Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 209

 "It's really rough out there..."

We're about to arrive at the capital city of the Marcenal territory. Initially, when we left the river and entered the sea, it wasn't too bad, but the waves have been getting higher and higher.

A surfer would probably love these waves, but we've had to fight off monsters multiple times since we entered the sea.

I guess marine sports won't be popular in this world...

"Do you remember the cape with the lighthouse we passed before noon? The tide changes from there. I knew about it from books, but this is my first time seeing it in person."

We’ve been out on the deck watching the sea for a while now, and the big waves keep coming.

This ship is about the size of a small ferry, but it's still rocking quite a bit.

"Hey, Alex, are you okay with seasickness?"

I’m fine since I’m floating, but what about Alex?

"I'm used to fighting, so it's no problem. I haven't been on many ships, but I've ridden in carriages and on horses over rough roads."

During carriage rides, I usually stay inside my [Hideout], so I don't feel it much. But outside the city, there's no pavement, so it’s quite different. However, I guess it helps train the inner ear, even though it’s different from a ship’s motion.

"I see... so you're more used to it than the others on board."

I think about Seriana and the others who are preparing to welcome Elisha and her party, despite their seasickness.

The old man might be fine, but those people are nobles who mostly stay within the city. They were okay while we were on the river, but these rough seas must be tough on them.

I feel a bit sorry for them as they struggle to greet us properly, but I’ll be waiting in my room, so I won't share in their suffering.

What a pity!

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"Are you sure it's okay to be here? Lady Elisha and her party are on board, right?"

Seeing Seriana in her usual spot in the [Hideout], I couldn’t help but speak up.

Elisha and her party are already on this ship.

They boarded in the evening when we docked at the port and exchanged greetings, but then everyone dispersed.

I thought there would be a welcoming party or something, but there was nothing.

This ship belongs to the Salion family, and although my father holds the higher rank of count right now, Elisha is royalty and her husband Edgar is the future marquis.

They don’t seem to be on bad terms, but everything feels quite abrupt.

"It's fine. Right, Elena?"

"Yes. There's no problem."

Elena is also here with us in the [Hideout].

"Well, it doesn’t rock here."

I don’t mind, but... is it really okay?

Maybe sensing my thoughts, Seriana waves her hand at me with a smile.

"It can’t be helped... just don't let anyone else know about this. Lady Elisha also gets seasick. She’s fine on rivers, but not on the sea. The Salion family controls the sea, so it's important to keep this from the crew as much as possible."

"I see..."

She’s saying a lot, but basically, Elisha is down with seasickness too.

"In a few days, we'll be back on the river, and since we’re all family, there's no need to force formalities. Until then, everyone should stay in their rooms."

"Oh... so that's what's going on."

"We took this route to avoid attacks, but the main goal is still the wedding in the capital. If things go as planned, we'll have over a month, but there's a lot to prepare, so Lady Elisha must arrive in good health."

Elena also speaks at length. This is awkward...

Luciana, who’s a year younger than me, is also down with seasickness. After all, the reason for this trip is her wedding...

"When we’re back on the river, take care of Lady Luciana, okay?"

"I know. I'll leave Mother and the others to you."

Perhaps embarrassed, she turned her face away as she replied.