The Cloud-Raised Brave Man's Travels

"That ACE guy actually asked you, Amiya, to bring him some wine?! I guess I'll have to teach him a lesson when we get back. But red wine... let me ask."

If you want to buy local specialties, it is better to ask the locals. However, Verliv had just left, and Koya felt embarrassed to disturb her for this matter. But it didn't matter, he still had a chat group.

Koya: [Doctor, go ask Archangel where he can buy red wine in Lateran. Oh, by the way... ACE asked Amiya to bring this wine for him. Remember to teach him a lesson.]

Doctor: "Great! You're asking my lovely Amiya to buy the wine. ACE, you're already asking for your own death. But Rutland's red wine seems to be quite famous, and it's been praised as amazing. I'm definitely interested. I'll go ask Exia."

Jizi: "Great! Red wine brewed by angels! Isn't this the legendary communion wine? I'm interested too!"

Keya: "Then I'll buy more. I'll give you a few bottles next time I visit you."

Jizi【Yeah~ I love you! 】

Chapter 247: Sweets in Arknights: Rutland

The Doctor obtained information about a wine-producing area from the Archangel, but according to the local, the people of Lateran don't drink alcohol. The Sakota prefer hot cocoa and milk tea to wine. Red wine, being astringent and sour, is simply unacceptable to the Sakota. Consequently, Lateran wine is practically extinct, with only the Landon Monastery still producing it.

The doctor sent the address sent by Angelica to Koya again, but the address was written very vaguely. After all, Angelica was also a dessert person and had no interest in wine. She knew about the Landon Abbey because of the Landon Guards. She didn't remember the specific location, but only knew the general direction. So if she wanted to find the Landon Abbey tomorrow, she would have to ask the locals.

“I didn’t expect that a wine that is so famous outside would be on the verge of bankruptcy in Rutland.”

"Perhaps the taste of this Landon red wine is actually average, but because it's a Rutland wine and is almost impossible to buy outside, it's famous. The added value is higher than the original product value."

"What Vina said is possible, but we'll know for sure after we try it ourselves tomorrow. Oh, and Amiya can't drink it."

"Eh? Okay."

Skadi's bath was a bit long. It was almost four in the afternoon when we arrived at the house, and now it was six, everyone was getting ready for dinner, but Skadi was still in the tub. While no one minded her soaking in the tub for a while, everyone was hungry... It was difficult to leave Skadi alone to eat. But Skadi ignored everyone in the group except Koya, and since we weren't familiar with each other, wouldn't it be a bit awkward to rush someone out of the bathroom? And since Skadi was a girl, wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate for Koya to call her while she was in the shower?

For various reasons, Koya and his group tacitly agreed not to rush Skadi, and could only watch the TV show and wait for Skadi to come out. Of course, during this time, Koya took out a lot of snacks from his portable storage. Because everyone was looking forward to the special food of Lateran, Koya didn't bring out any staple food. Fortunately, Skadi probably realized that she might have stayed in the bathtub for too long, and at 6:30, when the TV show ended, Skadi walked out of the bathroom.

Her hair was still slightly stained with water, and the long, silvery hair draped over her body gave her a uniquely beautiful look. Vina and the others, who had originally planned to wait for Skadi to come out before heading out to dinner, instantly abandoned the idea upon seeing the dazzling Skadi. After all, they were girls, and they couldn't bear to see themselves, exhausted and tired, going out with the dazzling Skadi. The three girls, including Amiya, exchanged a glance and without hesitation, all headed for the bathroom.

It was obvious that the three of them were getting ready to shower together, which Koya found quite amusing. They hadn't spoken a word in the car, yet now they were close enough to shower together. There was absolutely no dust or dirt on them, as Koya had already used the wind to deep cleanse everyone in the car before entering Lateran. The fact that they felt dusty and couldn't compare to Skadi was simply a psychological effect and the fact that Skadi had just been so stunning.

But Keya didn't say these words out loud, because he didn't want to be disliked by all the girls.

"Skadi, are you hungry? Do you want to have some snacks first?"

"I can go a week without eating after a full meal and still be at my best, so I'm not hungry."

"That's good. After Amiya and the others finish their showers, we'll go out and find something to eat. Now, let's watch some TV together."

While Skadi was watching TV, Koya wasn't idle either. He pulled out his communication terminal and started chatting with the Great Flame envoy. Koya knew that in the city of Lateran, all food was sweet, and it was difficult to eat normal food. So he decided to learn from the Great Flame envoys. After all, they had been in Lateran for a while, so they must have experience.

As expected, Keya got the answer he wanted. Not far from Keya's residence, there was a restaurant run by a boss named Liberi. If he talked to the boss in advance, he would serve very normal food without sugar.

When Koya and his party arrived at the restaurant, it was already 7:30 in the evening. The restaurant was not big, with only three dining tables in the room. Koya and his party's arrival just made the restaurant full. It is worth mentioning that the guests at the three tables were not from Liberi and Sakota. Obviously, they were all people who came to attend the International Conference. It seems that many people are troubled by Lateran sweets. Perhaps the next time the representatives of the International Conference will add a chef to their delegations.

"Koya, what are you looking at?"

After ordering the food, Koya wasn't idle either. He pulled out a terminal and started looking at something. The large amount of text and a few images gave Amiya a headache. She recalled the days when she was forced to deal with Rhodes Island's files before the doctor returned.

"Eh? This sister is so beautiful, is she your new target, Koya?"

"Don't say weird things. This is the electronic version of the Casimir Wine News. This is the most popular knight in Casimir right now, Candle Knight Viviana."

"Why are you suddenly reading Casimir's newspaper?"

"Hmm? Didn't Kal'tsit and the Doctor inform our young leader? After this International Conference, our Rhodes Island main ship will head for Victoria. However, considering the situation, we will dock at the outskirts of Grand Knight Casimir's territory. Although it's called the outskirts of the Grand Knight's territory, it's actually about a day's distance away."

"Ah? Will Casimir agree?"

"We don't need their consent. Casimir previously ceded some of its suburban sovereignty to Ursus, and Ursus compensated us for this territorial sovereignty during the Che City Incident. Therefore, Rhodes Island has several territories within Casimir, which is why our ship is docking at Casimir. However, I think the doctor and the others will still submit a symbolic request for a berthing. After all, Rhodes Island is a legitimate medical company, not some unreasonable warlord organization."

At that moment, Koya suddenly felt a surge of anger. Oh... Oh, I forgot to mention that although Koya didn't have Sakota's empathy, after receiving the Black Crown, he could sense the violent emotional fluctuations of others regardless of race. The emotion Koya sensed came from a stunning woman at the table next to them, the blonde Kuranta. Seeing that she didn't rush over and slap him twice, Koya ignored her. He also knew that the woman's anger was probably not directed at him.

"Then why are you reading this Red Wine Newspaper, Koya? The content it reports seems a bit... inappropriate?"

"The Red Wine Newspaper is a subsidiary of the Rose Newspaper in Casimir, specializing in gossip and tidbits. The Rose Newspaper controls 172 specialized media outlets, including the Central Newspaper, which covers national events, and the Four Cities Athletic News, which focuses on sports. This newspaper essentially controls all of Casimir's information channels. Amiya, do you think we can get any substantive content from such a completely monopolized newspaper? We in Rhodes Island have access to important intelligence about Casimir, and the Red Wine Newspaper is designed to attract readers. It contains a lot of interesting information, and it's a great way to pass the time."

"what? What?"

"For example, they wrote that this Candle Knight kept two hundred lovers and bathed in fine red wine every day."

"Wow, a woman even more exaggerated than Koya has appeared."

"Amiya, please don't drag me into this."

"But the doctor said you, Koya, are the kind of pervert who would gather a hundred women for a sex party."

"I...Okay, looks like I'll have to teach this hooded man a lesson when I get back."

"Guest, this is the braised beef brisket you ordered—"

The food was served, and the conversation between Koya and Amiya ended there. They didn't talk while eating or sleeping.

"Aunt, I didn't expect that the gossip about Miss Viviana has spread so widely!"

A young, seemingly childish girl sitting at the table with the mature woman noticed the displeasure and indignation on her relative's face. Seeing the still expressionless uncle, she could only laugh and try to distract her aunt. Maria was terrified that her fiery aunt would whip the Rhodes Islanders. That would be a real diplomatic incident.

"Maria, don't worry, I'm not that irritable."

"Ahem, sorry aunt."

"Also, don't call me aunt!"

Although she couldn't take action against those people from Rhodes Island, Zofia mercilessly hit Maria on the head twice to vent her emotions.

"Speaking of which, since we're going to Casimir this time, have the doctor and the others informed Lin Guang?"

"She's been notified. Her departure report has been completed. Shining is leaving with her. Looks like she'll have to take care of the child again when she returns."

"Nightingale is so beautiful, Koya, you must be very happy, right? But you can't do anything to let Nightingale down."

"I've already told you, don't think so badly of me! I respect women's wishes."

"Okay, I believe Koya."

It is not known whether Amiya realized the identity of Kuranta at the table next to her, or whether she suddenly remembered Lin Guang, but at least the appearance of this name made the three people behind her a little excited. Mainna, who knew the whereabouts of Margaret, was still calm, but Maria, who was obsessed with her sister, was not suppressed by Zofia. She ran over to ask Koya if the Lin Guang they were talking about was Margaret.

The last of the three tables in the restaurant didn't react much, as they weren't Casimir or Victoria's. They were just two people in a black trench coat, a lantern strapped to their left waist, and a musket and sword on their right. Their accoutrements clearly showed they were Iberian Inquisitors. The Iberians showed little interest in the continental situation. After the Great Silence, their once glorious golden age had passed, and Iberia had long since lost the energy to care about the continental situation. They were only concerned with what lay beneath the sea...

I attended the Lateran Conference of Nations this time because of my faith and the hope of gaining aid. However, the possibility of this happening was very low. Perhaps no one except Lateran would help Iberia. After all, other countries also had their own difficulties, such as the civil unrest in Ursus and the evil demons in the north, and the chaos caused by the fragments of the Yan Kingdom...

"Teacher...that woman?"

Elini looked at Skadi beside Koya.

"Elini, let's eat."

"Ah."

No one paid attention to Iberia, especially Iberia after the Great Silence.

·Dividing line·

Although the arrival times were not quite the same, the people at the three tables finished their meals at the same time. Looking at the plates piled up in front of Skadi, Koya believed what she said about her ability to eat a full meal once and go without eating for a week. It was too strong.

When the group walked out of the restaurant, whether intentionally or not, Zofia, Maria and Mainna separated and followed Koya and his group. When Koya and his group walked back to their residence, the two of them were still following...

"Would you two like to come in and have a cup of tea?"

"excuse me--"

The news that the two beauties from the Casimir delegation had entered the Rhodes Island residence quickly spread to all the other delegations and Lateran officials. Those members of the delegations beat their chests and stamped their feet, lamenting the missed opportunity and secretly lamenting how quickly the Casimir people had acted. They had actually taken them in on the very first day! Those who had never met Koya were unceremoniously speculating about him with the most malicious thoughts. They all believed that these two horses might be galloped on the bed by the dragon tonight.

Well, let's turn the focus back to Koya. The two of them were a little restrained after entering the door. They had naturally read the intelligence about Koya before leaving. In the intelligence, Koya was described as a person with no shortcomings except for being lustful, and they suspected that Rhodes Island had tied Koya up with women. In a sense, their guess was quite correct, because Koya did come to this world because of the doctor.

However, looking at the women around them, Zofia and Maria suppressed the slight uneasiness in their hearts.

"What do you two want to talk to us about?"

"Well, could you tell us about your Rhodes Island operator, Rinkou—"

"Well, although Rhodes Island has strict confidentiality measures for its employees, you two should be members of the Linguang family."

"Yes."

"How about this, I'll take a couple of photos of you two and send them to Operator Lin Guang. If she has no objections, we can talk about it."

"Naturally."

Amiya took out the terminal from her arms and took two photos.

"Wait a minute, my hair is a little messy. If I send this to my sister, will she think I'm unkempt?"

"It's too late—well, Operator Lin Guang has confirmed the identities of the two, Aunt Zofia and Sister Maria."

"Little Amiya, isn't there something wrong with your address?"

"Ah, I'm sorry, Miss Maria. Ahem, since you two are Miss Margaret's relatives, there's no problem with you talking about something!"

Chapter 248: Arknights Skadi

After listening to Amiya's story of Margaret for a while, Zofia and Maria prepared to leave. However, having learned of Margaret's presence in Rhodes Island, their favorable impression of the island skyrocketed. They believed that Rhodes Island, chosen by Margaret, must be a good company. Perhaps it was the case that love for the house and the people in it influenced their feelings. It was a pity that Rhodes Island didn't have an internet connection yet, otherwise the family could have reunited online. However, Zofia and the others were already very satisfied to have heard about Margaret.

After agreeing to go to Langdon Abbey together the next morning, the two happily left their house in Koya. Their presence delighted the other members of the delegation, as it at least showed that the two men from Casimir had not yet reached the final stage and that they had a chance to overtake them.

After seeing off the two from the Linguang family, Koya and the others also prepared for bed. After two days of sleeping in sleeping bags in the wilderness, they naturally wanted to rest well on a soft bed. Rutland had arranged exactly five rooms for them, and Koya was no longer forced to sleep on the sofa. Rutland's hospitality was excellent.

After Amiya and the others went to bed, Koya ran to the bathroom. Although the divine domain kept Koya from getting dirty, a relaxing soak in the bath was a good idea. Since Amiya and the others had gone to bed, it wouldn't hurt to soak in the tub a little longer.

But before Keya could soak in the tub for long, his eyes closed and his mind empty, the bathroom door was pushed open. Keya hadn't locked the door. Firstly, he hadn't made a habit of doing so. Secondly, Amiya and the others had gone to bed, so no one would come to the bathroom. Thirdly, it was late at night, and with the light on, it looked like someone was in there, so no one would deliberately break in. Keya didn't expect that he would actually encounter someone who broke in.

"Skadi? How did you get in?"

"I couldn't sleep, so I wanted to take a bath..."

"Then you go out for a while, I'll leave right away."

"No, let's go clubbing together."

After saying that, Skadi stepped into the bathtub with her long legs, and then sat face to face with Koya...

"You came in here dressed like this?"

Koya didn't know what to say for a moment. He didn't mind taking a bath with a beautiful girl, but the problem was that he was naked, while Skadi was still in her combat uniform. Wasn't that a bit unfair? Since they were all in the same tub, couldn't they just be honest with each other?

"This suit is made of special material and will not affect your movements in water."

"That's it."

It looked like Skadi had no intention of taking off her clothes. Speaking of which, she hadn't worn the same clothes when she took a bath before? She hadn't changed her clothes when she walked out of the bathroom.

The two of them stayed in the water quietly. Although Koya couldn't appreciate Skadi's full beauty, she was extremely beautiful on the other side of the steamy bathroom. Just looking at her made people feel happy. As Koya watched, his body naturally reacted. This is normal, right?

"Koya, do you have a desire to have sex with me?"

"Yeah, because Skadi is beautiful."

"..."

Why did Skadi ask such a question? What did Skadi think of Koya's frank answer? In short, the atmosphere in the bathroom became a little strange at this moment.

"In Agor, having children is a very important matter. If the deep-sea hunters want to raise a child, the parents will never be separated for the rest of their lives. Koya, are you ready to face danger with me?"

"Skadi, whether you Agor men and women become partners out of affection or something else, if you have feelings for me and want to be with me out of your own will, then I will protect you from all the dangers you face."

"...Don't treat me like a clueless kid. I actually have pretty high expectations for my spouse."

Skadi then unbuttoned her clothes and draped them over the edge of the bathtub. A divine presence emanated from Koya's body, soon enveloping the bathroom. Koya felt the weight of the Deep Sea Hunter. If his body weren't strong enough, he wouldn't have been able to complete this sacred consciousness with Skadi. If an ordinary person were lucky enough to experience the Deep Sea Hunter's advances, they'd have to make sure they could withstand the pressure of the hydraulic press.

Koya and Skadi battled in the bathtub for three solid hours. If the tub hadn't been accidentally damaged by them, the time would have been even longer. Both of them were pure stamina freaks. Before leaving the bathroom, Koya used ice to repair the tub. Now, the tub was strong enough to hold even Skadi's jumping around in it. The two agreed to continue tomorrow night.

After leaving the bathroom, Skadi did not return to her bedroom, but was pulled into Koya's bedroom. Sleeping with a sweet and soft girl in his arms had almost become Koya's habit. Now that the sweet Skadi was at his doorstep, how could Koya give up?

"Skadi...are we two moving a little too fast?"

How should I put it? This sentiment was not really Koya being pretentious. What he meant was that the progress was too fast, not the time. After all, in terms of time alone, Skadi was not really fast among all his girlfriends. What Koya meant was that before entering this bathroom, his relationship with Skadi was at most friends. How could he have jumped several stages in an instant?

"You like me and have proposed to me. I like you too, so I accepted your invitation. Isn't that normal? In Agor, there are many deep-sea hunters who have decided to spend their lives together after just one meeting. After all, for deep-sea hunters, wasting time on love is a luxury."

"I'm the one who got the upper hand in this kind of situation. I think saying anything more would only make me seem hypocritical. So, please give me more advice in the future, Skadi."

"Ah."

Sleeping in each other's arms, Skadi had a dry and beautiful dream tonight.

The next day, when Koya and his group picked up Zofia and the others to go to the Landon Monastery, Amiya and his group always felt that something was wrong with Koya and Skadi today. The way they got along was no different from the previous two days in the car, and they were still talking and laughing like good friends. Although it was magical that Skadi could talk, laugh and play with others normally, it was normal after all because they were like this in the car.

Although Amiya had lost the ability to sense emotions granted by the Black Crown, her experience told her that something must have changed between them. Amiya made a bold guess, and based on Koya's past behavior, she came up with a very likely answer.

"Koya...are you and Miss Skadi together?"