Interlude: Paradox-Rank Military Expert (1)

Before setting out on the trip.

Just in case Nureongi came to the empty house and started barking and fussing, I kindly hung a sign on the front door that said, 'Shh, on a trip.'

I went to the troupe leader's office with Historie.

“Wow, what's that?”

“Ahh—this thing?”

I see.

He doesn't know.

This is—

“It's a travel backpack. Please don't mind it, Master.”

“I see. You're only going to be away for a little while, but you've packed quite a lot.”...