Carefree Journey of the Fugitive Sage Candidates – Chapter 10, Side Story: The Castle’s Seven Mysteries
Translator: Barnnn “Takada-san, have you heard about the ‘Seven Mysteries of the Royal Castle’ that’s been circulating lately?”
Translator: Barnnn “Takada-san, have you heard about the ‘Seven Mysteries of the Royal Castle’ that’s been circulating lately?”
Translator: Barnnn Should they venture to the Republic of Adoghan by way of the Kingdom of Lazulseed, or instead chart their course through the Kingdom of Tajellia? It truly boiled down to these two paths, each carrying its own uncertainties. Izumi, for her part, was eager to leave this kingdom behind. Still, there was no assurance that Tajellia would be a hospitable place.
Translator: Barnnn “Well then, let’s begin my presentation!” Takada announced.
Translator: Barnnn A full week had slipped by since the two had taken up their covert residence within the labyrinthine walls of the royal castle. The sheer scale of the place was almost incomprehensible — even the amalgamation of every castle owned by a certain world-famous mouse would still pale in comparison. At one point, Izumi had suggested that perhaps they could venture into the city, but Takada had immediately dismissed the idea. The…
Translator: Barnnn The shock of Izumi’s first day in this world had been nothing short of overwhelming.
Translator: Barnnn The second most critical task, after evaluating their skills, was to assess their possessions. Initially, it seemed like a simple matter of rummaging through their baggage — hardly worth their concern. However, the moment their belongings manifested in the “Possessions” tab of their otherworldly status windows, the situation took a drastic turn.
Translator: Barnnn Several minutes had passed, but Takada remained seated, frozen. His eyes fixed on a distant point, as if searching for answers in the void. Then, suddenly…
Translator: Barnnn Thud. The door groaned as it crept shut, the sound resonating through the small, dilapidated room. The pair stepped further inside before turning back, eyes glued to the door as if to reassure themselves it was truly closed. Only when they were certain they were hidden from view did the weight in their shoulders begin to lift.