Seiun wo Kakeru Chapter 65

Chapter 65 – The Girl and the Horse

Unlike her appearance, the girl, whose name was Fran, didn’t look composed.
You could say she was straightforward in her feelings? Rather than that, if one was to say it bluntly, her childish speech and conduct was what stood out.

– Daddy, let’s take Eiji and Fer with us.

– Please do so.

Dylan seemed to be a broadminded person who doesn’t mince matters.

It seemed that there were many people who were mindful about other people’s behaviour with a considerate heart that was rather hospitable.

– By the way, Dylan-san, what did you mean by saying it was just as your daughter told you?
– Fran? Well, let’s talk about that once we arrive at my home.

Dylan put a smile on his face which looked like he was implying something.

Once Eiji and Fernando were about to carry some of their disembarked loads, Fran stopped them.

– As for transportation, it’s fine to wait a bit. More importantly, your luggage is huge, isn’t it? What’s inside them?

– Uhmu?, I can’t!

Fran smiled.

Was she trying to deceive them? Lie to them? Perhaps, she wasn’t thinking so at all.

The cargo on the boat was basically stored in wooden boxes.

It was the result of implementing Eiji’s way of using transportation containers.

– Well then, how long do we have to wait?

– Coming?
– That’s right. Ah, here he is. Gyusu! This way.

Jumping up and down, Fran waved broadly with her hands.

It was a horse.
However, this was—

– Enormous! Fernando-san, were horses always this big?

– Gyusu is big. Isn’t it, Daddy?
– Yeah.

As the sounds of galloping were generated, Eiji understood there were several horses approaching them.

The first time Eiji saw horses from a close range was back when he met the peddler, Jean. In comparison with this one, Jean’s horses were one or two sizes smaller.

That’s because it’s clear that the horse which have just arrived is abnormally big.

The galloping sounds of the horses were like the profound sounds coming from one’s stomach.

The horses slowed down, then stopped as soon as they reached close enough.

It was a deep black horse.

The horse wasn’t just big, it was refined as well.

– Thank youuu Gyusu.

– That’s right. Gyusu is the greatest among all the horses, the boss. And then, he’s my first father.

– Speaking of which! Eiji, have you ever mounted a horse?

– Excellent. Then, mount one!

Once Fran was thought by Eiji to say so, she placed her hands near the horse’s flank and leapt with her body.

Gyusu’s back was of the same height as Eiji’s head.

Perhaps, nobody in this village could perform the same feat as hers.

Seeing that this one was of normal size, Eiji breathed out a small sigh of relief.

At least, there should be some support.

– What’s wrong, Eiji? Won’t you mount the horse?
– No, after all it’s my first time, you see.

While being reluctant Eiji decided to use his luggage as the support.

Its fur was warm, and Eiji could feel the blood running through the horse’s veins.

The saddle made from leather was soft in comparison to a stool. Despite that, it had a hardness which gave one the feeling of uneasiness whenever that person would think about motions and impacts coming from a horse.

Although Eiji felt regretful for not doing the same task before mounting his horse, he wasn’t too keen on dismounting it and helping with packing the cargo.

– Eiji, if you are too frightened, the horse will be scared as well.

– It can’t be helped if you’re not used to it, so how about being confident?
– U-Understood.

Just as being told by Fran, Eiji braced himself.

It felt as though the horse wanted to say that it understood.

With each step made by the horse, the place which should be designed for sitting meandered delicately. It was a first sensation like this for Eiji.

Starting with Fran, Dylan and Chiara were probably also familiar with horse riding.

Even though Eiji was told to be more confident, it didn’t work that well. Nonetheless, was it due to the horse being clever? It would walk slowly without taking light of Eiji.

– Indeed, it’s amazing. That’s my first time riding a horse, but judging from the rumors, I’d thought it would be much harder to do this.

– *sigh of astonishment* Certainly, that black horse is incredible.
– Yeah. Whatever herd of horses it is, as long there’s Gyusu, he will always become a leader. And before we even notice, the wild horses would turn obedient. Our village grew large during these past 10 years thanks to Gyusu and Fran.

Saying so, Dylan praised Gyusu.

His deep colored eyes felt as if they were measuring while trying to protect them from any injury.

– Argh！ As expected, we’re moving way too slow!

Fran jumped down from Gyusu’s back.
Let’s compete! – Fran raised up her voice as she sunk her body and assumed the posture of a crouching start.

– Gyusu, it’s a contest.

As soon as she said, she ran with her full speed.

However, her body kept advancing forward, making her appearance grow hazy.

Back when they were exterminating wolves, he had a feeling that Philip’s movements were incomparably different from those of a normal human, even so, it appeared that a part of islanders had far better physical ability than people from modern times known by Eiji.

Being left a little bit behind, Gyusu speeded up.

*burst* – together with a heavy sound, the sight of Gyusu’s body became blurry just like in a photo.
The horse caught up within a blink of an eye, and then, surpassed.

– You idiooot! If you become serious like that, there’s no way I can catch you up! Gyusu, you idiot!

Fran’s complaint was heard under the blue sky.

Fran stood next to him after managing to catch him up.

– Gyusu, compete with me one more time! Let’s go, bam!

Fran broke into a run again.

Once the horse shook with its neck listlessly, it started to run with the same pace as Fran.
Finally, Gyusu slowly began to lose.

Perhaps, he was letting her have the credit.

However, she wasn’t content with that.

– Don’t be so obvious when you go easy on me, Gyusu!

At her words, Gyusu shook with his head worrisomely and gazed at Eiji who was far away.

I’ll be troubled, even if you look at me like that. – Eiji thought.

Chapter end