Side Story: Canopus, the Guard Knight (300 Years Ago) (3)

The journey to Sutherland was far more grueling than any of the accompanying knights had imagined.

Seraphina-sama had only set aside five days for the entire trip to Sutherland.

We took the route used by the fast horses carrying messages.

With admirable foresight, Seraphina-sama had arranged for more horses than usual to be waiting at the relay points where the horses were changed.

However, the number of horses Seraphina-sama had ordered was only enough for half the knights originally scheduled to accompany her to the event. I would rather praise the stable master, who had prepared many more horses after realizing that the actual number accompanying Seraphina-sama would surely be far greater.

We placed large knights skilled in horsemanship in front of Seraphina-sama.

Having a knight ride ahead to shield Seraphina-sama from the wind would help her tire as little as possible. Following the same path as the knight in front would also ensure a safe route.

To our surprise, Seraphina-sama barely rested.

Whenever we changed horses, she would quickly drink some water or nibble on a light snack, then set off again as soon as the saddle had been switched.

Even though she was the Great Saint, her stamina was no greater than that of an ordinary young noblewoman...