Tearmoon Empire: Volume 13 [Parts 1 to 10] by Nozomu Mochitsuki

Author:Nozomu Mochitsuki
Language: eng
Format: epub

Thus, those headed for Tearmoon had been decided. In addition to Mia and the others who called the Empire their home, there would be Abel, Aima, Yanna, and Kiryl. Anticipating the lively journey ahead, Mia grinned from ear to ear.

Chapter 3: Which is Right?

Clip, clop! The way back home to the Tearmoon Empire was a calm one.

Clip, clop! Those relaxed footsteps reverberated through the air.

Clip, clop! The gentle breeze and warm sunlight had Mia squinting atop her horse.

“Oho! This really is the perfect day for a horse ride,” she muttered. Patty sat right in front of her, and to their side was Yanna and Kiryl, similarly sharing a horse. Walking it by the reins was Abel.

In other words, this was a small “try your hand at horse-riding!” experience. The road that connected Tearmoon and Belluga was known for its safety and was peaceful enough to allow for the children to traverse it on horseback. Thus, Mia had jumped on the chance to offer the kids in the group this new experience.

The scene before them was of perfect serenity. The azure sky above spread on forever with not a single cloud in sight. The light of the sun was gentle and calm...but that was exactly what had put this year’s wheat harvest in danger.

It seems we’ll be having a poor harvest this year too... Mia’s expression suddenly grew cloudy. At the very least, she had heard from Rania that this year’s harvest would be similar to the previous. We’ve already started to have to eat into our reserves...but if we keep pace with the overseas provisions purchased from Forkroad & Co., Tearmoon should be able to make it through. Though if foreign nations begin to ask for our aid as well...it won’t be enough. We can only hope Cyril will bring us results.

Just as Mia had begun to get lost in her thoughts, she realized Patty was staring at Yanna and Kiryl. “What is it, Patty?”

Patty initially looked shocked, but she quickly shifted gears, slowly shaking her head. “No. It is nothing. But Miss Mia, what use does this have?”

“’This’...? Do you mean riding horses?”

“Yes.” Patty nodded, staring straight into Mia’s eyes.

“Use, hm...?”

Mia took a moment to consider her answer. The right answer probably isn’t that it’s a fun way to exercise... Perhaps I should just be honest.

Mia’s goal was to free Patty of the Serpent’s influence. For that, it was most convenient for Patty to think she was another of their teachers. In order to get the Serpent out of her, she had to give her a proper and respectable education, but to get her to listen, Mia had to act like a Serpent.

Now, there was an obvious contradiction here that needed to be resolved someday, but for now, Mia didn’t need to worry about that, for there was some overlap between what was important for Mia and what was important for a Chaos Serpent.

Mia grinned. “It’s to make a quick escape. That’s important for a Serpent, isn’t it?”

It was also important for Mia.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.