Published: July 3, 2025
The Duchy of Kyushi, known as the easternmost nation of the Western Nations, had a capital, Diarl, that was on a scale unlike any city in the Corridor Nations thus far.
"Wow... I wouldn't say it's as big as the royal capital, but it definitely has a larger population than the City of Run."
Priest Eto was astonished by the sheer number of people.
"If we were to compare the Western Nations to kingdoms, then this Duchy of Kyushi would be akin to the baron of the borderlands. Perhaps because of that, it seems to have quite a strong military power among the Western Nations. One of those is the golem legion."
Priest Zeek added supplementary information while reading the travel brochure.
"I see... Wait, did you just say golem legion, Zeek?"
Ryo reacted to what Zeek had just said.
"Ah, yes. The strongest golem legion in the Western Nations is said to be governed by the Pope in the Fundebie Kingdom, but the golem legion of this Duchy of Kyushi is said to be quite formidable as well."
As Zeek spoke, he showed the relevant section of the travel brochure.
"I definitely want to see that!"
Ryo was overflowing with excitement, beginning to fidget.
"I need to negotiate with Hugh to stay in the duchy for about half a year... No, I should also make arrangements with His Majesty Rupert and His Majesty Robert Pirlo..."
"No, stop that kind of talk."
Nils tried to prevent Ryo's ominous words from escaping his lips.
Eto and Amon exchanged wry smiles.
The three in Room 10 looked a bit dumbfounded.
However, Nils's concerns were quickly dispelled, and the sight that Ryo had wished for…
In the Duchy Castle where the party was welcomed, there were rows upon rows of golems lined up.
The expression on Ryo's face upon seeing them was…
Pure joy.
Absolute delight.
Utter bliss.
He was about to stray from the line and approach the golems when Nils caught him firmly, pulling him back to the line multiple times.
In the end, it continued until the party entered the plaza inside the castle, navigating through the lined-up golems.
Once they entered the plaza and the doors closed, blocking their view of the golems…
"Ah…"
As Ryo reached out, the six from Room 10 and Room 11 sighed.
However, in reality, it should not end with just a sigh.
Considering Ryo's potential for action.
This was not something understood by just these six.
((Ryo, don't you dare break through the door!))
((Abel, please don't stop me!))
((No, I will stop you!))
Ryo's reckless behavior was averted thanks to Abel, who was far away in the Central Nations.
Through the echo of the soul, Abel was witnessing the scene.
And he could also imagine Ryo's feelings.
That meant he could anticipate the actions he might take.
((The main target is probably the Pope's golem legion. If you cause a problem here, you'll miss the chance to see it, you know?))
((Ugh…))
The golem legion governed by the Pope in the Fundebie Kingdom was said to be the strongest in the Western Nations.
And the delegation was headed toward the Pope's inauguration ceremony, meaning they would definitely go to the Fundebie Kingdom.
It would be quite troublesome for Ryo if he couldn't be taken along…
((I have no choice. I will formally request to observe later.))
((What does "formally" even mean…))
((I'll ask Hugh.))
((Well, that's fine, but… Don't cause trouble for the Grandmaster, okay?))
((Don't worry. Leave it to me!))
Ryo was somehow brimming with confidence.
But Abel had no idea what he was so confident about.
The world might be built on misunderstandings…
The audience with Duke Yuri the Tenth of Kyushi ended smoothly, and the leaders of the delegation were shown the itinerary to the Fundebie Kingdom.
In the Western Nations, there is a saying,
"All roads lead to Fundebie,"
indicating the well-developed network of roads.
Moreover, under the Pope's instructions, the Duchy of Kyushi had been assigned the role of guiding the Central Nations Delegation to the Fundebie Kingdom.
Thus, the itinerary was communicated.
"The river is swollen?"
As Hugh looked at the itinerary, the words slipped out of his mouth.