The Tanaka Family Reincarnates-Chapter 376

Going is Scary, Returning is ___? [Part 1]

Compared to their journey there, their return trip was surprisingly easy and peaceful. As they retraced their steps quickly, the road they tread changed from an indistinct animal path to a well-paved one, and a familiar view greeted them.

“Thank goodness we didn’t meet any monsters on our way back.”

Francesca’s tense face relaxed a little, showing a slight smile as she noticed they would reach the campsite soon upon seeing the well-paved path.

“Huh? Ah… Well, indeed.”

‘How could we not? After all, the monsters in this forest have been defeated by His Majesty on a rampage.’ William replied vaguely to Francesca and smiled bitterly.

Monsters bitten by rampage mice tend to flock together with fellow bitten monsters. So when His Majesty slaughtered the group of rampaging monsters earlier, it resulted in a safe return path. That being the case, it was quite a hellish experience for William and the others in His Majesty’s party when they came across that group of monsters.

In the first place, the girls’ party was accompanied by Koumei on their way to the forest and back, which equaled guaranteed safety.

Even now, Koumei was still knocking down the monsters the rampage mice missed along the way with her tail.

“Regardless of no monster appearing, Marion-sama and Francesca-sama are amazing for being able to keep up with our fast pace.”

George, briskly walking while carrying William under his arm, couldn’t hide his slight surprise at the two young ladies walking beside him. The physically weaker Emma, the twins, and William were all helped by others. Emma and the twins rode on Koumei’s back, while William was dangling under George’s armpit. Contrary to them, Marion and Francesca were walking on their own two feet. George became a little worried when he saw them declining the knights’ offer to help before they departed, but now he knew that his worries were unfounded.

“Fufu, of course. I have been trained, after all.”

Marion chuckled as she lightly touched the sword on her waist with pride. She never slacked in sword training.

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“I-I regularly dance, so… Actually… I am confident in my stamina.”

Contrary to Marion, Francesca replied in a bashful manner. As a young lady good at dancing in the Royal Capital amid a dance boom, Francesca was a talented top dancer whose name always got a mention.

“Ah, I can see the campsite, Caitlyn!”

“Ah, you’re right. The campsite is right ahead, Catherine!”

The twins, whose line of sight was higher since they were on Koumei’s back, pointed their fingers ahead. Because they had rushed back, it seemed they could reach the campsite before the sunset. However, when they were about to reach the forest’s exit as the twins said, they felt that it was too quiet.

“Hmm?”

Even the King also noticed that something was strange and frowned.

The people at the campsite should have been preparing dinner around this time, so it wouldn’t be weird if they heard some clanking and clattering sounds.

“Maybe something happened…?”

As the party approached the campsite, the relaxed atmosphere became tense again.

“Your Majesty, please stand back… Ah! Wait! Please Wait!”

The royal guard quickly moved to protect the King to fulfill his duties, but the King already rushed to the campsite before he could do so. The troubling thing was that this King had to check everything himself or he wouldn’t be satisfied.

“Ah, c’mon! His Majesty hasn’t reflected on anything!”

The royal guard unconsciously cursed before chasing after the King.

“Er, Your Highness? For my… no, for all the knights’ sake, please don’t imitate His Majesty’s behavior, okay?”

The Second Prince Edward’s guard, Arthur, sympathized with the royal guard and sharply reminded, or more like pleaded. Those who were protected should also act like one.

“But… Arthur. A royalty who does nothing but be protected is… how should I put it… You see, I, too…”

Edward understood the reason behind Arthur’s request, but seeing Emma gazing at the King’s dashing back as he ran with her big sparkly eyes made Edward unable to give Arthur any promise. He couldn’t help but wish for Emma to also look at him similarly.

“Argh, seriously! His Majesty’s too fast!”

The knights chased after the King desperately.

“Your Highness, can you still say that after seeing those knights?”