"The name Green Lake City came from the lake known as 'Green Lake.' The lake lies between Green Lake City and Mikella Blast Furnace City, quite close to the former. Green Lake City was established because of that lake. As for the origin of the name 'Green Lake,' it is because the entire lake intermittently turns green. It is said this is related to algae proliferation caused by groundwater pollution."
Miss Galina said.
Shade was not particularly interested in Green Lake City within Delarion, but he had not forgotten what Haila Osenfott's father, Old Watsont, had said. The grave robbers who had sold him those Angel Finger Bones seemed to have come from Glass City, Mikella Blast Furnace City, a border city of Kasonlik.
Shade made a mental note of it, and Luvia asked him again:
"What are your plans lately, once you've recovered?"
"I'm going to a town on the East Coast to visit Miss Mia Goode."
Perhaps because she heard the word "Mia," the cat eating lunch with its head lowered raised its head and warily looked at Shade.
Shade patted its little head.
"My illness delayed me for a while. Otherwise, I might already have returned by now."
He did not plan to stay there long, and the journey from Middlesburg by Steam Locomotive was not particularly far.
"You'd better postpone your departure. The Spring Around-the-City Equestrian Competition in Tobesk City will begin sometime later next week."
Dorothy spoke very seriously.
"I remember you promised Leisha that you would participate. If your health permits it, it would be best not to miss it."
"Of course."
Shade immediately said:
"Leisha also said that when I register for the competition and declare my loyalty according to the rules, I should do so in her name—oh!"
Before he could finish,