1. Stelia of the North
Stelia was a fief located in the northern region of the kingdom, bordering the empire. Margrave Stelia and his household had attained a great deal of glory during the prior battle against the empire, and their long list of achievements allowed them to be in charge of this tumultuous land on the outskirts. Stelia was a cold region near snowy mountains, and the frosty temperature made it unfit for growing crops. Along with this setback, it was no secret that the fief was tirelessly plagued by constant skirmishes against the empire. But in the face of these hefty disadvantages, every soldier in Stelia was renowned for their high skill and excellence in combat.
As the light of the teleporting crystal faded away, Yusurika and I found ourselves standing in the middle of a dim room. When I shifted my gaze to the ground, a magic circle was engraved by our feet; no doubt this was used to mark where one would be teleported.Which means we made it to Stelia, I surmised.I’ve never traveled long distances with the crystal before, but this thing really did send me off in an instant.
“Y-Young Master...” Yusurika stammered as she sank to the ground.
It looked like her beautiful, dark hair was slightly disheveled as well.
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
“Everything,” she muttered, shoulders slumped and head hung low. “How in the world could you be so reckless? I can’t even imagine what my boss will say to me. He’s been thorny enough as it is after the banquet...”
“Oh? Are you dissatisfied with the relationships in your workplace?”
She let out a loud sigh and stood up. “No, not at all, Young Master. I apologize for my miserable grumblings.”
Her tone had instantly regained its usual vigor, and she gave me an elegant bow.Looks like she’s quick to switch gears.
As I observed my surroundings, I heard rapid footsteps approach this room. Moments later, the door burst open with gusto, and an armed man entered the room.
“Huh? Who are you guys?” he asked with a frown full of suspicion. “We weren’t expecting any new shipments...”
Is he some kind of security hir