Chapter 260: I think we can get there in 3 hours


    After walking, just walking, at an incredible speed, we were able to arrive in the fortress city in no time at all.


    Whats, whats with this road? It was almost like my body was as light as a feather


    As shocking as that was, it wasnt the only thing to shock me.


    The city itself was full of wonders. The moment I stepped foot in it, I immediately noticed how sublimely clean it was. There wasnt a single piece of trash or any vagrants at all as far as I could tell.


    The people walking around and even the clothes they wore seemed very clean as well.


    It almost didnt seem like this was a kingdom suffering from civil wars.


    Duke Talister, the ruling lord here, must be very capable.


    Although that shouldnt be a surprise given that he built such a gigantic wall and also easily repelled our invading army. Despite their kingdom being in turmoil, he still governed over his territory properly and even managed to prepare to defend against a foreign power.


    Thankfully, that lord didnt refuse to give us an audience.


    Of course, that didnt mean they were happy by the presence of those who tried to invade their kingdom just a few days prior. Even so, this was miles better than being turned away or captured right away.


    So, whats the reason youre here?


    Duke Talister! Id like to start with an apology. On behalf of the Barste kingdom, I deeply apologize for the recent deployment of our troops


    I bowed deeply and then unhesitatingly apologized.


    I also informed the duke that we no longer had any intention of invading again. Thanks to the gigantic wall, even the most aggressive among us have gonepletely silent.


    But it wasnt really them that we worried about. Rather, what we were worried about was the Celtia kingdoming to attack us in retaliation.


    We had grossly underestimated the Celtia kingdoms war potential, and now, we were quivering at their next move.


    For that reason, even if we had to pay some reparation, we would dly do it to mend our rtionship with our neighbors.


    With a scowl on his face, Duke Talister listened to me. He then gently nodded.


    Hmm, I see. I understand the Barste kingdoms intentionfor what its worth, I have no intention to risk the lives of my people for something like retaliation.


    T-then


    I started to get excited by the dukes statement. Unfortunately, there was a <em>but</em>


    But its not up to me. In case you didnt know, our kingdom is being reborn as a true monarchy again. Whatever the king intends to do, I will follow. As for what that is, I do not know yet.


    Apparently, their kingdoms infighting has been resolved, and the weakened royal family was even regaining its power.


    Would you like to have an audience with his majesty? I can arrange one for you.


    T-thatll be much appreciated.


    Like that, we were set to travel to their kingdoms royal capital.


    I think we can get there in 3 hours.


    ?


    <em>What the heck is he saying, </em>I thought.


    The city we were in was located in the southern tip of their kingdom. The distance between this ce and their royal capital was immense. It should take us at least a few days worth of travel even for just a one-way trip.


    You dont seem to be aware of our railways. I thought your spies would have informed you of this by now. But then again, our Great Wall must have made delivering that information quite hard! Hahahaha!


    As though he has gotten into a good mood, Duke Talister said so and thenughed heartily.


    I tilted my head trying to figure out what this <em>Reylway</em> could be. When I turned around to look at the other members of our group, they reacted the same way.


    Well then, follow me.


    We were guided by the duke himself. We followed him somewhere underneath the castle.


    We have been informed that there was something in the underground that could transport us over long distances in only a short amount of time. To say that such a thing was far-fetched would be an understatement. Thanks to that, I couldnt help but think that it was all a ruse to bring us to a cell instead.


    Soon enough, we arrived at a ce that had so much space, it was hard to believe it was all underground.


    That there is a railway. By simply riding that boxlike thing called a train, you can travel even to the capital.


    I was wary that the boxlike object was just a jail cell with an unusual appearance, but then the duke himself stepped first into it. As such, we decided to follow.


    The inside of it wasrge and filled with many things that resembled chairs.


    This areso soft, arent they? Quite nice seats, I must say


    At that moment though, I suddenly heard a <em>Phsew</em> sound, causing me to be on guard. Next, the door we used to enter closed on its own.


    Well then, lets depart!


    The duke dered so excitedly.


    I-i-i-its moving!?!?


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