In “Regicide of Saga”, players select one of eight races at the start of the game to create their character.

――Human Race

As the name suggests, they are humans, with no particular racial characteristics.

However, humans are popular because you can freely build their skills and status.

――Beastman Race

A race modeled after six types of animals: wolves, lions, elephants, horses, birds, and lizards.

For example, if you’re a wolf, you’ll have high STR and AGI, and if you’re a lion, you’ll have high HP and STR. The growth of your status changes depending on the animal you’re based on.

However, they generally have disadvantages related to magic.

――Elf Race

A staple race in fantasy.

They are good at raising magic-related statuses but have difficulty specializing in STR or VIT builds.

Also, as a race, they are weak to fire and strong against wind, and they have a bonus when handling bows.

――Dwarf Race

A race modeled after the dwarves that appear in fairy tales.

They can easily specialize in STR and VIT, and they have a bonus for earth attribute magic, but they have many disadvantages.

However, they are a popular race because their crafting skills grow easily and they have bonuses for them.

――Fishman Race

A race your familiar mermaids and mermen.

Depending on the ratio of human to fish, there are restrictions on activities on land.

However, they have the characteristic of having bonuses for abilities and skills near water.

――Dragonman Race

A race that specializes entirely in physical abilities and cannot use any magic skills at all.

However, unlike the lizardmen classified as beastmen, they can fly with wings and use a special technique called Breath.

――Angel Race

A race that excels in magic, with a high bonus for healing and support magic.

――Demon Race

In contrast to the angel race, they specialize in damage over time attacks and debuffs.

In “Regicide of Saga”, these eight races each have their own territory and a country.

And then――

Arata: “This is the royal capital, Elza――”

What I couldn’t help but stare at was the white chalk wall.

The castle wall, which is several levels higher than that of Loine, has both the robustness to protect people and the town from external enemies and the beauty to overwhelm those who see it.

I hate to say it, but it’s much more impressive than the one in Loine.

Beyond the castle wall, a bustling town forms a row.

Even the color of the roofs is rich in color variation, such as red, green, blue, and yellow. It’s fun to look at.

And beyond the town.

A grand castle towering on a small hill.

Its characteristic is the many spires that reach the sky, and you can understand its greatness even from a distance.

The royal capital Elza, the largest town in the Human Kingdom 『Promaris Kingdom』.

Indeed, the townscape that embodies the world of fantasy captivates me for a while.

It’s a place I’ve been to many times, but… no, that’s why the impression is greater when I see the real thing.

Once I’ve enjoyed the scenery enough, I start walking towards the royal capital again.

The town is huge, so even though the royal capital looked big from a distance, I realize its size again as I get closer.

Gate Guard: “Present your ID… adventurer. Are you going to the royal capital for a request?”

Arata: “No, I’m sightseeing.”

Gate Guard: “Sightseeing? …Hahaha, there are interesting guys even among the rough adventurers!”

Arata: “Is that strange?”

Gate Guard: “No, not at all. There are many travelers who aim for the royal capital. You can go through!”

I show my adventurer’s certificate to the guard who manages the passage to the royal capital.

When I told him that the purpose of coming to the royal capital was 『sightseeing』, he laughed.

Gate Guard: “Oh, just one thing.”

Arata: “What is it?”

Gate Guard: “I’m not really worried about an adventurer who has been promoted to B rank at that age, but, make sure not to go rampaging in the town, okay?”

My adventurer’s certificate was upgraded from C rank to B rank after the stampede incident the other day.

The new adventurer’s certificate has a red copper-colored design.

Rei-san evaluated my subjugation of the Goblin Emperor and, using her authority as the guild master to raise ranks, upgraded mine to B rank.

In addition, I received 10 million R as a subjugation reward.

However, considering the party that fought the Emperor before me, I decided to give half of the reward to them.

Dominic-san, the shield bearer, retired due to the injuries he suffered this time.

Emma-san, the magician, also quit being an adventurer and went on to research potions and magic due to the fear of confronting the Emperor.

As a result, only Peter-san, the leader, seems to continue to be an adventurer.

I can’t help but think that the world is harsh, even though I’m still young.

It’s a job that puts your life on the line, so I guess it can’t be helped.

I thank the friendly guard and enter the royal capital.

I walk through the gate, which is like a cave, opened in the castle wall.

The town is painted white with sunlight.

I make a shadow with my hand and wait for my eyes to get used to it.

There was a landscape of the royal capital that was many times more vivid than I had imagined.

The first thing I noticed was the people coming and going.

I can see the figures of beastmen and elves, dwarves, etc. that I didn’t spot in Loine.

The hustle and bustle of the crowd seems to display how prosperous the royal capital is.

The European-style buildings lined up in a cramped manner are probably one of the factors that create the atmosphere of the royal capital.

I feel a sense of excitement as if I had visited a foreign town.

I’m driven by the urge to spend a day exploring every corner of the royal capital, but first, I want to have lunch.

I’ve been walking from morning till noon, and my breakfast has been completely digested.

Fortunately, there are food stalls lined up on the street I walked down.

Sandwiches, burgers, skewers, soup.

They all look delicious, and I can’t decide which one to choose.

Among them, I head to the stall that caught my eye the most.

The stall where many people gathered was selling various kinds of pies.

When I stand in front of the clerk to order, a good smell of freshly baked pie dough wafts over.

Arata: “What do you recommend?”

Food Stand Clerk: “Our recommendation is, of course, the meat pie! It’s full of lamb, potatoes, and vegetables! Once you eat it, you’ll want to eat it again.”

Arata: “Then, I’ll have one of those, please.”

I buy the recommended meat pie and go out to a square where the crowd has calmed down.

I sit on the edge of the fountain there and bite into the meat pie.

The juiciness of the meat spreads all over my mouth.

The potatoes are mashed and mixed in, so even one slice is quite voluminous.

The vegetables like onions are fried until they are soft, and their sweetness matches the meat and enhances the taste of the meat pie.

Before I knew it, I had finished eating a slice of pie.

I see.

This is a taste that makes you want to eat it again.

But, since I’m here, I want to try pies of other flavors as well.

Next time I come, it might be nice to order a dessert pie.

But still, I feel like eating something else.

I think I’ll go back to the food stall street and buy something else.

Thinking that, I stand up and start walking.

That’s when it happened――

Unknown Individual: “――Don’t move.”