The Mythical Hero's Otherworld Chronicles: Volume 6 [Complete] by Tatematsuri

Author:Tatematsuri
Language: eng
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Chapter 4: Things Fall Apart

The twenty-fourth day of the first month of Imperial Year 1024

Winter was warm in the south of the empire. The vastness of its lands meant that different territories experienced the seasons very differently. The temperature could vary greatly between regions, and those unused to travel could quickly fall ill. It was this market that books such as Travel for Beginners existed to serve.

“Hmm...there are monsters in the south, so beware, it says...and apparently bandits are more common than elsewhere too.” The crimson-haired girl nodded to herself as she perused her copy. “I wonder if they’re just irritable because of the heat? I know it makes me cranky.”

“Are there not monsters in every territory?” The turquoise-haired girl opposite offered a wry smile. Her face was drawn, as though she was feeling out of sorts.

The silver-haired girl by her side nodded in agreement, although her attention remained fixed on the book in her lap. “Scáthach is right. They’re everywhere.”

“You know, now that you mention it...” The expression slid from Liz’s face. She closed the book and laid it on the seat.

The trio were in a carriage. A landscape formed of green and brown rolled past outside the window.

“We can’t be far from Sunspear.”

Sunspear was the seat of House Muzuk of the south. Of the five territories, the south was the hottest, consisting mostly of prairie and desert on account of its arid climate. The northern regions, however, boasted fertile soil ideal for human habitation, and it was in these lands that the city lay.

“Sunspear...” Scáthach repeated the name to herself. “A city of trade, or so I’ve heard, although I also know it for gold.”

“That’s right! It’s a wonderful place. You can find goods there from all over the world. It’s just as varied as the capital and maybe twice as shiny. Do you know, the entire palace is made out of gold. You won’t believe your eyes!”

With the imperial capital to the north, Lichtein and Steissen to the south, the Third Imperial City to the west, and Baldickgarten to the east, Sunspear was well positioned as a hub of commerce. Natural gold reserves also made it attractive to the empire’s upper class and merchants, as well as enterprising individuals hoping to strike it rich.

“Most likely, Steissen is hoping to gain control of those interests,” Scáthach remarked.

Liz cocked her head. “You know, it’s strange. Don’t you think it’s a little too quiet?”

The party had headed directly for Sunspear after entering the southern territories, prioritizing a meeting with House Muzuk over a detour to Berg Fortress. They were traveling as fast as they could, trailing an escort of only thirty riders; the remaining soldiers had gone to Berg Fortress with Garda. As they made their way south, however, Liz had begun to sense something amiss, and the feeling had only grown stronger the closer they came to the city.

Scáthach frowned. “Now that you mention it, you’re right. Something does feel wrong.”

“What do you think, Aura?”

“Mm.”

“Well, we’ll find out soon enough if there’s anything to it.

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