The carriage carrying Shuki and his friends was going east.

"Father, what is that flower?

Dad, what is that bird called?

Dad, what is the name of that beautiful stone?

For Adriana, the journey was full of excitement, as everything she saw and heard was so unusual.

The kingdom of Leonard seems to be a safe and secure place, and she is not attacked by bandits, so she is able to travel peacefully.

Even sleeping in the wagons was enjoyable, and there was always laughter from the wagons of the group.

This was one of the main reasons why Shuki and his group were able to remain calm during their month-long journey.

"I think it's time to think about a place to settle down.

The number of villages, towns, and cities they have passed is 14 in total.

I hear it's a pretty big town.

Yes, Master. The name is Yurgano.

The carriage drives along a dirt road, but it's well cleared.

"Okay, let's go there, assuming we can find a place to settle down.

If it's too hard to live there, we can go to another town, Shuki thought.

"Okay."

Shuki had plenty of money to rent a house, thanks to the lecture fees.

Shuki was happy to have a successor in Adriana, but he was also anxious to complete his research ......<> and >, which he still did not know how to complete.

(I don't know how long I will live either. ......)

Although Shuki's body seems not to age because it is supplemented with magical elements, he has occasionally felt a stabbing pain in his back for the past few years.

The pain is quickly cured by the healing magic, but Shuki thinks that this pain is a warning to himself.

(Time is running out, don't waste time, I feel like I'm being told. ......)

Shuki's heart sank, but the next moment, a soft weight rested on his back.

"Father, do you want to be somewhere else?"

It was Adriana. She had noticed Shuki's downcast face and had come to check on him with concern.

"Oh, I'm fine, Ad. Thank you."

Shuki smiled, praised his kind daughter, and patted her head.

Then Adriana, probably relieved, fell asleep on Shuki's lap.

Master, someone is coming.

Tempest, who was acting as a coachman, shouted.

He saw three well-dressed, gentlemanly men coming toward them on horseback.

"Excuse me, are you the members of Mr. Shuki Tsetsi's party?

Yes, who are you?

I'm sorry, I'm late. I am the mayor of the town of Yurgano, my name is Sentimu. The other two are my guards.

Thank you very much. I'm Shuki Tsetsi.

Oh, it's you!

Szentaim had heard on his horse that Shuki Tsezi had come to a neighboring town and wanted to invite him to his city.

"We will provide you with accommodations and a schoolhouse," he said.

He also said that there were many townspeople who were interested in engineering magic.

"I heard about you last year from a visitor from the Shire," he said.

Walking slowly with his horse beside the carriage, Sentimu explained the situation.

"Engineering magic<. That one thing shows us the possibilities of magic.

"I would like you to give a lecture in my town.

"My sons and daughters have heard of you, Master Magus, and they would like to meet you."

Sentimu was very eloquent. This kept Shuki and his party occupied until they reached the town of Yurgano.

The town was paved with cobblestones. As they were getting on the coach, the carriage shuddered and Adriana woke up.

"...... hmm?"

"Ad, you're awake! We're already in town.

"Yeah,...... I'm hungry."

Shuki laughed and patted Adriana gently on the back.

"Ha ha, I'll make you dinner soon.

"Yes, daddy."

Seeing Shuki and Adriana like this, Sentaim broke into a smile.

"Oh, you are a lovely young lady. Excuse me, but first I will tell them to prepare a meal for you.

He gave some instructions to one of his guards and the man hurried away.

The mayor's quarters were the only place where the mayor had prepared for him to stay.

The mayor had prepared a lodging house, which was a separate house owned by the mayor.

"This is also a fine ......."

The town of Yurgano is large and the mayor is apparently very powerful.

"Wow, what a big house!"

Adriana is excited to see the mansion for the first time.

"You are welcome to use it as you wish, Wise One. If you need more servants, please let me know.

I'm so sorry.

You must be tired today. I will see you tomorrow.

The mayor bowed and left.

"You've been treated exceptionally well."

Is there something behind this, or is he genuinely fascinated with Shuki?

"Anyway, I'll be grateful to use it for now."

The journey by horse-drawn carriage had been a long one, and everyone was tired and dusty in their own way.

Shuki wiped his body at the villages and towns he visited along the way, but he still wanted to bathe in the water.

After dinner, Shuki went back to the hotel.

After finishing dinner, Shuki was surprised when he was shown to the bathroom.

"Oh, this is ......."

"Wow, it feels so good!"

To Shuki's surprise, the mayor's house had a <.

The bathtub was a real bathtub with hot water.

The bathtub was large enough to hold three people, but it was definitely a bath.

Since most baths in this world are steam or water baths, this was the first time in a long time for Shuki and the first time in her life for Adriana to take a dip in a .

"Ah, it's been a long time. ......"

A feeling I had almost forgotten since I lost my wife.

He had not taken a bath like this since he had left Tierra's house.

"<>......"

Involuntarily, the name of his beloved wife came out of his mouth.

His beloved daughter reacted to this.

"What is it, father?"

"What is it?　......It's nothing."

Shuki smiled shyly and patted his daughter on the head.

"Mmmm, daddy, I love you!"

Adriana hugged Shuki.

Shuki hugged his daughter's still young body and felt happy for the moment.

In the hot water, Shuki relaxes with all his heart.