Chapter 22: Toraj, The Country of Water

Summary
Kelvin and his party arrive at Toraj castle that was apparently made when the first king (who was from another world) took the throne. They meet the queen, Tsubaki and Sera gets a bit of attention for how regal she acts. The queen wants to have a ceremony but it would cause friction with Trycen. Kelvin asks to buy rice and the queen is surprised and delighted.

She allows the group to partake in a modest feast after revealing her test. Kelvin eats rice dishes and is overcome with it's nostalgic flavor. They spend a few days at the castle and Efil perfects the rice dishes for Kelvin. Tsubaki sneaks in and asks Kelvin's party to stay here. Efil is surprised but Kelvin reminds her that they have to go back to Parth soon. Tsubaki takes them to the teleportation gate and notes that they have permission from Leo to use the portal here. As they go through, Kelvin talks with Gerard about getting revenge against the Rizea Empire. Gerard is in awe and agrees as the group heads back to Parth.

Characters

 * Kelvin Celsius
 * Gerard Fragarach
 * Efil
 * Sera Baal
 * Tsubaki Fujiwara