Spice and Wolf Volume 13 by Hasekura Isuna

Author:Hasekura Isuna [Isuna, Hasekura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Fantasy, Economics, Drama, Middle Ages
Publisher: Drunken Wolf Translations
Published: 2013-07-22T19:30:53+00:00

I don’t understand what he means, but if he wants to call me a knight then I don’t mind. My master, however, is quite shocked.

“Of course, I’d still like to thank you, too, Norah.”

With that, Joseph suddenly turns his face forward, and we all spot a town in the moonlight. It must be Gustav. It seems we’re fortunate, and won’t have to spend the night outdoors. Joseph didn’t even have to spend the night in that safe house, given how close it was to our destination. Damn. What a sad coincidence. I’m not the only one thinking that either, Joseph and my master stare at each other silently, with forced smiles.

Gustav is a big place surrounded by stone walls. Not as big as Ruvinheigen, but big enough for people to get worried if the gates open at midnight. But that’s the least of their problems right now. When the bishop reports his name, the guards react nervously. Things have been tough for them lately. We can hear a clamor behind the gates, like there’s a riot on the other side that’s even more raucous than a siege.

My master is easily intimidated, and she curls her body inwardly when she hears the sound. If the town longs for the guidance of the bishop, his savior will surely be more than welcome. But her worries are written plainly on her face. When the sound of the town’s horn suddenly blasts through the air, she’s finally overcome by fear. Joseph, too, is trying to act tough, and coughs while scratching his face. My master finally interjects.

“Uh, um..”

“Yes?”

“I have a request..”

Joseph’s face now looks like the shepherd, and my master the lost sheep.

“What is it?”

People from the Church often hide their black hearts behind such a mask, but my master doesn’t care.

“Will you tell them we’re your followers?”

“Ah..”

Joseph blinks and nods. He’s clever enough to know what she means. As the gates open, he bends down to softly talk into her ear.

“I’m glad you’re following God’s teachings so humbly. Modesty and courage rarely mix like this. Very well, I’ll honor your request, but neither God nor I will forget who lead who.”

As the gates open, we’re blinded by the light of the torches. I wonder if Joseph will be able to handle the situation, but he nods at me even as my tail is wagging. I suppose everyone has their expectations.

“Well, let’s go in.”

He smiles and talks like a kid as the gates open. Inside, people are already waiting, obviously having rushed so quickly to the gates they didn’t even put on decent clothes. Most of them still have messy hair and watch us nervously. A few of the girls are trying to tidy their hair.

Two guards with spears approach us. One of them is wearing nice clothes, but he’s just a kid. His eyes are puffy, clearly having just woken up. Still, he’s walking straight and properly, exuding authority like he’s the leader here. Given his demeanor, I feel like he’s worthy of respect.

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