance?" (Noa)
That was highly likely, but it also felt strange.
Why were there only knights here?
If you happened to come across it, there must be a reason why they were here. If they were protecting someone, someone like that would have been there, but there wasn't.
"But they said it was because of them that the adventurers..." (Yuna)
I couldn't hear the conversation until the end, but maybe they came to subjugate the wolf instead of the adventurer.
"Hmm, then maybe the number of adventurers is small?" (Noa)
That might be more likely.
"Anyway, when that knight started looking around, I was a little scared that we might be found." (Noa)
"I never thought they would notice my magic." (Yuna)
He said something like he felt mana in my wind.
So I immediately changed the direction of the wind.
The knights moved away as the wind changed direction.
"Yuna-san. Is it magic that you heard that voice before?" (Noa)
"That's right. It's an application of wind magic. I used wind magic to carry the voice. But it seemed like he noticed me, so I changed the direction of the wind." (Yuna)
It was a pain to explain things like vibration in detail, so I explained it that way.
"So wind magic can be used like that." (Noa)
"I think the ways to use magic are infinite. Or rather, I guess you could say how to use mana. Mana can turn into fire, water, earth, create wind, and other mysterious things." (Yuna)
I couldn't help but wonder how mana could change.
In the game, I used it without thinking about it, but when I used it in real life, it was a mysterious power.
Well, there were many strange things in science.
"So, Noa should check things out as well. After all, you have enough mana to use magic." (Yuna)
"That's right. It's fun when you think about it. Next time, I'll think about it with Fina." (Noa)
"But is magic something we can notice?" (Yuna)
It didn't have that much strong mana. It was enough to create a weak wind, no more than a breeze, to carry it away.
"I can also feel the magical connection between Prim-san and her sister. Maybe we can feel it." (Noa)
"I think that's because Noa took in Prim's sister's magical handkerchief." (Yuna)
It was questionable whether it was possible to feel the mana of someone we had never met or interacted with.
"Indeed...it seemed like only one person noticed that." (Noa)
Just as Noa said, the only person who noticed my wind magic was someone who looked like the captain.
Maybe that captain was the only one special.
"Either way, I don't think there's anything wrong with getting involved, so I think it was the right decision to leave." (Yuna)
I would like to get information, but the disadvantages of getting involved with those knights seemed to be higher.
On the other hand, even if I was asked various questions, I could not answer them.
"Hey, maybe Yuna is a more amazing human than I imagined?" (Prim)
"I'm not that great…" (Yuna)
"Yes, Yuna-san is an amazing person." (Noa)
When I tried to say, "It's not great," Noa cut me off and answered.
"So, does that mean it’s safe to encounter monsters?" (Prim)
"Well, I think it's okay if it's a relatively weak monster like a wolf." (Yuna)
"Actually, I was a little worried. I was worried that a monster would appear and attack Yuna and the others, but when I learned that this bear was a summoned beast and could come with me, I was glad. But Yuna is strong." (Prim)
"Actually, Kumayuru and Kumakyu are also strong, so it's not a mistake." (Yuna)
Prim seemed to feel guilty, thinking that she was putting us in danger.
She was a bit arrogant, but she seemed to be a kind girl who cared about her sister and us.
However, it seemed like her older sister had the highest priority. That couldn't be helped if it was within the family.
Once we were separated from the knights, we drove along, and as Noa showed us the town came into view.
Kumayuru and Kumakyu stopped, and Noa closed her eyes.
"I can feel it from that direction of the city." (Noa)
"Well then, my sister in that town!" (Prim)
Prim looked like about to jump out at any moment.
"We don't know yet. It might be further down the street." (Yuna)
However, maybe there was a high possibility that Prim's older sister was there.
However, thinking about what would happen if I wasn't there, I didn't want her to be happy.
"It'll take a while, but let's go around the city." (Yuna)
That way, we would know if Prim's sister was inside or outside the city.
Prim and Noa agreed, and we went around the city.
As a result, it was found that Prim's sister's reaction was within the city.
"After all, my sister is in this town." (Prim)
"I know you're happy, but please don't do anything selfish." (Yuna)
"Uh, I know. If it wasn't for Noa, I don't know where she would be in that city." (Prim)
If I hadn't stopped it, Prim might have jumped out.
"Then, Prime, hide in Noa's pochette. Also, when we get close to the city, I'll make Kumayuru and Kumakyu smaller and walk away." (Yuna)
I didn't think we would be able to enter the city if they were still a big bear.
Since I didn't know the situation in the city, I summoned Kumayuru and Kumakyu, who had turned into cubs, as guardians.
When we got close to the town, we held Kumayuru and Kumakyu, who had turned into cubs, and headed towards the town gate.
"Noa, please go as planned." (Yuna)
"……Okay" (Noa)
Noa nervously replied.
If we walked into the city or were asked where we were from within the city, it was assumed that we were from a nearby village.
I couldn't say we were from Crimonia because I didn't even know where it was, especially since we were just two children.
I was different though...
However, if I were a bonkers adult, there would be various ways to pretend I was an adventurer or a merchant, but neither Noa nor I looked like adults, and the blonde girl Noa didn't look like sisters. So, it seemed like we came from the same village.
"Can we use a guild card or citizen card?" (Noa)
"This time, I don't plan on using cards." (Yuna)
I didn't want to stand out because there was too little information.
It was fine if we just hold the guild card on the crystal board. If we were seen in various ways, it would be troublesome.
Therefore, the scenario was about some village girls from a nearby village.
Author's Note
They came to the town where Prim's sister responded.