We immediately decided to collect information on the Eastern Fontier in various places.
First, we inquired about it at the guild window.
“The cherry blossom viewing festival is held a month later, from early to mid-April, and it is one of the largest festivals in the country.”
I was able to get information about the festival right away.
The cherry blossoms here can be enjoyed for a longer period of time than in Japan. It’s early March, so the timing is just right.
“There are regular service carriages to each Frontier Territories. Those service carriages also go to the Royal Capital. It will be about ten days’ journey to the Capital of the Eastern Frontier County.”
“It’s a big town, so there’s a horse-drawn carriage service there.”
“However, it will be crowded with tourists during the cherry blossom viewing period, so you need to be extra careful.”
I wonder if there are many people who have the same idea as us. It’s one of the biggest festivals in the country after all, so it will be inevitable that there will be a lot of tourists.
Next, we look for something in the bookstore that we can refer to.
“Oh, found it! Nice, this is perfect.”
I found something that looked like a tourist map of the country. I decided to buy it and then I’ll study it after getting back to the inn.
“Shun-oniichan, there was something like this too.”
“It’s a really big festival……”
When I went to the counter to buy the book I found, there was a pamphlet about the cherry blossom viewing festival displayed on the counter. Maybe we can find them in the bookstores of each region. Anyways, I’ll buy this one as well while I’m at it.
We asked around at the market as well, in case we found some surprising information.
We first head at the clothing store that we usually went to.
“There are a lot of beasts and monsters in that area so it’s a little unsafe. I sometimes go to the Eastern Frontier territory to make purchases, but I’m extra careful about safety.”
“I heard that there are a lot of races there.”
“Yes, so there is such a thing as a slave market there.”
“Slave market?”
“Criminal slaves and those who became slaves due to debt are sold by slave traders, and although proper slave traders are officially recognized by the government, some of them are shady, so please be careful.”
Slave markets and security issues?
In that sense, the Eastern Frontier Margravate seem to have a different ambiance from the Southern Frontier Margravate.
I should be extra careful about the safety of Shiro and Sue.
“Also, the season will change, so I think it would be a good idea to wear clothes that can adjust your body temperature. It may also get cold in the mornings and evenings, but it will gradually get warmer in the afternoon.”
“Well, seasons do change. We’re going to buy some clothes then. I’m also going to buy a spare magic bag.”
“Thank you very much for your patronage.”
I also prepared summer clothes just in case. We made a surprising amount of money from slaying goblins during this time so there is enough money to buy several magic bags.
In short, I have a lot of money to spare.
As for Sue, she got the money that those two have stolen from her back then, plus compensation, so she now has a scary amount of money. Of course, she just took some with her and the rest was placed at the guild bank.
We bought the things we may need and then we move on to the next store.
“It seems that there has been a dispute between humans and beastmen lately, and the Margrave of the Eastern Frontier is also having a hard time.”
“Hmm, why does it sound a bit like it’s man-made?”
“If you say so, it’s possible that it’s man-made. It wouldn’t be surprising if you guys solved the problem and made a name for yourselves again. Gahahaha”
I was able to hear a valuable story from a butcher uncle.
It seems that beastmen are naturally hot-blooded, so we should be careful not to get involved with them.
“Well, we’ve gathered quite a bit of information in one day.”
“It’s a big town after all.”
“I’m really looking forward to the cherry blossom viewing festival!”
I returned to the inn to organize the information, but since this was a frontier territory, I was able to gather it quickly. With this much information gathered, it is quite reassuring.
It seems that Shiro and Ao are already looking forward to the cherry blossom viewing festival.
Now, as an adventurer, I will do my best to complete requests.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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