Editing Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut:Volume 5 Episode 2 (section)

===Part 1===

It was the morning two days after Yoruka appeared in front of Lux and caused a disturbance.

Finally, Lux and the others departed to the capital for the sake of the international tournament──the All-Dragon Battle.

Using horse carriages, they passed through four checking stations for three whole days before they finally arrived there.

The royal capital Lordgalia.

After the Old Empire perished, it was rebuilt. Its name and also it’s townscape were greatly changed and now it was the biggest city of the New Kingdom.

The castle town, a metropolis that continued towards the enormous palace was separated into seventeen blocks, far more than Cross Field. Its population density was also high.

So that it was possible for the city to be self-sufficient, industry, agriculture, commerce──and then the army’s base, were scrupulously laid out, lining up with regularity that was a marvel.

The Arcadia Empire that possessed several hundred years of history, all of its technology and assets were massed to build up the workings of this city, even now after five years since the empire turned into the New Kingdom, it still remained as scenery.

「It has also been really long since I’m here.」

Entering the high class inn of the capital that they reserved, Lisha sat down on the sofa at the entrance and muttered so.

Perhaps because of the long travel, the other selection members entered their allotted rooms to take some rest it seemed.

「During the summer vacation, it seems there are also a lot of students returning back to their homes in the capital(here) you know? It seems they will also come to cheer for us in the All-Dragon Battle, if you’re lucky you might cross each other in the city somewhere.」

Headmaster Relie who went out of her room stretched her back while saying that. Hearing that, Lux’s little sister who was nearby──Airi was showing a complicated expression.

「Rather than talking about that, it’s a wonder that the government is allowing headmaster to still lead this group.」

「……Well, it was just barely. At any rate, on top of getting a scolding of a lifetime’s worth, I also paid quiet a lot of fines. Currently, that I’m not behind bars is solely thanks to my current position and money.」

「It’s not really something that can be joked about though……」

After Lux retorted at Relie who was showing a complicated smile, an awkward atmosphere flowed.

The training camp on Ries Island that was carried out two weeks ago.

There, Headmaster Relie performed a Ruin investigation without permission from the government in the capital in order to save her little sister Philuffy.

It seemed that her responsibility for that illegal act was questioned and there was a really intense exchange between her and the capital’s government.

But, in order to avoid mayhem that could affect the All-Dragon Battle that was approaching close, currently her punishment was put on hold.

For the time being Relie avoided jail with only a stern warning given to her temporarily.

「Well, because of that I was made to transport 『that』 which was hidden in the academy to here but──, it’s relieving instead that I don’t need to manage it more than this.」

「──『That』?」

Lux reacted to Relie’s whisper.

「……Ahaha, it’s nothing. Just forget it.」

Relie said that with a flustered look along with a stiff wry smile.

Now that she mentioned it──Sania who came to the academy as a spy from Heiburg was looking for something in the academy. He heard about it from Airi, but was this about that?

「…………」

But, Airi didn’t move her gaze from the book she opened. Seeing her behaving like it wasn’t any concern of hers, Lux too didn’t pursue any further.

Then, Relie began to talk to varnish over the awkwardness.

「Rather than that, we’re finally in the capital, so how about everyone having fun in this city? There is also a festival that will start soon.」

「It’s the festival for the New Kingdom’s nation founding anniversary isn’t it?」

When Relie muttered that, Celis who exited from the hotel room interjected lightly.

「It seemed that five years ago it was called the Empire’s holy birthday festival, but right now various things have changed. Not just that name──but also the festival’s content.」

As expected from the daughter of a duke of one of the Four Great Nobles, Celis was knowledgeable in various subjects.

「Actually I should also come along with you kids as the one leading this group, but I’m a bit tired. And so, kids who are still energetic can go for a bit of relaxation before the tournament.」

Saying that, Relie took out a whole bundle of paper money from her wallet and put it on Lux’s hand.

「Tha, thank you very much. ──Wait, this is too much you know!? We don’t need this much!」

「My, is that so? Well, you can just return it later if there is any leftover.」

As expected from the heiress of the Aingram family that was a prominent conglomerate even in the New Kingdom.

That sense of money was completely different from Lux who was doing odd jobs for these five years.

(Or rather, it would be dangerous instead if we are walking around carrying this much money though……)

「Come to think of it, this is my first time coming to the capital. Lux-kun, can I ask you to guide me through the city for a bit?」

While Lux was thinking of such thing, Krulcifer who arrived at the entrance asked him that.

「Ah, okay. I don’t mind though──」

When Lux was about to agree readily like that,

「Oi! Don’t decide that as you please! I also have plans to borrow Lux after this!」

Lisha cut in and the usual quarrel began.

「There are also some of you who are tired and don’t feel like going out, I’ll leave that for you to decide among yourselves. But──it would stand out if you kids are moving in a group, so split yourselves into groups with four people at most per group, okay?」

With Relie’s suggestion, they made groups using lottery and it was immediately decided.

One group was made of Lux, Lisha, Krulcifer, and Airi.

The other group consisted of Celis, Philuffy, Noct, and Sharis.

Tillfur who usually took initiative in going outside couldn’t participate because her condition broke down from the long travel. Saying 「Heartless people─!」 she glared resentfully at the other two Triad members.

「We will buy a lot of souvenirs for you.」

「Uuu…… don’t forget okay?」

Lux consoled his dejected classmate before sallying forth into the capital’s city.

Because the time was still afternoon, it seemed there wouldn’t be a problem if they didn’t go far away.

「……A, right right. The selection members from the other countries have also arrived it seems, so do your best to not cause any trouble before the tournament.」

Relie said that at the end. Lux and the others nodded and exited the inn.

「──Then, where should we go first? The place that I want to go first is the Drag-Ride museum at the capital though.」

「As always, you don’t change at all, do you……. Don’t you have any other interests at this rare occasion that we have gone as far as the capital?」

「Muu……. Then try saying what do you want to do!? What do you know when it’s your first time here!?」

「Let’s see. First there are several tailors that are famous even in the capital nearby from here. There are many other shops too, so just looking around is also not bad. Besides, it will be a bit far but if we go to the national park, there will be a small stream there, it feels like it will be refreshing there. If you feel a little hungry, there is also a street lined up with stalls right there──in the district of craftsman there are shops that make and sell things like watch accessories or special handicraft──」

「Wai, wait a second Krulcifer! Isn’t this your first time coming to the capital!?」

Lisha yelled flusteredly towards the girl who was talking continuously without pause.

「What I said just now are courses that are comparatively common when sightseeing in the capital you know? How about you also do a little investigation so that you have something to talk about with the other nobles too?」

「Kuh……!? Back at you, you actually didn’t need any guide right from the start right!? You vulgar girl, that was just your excuse to invite Lux!」

Lisha spontaneously yelled when she saw Krulcifer telling her that with a cool tone.

She was inadvertently more knowledgeable than Lux who was supposedly living in the capital at the past.

「Then for now, should we leave it to Krulcifer-san?」

As expected, even Airi too didn’t seem to be that knowledgeable about the capital’s layout. In the end they had fun in the capital’s street following Krulcifer’s escort.