Reborn as the Hero’s Daughter! Time to Become the Hero Once More!

Chapter 369

Our destination this time was the largest city of the Stolla domain, Stollar.

It was at a five days distance to the north by highway, a palace beyond the mountains where Den resided.

Still, you sure have grown, Nicole. And into total beauty too.

R-Really?

Michelle has grown lovely too, of course. I almost failed to recognize you.

Ehehe.

Ellen, one of the Adventurers, was giving high praises towards our growth. I did meet them under disguise before, but this was technically our first reunion in my current form.

As for Finia You look the same. Rather, the fact that you look the same is something to envy.

Finia, being an elf, had shown no growth whatsoever during these few years. From the perspective of a human like Ellen, it was something worth envying.

Right, the two of you have grown quite taller. I was surprised.

Thats not something you say when praising girls, you know?

But children would usually find that to be a praise

There is no girl who would be happy being called a child.

Really?

Listening to their exchange reminded me of how Cortina and I were in my previous life.

I see, I was oblivious to the fact before, but seeing it from the side, I can see how we would appear to be close. I can see why Maxwell would get worked up if he was shown this scene over and over.

Hey, hey? Thinking about it, arent those two quite into each other?

Right, its too obvious

Yeah. Thats so nice, I cant help but admire that.

Michelle, you were quite popular too, you know?

Finia pointed it out to Michelle who was agonizing with a hand to her cheek. These two were quite opposite in both personalities and figures, but they somehow got along very well. They were like sisters even.

Huh, really? I dont think that was the case.

Well, yeah, you were quite popular in every place.

Mgh, youre such a bully Nicole!

There were many organizations that sought Michelle. From the armies to nobles. Even Raums Adventurers had an eye on her.

My sarcastic comment got an immediate reaction out of her.

It was because of her reactions that she was loved by everyone. Before I knew it, Ellen was looking ecstatically at our way.

Ahh, beautiful sisters is a really nice sight.

Michelle and I arent sisters, though?

I know that, but its so fun to watch girls being merry.

Were not a show, you know

I think your beauty is worth the appreciation, Nicole.

Im not really happy about that.

I liked looking more than being looked at. It was extremely fun to observe Finia and Michelle. I was observing Michelle as she was being soothed by Finia even now, and they appeared so much like sisters it soothed my heart.

Thinking about it, Finia accompanied Maria during her church-related work too, so she seemed to have known Michelle from the times they took care of kids. They had quite a long-standing relationship. It was natural for them to be close.

Hm, whats wrong, Nicole?

Oh, its nothing.

Really?

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The way she tilted her head was also unbiasedly cute. Given her appearance and her skill with the bow, everyone would want to have her on their side even if they werent Lichtenberg.

Because of that, it was my duty to protect her. She was my lifesaver, battle comrade and my friend.

I turned my gaze forward to dodge her questioning. It would take us five days to reach Stolla. Though it was a highway, it was still running through the forest and there werent many people around. It was an ideal place for thieves to attack us.

Naturally, Adventurers dealt with such ruffians as much as they could, but no matter how many you get rid of they would still pop up.

Merchants like Temuru that traveled long distances were especially appetizing prey for them.

Thats why he was employing Fourth-rank Adventurers like Leon.

That said, it wasnt like they were always so skilled and gifted as Adventurers. Back during our previous trip, they were quite clumsy due to youth, so when they were even younger newbies, they must have had their share of troubles.

In the five years since our parting, they had gone from third to fourth rank, so they were quite literally making their way up.

As such, they did not forget to be vigilant.

Hmm?

Ah, Nicole, did you notice too?

Yeah, theres someone sitting there.

Yeah. Would be good if its just some traveler resting.

I understood what she wanted to say. Pretending to be resting travelers, getting close to the travelers and attacking them once their guard was down. It was a common bandit strategy.

Leon.

Yeah, I know. Sir Temuru, please get inside. Ellen, you monitor the rear. Nicole and Michelle, you guard sir Temuru inside.

Understood.

Cloud, you come with me. And miss Finia, you support Ellen.

Leon quickly issued instructions. They didnt seem to be behaving oddly, but he still deployed a solid formation.

Michelle and I entered the canopied carriage and stood next to Temuru. Leon took on the coachmans role, with Cloud walking by his side.

He was not riding because that way he would not be able to react to battle situations immediately.

Behind the carriage were Ellen and Finia, monitoring the rear. It was a common strategy to attract attention from the front while attacking from the rear.

Before long, the carriage reached that person.

Sitting there was an ordinary traveler at a glance. They wore a little battered mantle and thick beard, giving off an air of uncleanness.

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Hey, nice weather, huh.

The man who greeted us was full of pretense. Leon seemed to have felt it too and didnt erase his vigilance.

Yeah, it is. Are you resting?

Yeah. The weather was so good it made me a bit dizzy. It sounds a bit silly.

Do you require help? We could offer you water at least.

Yeah, if you will One sip would be enough. I collapsed just before reaching the city.

It has been a few hours since we left Raum. It was certainly tough to run out of water given the distance left.

Receiving Leons signal, Cloud went to get the water sack. The man accepted the water and took one gulp.

Ah, you saved me there. I can manage to get to Raum with this.

Glad to hear it. But be careful. Running out of water in the middle of a trip can be life-threatening.

Yeah, true, it was a big blunder. Ill be careful from now on.

He waved with a bright expression and sat down once again.

Drinking water wouldnt get someone so lively all of a sudden, so this was not strange.

Cloud returned to the carriages side and it started to slowly move.

The man also waved a few times at us, and left the place behind with no further events.