A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation (穏やか貴族の休暇のすすめ。)

Episode 4

"Arriving in Marcade"

Judge, do you need any help?

It's fine. Please stay seated.

Do you have any food you dislike?

I'll eat anything.

Judge is quite capable.

You've never cooked before, have you?

I have not. Are you a good cook, Gil?

My cooking's good enough to eat.

Incredible.

The food will be ready soon.

Give me a few minutes.

Thank you.

If I get used to this, I won't be able to escort anyone other than Judge.

Yeah, I'm sure.

Spatial magic is quite handy.

You don't have it back home?

If I get used to this, I fear for when I have to return.

Thank you for waiting.

We've been served a full-course meal, Gil.

He was only using a single frying pan.

Go ahead and eat.

Thanks.

Thank you for the meal.

It's very good.

Th-Thank you.

Judge, eat while it's hot.

I'm all right.

We should eat together, don't you think?

Yes, sir.

We'll need someone to keep watch, won't we?

There are monsters and bandits about.

Um, I could do that.

You drove the carriage all day. You should rest.

But...

We're screwed if something happens to you. Get some sleep.

Thank you.

May I take first watch?

Once I fall into a deep sleep, I have trouble waking up.

What? That's surprising.

It's generally a struggle for him to wake up.

Rude. I'm not that bad.

I don't mind keeping watch by myself.

I won't allow that.

I know.

All I can offer is a mat laid out in the carriage.

That's plenty.

Do you suppose I could read a book?

Do your job, watchman.

Very well.

Judge, make sure you get plenty of rest.

Y-Yes, sir.

Good night.

G-Good night.

Let me know if anything happens.

You should get plenty of rest, too.

Otherwise, I won't let you take your watch.

Idiot.

It should be about time.

They're both so tall.

Is it my watch?

How did you wake up so easily?

Did you even sleep?

I don't sleep deeply outdoors.

Doesn't that leave you exhausted?

It's adequate.

Gil.

He's fast asleep.

I slept so well.

Just a peek...

His sleeping face...

I'll brag to Stud about this once I get back.

He'll probably hit me, though.

What are you doing?

I was wondering why you were awake but hadn't come out yet.

I-I wasn't...

Good morning.

You can see the city now.

This is a long queue.

We're all in line for immigration inspection.

The inspection itself is relaxed, though.

If memory serves, the local lord is the only upstart around.

That's right. When this merchant nation was still just a city,

the current lord's grandfather received a title.

He was adopted by the lord at the time, wasn't he?

I'm surprised you know that.

I read it in a book.

His upstart grandfather was originally a merchant.

He was popular and well-versed in all manner of businesses.

In just one generation,

he became powerful enough to take on an entire nation.

Eventually,

he made major investments in the city and stimulated the circulation of goods.

Quite the loss of face for that lord.

The grandfather was quite respectful towards the lord at the time, though.

That must be why the lord adopted him.

The trust merchants have to this day

is indicative of his skills as a lord and a merchant.

Perhaps he's too busy, but the current lord never appears before others.

Apparently, nobody's even seen his face.

Doesn't appear before others?

Rumor is he sometimes sneaks out into the city to check on it.

Hey, we're next.

Oh, right.

Do you have someplace to stay?

Not yet.

Then would you like to stay with me at my grandfather's house?

No, thank you. We wouldn't want to intrude on your family reunion.

We'll find an inn.

But...

It's all right. Gil says there are rooms available if we're not picky.

Y-You can't do that!

You can't stay at a cheap inn, Mr. Lizel...

I... I couldn't bear the thought!

What exactly do you think I am?

Exactly what you look like, presumably.

At least take this.

My company and my name are on this card.

Is Marcadia your grandfather's company?

Yes. This should make it easier to find a room.

Are you sure you should be giving us something so valuable?

Yes. I hope you'll use it.

If you insist.

P-Promise me you won't agree to escort another carriage!

You're coming home with me!

We'll come find you at this shop in three days.

Why do you let him walk all over you?

How could I not when he looks at me with those teary eyes?

Well, let's find an inn.

We'll probably eat out, too.

Hey—

It's your lucky day, milord.

Are you looking for a potential investment?

Let me show you my new business.

How intriguing.

Stay right behind me.

Have a pleasant day.

Ignore those kinds of people.

I thought I'd listen to them for once.

Quit screwing around.

Come on, hurry up.

I'm glad we found a nice inn.

Having the backing of a major trading company is huge.

And the innkeeper's service left nothing to be desired.

So, where do you want to go?

I thought we could start with the famous spots.

Take it easy, amateur.

Damn you! I'll kill you!

I swear I will!

Have you mistaken me for someone else?

O-Of course not.

We've never met before.

Well, yeah! Guys like you don't have to remember people like me!

Then allow me to ask, what have I done to you?

What have you done?!

Cross this line, and I'll kill you.

You put me out of business, you damn upstart!

You've been mistaken for a noble again.

Well, that's no good.

I must say, you have the wrong man.

Don't lie to me!

You're the only noble who'd wander around town!

I'll kill you!

Do you know why you were put out of business?

What does it matter?

You can't say, can you?

It was just some bullshit! You didn't have to—

You couldn't keep your word on "some bullshit"...

and yet you tried to open a shop in this city?

Your resentment is unjustified.