Dark Knight Story

Episode12 Alrena Country

　A large part of The Land of Bandol is a wide plain.

　Because it is an open land, there are few goblins who dislike bright places.

　However, only few goblins are not a land where people can live easily.

　The place facing Azimid Bay is a wetland where the samurai and the samurai live, and the blood of the fox such as Centaur and Satyr is settled in a lot of the blood of the wolf, etc. in the place where it does not.

　These tribes can also attack humans.

　That's why people living in Bandol can't live with peace of mind.

　In the southwest of the Bandol plain is the Holy Lenaria Republic, a human country.

　The Republic of St. Renria is a religious nation that believes in Arurena, the goddess of wisdom and victory, and is one of the mighty nations of the many nations.

　Fighting is the first priority, probably because it is a country that worships the goddess of war.

　 More than a thousand temple knights are excellent, and the heavy infantry units of citizens are also strong.

　It has multiple satellite cities and has a population of about 100,000 people in the central city of Renaria.

　Of course, it will further increase the population if the number of people who have citizenship includes those who do not have citizenship just because there are 100,000 people.

　The Holy Lenaria Republic, as the name of the Republic, is not the king of heredity, but is governed by a four-year government official.

　Unlike the general republic elections, the Arurena cult chooses the ability to choose from a certain number of people with a certain number of citizenship.

　Moreover, the cult has the veto power against the resolution of the private association organized by the person who has the policy and the citizenship of the consul. In a word, politics of this country cannot do politics disregarding the intention of the cult. The country's highest authority is the Arurena cult.

　The temple of the Holy Lenaria Republic is the greatest holy place of the goddess Arurena faith, and believers from all over the world visit.

　In addition, because it is a rich country, many people who are not followers of the goddess Arurena visit.

　Kuroki had come to this country as one of those visitors.

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　"This is Holy Lenaria Republic. Kuro. You can't put it in the city walls, but the city outside is all right."

　Kuroki walks through the city outside the city walls with Borat.

(As I thought, i don't have the citizenship of the Holy Lenaria Republic. Well, somehow, I was feeling like that, but.)

　Kuroki is a little disappointed.

　If you were a citizen, you could have found a decent place to stay in the city walls.

　Some of the hostels in the wallout town attack customers. He wanted to stay in the wall to avoid the hassle.

　The outside of the ramparts is not paved, and the exposed ground is a puddle because of yesterday's rain, so every time I walk, I stain my shoes.

　"Nutter than the wallout town we saw before, Nut"

　Kuroki shouts to Nut on his shoulder.

　"What so? I don't know the difference between Yahu's nest"

　Nut looks at the wallout town and wonders.

　This is not my first time coming to wallout town.

　Wallout town is a town built outside the walls.

　In this world where Monster is a lot, walls are essential. However, the person who can live in it is limited.

　As a result, in relatively safe countries, there may be cities outside the city walls.

　 Most of the country is large, with a wallout town in the Holy Lenaria Republic.

　Wallout town does not require citizenship to enter the country. This allows Kuroki to enter and exit freely.

　However, it is dangerous to be outside the wall.

　But people without any citizenship have no choice but to live in wallout town.

　The people in this wallout town are often people from ruined countries or criminals who have been displaced.

　Of course, some people do not commit themselves to crime.

　However, the principle that the country protects is its own citizens and the citizens of other countries that have signed a treaty, and there is no obligation to protect those who do not have citizenship. In other words, even if you commit a crime, you will not receive state protection.

　Therefore, security is very poor. That's what Kuroki has learned about wallout town.

　However, Kuroki of the Holy Lenaria Republic saw that she felt more secure than in other wallout towns.

　That was strange for Kuroki.

　As Kuroki walks while thinking about such things, he realizes that Borat is watching with a mysterious face.

　"What's going on?　Mr. Borat? "

　"Looks like they're talking to a rat. That's not true. Hahaha"

　Borat laughs.

　In fact, Borat has no idea what Nut is saying.

　Nut speaks the language of fire rats, not human language.

　It may sound like a rat squeaking, but it is still a fine language.

　If Borat was using the magic of conversation like Kuroki, he would know what Nut was saying.

　From the perspective of Borat who cannot use magic, Kuroki will appear to be talking to rats.

　"Haha. I was traveling alone, so I got into the habit of talking to myself."

　"Well, that's a strange habit. Ahaha."

　Borat laughs.

(Hey!　You might have thought you were a strange person! )

　Kuroki suffers.

　No rat, like Nut, can talk to humans.

　Talking to Nut gets attention.

　It is not a good idea to stand out.

　Kuroki should be careful when talking with Nut.

　"More than that, Borat- Which way are you headed? "

　"Oh, that's the Free Warriors Association, Kuro. You're going to be a free warrior in the Holy Lenaria Republic, aren't you? "

　Kuroki recalls that it was so.

　"It's true, but..." But why the Free Warriors Association?　I don't even have citizenship."

　With the exception of the mage association, the association is usually only accessible to citizens of that country.

　Kuroki does not have the citizenship of the Holy Lenaria Republic.

　He should not have been able to join the Free Warriors Association.

　I don't know if the request will come in the first place, but you don't need the qualification to be a free warrior.

　When Kuroki says so, Borat looks surprising.

　"What are you saying? Kuro? Holy Lenaria Republic's Free Warriors Association can join even non-citizens. I guess he came for that"

　Borat explains.

　Ru Arurena, the goddess of wisdom and victory, is the guardian of warriors.

　The Arurena cult, which rules the country, instructed the association to allow non-　citizens to join if they were warriors who would protect them from Monster.

　In response to this, the Free Warriors Association now allows non-citizens to join.

　Eligible members do not have citizenship, but are protected by certain laws.

　The content of protection is mainly property rights and protection of human body.

　This is a good thing for free fighters who do not have citizenship in any country.

　Kuroki knew why he was safe despite the wallout town.

　 If non-citizens are protected by a certain amount of law, security will improve.

　Of course, this is a comparison with wallout towns in other countries.

　 In addition, such warriors have been dispatched not only to Holy Lenaria Republic but also to neighboring countries.

　Although the number of people who can live is limited, the Holy Lenaria Republic 　would be very grateful for a small country that wants a warrior in an emergency.

　Finally, Borat explains that Freedom Warriors in the Holy Lenaria Republic are obliged to join the Association.

　"Ahaha, I knew, but I was half-confident."

　Kuroki laughs and cheats.

　Even though He was familiar with geography, he didn't know much about human society.

　That's why Kuroki knows very little about this country.

　"Really? It should be famous in the countries around here. Did you come from a far cousin? "

　Borat tilts his head.

　"Yes!　Right!　I'm from the north far from here! "

　Kuroki says with all his strength to cheat.

　"Well, it was so hard. And there seems to be some reason for it."

　Borat did not snoop on Kuroki any further.

　Oki Kuroki thought he looked like a pretty good person.

　 Kuroki and Borat walk while talking like that.

　Soon, you can see a fine building for a wallout town building.

　Wallout town's buildings are made of wood and often look poor when viewed from the side, but the buildings are solid stone.

　"Mr. Borat. Is this the Free Warriors Association? "

　"Oh, yes, it's not headquarters. The headquarters is in the city walls. This is a branch office. Let's go in."

　Kuroki enters the building with Borat.

　"What is it? Did you guys come to register for the warriors?"

　When you enter a building, you are stopped by a big man who looks like a security warrior.

　"Yes. That's right, my husband. Kuro here registers."

　"Well, well, then go to the back, but if you're going to be violent in this, I won't forgive you. It's time to remember."

　Saying that, the big man makes the way to Kuroki.

　"You're a scary person."

　"Oh, he's a warrior hired to protect this branch office. In fact, it seems to be able to stand up. I'm definitely not going against it."

　If you go to the back, Kuroki will reach the reception place.

　There is a man sitting at the reception desk, and Kuroki sits on the look that seems to be troublesome when they approach.

　A man is much thinner than the big man I had just. He didn't look like a warrior.

　"Are you registered?"

　The man asks with arrogance.

　Obviously we are looking down on us. And Kuroki remembered this response.

(This correspondence is the same as the gatekeeper of some countries.)

　For those who do not have citizenship, officials from any country respond the same.

　It is a boon of this country that you can join even if you do not have citizenship, and Kuroki, who does not have citizenship, is probably not a person to respond politely.

　"Yes. That's right, Minister. Kuro wants to join."

　If the man was arrogant, Borat was servile.

　I can see how doizumi's position is weak.

　"Then, after you read this document, sign it at the end."

　The official puts out a piece of paper.

　Kuroki sees the paper. I know something is written, but I don't know what it is.

(What should I do, I can't read...)

　A cold sweat flows on Kuroki's cheeks.

　Kuroki has not come to this world in the first place. I couldn't read or write the characters of this world.

　There is also the magic of decipherment, but Kuroki can't use it. In addition, it is possible to read only by the magic. You can't write.

　In other words, there was nothing I could do about it.

　"What's going on?"　Can't you read it?"

　"Yes, I can't read it. I'm sorry."

　Kuroki bows his head.

　"Then you can't join. Put it in the Warrior group somewhere."

　Officials withdraw Kuroki and treat Kuroki like a dog drives away

　Kuroki thinks it's a pretty rude attitude.　　

　However, Kuroki had never been treated well in the original world.

　Therefore, I got used to such a correspondence. I wasn't particularly angry.

　And it's difficult to travel if you get angry with this much.

　After all, Kuroki and Borat can't do anything more and turn back.

　"Sumane, Kuro couldn't read or write like me. I was mistaken because it seemed to be a good birth."

　Borat apologizes.

(Was it thought that you were from a high-ranking family?)

　In this world, it is common for those who cannot read and write, and only the upper class can read and write.

　Borat seems to have thought Kuroki was part of the upper class.

　"No, thank you for just showing me around."

　Kuroki didn't think anything of it, especially when he couldn't join.

　In the first place, I'm not going to be a free warrior. That's why I didn't have to apologize to Borat.

　So Kuroki suddenly wonders.

　"Come to think of it, Borat-san can't read or write, can he? How do you join the Free Warriors Association? "

　"Oh, I'm in a certain Warrior group. If you can't read or write, you won't be able to join the Free Warriors Association."

　Kuroki whispers when he hears it.

　In other words, you can join an association. And those who can't read or write will be able to join the Free Warriors Association indirectly by joining the organization.

　Why is that so?　Kuroki guesses it's probably a clerical thing.

　"Oh, is that so? So what happens when warrior group doesn't have anyone to read or write? "

　"No, don't worry. It's impossible to join without someone who can read and write. It is good if the leader can read and write, but if he can not, he must have a literate clerk"

　"Well, then could you introduce Borat's Warrior group?"

　Kuroki says so and Borat shakes his head with a dark face.

　"Bad, it's hard. I'm on the bottom of it. With my introduction, it's over when it's been used up."

　Kuroki senses that Borat's situation is not good because of that attitude.

　Kuroki can't say anything more.

　"Yes, is there anyplace where I can sleep? "

　Kuroki changes the subject.

　I'm going to stay in this country for a while. It's better to find a place where you can stay overnight.

　"Then I can introduce you. But do you have money? "

　"Yes, once. But I don't have any money in this country. Can I use money from other countries?　If you can't, could you introduce a money changer?"

　In the knowledge that Kuroki gained during the journey, there is money in this world.

　However, some country does not monopolize the issuance of money.

　It comes by issuing money in any country, and it is possible to make money by an individual. Whether it works the most is another matter.

　Therefore, there are various kinds of money in the world. However, there is a occupation called the money changer because it is inconvenient.

　The money changer exchanges the money of the other country for the money of the home country according to the content of gold, silver, etc.

　Some are terrible, and some don't exchange at justifiable rates.

　By the way, Kuroki doesn't know if inflation is going on or not.

　In addition, some money changers also store money, precious metals, and documents, and lend deposited money to their principals. In short, banks are in this world.

　When Kuroki found out about it, I thought it was going on unexpectedly.

　"Sorry, I don't know where the money changers are. You will surely be inside the walls. However, if you can stay with other countries' money, I can introduce you. That's all right. Follow me"

　Borat begins to walk when she says that.

(It seems that you can use it with money from other countries. It was good.)

　In Japan, there was a time when foreign money was used, as in the past, foreign money, such as the use of foreign money, such as the use of foreign money.

　It might be so in this Holy Lenaria Republic.

　After walking for a while, we reached a small dining room.

　"I'm sure you'll be able to stay upstairs here. And that's all I can show you around."

　Borat says so and points to the dining room.

　"Yes, thank you. Borat-san. I didn't think you'd get this far. Why are you so kind to me?"

　Kuroki wonders. I didn't think you'd be so kind to me.

　"No, you've helped me, you don't have to thank me. And I have a ulterior so."

　Borat laughs. Immediately after that a loud belly can be heard.

　"I'm sorry, can you let me eat something?　Will you give me some money? Actually, I don't have any money."

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　When you enter the dining room and order it, barley and bean bowls are brought.

(Luck is finally turning to me,)

　Borat looks at Kuro while rowing.

(I'm sure he's a terrible guy. No doubt)

　Borat holds a few gold coins that he had recently been blessed with.

　It's been a long time since Borat saw a gold coin. Gold coins shine more than they did before. But I'm sure it'll be real.

　Because if you really want to cheat, you'll put out silver coins, not gold coins.

　It's normal not to use gold coins basically.

(I'm sure this will be money. If you follow him, you might be lucky.)

　Borat recalls his life.

(It was a life that was neither a rose.)

　Borat came to Holy Lenaria Republic when he was eighteen years old.

　After leaving his hometown, Borat came with his dream to the country where the heroes had built him.

　The dream is to be a hero and live a good life.

　But Borat had no talent.

　It was good to be a free warrior, but I could barely fight equally with a goblin.

　In the Warrior group that I had my head put in, it is always the bottom end.

　Just a while ago, I was made a nephew against the goblin. Moreover, it is a rip-off to put as it is.

　Borat doesn't know what's in the load. However, it is understood that it is the one that it is not a thing.

　I didn't want to do it if I could. Therefore, it returned to St. Renalia quickly.

(Good-bye to such a Warrior group.)

　Borat was thinking of getting out of the Warrior group.

　Warrior group Black Fangs, to which Borat currently belongs, is not a decent Warrior group.

　Warriors should exist to fight Monster, but Black fangs attack the same person.

　Most of them aim at those who do not have citizenship.

　Officials basically do nothing when a person who does not have citizenship is badly seen.

　It is the same with the free warriors who joined the association.

　If you become a free warrior, you will receive a certain level of protection, but it is certain to the last.

　If you don't gather evidence and appeal, you won't be protected. The victim must also collect evidence. On top of being quite a hassle, the official stakes if it is not solid evidence.

　The perpetrator is not punished unless the witness is a clear crime.

　Black fangs have never been licked before. Because I have never left any clear evidence.

(That's all I could do with the Warrior group. But I don't want to live like that. At this rate, it's over to be used up. I'd have rather been in my hometown. it...)

　Borat remembers his hometown, which he hadn't been home for ten years.

　It was by no means a good life. That's why I came to this country dreaming of honors. However, it is many times more than the current life.

　Borat was aware that he was a bad guy. I don't think I'll be able to get back on the right path.

　However, it was unpleasant to end as it was. For that reason, I could have signed with Devils.

　"I don't know who this black is. But if I'm by your side, I might be able to think good. I got to know each other. Let's bet on this guy. Anyway, there's nothing to lose."

　I look at Kuro while thinking about such a thing.　

　"What's going on?　Mr. Borat? "

　Kuro who noticed being seen looks mysterious.

　"No, it's nothing. Ahaha."

　It was such a time.

　Someone comes into the entrance of the dining room.

　And Borat casually looks at it and hardens.

　A big man with a black rose and several men behind it.

　"Borat, why are you here?　I should have ordered you to escort the cargo."

　"The leader... Why are you here? "

　Borat knew the man who came in.

　Gendol, the leader of Black Fangs. He is also known as a man who is a canni-eating person.

　Borat is the person I most don't want to meet.

(Why?　The leader's here?　I'm sure I'll always go to a different store.)

　Borat wonders. But I don't know why Gendol is here.

　"It happens that someone sees you walking. So, the question I'm here to do this."

　Borat thinks.

　"I was attacked by a goblin on the way. Because you made me a samurai, the cargo should be safe. I thought it would be night when I chased him, so I came back."

　Borat told the truth, but Gendol is looking at it with doubt.

　"Are you sure?　If something happens to the load, I'll have you take responsibility."

　Gendol's eyes get thin.

　When I looked into her eyes, a cold sweat flowed on Borat's back.

　Gendol will not forgive those who fail. And no one has escaped.

　"By the way, Borat. Who's next to you?　You have a pretty face, don't you? Did you come to this country for a man??　What's your name?　Why did you come to this country? 」

　Gendol looked at Kuro's face and was vulgar. They smile

　"Well, it's Kuro. I'm here to be a free warrior."

　Because Kuro was bitten, Kuro answers with a small body.

　"Well, is it black?　But you're bringing something interesting, aren't you?　Don't get to him. It's supposed to be money."

　Gendol is staring at Kuro's shoulder.

　"Well, that's no good. I can't give it to you."

　Kuro leaves Gendol when he leaves his seat to run away.

　"Hey!　You!　To the leader..."

　"No!"

　Gendol stops kuro from closing on the bottom.

　"Kuro or you have good courage, don't you? I'll leave here. I'll see you again."

　That said, Gendol goes out with his subordinates.

　It seems that he didn't come to this restaurant to eat in particular.

　Borat has a headache.

(There is no way that you can do it for free if it is that state of the leader.) At this rate, it's a good idea.)

　Borat's prediction is that the leader will attack Kuro at night.

　"Kuro. Don't say anything bad, get away from this country."

　"Running away?"

　"That's right!　All you have to do is!　Get out of this country now!"

　Borat advised Kuro to say that.