Isekai Nonbiri Nouka-Chapter 927: A Vast World

●Character Refresher

Guinel – Impure Dragon. Husband of Metora.

Metora – Impure Dragon. Also known as Dandaji. The strongest of the Impure Dragon.

KuroKuro – A mysterious entity skilled at dungeon creation? A friend of Ancestor-san and Versa.

Ojess – Impure Dragon. Currently staying in the royal capital.

Haifrigta – Impure Dragon. Currently staying in the royal capital.

Kihatroy – Impure Dragon. Currently staying in the royal capital.

Toshira – Impure Dragon. Metora’s younger sister.

Alfred – Son of Loo. Around thirteen years old.

Tiselle – Daughter of Tier. Around thirteen years old.

Ursa – Hakuren’s adopted daughter. Age unknown, but appears around fifteen.

E3 – Ursa’s schoolmate and fellow adventurer. Skilled at gambling.

Ekaterize – Former duchess of a human kingdom. Ursa’s fellow adventurer.

Fracia – Daughter of Frau. Around nine years old. Full name: Fraciabell.

Sette – Daughter of Senna. Around eight years old.

Rananon – Daughter of Rasuti. Around eight years old.

Lupumirina – Daughter of Loo. Alfred’s full blood younger sister. Around seven years old.

Aurora – Daughter of Tier. Tiselle’s full blood little sister. Around seven years old.

Ancestor-san – True ancestor of the vampires. A grandfather-like figure to Loo and Flora. Leader of the Korin Religion.

Fushu – High-ranking priestess of the Korin Faith. High Priestess. A married woman.

Asa – One of the Mercuries from Village Four. A middle-aged butler type.

Earth – Ursa’s clay doll. Appears as a young butler.

Dorothy – Ursa’s fellow adventurer. A heavy warrior and tank.

Leonora – Ursa’s fellow adventurer. A mage.

Rokina – Ursa’s fellow adventurer. A healer.

Torain – Son of oni maid Ann. Around eleven years old.

Maa – A mountain elf. Crafts various items based on Torain’s ideas.

Kierbit – Daughter of Malbit, chief of the angels.

Gol – A beastboy who moved from Howling Village. Married and currently living in the royal capital.

Sil – A beastboy who moved from Howling Village. Married and currently living in the royal capital.

Bron – A beastboy who moved from Howling Village. Married and currently living in the royal capital.

Versa – An ancient devil. Wife of Ancestor-san. A novelist.

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The teleportation gate connecting the Demon King’s Kingdom’s fortress to the Six Dragon God Kingdom has been completed.

That was fast.

It seems the Six Dragon God Kingdom had anticipated the installation from the beginning.

「We were simply prepared for such a possibility」

Ruincia, who had just returned from the Six Dragon God Kingdom, explained it like that.

As for the teleportation gate between the fortress and the royal capital, which was petitioned by General Giscar…

That one is still under discussion.

It involves the royal capital’s defenses, after all.

They probably can’t make a quick decision.

We’re waiting on the Demon King’s judgment.

「Their decision is taking quite some time」

Let’s not be too harsh.

This came up rather suddenly.

The plan was always to increase the number of teleportation gates slowly.

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Near Guinel’s castle in the Six Dragon God Kingdom, a large town had sprung up.

Apparently, KuroKuro, Versa’s friend, worked extremely hard, or rather enthusiastically, on its construction.

There aren’t many residents yet, though.

Friends of Guinel, other impure dragons, are planning to send their subordinates and clans one by one to gradually increase the population.

From the Demon King’s Kingdom, the Dalfon Company and the Goroun Company have invested funds to open inns and shops.

Until now, the companies mainly transported their goods by ship, but with the new teleportation gate from the fortress to the Six Dragon God Kingdom, logistics will likely shift to that route.

In that case, having a teleportation gate between the fortress and the royal capital would be more convenient.

I hope the Demon King will approve its installation.

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The interior of Guinel’s castle had apparently been extensively remodeled so that Guinel and Metora, in their dragon forms, could receive audiences side by side.

I don’t know what it looked like before the renovation, so I can’t really compare, but the audience chamber was incredibly majestic.

There were six large gates, more like thick curtains serving as partitions, and dragons would likely make their entrance from there.

When I visited, only Guinel, Metora, Ojess, Haifrigta, Kihatoroi, and Toshira were present, but they gave me a look.

It felt like being stared down by six dragons.

Yeah… anyone coming for an audience will be under tremendous pressure.

Hmm?

Apparently, two groups have already come for an audience—

And were so overwhelmed they collapsed and couldn’t even speak.

They’re recovering at the inn in town?

I-I see…

Wait, maybe a painting of a dragon would be enough instead of the real thing?

We’ll need to think of ways to make it more approachable.

Yeah.

By the way, Ojess, Haifrigta, and Kihatoroi, who are usually in the royal capital, were there because Guinel’s friends and their wives were delayed in preparing to stay in the Six Dragon God Kingdom, so the three were summoned as substitutes in their absence.

The three of them said they wanted to return to the royal capital.

Toshira seemed to have come to check on Metora.

She was like, ‘Is onee-sama pregnant yet?’

Ah, in that case, you should just leave her be.

Metora and Guinel are newlyweds.

If you get in the way, she’s going to hold a grudge.

Also, you got permission from Raimeiren before coming here, right?

You haven’t forgotten getting scolded at the wedding, have you?

Ah, she ran off!

I won’t be the one to tell Raimeiren, but if she asks, I’ll answer.

Metora, you don’t need to come all the way here to apologize.

…Alright, I get it. I’ll take Toshira back with me.

Yeah, yeah, I understand.

I’ll report to Raimeiren too.

I won’t let her cause any trouble.

Let things go peacefully.

Don’t put pressure on Guinel.

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For now, the Six Dragon God Kingdom has started moving independently.

With that, Ruincia judged that Tiselle’s kingdom-building efforts were complete.

Tiselle and her companions held a small party to celebrate in the Six Dragon God Kingdom and were officially released from their duties.

Most of those who helped Tiselle plan to remain and work in the Six Dragon God Kingdom, as they’ve been offered respectable positions.

Weren’t some of them students?

They are being treated as exchange students?

Is that really okay?

Well, if everyone involved has agreed, then I have nothing more to say.

I just hope they do their best.

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Now, on to something more important.

Tiselle has left on a journey.

Alfred and Ursa are not accompanying her.

But that doesn’t mean she’s going alone.

I would never let her travel alone.

She has companions.

E3 and Ekaterize-san.

E3 is Ursa’s classmate.

Ekaterize-san is a former duchess from a human kingdom.

They were chosen because I know both of them.

Though, I’ve only met Ekaterize-san a few times.

Another reason they were chosen is because they are from human kingdoms.

That’s right, Tiselle is heading to the human territories.

The journey was suggested by Ruincia.

Her reasoning was that it’s time for Tiselle to see the vast world.

I can understand that point.

But does it have to be the human territories?

You’re saying the Demon King’s Kingdom is too influenced by me to be a good learning environment?

I don’t think that’s true.

Even I don’t fully understand the Demon King’s Kingdom.

If the human kingdoms are preferred, then couldn’t it at least have been the legitimate Garett Kingdom?

If that is the case then it will be the other parties who’ll be in danger?

Th-then…

Are the human kingdoms really safer than the Demon King’s Kingdom?

Are they?

From what I’ve heard, the human kingdoms are quite violent.

But from their point of view, the Demon King’s Kingdom is the violent one?

Well, I suppose it’s natural to speak ill of your enemies during wartime…

Still, that doesn’t mean it’s safe.

Am I wrong?

Tiselle is an angel?

Ah, right.

In the Demon King’s Kingdom, the angels are often resented.

In that case, the human kingdoms might actually be safer… Wait, I’m not falling for that!

There’s no need for her to go on a journey in the first place.

I objected, but her mother, Tier, used my daughters in the village to push it through.

I never thought Tier would resort to that.

Was it Ruincia’s idea?

Or maybe Malbit’s?

This is exactly the kind of thing that makes people say angels are cunning.

Ah, Fracia, Sette, Rananon, Lupumirina, Aurora—you’re not at fault.

There, there.

I know how much you care about Tiselle.

And no, I don’t think you orchestrated this just to set a precedent for your own future travels.

So when it’s your turn to journey, we’ll talk about it then.

One by one.

Carefully.

With serious thought.

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Well, Tiselle’s already gone, so there’s no point in complaining.

All I can do now is pray for her safety.

Zabuton told me one of her spiderling is secretly accompanying Tiselle as a bodyguard, but even so—worry is worry.

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And the departures don’t stop there.

Next is Alfred.

Seeing Tiselle leave made Alfred want to go on a journey too.

Ruincia tried to stop him, but Alfred got Loo on his side and came to persuade me.

The result?

Yes, the result…

Alfred is heading to the Ancestor-san’s country….well, not quite as a tourist. More like a study trip? An academic visit, maybe?

Most likely, Loo guided him in that direction.

It seems she chose a relatively safe destination in her own way.

To avoid attracting trouble, they decided not to send anyone from the Demon King’s Kingdom with him.

I’m still worried that Alfred might be identified as a member of the Demon King’s Kingdom, but if it’s just him, they can treat him as the Ancestor-san’s great-grandson, so apparently it’s fine.

Fushu has agreed to look after him on the other side, just in case.

Well, Alfred can summon Kuroichi, so he should be okay… He should be…

Wait—he’ll be okay, right?

Yes. Trust your son. Believe in him.

I just hope he won’t cause any trouble for the Ancestor-san or Fushu.

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And finally, Ursa.

She also went on a journey.

Apparently, she got permission from both Hakuren and Zabuton.

They were against it at first, but she managed to convince them.

Once Hakuren and Zabuton are on board, there’s no way I can stop her.

Not that she wouldn’t have gone anyway.

Her travel companions are Asa and Earth.

Also joining her are Dorothy, Leonora, and Rokina, fellow adventurers who’ve worked with Ursa before.

Unlike Tiselle, though, Ursa is traveling through the Demon King’s Kingdom.

She said it’s because there’s more to fight here, which… worries me a little.

Still, I pray for her safety.

Ah, Earth’s cafe in the capital has a substitute manager while he’s gone, so business won’t be affected.

I know. I’ll make sure to send tea leaves and ingredients as usual.

And to the ice monster who was all fired up to follow Ursa…

Well, the fire and earth monsters were left behind too, so you’re not alone.

Yeah, you’re welcome to stay in Big Tree Village.

Cheer up.

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So, the three of them have gone off on their journeys…

But it’s not like I sent them off indefinitely.

I told all three to come back at least once within three years—no matter what.

And to send a report confirming they’re alive every six months.

If they reach out to any of the Ancient Dragons or Impure Dragons scattered around the world, or their affiliates, they should be able to get a message through.

In Alfred’s case, since the Ancestor-san is nearby, he could return immediately if needed.

……

Three years does feel long, but considering how much time travel alone takes, it’s not unreasonable.

Loo and Tier were the ones who insisted on the three-year limit.

Still, I really appreciate Hakuren saying she’d go pick them up herself if it ever came to that. She’s as reliable as ever.

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Hmm?

Now that I think about it…

With Alfred and the others off traveling, Asa and Earth tagging along, and Metora stationed in the Six Dragon God Kingdom….

That leaves only Torain, Maa, and Kierbit still attending the academy in the royal capital.

Will they be alright?

Torain is attending as a regular student, so it’s not like I can just call him back.

W-Well, with Kierbit there, it should be fine.

As long as Tier’s not involved, Kierbit is very capable.

And besides, Gol, Sil, and Bron are also in the capital.

There’s a teleportation gate installed at the house within the academy grounds, and as long as I check in regularly, there shouldn’t be any problems.

Though… if I show up, they might not be too thrilled about that.

Maybe I’ll ask one of the civil servant girls to drop by and check on things for me.

Yeah, that sounds good.

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KuroKuro:「……」

Interpreter Versa:「It was their first time building a city above ground, so they got really excited」

KuroKuro:「……」

Interpreter Versa:「Next, they’re planning to build a city underground… Eh? You already got permission? Is that okay?」

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Beezel:「Tiselle-sama has departed for the human territories」

Demon King:「W-what about work…」

Civil Servant:「I believed she’d come back once another kingdom-building is complete!」

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Beezel:「Alfred-sama has departed for a human kingdom」

Demon King:「It’s going to feel lonely」

Civil Servant:「I hope he returns safely」

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Beezel:「Ursa-sama is still in the country…」

Demon King 「……（clutching stomach）」

Civil Servant:「I wish she had at least left Asa-sama behind」

●Summary of Movements

Ruincia – Returned to Big Tree Village.

Guinel – Settled in the Six Dragon God Kingdom.

Metora – Settled in the Six Dragon God Kingdom.

Ojess – Working part-time in the Six Dragon God Kingdom.

Haifrigta – Working part-time in the Six Dragon God Kingdom.

Kihatroy – Working part-time in the Six Dragon God Kingdom.

Toshira – Sent back to the territory of Raimeiren.

Tiselle – Traveling in the human territories.

E3 – Accompanying Tiselle.

Ekaterize – Accompanying Tiselle.

Alfred – Studying abroad in a human kingdom (the country where the Ancestor-san resides).

Ursa – Traveling in the Demon King’s kingdom.

Asa – Accompanying Ursa.

Earth – Accompanying Ursa.

Dorothy – Accompanying Ursa.

Leonora – Accompanying Ursa.

Rokina – Accompanying Ursa.

Torain – Studying at the academy in the royal capital.

Maa – Conducting independent research at the academy in the royal capital.

Kierbit – Watching over Torain at the academy in the royal capital.

TN: That’s at least 3 new arcs.