Reincarnated as Twins: And Then, I Was the Only One Abandoned - ☆23 To Silenia

☆23 To Silenia 

Early the next morning.

As I was washing my face, Elysia walked in. 

Behind her stood two people I didn’t recognize—not Gald or Fia. 

One was a tall, slender man with silky blonde hair flowing behind him, and the other was an elf dressed like a nun. She had ash-brown hair neatly trimmed at her shoulders. 

“Souta, are you ready?” 

“Not yet. I was just about to have breakfast…” 

Elysia nodded lightly. 

“We’ll be stopping by a town, so let’s grab something to eat there.” 

I glanced at the two people behind her. 

Elysia noticed my gaze and quickly introduced them. 

“Ah, I forgot to introduce them. This is Noah, a magic swordsman, and Yuna, a priest. They’ll be traveling with us. Both of them are experienced adventurers, so you can rely on them.” 

Noah bowed gracefully, while Yuna gave a gentle smile. 

“Oh, nice to meet you. I’m Souta.” 

Though I remained somewhat cautious, I introduced myself. 

Both of them smiled and responded with a polite “Nice to meet you.” 

Noah’s voice was deep and composed, while Yuna’s was soft and pleasant. 

…Huh? 

They’re not looking down on me for being human? 

I don’t sense any hostility at all. 

I felt a bit relieved, but there was something I needed to ask before we left. 

“I’d like to bring Kagutsuchi and Vald with me. Is that okay? They’re getting so big that they might not even fit in a carriage anymore.” 

Elysia thought for a moment before giving me an apologetic look. 

“Hmm… I think it would be difficult to find inns that would accept them. So they’ll have to stay behind this time.” 

“Stay behind? But if they start causing trouble, your estate might take some damage…” 

“Don’t worry. Gald will take full responsibility for looking after them.” 

Elysia reassured me with a gentle smile. 

Gald… So he’s been demoted from Elysia’s escort to beast caretaker, huh? 

I silently offered my condolences. 

Rubis was perched on my shoulder. It was tilting its head curiously as it watched me. 

If I leave it behind, there’s a good chance Vald might end up hunting it……..

Yeah, I’ll take it with me. 

“I’m a little worried about Gald, but I guess there’s no other choice. Alright, I’m ready to go.” 

I slung my backpack over my shoulder. I had packed it to the brim the night before.

We stepped outside, where an extravagant carriage was waiting. 

The wheels gleamed gold, and the horses shook their silver-white manes. 

The elf coachman gave a silent nod in greeting as he welcomed us aboard. 

Inside the carriage, plush seats promised a comfortable ride. 

……..…How much does something like this even cost? 

Compared to my last adventure, this was a massive upgrade. 

Wanting to enjoy the scenery, I claimed a window seat. 

Once we were settled, Noah and Yuna properly introduced themselves. 

“We’ve heard how much Lady Elysia has relied on you. So we’re honored to travel with you on this journey.” 

Yuna said with a warm smile. 

“Oh, uh, yeah… If anything, I owe Elysia a lot. She even bought me land, so I can’t exactly refuse her requests.” 

Yeah… these two are nothing like Fia and the others. 

“By the way, you guys don’t seem to have any prejudice against humans. I was kind of bracing myself for it.” 

“We’ve been adventurers for a long time. We’ve worked with many skilled humans. Besides, just by sensing your mana, I can tell you’re no ordinary person.” 

Noah also replied with a calm expression.

Ah, these kinds of people will make this journey a lot more enjoyable. 

I spent some time ranting about how unfairly Gald and Fia treated me on our last trip. 

Noah and Yuna listened with amused smiles, then gave a sympathetic shrug. 

“Well, there are elves who rarely leave their own lands and develop that kind of attitude. It’s unfortunate, but it happens.” 

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As we traveled eastward, the landscape gradually transformed into something resembling a savanna. 

A vast grassland stretched out before us, dotted with trees. The wind swept through the tall grass. It made it ripple like waves. 

In the distance, herds of wild animals moved together across the plains. 

The sky was clear, and the sun hung high above us. 

Elysia proudly shared the results of her training during her time back home. 

“Souta, I’m not the same person you remember. I can now maintain Agni’s manifestation for a much longer time. I won’t be a burden anymore.” 

Oh? That’s reassuring. 

“I’m guessing the next Demon God we’re after is going to be another nightmare, right? Looking forward to seeing the results of your training.” 

Hearing our casual exchange, Noah and Yuna exchanged knowing glances and grinned. 

…What? 

Is there something they want to say? 

After several days of travel, our carriage finally crossed the border into the Silenia Federation. 

It was a massive country, said to be three times the size of the Valhalion Kingdom.