"I'm sorry, Chris. I wish I could have come with you. ......"
"Don't worry, Mr. Rid. I will be safe with the Rubens as well as Dinas, the Commander of the knight ".
In spite of my worries, Chris is smiling confidently.
Chris and Dinas were leaving for Barsto today, and I was there to see them off.
When we had a meeting before, the biggest problem that we could think of when purchasing slaves is manpower and carriage to transport the slaves.
However, I was able to prepare the number of staff from the Bardia Knights and the number of carriages from the Adventurers' Guild and the Saffron Trading Company.
All that remained was to purchase the slave children in Balsto.
I really wanted to go to Barsto, myself , but my position did not allow me to do so.
Therefore, this time I left it to Chris, Dinas, and the others.
I held out the envelope containing the documents to Chris, who was smiling.
"This is the envelope with the papers in it. I think this is the best I can do since I can't go to Barsto. Think of it as a good luck charm and use it in case of emergency."
Chris took the envelope and looked a little curious.
"Thank you very much. May I see what's inside?"
"Yes, open it."
When I nodded at her words, Chris carefully opened the envelope and took out the papers inside.
She then looked through them and her expression changed to that of surprise.
"Dear , Master Rid, is this ...... ?"
'Hmmm ...... surprised? I told you about it at the meeting, in case you were wondering. As you can see, the content of the papers is to prove that Chris is related to the Bardia family. It's listed with our crest, so I don't think anyone can touch Chris unless he' s very foolish."
I smiled at Chris, who still had a look of surprise on his face.
In Barsto, non-human races can be bought and sold as slaves, but it seems that 'elves' and 'dark elves' are the ones who are sold as the most valuable among them.
The dark elves are forbidden in Balsto due to diplomatic reasons, but the elves are not prohibited.
I think if Chris went to such a place, it would be a 'sucker carrying a leek on her back' thing.
Of course, she will be escorted by Dinas and the other knights, and she will be in disguise, so the danger may be low, but she still needs to take all possible precautions.
I kept smiling and continued talking to Chris.
"There must still be something in the envelope, so take it out."
""What, ......? Yes."
Chris turned the envelope upside down and took out the "thing" in it on her palm.
At first, she looked at me suspiciously, "What is it? Chris looked dubious at first, but when she realized what it was, he looked surprised again.
"Master Rid, isn't this the crest of the Bardia family?"
Yes, it is. I asked Ellen to make this for you , and it has our family crest on it. I think it will be an absolute ID card when combined with the papers I just sent you. It has my name on it, so don't abuse it, okay? I want Chris to have it as a good luck talisman as well."
Chris was stunned and seemed taken aback when she heard what I had said.
In this world, if you want to imitate and use something that has a noble's crest on it without permission, you can do so to some extent depending on the discretion of the noble.
In the first place, most of the time, the purpose of imitating a noble's crest is for the purpose of misuse.
For this reason, people who try to do something without permission are usually executed.
Of course, in order to prevent false charges, evidence is submitted and trials are held, but it is a well-known fact that the punishment is harsh, so it is rare for anyone to mess with a nobleman's coat of arms.
Chris showed fearful restraint as she shook her hand holding the Bardia family's crested medallion.
'No, but ...... as expected, you don't have to go this far .......'
Her words made me change my face and raise my voice loudly.
"I'm not just doing this because Chris is necessary to Bardia ...... and to me, and this is the least I can do, just in case."
"Oh,...... Yes,...... I know,........it's a good luck talisman,....... I understand,......, I will use both the papers and the crest with appreciation. ....
Chris flinched and nodded to me, and then turned her head down.
Did I say a little too much? I looked at her face worriedly.
" But if something happened to Chris, I don't think I could ever forgive myself ...... so ...... right?"
..... " I understand, , so please don't stare at my face too much."
Chris looked embarrassed and was flabbergasted as she pointed her palms at me.
Someone who had been watching our exchange spoke to me in a bold voice.
"I was so relieved that I could help but feel that Chris and I were in good hands."
When Chris and I turned around to where the voice came from, there was Commander Dinas, his head shining in the sunlight.
He was dressed as a rough and tumble adventurer, unlike the usual uniform of the Knights.
Then Rubens, also dressed like an adventurer, appeared from behind Dinas.
, "Yes, sir. I will be accompanying you this time, so I will protect Chris-san, s.
'Yes, Commander Dinas and Rubens, please protect Chris."
The two of them nodded and bowed to me after smiling at my words.
When they looked up, we were still chatting with Chris as well.
Then my father walked over to us and said to Chris,
"Chris, we are puting you through a lot of trouble, but I'm counting on you to take care of that ".
"Yes, I understand. I will certainly live up to the expectations of Master Rainer and Master Rid."
As she spoke, she looked at my father and me in turn and spoke in a strong, dignified voice.
Father smiled at her.
After listening to Chris's words, I asked Chris about "Emma," who was not here.
"Speaking of which, where is Emma?She is not going this time? going with you ?"
". No, Emma is going this time, too, but she is busy with the final confirmation of her departure."
Chris turned her gaze to the carriage in which she herself would be riding.
I followed Chris' gaze and looked at the carriage, and sure enough, I could see Emma looking very busy there.
When Emma noticed our gaze, she smiled and ran up to us.
'Master Rid, Master Rainer, everyone , thank you for all of your kindness."
When Emma finished, she looked around at us and then bowed.
She then looked up and shifted her gaze to Chris.
""I've finished all preparings . We can leave anytime."
I understand. Thank you, Emma. Now ......, Master Rid, I think it's time to go."
Chris nodded in reply to Emma, and then she looked at me and smiled the confident smile she had shown me at first.
Seeing her smile, I nodded and held out my hand for a strong handshake with Chris.
"Yeah,......, be careful on the way. It's a hard task, but I'm counting on you to do it. And you have to promise me ...... not to do anything rash, okay?
"I understand. I promise not to do anything rash. Thank you for your kind words and concern."
After she finished her words, she got into the carriage.
When Chris got into the carriage, Dinas, Rubens, and the others also got on their horses and gave the order to depart.
Thus, the group departed from the Bardia territory for Barsto, as if protecting the Christie Trading Company's carriage.
My father and I stood there and watched them until they disappeared from sight
"I'm sorry, Chris. I wish I could have come with you. ......"
"Don't worry, Mr. Rid. I will be safe with the Rubens as well as Dinas, the Commander of the knight ".
In spite of my worries, Chris is smiling confidently.
Chris and Dinas were leaving for Barsto today, and I was there to see them off.
When we had a meeting before, the biggest problem that we could think of when purchasing slaves is manpower and carriage to transport the slaves.
However, I was able to prepare the number of staff from the Bardia Knights and the number of carriages from the Adventurers' Guild and the Saffron Trading Company.
All that remained was to purchase the slave children in Balsto.
I really wanted to go to Barsto, myself , but my position did not allow me to do so.
Therefore, this time I left it to Chris, Dinas, and the others.
I held out the envelope containing the documents to Chris, who was smiling.
"This is the envelope with the papers in it. I think this is the best I can do since I can't go to Barsto. Think of it as a good luck charm and use it in case of emergency."
Chris took the envelope and looked a little curious.
"Thank you very much. May I see what's inside?"
"Yes, open it."
When I nodded at her words, Chris carefully opened the envelope and took out the papers inside.
She then looked through them and her expression changed to that of surprise.
"Dear , Master Rid, is this ...... ?"
'Hmmm ...... surprised? I told you about it at the meeting, in case you were wondering. As you can see, the content of the papers is to prove that Chris is related to the Bardia family. It's listed with our crest, so I don't think anyone can touch Chris unless he' s very foolish."
I smiled at Chris, who still had a look of surprise on his face.
In Barsto, non-human races can be bought and sold as slaves, but it seems that 'elves' and 'dark elves' are the ones who are sold as the most valuable among them.
The dark elves are forbidden in Balsto due to diplomatic reasons, but the elves are not prohibited.
I think if Chris went to such a place, it would be a 'sucker carrying a leek on her back' thing.
Of course, she will be escorted by Dinas and the other knights, and she will be in disguise, so the danger may be low, but she still needs to take all possible precautions.
I kept smiling and continued talking to Chris.
"There must still be something in the envelope, so take it out."
""What, ......? Yes."
Chris turned the envelope upside down and took out the "thing" in it on her palm.
At first, she looked at me suspiciously, "What is it? Chris looked dubious at first, but when she realized what it was, he looked surprised again.
"Master Rid, isn't this the crest of the Bardia family?"
Yes, it is. I asked Ellen to make this for you , and it has our family crest on it. I think it will be an absolute ID card when combined with the papers I just sent you. It has my name on it, so don't abuse it, okay? I want Chris to have it as a good luck talisman as well."
Chris was stunned and seemed taken aback when she heard what I had said.
In this world, if you want to imitate and use something that has a noble's crest on it without permission, you can do so to some extent depending on the discretion of the noble.
In the first place, most of the time, the purpose of imitating a noble's crest is for the purpose of misuse.
For this reason, people who try to do something without permission are usually executed.
Of course, in order to prevent false charges, evidence is submitted and trials are held, but it is a well-known fact that the punishment is harsh, so it is rare for anyone to mess with a nobleman's coat of arms.
Chris showed fearful restraint as she shook her hand holding the Bardia family's crested medallion.
'No, but ...... as expected, you don't have to go this far .......'
Her words made me change my face and raise my voice loudly.
"I'm not just doing this because Chris is necessary to Bardia ...... and to me, and this is the least I can do, just in case."
"Oh,...... Yes,...... I know,........it's a good luck talisman,....... I understand,......, I will use both the papers and the crest with appreciation. ....
Chris flinched and nodded to me, and then turned her head down.
Did I say a little too much? I looked at her face worriedly.
" But if something happened to Chris, I don't think I could ever forgive myself ...... so ...... right?"
..... " I understand, , so please don't stare at my face too much."
Chris looked embarrassed and was flabbergasted as she pointed her palms at me.
Someone who had been watching our exchange spoke to me in a bold voice.
"I was so relieved that I could help but feel that Chris and I were in good hands."
When Chris and I turned around to where the voice came from, there was Commander Dinas, his head shining in the sunlight.
He was dressed as a rough and tumble adventurer, unlike the usual uniform of the Knights.
Then Rubens, also dressed like an adventurer, appeared from behind Dinas.
, "Yes, sir. I will be accompanying you this time, so I will protect Chris-san, s.
'Yes, Commander Dinas and Rubens, please protect Chris."
The two of them nodded and bowed to me after smiling at my words.
When they looked up, we were still chatting with Chris as well.
Then my father walked over to us and said to Chris,
"Chris, we are puting you through a lot of trouble, but I'm counting on you to take care of that ".
"Yes, I understand. I will certainly live up to the expectations of Master Rainer and Master Rid."
As she spoke, she looked at my father and me in turn and spoke in a strong, dignified voice.
Father smiled at her.
After listening to Chris's words, I asked Chris about "Emma," who was not here.
"Speaking of which, where is Emma?She is not going this time? going with you ?"
". No, Emma is going this time, too, but she is busy with the final confirmation of her departure."
Chris turned her gaze to the carriage in which she herself would be riding.
I followed Chris' gaze and looked at the carriage, and sure enough, I could see Emma looking very busy there.
When Emma noticed our gaze, she smiled and ran up to us.
'Master Rid, Master Rainer, everyone , thank you for all of your kindness."
When Emma finished, she looked around at us and then bowed.
She then looked up and shifted her gaze to Chris.
""I've finished all preparings . We can leave anytime."
I understand. Thank you, Emma. Now ......, Master Rid, I think it's time to go."
Chris nodded in reply to Emma, and then she looked at me and smiled the confident smile she had shown me at first.
Seeing her smile, I nodded and held out my hand for a strong handshake with Chris.
"Yeah,......, be careful on the way. It's a hard task, but I'm counting on you to do it. And you have to promise me ...... not to do anything rash, okay?
"I understand. I promise not to do anything rash. Thank you for your kind words and concern."
After she finished her words, she got into the carriage.
When Chris got into the carriage, Dinas, Rubens, and the others also got on their horses and gave the order to depart.
Thus, the group departed from the Bardia territory for Barsto, as if protecting the Christie Trading Company's carriage.
My father and I stood there and watched them until they disappeared from sight
