The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 217: A trip in a horse-drawn carriage

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

After leaving the town, has it been a few hours?

The town has long disappeared from sight, and the scenery outside has become unfamiliar.

The sound of wheels rattling.

Occasionally, the horses neigh, and the driver pulls the reins.

And with a clattering sound, the carriage shakes.

Perhaps we ran over a pebble or something.

"Ahh... ugh..."

"This is bad... seriously bad..."

Sora and Luna were pale and exhausted.

They seemed to have gotten motion sick from the carriage.

For those unaccustomed to it, the continuous vibrations can be tough.

Though the carriage is equipped with cushions and measures to reduce vibrations...

It still cannot eliminate the shaking completely.

"Are you okay? Want some water?"

"It's fine... If I drink water now... I'll just throw up..."

"This is really bad... incredibly bad..."

Luna seems unusually subdued...

Sora, feeling nauseous, was struggling with her words.

The others, on the other hand...

"Mew~ ... Like this, the wind feels nice."

"Traveling by carriage is quite exciting."

"I feel... a bit sleepy... *yawn*"

"Hum hum ♪ ... Taking a slow journey is nice too."

Everyone else was enjoying the carriage ride.

It appears that only Sora and Luna are affected by motion sickness.

It takes about five days by carriage to reach the capital city.

Since the promotion exam hasn't started yet, there's no rush even if we arrive a bit later.

"Sorry. If you see a place where we can stop, could you stop for a while?"

So, Rain asked the driver.

"Ugh... Rain, you don't have to worry about us..."

"Yeah, it's fine... even if we are like this... we still have some energy left, so there's no need to stop."

" Let's take a break for now and think of a solution."

After about 30 minutes of traveling, we spotted a rest area.

It was built for people traveling by carriage.

One could park the carriage, and there was also space available for camping.

Since the road to the capital city is long, there are several such rest areas along the way.

"How long will we rest?"

Rain considered the driver's question.

Looking at the sky, the sun was directly overhead.

It was around midday.

Staying here overnight... that's not really realistic.

They should rest for about an hour and then continue, but...

Without some solution, Sora and Luna will get motion sick again soon.

If only there was a healer with them at times like this.

With a healer, magic or medicine could help, but...

None of them, including Rain, have that knowledge.

"Rain!"

Kanade came running.

"I heard screams coming from over there!"

"Huh?"

Kanade pointed in the direction of the road ahead.

He couldn't see anything in particular, but...

If Kanade, a cat spirit, says she heard it, then it must be true.

"Ugh, one problem after another!"

"What should we do?"

"We can't ignore it. Let's go and see what's going on!"

"Aye, aye, sir!"

Kanade saluted.

Where did she learn that from?

"Kanade and Tina, come with me. Tania and Nina, please take care of Sora, Luna, and the carriage!"

Giving instructions, Rain immediately started running.

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At about five minutes of running, they saw a carriage surrounded by monsters.

Unlike the ones we use, this was a luxurious carriage adorned with meticulous craftsmanship.

Could it be nobles riding in it?

And surrounding the carriage were the monsters... Ogres.

Ogres are C-rank monsters, which means they have relatively high combat abilities. They have a fearsome appearance akin to demons from the eastern lands.

Because they are C-rank, they possess a troublesome trait of high regenerative capabilities. If you don't strike their vital points with a single blow, their wounds quickly regenerate.

Three knights were protecting the carriage.

On the other side, there were six Ogres.

The knights seemed stronger, but they were forced into a difficult situation, as they had to deal with two Ogres at once.

They couldn't easily crush the vital points with one strike, and they were being pushed back.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, I felt something strange.

The knights seemed to be fighting with all their might, but... somehow, it looked as if they were holding back.

Their movements occasionally became terribly slow...

As if they were luring the Ogres toward the carriage.

Could it just be my imagination?

"Unyaan, first in line!"

First, Kanade charged forward.

She kicked the Ogre's face from the side, sending it flying with great force, as if hit by a massive iron ball.

Truly, a cat spirit.

The Ogre's massive body seemed to have no means to resist her power.

"Next up!"

Tina, who was sitting on Kanade's head, launched her attack as well.

Using her magic to manipulate the stones lying around, she shot them out like arrows.

Do not underestimate these mere stones.

Shot at super high speeds, they became cutting blades, piercing the Ogre's chest through its vital points.

The giant fell, and its body turned into magic stones.

"Then, third!"

Finally, it was my turn to jump in.

I had questions, but there was no time to ponder them now.

I entangled the Ogre's legs with Narukami's wire and dragged it down.

Then, I stabbed Kamui into its chest and further gouged it sideways.

I'm about to take the promotion exam to become an A-rank, so I can't be struggling with a C-rank Ogre.

"What... Who are you all!?"

"We'll talk later! We're here to help. You handle the carriage!"

"Understood! Thank you!"

Initially surprised, the knights quickly adjusted their feelings and reorganized their formation.

They stood close to the carriage, wielding their weapons and shields.

Swift judgment and decisive movements... They seemed quite well-trained.

"Rain, they've gone that way!"

"Got it!"

We can think about who's inside the carriage later. For now, let's eliminate the Ogres.

I readied Kamui and intercepted the roaring Ogres charging at us.

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After about five minutes, the battle was settled.

"Are you alright?"

"Yes... I'm fine."

The knight, fully clad in armor, removed their helmet and bowed their head.

They seemed overly polite.

I wonder if they were educated to behave this way?

If that's the case, the master of these knights must hold a certain position or rank...

"Thanks to all of you, I was saved. I am grateful."

"When in trouble, we help each other. Don't worry about it."

"Thank you."

The knight bowed their head again.

There was no need for them to go that far, but it seems they have a very straightforward personality.

"Are there any injured people? Are the occupants of the carriage safe?"

"There are no issues with that, but..."

The knight made a difficult expression.

"Although it's rude to ask for your help and then say this, our master cannot show their face. I understand that it's selfish, but please..."

"Alec, I don't recall permitting such rudeness."

A voice came from the carriage, and a girl descended from it.

Seeing her, the knight became flustered.

"P-Princess!?"

TL Note- Enter the dra...Princess. 

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