"You're Lord Kasugano... right?"
The black-haired girl sitting across from Fang Zheng stared at him solemnly, while he merely shrugged.
"That's right. As for why, I'm sure you know."
"Yes, I understand your reasoning, but inspections are necessary..."
"They aren't necessary."
Fang Zheng waved a hand, cutting off the black-haired girl.
"We don't intend to enter your city. In fact, we only came here to ask you a few questions... If you're willing to answer, it'll only take a little while. How about it?"
"Questions?"
Hearing Fang Zheng's words, the black-haired girl froze. Clearly, she had not expected such a request. Normally, when an Armored Carriage entered a station fortress, it would replenish food and supplies. Sometimes, it would leave behind the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled. The vehicle also needed repairs and maintenance, including refueling... But they needed none of that?
"That's right. Is that okay?"
Fang Zheng glanced at the man standing behind the black-haired girl like an attendant and asked.
"That won't be a problem... But before that, may I ask... Are there only three of you on this Armored Carriage?"
"That's right. Not many people, huh? We can't even scrape together enough for mahjong, which is a bit troublesome. But it's quiet and spacious, and the scenery outside is nice. This kind of trip is pretty interesting too."
"Uh..."
Hearing Fang Zheng's calm reply, the black-haired girl exchanged a baffled look with her attendant. Generally, people outside were filled with fear of the world beyond the walls. That was only natural. After all, those terrifying monsters were everywhere outside, while station fortresses were much safer. Someone like the man before them, without the slightest fear or worry about the outside world, was truly rare.
And... there were only three people on such a huge Armored Carriage?