Together with Astina-denka and Presha-san, we went to the dungeon where the prisoners are being held. Leslie who’s also accompanying us is having signs that she had been thinning her presence since a while ago –Does that meanthat she won’t be making claimsunless necessary?
“In yesterday’s battle, we couldn’t capture any Zirconian soldier. I had been told by Dite that they had captured an enemy soldier the night before yesterday but I forgot… Grass, thank you for your suggestion.”
“I(Boku)… No, since I (Watashi)was able to treat that prisoner of war, it left a strong impression to me. To some extent, I expected that he would be regaining consciousness today base from the condition of his wound.”
“As expected of you. I know you respect me but it’s okay to keep the “I (Boku)” if that’s more natural for you.”
Her Highness says so, but I’m wondering if I can really accept her suggestion. Furthermore, it’s not very polite of me to do that to a person with such a noble position –it shows how generous Her Highness is for allowing me to do so.
Her Highness has forgotten the existence of the prisoner but that’s reasonable as she has various duties as a general and she even fainted after going into the battle yesterday. Still, if everything can be calculated and moved perfectly, it means that she is truly transcendental.
If I look at her strength, magical power and strategy, I think she can be separated from humans. But that doesn’t mean that she’s forced to be perfect –she gets sick too and if possible, she should have time to relax too. However, that will only be possible after overcoming the pressing problems.
I take out a flower bulb and put it on the floor. The Zirconian soldier, who was silently lying down, looked up, he has this faint color of curiousity as he has no idea of what was going on.
“Oh Lustrous flower that blooms in the enchanted garden… reveal yourself in this world and show your power!”
In response to my chant, the bulb absorbs the magical power of the surrounding area and stretches its root.
“Uhmm…this is… Grass, I can feel something flowing out of me…”
“I’m very sorry, Your Highness…The magical power that overflows from your body has not yet been completely stopped. With the help of Your Highness’ magical power, Arlaune is summoned and she’s about to appear.”
While we are looking at it, stem then grows out of the bulb then large bud soon attached to it. When the bud opened, the girl with a flower on her head appeared and she’s smiling as she saw me.Translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Summoner-sama, you called me…”
She’s trying to greet me but Arlaune suddenly looks at Her Highness as if she noticed something.
“…Mom…you smell like my mother. This person…”
“…D-Do I resemble your mother?”
“I-I’m sorry, Your Highness. Arlaune, Her Highness is from a royal family and she’s a human being you know.”
“I-I’m sorry… but she does resembles my mother a little bit. Her magical power is of different wavelength from other people you see.”
As I can feel it, Arlaune’s mother is a plant spirit. I’ve never heard of a human with magical powers close to a spirit –no, it’s possible but it’s not that easy to apply.
A human child carrying a spirit power may inherit the properties of that spirit. However, it is so rare that there is no such student even at the Magic Academy, in addition, it is treated as a legend.Translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
But if it’s Her Highness, it may be possible. If she really inherited aroyal shrine maiden’s blood…
“T-Then, Summoner-sama. Should I ask this person what to say?”
“Uh… w-what are… I won’t talk… absolutely… nothing…uh…”
He has strong willingness to resist –probably because he knows something and he can’t speak of it. However, a human without a power of resistance cannot withstand Arlaune’s hypnosis. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com
The flower on Arlaune’s head is shining and so the particles around it –pollens are flying out. When the designated subject inhales them, the components that act on the central nervous system change obediently no matter how stubborn you are.
The light faded from the prisoner’s eyes –Her Highness was also stunned when she saw it. Presha-san has seen it once, but she’s still amazed and was unable to say a word.
“Keeping him under hypnosis for too long will affect the prisoner’s mind. It’s long enough so please ask him for information in the meantime.”
“I understand. Well then…. please tell us about your affiliation and name.”
“…General Alejandro…Zirconia Third Corps…Covert Combat Engineer Unit…”
The man talks about each of his identity. Leslie was responsible for writing it down and recording it. Then the man revealed that Zirconia had built two bases across the canal, in the east and west side. From there, they had been training to quickly bring warships to the canal.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Why were you able to do that without us seeing you from here?”
“…A magician… Noin… He accompanied General Alejandro…”
“Uh….!!”
Noin –When we heard that name, me and Leslie were stunned.
A student of the same age as us who was taken up as a court magician immediately after finishing the spirit selection ceremony. Speaking of the water magician Noin, I can’t help but to recall that person.
The road to the royal capital is not that long. It is a two day travel by carriage from Mana City. Speaking of such distance, I feel that it’s pretty close. It’s approximately one day by car.
The horse-drawn carriage was painted in black and had a high-class feel like that of a noble’s vehicle. Two horses with good physique pull it which shows their good treatment on us. Edner, who is driving the horse-drawn carriage, take turns with Freya.
“Pero is really nice and cute.”
The one who spoke was Freya who keeps on smiling. While Edner is driving the carriage, she sits besides us and holds Pero. Perhaps Pero understood that she is harmless so he allowed her to embrace him.
Erna who’s beside me whispers,
“Pero-kun is a boy, isn’t it bad that he is bare…?”
As I look at Pero’s lower half, I can see that it is covered with fur now. Hmmm, we have to buy clothes for him when we arrive at the capital.
“By the way Freya, is there any secret about this carriage? I noticed that we are not attacked by magical beasts you see.”
I’ve been wondering about it since I got on the carriage. Many magical beasts flee as soon as they see the carriage. I’m sure there’s some secret in this carriage then.
“Yeah, this carriage is loaded with a lot of special medicinal herbs to avoid monsters. Once they smell it, they won’t get close to the carriage.”
“Ho-h, is it a special medicinal herb? Sometimes I can see some travelers, do they also have that medicinal herb?”
“Yes. These medicinal herbs don’t work on some magical beast but they are still popular as a travel essential. You can get them at a relatively cheap price in the royal capital.”
When I smell the horse-drawn carriage, I can certainly smell an incense like scent. Looking at Pero, I could see that he sometimes sneezes, he appears to hate the smell. However, it seems that a sacred beast does not seem to reject it.
“Isn’t it possible to use those medicinal herbs to drive off pseudo dragons?”
When I asked the question, Erna shakes her head.
“When it comes to large magical beasts like pseudo dragons, it has a weak sense of smell. So no matter how much medicinal herbs you prepare to avoid them, it will be ignored. I wonder if Saint Crystal or Saint Water will work though.”
“Is Saint Crystal still effective as an amulet?”
Actually, I came up with a hypothesis. I’m wearing the black robe which nullifies magic. If so, the effect of Saint Crystal might have been nullified. Of course, this is just a hypothesis. It is also possible that Saint Crystal originally had no such amulet effect.
However, I live in a dungeon benefiting from Saint Water. If so, it is no wonder that Saint Crystal also has the same power. It is still my hypothesis but I can judge that such possibility is high. I wonder up to what performance is hidden on this robe.
“Wauuu”
Pero break free from Freya and quickly sits beside me. His clear blue eyes gazes at me like a child looking at his father. I then stroke Pero’s head.
“We will reach the royal capital soon.”
Freya exudes tension while watching the scenery outside. As her word goes, the number of people passing by outside the carriage has increased, and a road paved with cobblestones leading to the city that looks like the horizon appeared. There’s a wide field of greenery and clear skies. In the center of the idyllic scenery was the capital of Rogas Kingdom, which can be described as huge.
“Is this the royal capital?”
“It’s also my first time to come to the royal capital. It’s amazing because it’s known as the smallest country in the world.”
Yes, this Rogas Kingdom is the smallest country in this world surrounded by five huge nations. I can’t help but wonder how it survived this far. Despite the overwhelming difference from the other nation, this kingdom still exists today.
When we entered the royal capital, the horse-drawn carriage stands out due to the colorful structures around us. The orange triangular roofs and the pastel colored walls are pleasing to the eye. The ambiance was not spoilt and such harmony evokes emotions. It was exactly like the streets of medieval Germany.
“He-h, there are many stylish people too.”
Erna seems to be enjoying feminine fashion as a woman. However, for some reason she glances at me.
…..Even with such look, I won’t buy clothes you know.
As the carriage drove through the crowded road, we passed on the main street and stopped in front of a mansion. The gatekeeper talks to Edner and he begins to open the gate right after. The carriage passed through a small garden and we arrived at the entrance of the mansion.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
When we got off the carriage, we headed into the mansion, with Edner in the lead.
“It’s a big mansion, as expected from a duke.”
The Duke’s mansion is a three-story brick house. It looks dignified and it seems to be from ancient time.
“Welcome”
The butler immediately greets us after we entered the mansion. Although he looks old, his behavior is perfect, not to mention he’s wearing a gentleman’s suit. It seems unlikely that he is an ordinary person.
I immediately used appraisal.
【Appraisal Result: Morgan: Duke Medil’s butler. When he was young, he became known as an adventurer. Later on he decided to work for the Duke’s family and with the arrangement of the former Medil family head, he formed a master-servant relationship. 】
【Status】 Name:Morgan Age:77 years old Race: Human Occupation: Butler Magic attribute:Water Magic: Aqua ball, Aqua Arrow Skills: Appraisal(Beginner), Swordsmanship (Intermediate), Axemanship (Special) Taijutsu A (Advanced), Danger Detection (Special), Intimidation (Intermediate), Leadership (Intermediate)
In spite of being a butler, he is quite strong. Maybe it’s because he’s a former adventurer. His danger detection is on a special rank, it’s quite hard to attain.
“Well then, please follow me.”
As the butler starts to walk, we follow him. Edgar and Freya closely stick behind us, they seemed to be watching us. After going up to the third floor, the butler knocks on the door of a room.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“My Lord, I brought your guests.”
“…Let them in.”
After we heard the voice from behind the door, the butler opens the door and urges us to enter.
“You guys are those guests huh… sit where ever you like.”
The man sitting on the sofa at the center of the room spoke. His black hair was in a swept back style. The moustache under his nose was evenly trimmed. He has dark circles under his eyes and his cheeks look gaunt though. And although he is wearing a well-tailored clothes, he gives me the impression that he doesn’t have any vigour.
We sat down on the two-sided sofa and waited for Duke Medil to speak.
“…Thank you for finding my son’s keepsake.”
“It’s a coincidence for us. I just happened to find it in the dungeon. When I saw the necklace, I decided to takeit with me.”
“Is that so…. how was the face of my son when he died?”
“It’s better if you don’t know. The dungeon is full of monsters you see.”
The Duke got silent. When I got the crystal necklace, I clearly remember that the crystal necklace came out from the bag of a headless body. I don’t know if he really was the son of the Duke. However, it’s true that he had the necklace.
“That’s why I told you not to be an adventurer! Foolish son!”
The Duke suddenly hits the table to show his anger. It’s a strange story if you think about it normally. As the son of a Duke, who already has a high rank in the noble family, he will not aim to become an adventurer. There must be some circumstance to it.
The Duke took a deep breath and corrects the collar of his clothes and apologize to us.
“Please excuse me. My son, Novan, was the eldest son of this family. I just expressed my anger.”
“It doesn’t matter. But, why did the eldest son of a Duke become an adventurer?”
“It’s for a childish reason. He left the house as he admired those successful adventurers in the royal capital. Eventually, he couldn’t come back…”
I could understand the feeling of losing a son. I was once a parent too.
“Do you have any other children?”
“I have two sons. The matter of succeeding the family is fine but still, the pain of losing my child won’t disappear.”
Me and Erna couldn’t say anything. I understand him, even though they’re nobles, they’re still father and son.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Kauuun”
Pero who’s sitting on the sofa, stands up and walks up to Duke Medil. He then took the Duke’s hand and licked it.
“What is this creature? Is it a magical beast? But… it seems to ease my heart…”
Every time Pero licked his hand, the Duke seemed to be regaining his enthusiasm.
“What a mysterious feeling… It seems that my sadness has been absorbed…”
The Duke pats Pero’s head and says, “Thank you. I’m already fine”. He then shows a gentle smile.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Pero is a sacred beast. It may have healed you with its mysterious power.”
“I see, it’s a sacred beast huh. It was its sacred power that healed my feelings then.”
He agrees to Erna’s explanation.
“Well though it’s late, I am Almed Medil, the head of the Medil family. Call me Duke Medil.”
When he appears to be ready to have a conversation, I start to talk about our purpose of coming here.
“Well then, Duke Medil, one question, what kind of relationship do you have with the Marquis family?”
“Hn? Marquis family? Are you talking about the Gloris family?”
“Yes. Do you have any connection with the Gloris family?”
“Yeah, there is… Is there something wrong?”
I then talked about the pair of adventurer we met in Mana City.
“―So speaking of that, the Marquis family may come after us.”
“The third son of the Gloris family is famous in the royal capital. At one time he was dubbed as a genius but now he is shunned by his arrogant personality. He becoming an adventurer, this is my first time hearing that.”
The Duke briefly shifted his eyes to Pero.
“I have some requirements as well. Can you lend me the sacred beast for a week?”
“Pero?”
“Of course, you may stay at the mansion as the parents of the sacred beast. In exchange, let me pay close attention to the Marquis family.”
Hmm, a week isn’t that long.
And if Pero’s mysterious power heals the Duke’s sorrow, as I was once a parent too, he cannot be overlooked. The fact that a child has been lost cannot be erased, but his vigour to live in the present should not be extinguished.
Besides, I’m not really Pero’s parent but at this point, it’s better to say so.
“I understand. Then we will be in your care for a week. The matter regarding the Marquis family, I’ll leave it to you.”
“Of course. You’re young but you’re quite calm. It feels like I’m talking to an old friend.”
“Fuhahaha, I look like this but I had gone through a scene of carnage. Though I’m young, I will listen to any story as long as it will help the Duke.”
After that, I listened as the Duke talk about his oldest son who died. I do not know a youngster named Novan, but I think that doing it this way (those who know him, remembers him) is the best way for mourning the dead.
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“Father! Quickly send the soldiers after the Homeless party in Mana city! They made a fool out of me!”
Arvish complained to his father, Marquis Gloris. This is the study at the Gloris House in the Royal Capital. At his desk, Marquis Gloris was listening to his son Arvish while running his pen over his paperwork.
“…Why do we have to send soldiers to that Homeless party?”
“I already told you so many times! As the son of the Marquis family, I, the well-known genius was made into a fool in the presence of the masses! This is an unforgivable act of barbarism! You should immediately send our soldiers to send them to the execution table!”
“You’re lacking composure. With the Marquis sending out soldiers for those two adventurers, isn’t it like you’re admitting your loss? Above all, it costs money just to send soldiers to that city.”
“You still have to do it! When you listened to my story two days ago, father already agreed right?! What’s going on, father!?”
The Marquis stopped his hand then he takes out a piece of parchment from the drawer and throws it at Arvish.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Read it.”
Arvish picked up the parchment, confirmed the contents, and uttered a word,
“S-Stern warning from the duke…? It is forbidden to act provocatively on the adventurers recognized by the Duke family…. what the hell is this?”
“It’s as what you have seen. The Duke warned me not to make a move against those adventurers.”
“It’s a lie…”
Arvish dropped the parchment on the floor and trembled in fear. The Duke holds the third highest power in this kingdom. He’s not a good opponent to turn against especially for him who’s just the third son of a Marquis family.
“It seems that the adventurers you get involved with were officially recognized by the Duke. In the future, refrain from playing adventurer a little more.”
Marquis Gloris ended the conversation and concentrates on his papers again. Arvish then left the room while gritting his teeth in anger.
“Homeless bastaaards!”
He then recalled when the silver-haired man grinned at him.
(I hate everything about that man! I want to kill him!)
Arvish boiled with anger.
“Arvish”
Looking back to the source of the voice, Feria smiled at him.
“I’m in a bad mood now… please do it later.”
“It seems that those Homeless guys came to the royal capital, you know.”
He responded to her words with a jolt.
“Is that true?”
“Yes, that’s the rumor in the guild at the royal capital.”
There was a commotion so on this day and the next day, I’ll take a break from blacksmithing work. The next day, I went to get the bear on the lake. I pulled up the heavy bear, removed its intestines and I only buried the heart in the soil, the rest were discarded in the bush. The bear’s gallbladder seems to be made into a medicine, but I didn’t know which was it so I gave up and throw it away.
After that, I made a log carrier as usual to transport it to the house. I couldn’t make Rike help me when carrying a bear’s arm, but if I have a carrier, we could carry it together so I asked for her help.Translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
It took us a little longer than the time we brought the deer to the house. After that, the dismantling process itself is almost the same as a deer. Of course, there are differences in skin hardness, skeleton, and internal organs, but the contents that I have to work on are almost the same. It would have been a difficult to work but it wouldn’t be a problem as I have three sharp custom model knives.
I’ve heard that bear paws are delicacies but processing it seems to be troublesome, so I give up eating that meat this time. I don’t know if there will be a next time but I don’t intend to fight to death again, so basically it’s a food that I won’t be able to eat.
I got a lot more meat than usual so we had a lot for lunch. The bear’s flesh had a bad taste, probably because it was badly processed, but over all, it taste better than I expected. The rest will be dried or salted so that it can be preserved easily. There is enough meat so I can prevent Samia from catching deer for a while. It’s a waste if it rots.
After I’m done eating lunch, I took a rest while Rike did some blacksmithing and Samia does the rest of the wall expansion on the room extension. The day ended with that.
The next day,This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
After finishing today’s work, we will prepare for tomorrow as it’s the day we will go to town and do the wholesale. Since I took a rest yesterday, I decided to ask Rike and Samia to fetch water and add a room while I concentrate on blacksmithing first thing in the morning. My goal for today is to finish three high-end models for each knife, short sword, and longsword.
I make molds for the short swords and longswords, then pour the melted iron on it, remove the burrs, then I hit it with the hammer to shape it while having a little more concentration compared to when I’m doing the general model. While waiting for the molds to dry and the iron to cool down, I also work on the knives.
Finally, they were collectively quenched, tempered and polished then they’re completed. So far all of these took almost a day. Perhaps this was my efficiency because I have a cheat, but normally, one couldn’t do that much.
“You are so focused on your work that I was hesitating if I should call you out for lunch…”
Those were Samia’s words. I finished all the work, so I put the fire out of the workplace and tidy the place, then Samia came.
“You’re already done for today?”
“Yeah, I managed to finish the number I was thinking of.”
“Is that so? Well then, come with me for a moment.”
“Okay”
Samia leads the way with high spirits. I followed right after her. We came back to the living room together, there’s something off about it. Rather than saying that something that shouldn’t be there exist, something that should be there, doesn’t exist.
“Ah-”
There is an opening in the corner of the living room in front of the bedroom. That’s why I felt something’s off.
“You finished the room?”
“Yeah, there are two rooms. The hallway is also connected.”
“Oh, that’s amazing.”
“Today, I was doing it all the time except when I was preparing the food.”
When I peeked into the hallway behind Samya, Rike was also there.
“Oh, Rike, thank you.”
“No, it’s all Samia’s hard work.”
Although it is almost near its completion, I didn’t think it could be done today. There is a hallway, and there is an entrance to the room. The roof also has proper inclination.
However, since the doors did not make it in time with it and there are no beddings or furniture, it is really in a state where “the room has just been created”. Still on the contrary, if we can prepare them, it’s good as completed.
If we make it efficiently, it will take about 2 to 3 weeks.
“Then I now have to make doors, bedding and furniture first and put them in.”
“Eh, you will still attach a door to the room?”
“Hn?”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
Rique just asked me as if she heard something amazing.
“Well yeah. I’ll attach one on it. It’s a girl’s room you see.”
“No. Normally, you won’t put one unless it’s the guest’s room or the room of the patriarch and his wife.”
Ah. I see. So that was the case here huh.
“Well, that may be the case from the start there’s already a study and bedroom in this blacksmith house. This is my preferred one and I’m going to add doors to my disciple’s room and my family’s room.”
“You’re a good boss that’s why. I don’t mind it. How about you Samia?”
“I don’t mind it either, I’ve never lived at a house in the first place.”
“Oh, that’s right…”
“Then, that’s it. I have to make a hinge even a simple one.”
Although it seems easy to make with my cheat, unlike weapons and farm tools, it is definitely a detailed work. This seems like a good way to test how far my cheat goes though. In that sense, I definitely want to add a door to it.
After having bear meat for dinner, it was now time to go to bed. Starting today, I’m going to sleep in the study and the two girls are in the bedroom as I can’t use the newly created room yet. The two girls seemed to want to say that I should stay at the bedroom today but the pain has already subsided and I need to get back to my everyday life, so I asked the two to go with my selfishness.
Well, tomorrow is the day that we’ll go out again. Unlike in the past, we will only sell to Camilo, but if the sale is successful and Camilo has succeeded in purchasing them, we will also get some iron ores and charcoal. I fell asleep like as excited as an elementary school student before his excursion.
The bushes are rustling once again. This time, I noticed it. Samia lived in the forest, and she’s a tiger beastman so she’s good at erasing the sound of her footsteps and erasing her other traces, but she’s different.
“Rike”
“B-Boss, Did I get in your way?”
“No, that’s not true.”
Not….. supposedly. Samia is still sniffling and her head was pressed against my chest. As I am being hugged by a beastman with almost full power, my wounds and bruises hurt but it is better not to say that…
“Samia says that boss’ is too slow to return, if you defeated it, you should have been back by now… That’s when we decided to see the situation together.”
“Going outside might be dangerous…..”
“Well… That’s what a maiden in love does so I can’t stop her you see. Then, both boss’ and the big black bear’s smell approached together, so we thought it came into the worst situation. We then set for an ambush.”
“I see……”
So that was why Samia jump at me to get me back first huh.
With only the bear’s arm on my shoulder, the bear appears to be moving. In addition, with the bear holding my shoulder, the bear suddenly looks as if it’s carrying me. For a “maiden in love’s” point of view, she didn’t notice it as she’s full of worry for me. I need to express my gratitude then.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Thanks”
“No, say it to Samia.”
“Thank you Samia”
“Un……”
Samia is much calmer than before but she doesn’t want to separate from me yet. Alas, I give up.
“For the time being, let’s go home okay. Hey?”
I urged her while patting her head. Then,
“Un……”
Samia finally separated from me.
“So boss, did you completely kill the bear?”
“Yeah. I haven’t removed the intestines yet, I thought that it can be considered as meat.”
“I didn’t think that there are humans who can survive the big black bear but… Well, there aren’t many dwarves who can be defeated by a human blacksmith either.”
“That… There’s a reason behind it you see.”
I then grinned.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Well, let’s go with that.”
Rike sighed and pushed it to the back of her mind for the time being.
“Alright then, shall we carry it now…?”
“Will you be okay? Aren’t you hurt?”
Samia is worried about me.
“No, it’s about half more. If it’s only that much, I can still do it.”
I put on a bold front. Though it’s just a bluff, maybe if I take my time, I’ll be able to return safely.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Well, if it’s okay with Eizou, it’s fine then.”
Me and Samia carry each bear arm and drag it. Then Rike holds the spear. It should be a short spear, but with Rike’s height, it looks long. Rike is walking while looking at the spear. That’s because it’s a custom model.
“It’s dangerous to walk while looking at it.”
I advised Rike as she was like those who look at their smartphone while the walking in my previous world. I voiced out since the spear is an edged tool. It’s really dangerous so I stopped her from doing so.
Since we came near the lake on the way, I consulted with Samia and decided to keep it there until tomorrow. After that, it’s our house if we walk for half an hour.
When we got home, I was really tired. But I have to wipe my body first… With unsteady footstep, I head to the kitchen and magically light the stove.
“I will prepare the hot water and food so Samia-san and boss can go to the bedroom.”
“Okay, I understand.”
Hn?, I’ll goto the bedroom?
“No, I’ll go to the study…”
“It’s okay, injured person should just listen to what we say.”
With the pressure on Samia’s words, I don’t even have an option.
“O-Okay…”
“Then I’ll lend you my shoulder. Let’s go.”
I borrowed Samia’s shoulder then we entered the bedroom. When I carefully think about it, this is the first time I’ve used the bedroom in my house. It looks like a new room to me.
If I lie down like this, the bed will get muddy so I temporarily sit on the round chair.
“O-ouuch…”
It’s not fitted for someone who has scratches and it seems that my bruises are getting more painful, it hurts here and there.
“O-Oi!”
Samia calls out in a panicked state.
“Uhm, I’m fine. I have some bruises here and there and it just hurts a little. There are no broken bones or deep cuts.”
“Really?”
Teary-eyed, she looked straight into my eyes.
“Yeah”
Upon hearing that, Samia looks relieved. Samia is quite anxious. I thought so, but I swallowed my words. If I say that, she will surely sulk.
“First of all, I have to wipe my body…. Samia, tell me if the water boiled.”
“O-Okay. I’ll take a look at it now.”
Samia then left the room. Silence came for the first time in a while and my body strongly wants to rest. This is because my body is aware of my safety and rest is the top priority for now. This is bad….. At this rate, I…will…..sure……ly…..fall…..as…..
I awaken feeling something fluffy in my head. I woke up means that I have fallen asleep. I haven’t wiped my body. Realizing that, I then raised my body in a hurry. I was then stunned to find Samia with surprised look.
“G-Good morning”
I don’t know what to say, so I just say such thing. Samia replied back with surprised look,
“Y-Yeah. Good morning.”
“I fall asleep?”
“Y-Yeah. Sound asleep. Rike says that if we do not wipe your body, bad wind will enter your body, so the two of us wiped you with hot water and laid you on the bed. We did not take off your underwear though.”
“I see… my bad.”
“It’s nothing to worry about.”
I lie down on the bed once again. Just in time when Rike entered.
“Oh, boss. You’re already awake huh.”
“Yeah. Rike, sorry for the trouble.”
“No, it’s nothing. It’s okay. Ah right, about Samia, when Eizou–!…..”
“Waa–––––ah!!!”
Samia yells suddenly. It’s almost like a tiger’s roar.
“I-I-I-I-Idiot! Don’t say that!”
“Oh. I think it’s alright though. You’re a shy one huh.”
Rike lightly teased Samia who’s flustered enough. Rike is quite skilled with this topic. Hn?
“The two of you stopped calling each other with the addition of –san huh.”
“Yes, we did that. When we put boss in the bed, Samia and I talked about it. Right?”
“Yeah. We live together, so I think it is better.”
“Is that so? That’s a good thing then.”
I think so from the bottom of my heart. As Samia says, regardless of how long it will be (probably it won’t take a month), but it’s better if we live together for a longer time, so it’s better to have a form that is easy for each other.
Her Highness’ guidelines for crossing the canal, crossing the border, and attacking Zirconia’s bases were shown.
However, there are some points of concern. Did the military headquarters from the royal capital really know the situation of this fortress and didn’t try to take effective action?
“In our kingdom, there is a good reason to attack Zirconia. Since the Isle Rose Fortress was built, we have never invaded their territory from here. Everybody knows how many invasions from Zirconia have been repeatedly done here.”
“…B-But… it’s more dangerous to attack than to defend. If the enemy intercepts our army as we tried to cross the canal…”
Even though she knew it was rude, one of the attack captains spoke her opinion. Another person next to her tries to hold her back but she was not able to.
“Normally, we should be able to make a relay point between the royal capital and Isle Rose fortress and have two to three thousand soldiers stationed there. But after I was stationed at this fortress, the requests I made to the royal capital were no longer granted.”
“Uh… t-then… with the current situation, this fortress is already…”
“…The ones I sent out to the royal capital didn’t return. Some people are intercepting my notes before they reach His Majesty. To say it in a loud voice, this surely indicates rebellion. And that our situation turned undesirable.”
Despite being treated unfavourably by the Second Queen due to the issue of succession to the throne, she protects the kingdom without saying anything – that’s Astina-denka whom the knights respect, obey and pledged their lives.
But that also has its limits. At the center of the kingdom, there is an opponent of this knight’s order –if we leave it alone as it is, there will be sacrifices.
“Bridget, you originally wanted to be an imperial guard knight. It might be unacceptable for you who had a dream of serving His Majesty but I want you to believe me. I have no intention of betraying His Majesty. In order for the Western Territories to continue to be part of the Kingdom of Lezenia, we are just trying to fulfil the role of the Knights.”
“…Astina-denka….No, General Astina…I’m extremely sorry for my rudeness. Forgetting my gratitude to you for discovering me as a mere swordsman and just simply cause disturbance… The disgrace of this time… after the due battle, with my own sword…”
“That is… You are not thinking straight! If you told me that, I wouldn’t even look after you.”
“Kuh… I-I know. But I can’t think of any other way to take responsibility…”
“If you can’t think of it, I’ll tell you then. Just swear your loyalty again to Her Highness. If you can’t do that, leave your decorative sword behind and go back to the countryside.”
Dite-san gives out stern words to the one called attack captain Bridget. Raquel-san raised her hand and holds back any more words from Dite-san.
“Bridget, I ask of you, Chloe and Solfa to protect this fortress. In this operation, only some of the selected people will cross the river and infiltrate into the enemy’s territory.”
“Uh… t-to leave the defence of this fortress to us… does that mean that Knight Captain Raquel yourself will cross the river…?”
“That’s right. I, Presha and Dite. As what Grass taught us, we can use magical powers during the battle. The same goes for Her Highness… This is what she was hoping for. Rather than many soldiers clashing and killing each other, if we can change the outcome of the battlefield with just a small number of people, we should do that.”
“Depending on the strength of the enemy’s base, stopping their base from functioning alone will be difficult for us to do. At first, we may not grasp the entirety of the enemy but we will seek a way to cross the river. Even if we send a spy on the other side, they must survive first before they can play that role.”
Raquel-san, Presha-san, and Dite-san can do that but the other attack captains are at risk. If they try to escape when they feel danger, their survival rate may be higher than that of a general soldier but we should not take a risk.
All that is needed is information from the Zirconia Army and we can get it now.
“Astina-denka, can I get a permission to speak?”
When I raised my hand, I received everyone’s attention on the spot. If I remained timid here, nothing will happen so I only looked at Her Highness and waited for her permission.
“…Grass, is there a way for us to get some information other than infiltrating the enemy base?”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Yes. Dite-san’s corps who had been working the other night had taken the enemy soldier who survived as a prisoner. He was not interrogated last night about the enemy’s base because he had a huge blood loss due to his wound from the arrow. I think it’s very likely that he has that information.”
The one who responded the most was Presha-san. Her eyes were shining and it’s as if she found a treasure –we are at a war council so I don’t think she should look like that though…
“T-That’s right Your Highness…! With Grass-sensei here, no matter how tough the prisoner of war is, he can definitely get the information. Then we will surely find a way to attack!”
“Uh….Well, I didn’t think he’s so good at torture… With his kind look, he doesn’t look like one….”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Bridget-dono, I think you’re misunderstanding things here. That is not the case. Sensei can pull out the information without hurting the other party.”
Presha-san seemed proud of herself. Knowing the situation, Bridget-san looks the same but it seems that the other attack captain, Chloe-san and Archer Captain Solfa-san have changed their mind about me.
Hypnosis caused by Arlaune’s pollen is not all-purpose, because if the amount is adjusted incorrectly, it will leave after-effects on the person. But getting information is much more certain than painful torture.
“…Grass, can I attend your interrogation with that prisoner of war? I don’t think it is alright to say something like this now as I haven’t attended the other day, but…”
“N-No… if Your Highness wants to, you can do so.”
“Now then, we patrol around the fortress. Bridget, Chloe. It is possible to entrust you as commanders in the future, so I will explain the key points. Please accompany me.”
[[Yes!!!]]This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“We too will once again go up to the ramparts. Solfa, let’s go.”
“Y-Yes… Dite-ane-sama…”
Raquel-san and the four other captains left the room while Astina-denka remained on the round table. After telling something to her aide, she came to me with Presha-san in tow.
“I would also like to talk to you after the interrogation.”
“That is… Y-Your Highness, you remembered the matter about the sacred tree?”
“Of course. Though I couldn’t really leave the fortress right now… but I also can’t put it off. Since that’s the case, I thought I should visit the Sacred Tree now. There is no denying of the possibility of losing it you see.”
Her Highness is already determined. We are going to the sacred tree today.
Raquel-san and her companions will surely be left behind. Maybe she had read my thoughts as Presha-san nodded vigorously to me.
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Astina-denka is wearing clothes that barely expose her skin. The condition wherein her body overflows with magical power was improved to some extent by completing her spirit mark but it is not completely suppressed because her magical power is fundamentally out of ordinary.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
So the spirit mark may react to the magical power of Her Highness and appear in a state where anyone can see it. We don’t want to surprise the captains who are attending the war council so it’s best not to show the spirit mark at this time.
When will Her Highness have the opportunity to go under the tree of sacred tree?
–It’s better to be as early as possible. From here on, that will depend on the strategy that will be discussed.
“Yesterday, 62 Knights were killed due to the enemy’s attack. The night before yesterday, a Zirconian platoon set up an attack across the canal, but Dite’s corps repelled them. At that time, the enemy carried only one cannon.”
“I think the enemy army tried to destroy the city walls to invite turmoil on our army… even though it did not happen, they still attacked. It only meant that the enemy was also impatient, right?”
When Raquel said so, Astina-denka ordered her close aide to spread the map on the round table.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Perhaps Zirconia’s strategy would have been to make us think to defend the rampart. In reality, they were aiming to siege the fortress from east and west. They daringly used medium-sized boat to carry the cannons to keep our eyes away from their warships.”
“Your Highness, can I be permitted to speak? We are also watching the canal but there was no shadow or figure of a warship. How did the Zirconia’s side keep it hidden?”
Dite-san raised her hand and speaks after getting permission. I was also skeptical about that –if there was an enemy base along the canal’s upper stream and if they were following the stream over the water, we would definitely see it from the Isle Rose Fortress in which there’s a constant monitoring across the canal.
“…I have confirmed that the enemy has a magician and that was why I’ve been at the frontline.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Uh………There’s a magician in Zirconia… so far, we never had such information…”
“Well, in exchange of having no magicians, Zirconia is ahead from our kingdom in terms of the development of military weapons. They consider it an advantage and try to incorporate it into their operations as they attack us… that’s what I thought.”
She spoke till that extent then Her Highness looked at me. Thinking that I’m going to be asked for some opinion, I prepared to answer.
“However, I’ve been feeling a sense of malaise for a while now. There was a sign of unrest across the canal… If that was because the magician was using some magic to trick our eyes…”
“….I think there is a possibility for that. Normally, it is difficult to maintain magic especially showing such a large illusion. However, water spirits are active across the canal. For example, that magician can show the illusion with the help of a mist.”
“Mist huh… If that was the case, then all this time, they made us think that we are safe as there’s no movement from the enemy across the river… right?”
“Her Highness was convinced of the existence of a magician while battling the enemy army from the east…Perhaps, the magician was accompanied by the enemy’s general, Alejandro?”
It was so far away from me so I couldn’t feel it –but Astina-denka’s sensation extends all around the fortress. As she gets closer, the easier it will be to feel the magician’s presence. As she was on the front line, it would almost be correct.
“Alejandro… Zirconia’s “white crow”. With him coming out from their capital probably means that he had been given full military power by their king. Even if he came out to the front line himself, their retreat had been early…”
“…I think it’s probably because the magician who followed Alejandro taught them about my perception. I thought about it when Grass explained the cause of my collapse, it wouldn’t be strange that the enemy army considers exhausting me first.”
The general of the Isle Rose Fortress can see the future and if she swings her sword, she is a warlord who can kill 100 people in a battle all at once. There’s no doubt that Zirconia considers Her Highness as the most threatening enemy.
And if the enemy has a magician, it is not strange to notice Astina-denka’s magical powers which spread all around Isle Rose Fortress.
(…Grass-sama. If the magician…)
Leslie next to me spoke in a soft voice. With that said, I too realized it.
There was a magician in the enemy’s army that could not be felt until now. Some people from the Royal Family are familiar with Zirconia –which suggests the worst possibility.
“…Grass, Lendl. This is what I ask of you since you guys are the only magicians present in this fortress…”
“Yes…we are ready to go on the battlefield. But, if the enemy have combat magicians who use elemental spirits… Most probably, they had undergone combat training.”
I can’t tell if they’re from the Silvana Magic Academy or they are magicians from Lezenia –but if our opponent uses “water” magic as I guessed, they could manipulate one of the elemental spirits from earth, water, fire and wind.
“But we still have to win this battle. At this rate, Isle Rose Fortress will isolate and cut off itself from the capital. There are some who don’t like us within the kingdom you see.”
“Uh….A-Astina-denka…t-that is…”
“I-If you say something like that, it would be considered as rebellion against the kingdom… Even as the third princess, pardoning you is…”
The two attack captains voiced out. The second archer captain turned pale and trembled without uttering a word. It’s natural to be afraid. Her Highness revealed that she could not put her full trust in the kingdom that she had been fighting for.
“To reward those who have died in the past, we cannot be so weakened and crushed by Zirconia like this. If that happens, the territory will be sacrificed and everything that we tried to protect so far will be robbed.”
“….To us, nothing will change. If Astina-denka’s aspiration is to protect the people, we will obey. If anyone has doubts, we will not force you to fight.”
Raquel-san’s remaks opened the eyes of those agitated captains.
Astina-denka then pointed out two points on the unfolded map. One of which is the other side of the canal, probably the location of the enemy base.
“…To protect this Isle Rose Fortress and the western territories, we will attack Zirconia while our troops’ strength and morale still remains.”
If we keep still, we will lose everything. Zirconia’s “White Crow” is stubbornly aiming for this fortress –furthermore, it will be hard to keep with such scheming behind.
On this battlefield, I thought I would never be seen as a magician. However, from the start, I cannot give up just because I am a “flop” spirit user.
When I was in the Academy, I would never have said this, “Trust in your own magic”. Entering the Western Territory, I experienced the atmosphere of the battlefield, albeit backwards, I was able to confirm that my magic can be used in a battle.
Of course, it’s no match for a battle magician who changes the battle situation in an instant. However, even if it cannot damage on a large scale, it is still effective against small forces as long as it is used correctly.Translated by Yume Neiji
“I will do anything to end this battle. Not only as a military doctor, please make me work as a magician as well when needed. I’ll surely be useful for Your Highness.”
Her Highness’ eyes are tinged with worry. I can feel that her hesitation to pull me into the battlefield still remains. I expressed my will by not looking away from her. I didn’t hide my cowardice nor squeeze out my courage, it’s just that I’m not afraid.
If you succumb into fear, instead of having done somethinguseful, you might end up doing nothing at all.
“…..Thank you, Grass. Your resolve has been relayed.”
“…..Uh, T-Then, Your Highness…”
Perhaps Her Highness felt conscious and she worried whether to turn her back to me, in the end, while pulling the sheets towards her chest, she looked at me.
“I’ll borrow your power. I’ll tell what you have to do in tomorrow’s war council. I’ll have a seat prepared for you so come together with your assistant.”
“Y-Yes, I understand… Your Highness, regarding “his” circumstances…..”
“I heard about it in advance via letter. At that time, I even wondered why someone from Lenklus bloodline would accompany you… Millenia has some rough spots but she rarely does things without thinking so I didn’t ask for details.”
“Thank you. If “she” was asked about her identity first, she wouldn’t be here.”
When I thanked her, Her Highness smiles back. As she smiled with her well-placed eyebrows, I can no longer associate her as same figure that has devilishly slashed myriad of enemy soldiers on the battlefield.
This is true for all the knights of this fortress. To be honest, one must become a demon to protect the people.Translated by Yume Neiji
“…You yourself may not think of it but, your desire moved the girls. Presha, Dite, Katie… and Raquel too, even the maids who just met you… Instead of me who served as their leader, they might open their hearts more to you who’s here to heal them.”
“….Speaking of healing, it’s not only about curing injuries. First of all, it’s about the meals. I heard that Your Highness is eating the same thing as the lower ranked soldiers but that is not enough nutrition. Overall, we need to improve our diet.”
Perhaps because the story suddenly changed to a petition about the food situation, Her Highness’ paused and her gaze was fixed at me –she reacted as I suddenly said such thing.
“…Abstinence helps to make our bodies cleaner and eliminate impurities. That’s what I thought.”
Certainly, effective dieting or fasting can improve the body’s metabolism. However, it is only the case when nutritional benefits is taken into consideration, and even if the present diet can supply heat and a part of nutrition, it is not enough to maintain the body of a highly active soldier.Read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com
“Once I have some prospect for stabilizing the food supply, can I consult with the cooks? Improving the diet will improve the morale and health of the soldiers.”
“…I’ll think about it. If possible, I would like to ask for some guidance on our current meals first… As a Princess, although I received an education as a knight, it’s embarrassing to say but other than that, I’m poorly informed.”
“Y-Yes…. I’ll do as Your Highness wishes. I think that serving as a military doctor should be the first priority.”
“…Change the battle situation and create a situation where the enemy will no longer attack. Everything else will come after that, right?”
She reverted back to the look of a commander, completely erasing her naive behaviour that asked me for guidance. First of all, what kind of guidelines will Astina-denka demonstrate for tomorrow’s warcouncil?
I greeted Soara and Karin then left Her Highness’ bedroom.
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I was fortunate that the room I was assigned to was a room with two separate bedrooms. Each room is barely large enough to sleep in, but if the beds were lined up in the same room, it would not have been easy to fall asleep.
In the Academy, dormitories for men and women were separated by the school building and it was strictly forbidden to come back and forth to the other’s premise. Occasionally, girls sneaked into the boys’ dormitories and vice versa, but it was a story that me and Leslie had nothing to do about, it was just a topic during our conversations.
―Thus, I feel like I had a little dream about those days that I had spent at the academy. When the morning sun starts to appear in the sky, Leslie woke me up.
“Good morning, Grass-nii”
“Oh, Good Morning. We have to attend the war council today, so let’s finish the hospital round for the patients before that.”
Leslie has changed into men’s clothing but she hasn’t worn her glasses and hat yet. It’s unlikely that I will see her with her hair down, but when I look at her again, it makes her feel strangely refreshing.
“…I already tied my hair so I just have to put my hat.”
“You’ve had it tough… Well, it’s bad to speak of it like it’s none of my business. Is there anything I can do to help?”
“No, it’s okay. When I’m all set, I’ll call you Grass-sensei. What about Grass-nii?”
“Alright, it’s “Lendl-san”. I’ll call you that until we can tell everyone about it.”
“…I’m sorry for the trouble.”
Even so, this is unavoidable because she wants to accompany me. However, even if the Lenklus family knows about Leslie’s whereabouts, I do not intend to easily make her return with them when they come here.
I need someone with medical expertise, even a little bit of it to assist me –if possible, I should also consider nurturing her. With that in mind, I got out of bed and started preparing.Translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
After finishing the hospital round and eating breakfast at the cafeteria, I took Leslie to the round table. Raquel-san assisted me and told me where to sit in the round table –me and Leslie were in the lowest position, almost directly opposite Her Highness.
I never expected a day will come that I’ll be sitting here –Raquel-san, Presha-san and Dite-san. And there are two other attack captains who I haven’t talked to yet and one archer captain, although I haven’t heard the exact details, there are also captains from other units, there are ten knights in all.
We all remain standing while waiting for Her Highness to come in. Eventually, the guard announced that Her Highness is going to enter the room, the knights similarly greet with salute.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
Her Highness looked at everyone and put her right hand on her chest in order to pray. Then she opens her eyes again, and when she nods, the knights return to an upright position.
“I will now commence the war council. Please sit down.”
It’s called “big black bear” and it is definitely huge! It’s like the big brown bears I saw on TV in the previous world.
“This guy should be the one who attacked Samia…”
If this guy is your enemy, leather armor is of no use, just a single hit from it will most likely send you to the next life. But, it immediately ran away when it sensed that I was approaching… so I think reality might be different. I can’t let go of the possibility that it got huge all at once in just few weeks though.
“Sorry, I don’t have any grudge towards you but…”
Hopefully there will be no hungry cubs in its place. I slowly turn the spear tip towards the bear. My various abilities made me aware of danger and mysteriously, I have this hunch that I will not die in one punch. It’s not like I’ll surely win but I’m grateful that I have such cheats.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
Slowly, the bear stood up. It’s getting bigger and bigger. It now seems to be nearly twice my height. Even so, I kept my hips low and did not stop from pointing the spearhead towards it. Once again, the bear crawls on all fours then it runs up to me. As it turned out like this, with my pace, it will be impossible to retreat. This will not end unless either me or this guy dies.
It leaps up and I barely dodged the black bear’s arms. I actually wanted to strike it with the spear at each passing but it was impossible. It’s faster than I expected. I’m blessed with the benefits of cheats but if I wasn’t, I would have been quickly killed. I considered sweeping the spear sideways to keep it in check but it doesn’t seem to work.
The bear quickly changes its position and turns to this direction. But it was me who made the proper stance first. I quickly thrust the spear and the spear pierces to the bear’s flank without any difficulty. It was so sharp that I almost didn’t feel the spear being stuck. However, the cheat sensation tells me it’s “shallow”. It was because the ground was muddy and I couldn’t stand firm.
I quickly pulled out my spear and jumped away but at the last minute, an impact hits my chest as the bear’s forefoot was able to catch up. I was able to manage the impact to a minimum because I was jumping back but I still thought that all the air in my lungs would come out.Translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
I was able to withstand it then I rolled backwards and rearranged my stance. I’m glad I am only 30 years old. At 40, it will not go this way. This time it’s the reverse, I jump forward and with a close shave I dodged the bear’s forefoot above my head, then I was able to dive into its bosom. At first glance, it looks like I am covered by the bear.
“It’s my win!”
With that stance, I pierced the bear with a spear. I pierce it smoothly without any reluctance. I don’t feel good about it as it injured Samia before, though I’m saying that, I’m still not used to this sensation. As soon as the spear pierced deeply into its flesh, the bear flings me off. With the impact, I rolled over heavily and my hand released the spear.
But now, it has some reaction. The bear struggled with the spear impaled to its chest but it eventually fell down. Probably because it fell sideways, the spear was not damaged. Nevertheless, it seems that the custom-made model has higher durability even though I handled it roughly. It’s worth trying it out next time.
The bear fell, it struggled for a while but it eventually became silent. If something happens, I still have a knife, I think it’s better than nothing so I unsheathed my self-defense knife then I slowly approached it. It does not seem to be breathing. I was a little hesitant so to make sure that it has no reaction, I nudge it at the tip of its foot. There was no movement.
For the time being, without lowering my guard, I pull out the spear that was impaled on it. With splattering sound, blood gushes out moistening its fur and the ground. The scarlet color mixes with the rain and as it spreads, it fused into the ground. During all this time, there was no reaction from it.
The moment that I was convinced that I killed it, my waist gave out. Of course, such last minute exchange of life has never occurred in my previous world. In addition, this time, I completely relied on cheats and installed knowledge to finish the battle. Needless to say, I just barely made it.Translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
I took a deep breath. That made me comfortable. When the tension was released, pain runs throughout my body. Of course, when I was blown away, I was not unharmed. There are countless scratches and bruises all over me. I’m glad that I didn’t break my bones and I can move my body again. But with this amount of pain, I cannot build or forge for a while. I still need to rest for at least a day.Translated by Yume Neiji
I gazed fixedly at the corpse of the defeated bear then I put my hands together.
I’m sorry. Even though you don’t have any victim yet but if you do have one, it will already be too late. I will live for your behalf too.
The bear’s life disappeared and my life remains.
But what to do with this bear? If I left it alone, it will be eaten by those scavenger creatures. I think that’s fine too but it’s the life that I took. If possible, I want to mourn for it and there are some parts that I want to eat too. My muscular strength has been greatly strengthened, so I’ll do my best to carry it…
“Yosh, Heave-ho!”
Alongside the spear, I carry the bear’s arm on my shoulder. It’s extremely heavy. Surely, even a small male brown bear weighs only about 250 kilograms right? It’s heavy, but I can just drag it as it is. Because it’s raining, that will also help to wash the trail of blood.
I also have injuries here and there and because of rain, my feet were a little unstable, so I couldn’t proceed as I expected. It would be troublesome if another bear or wolf attacked while I’m doing this so I would like to hurry but, if I overlooked the presence of a bear or a wolf, then there’s no meaning to it. So I firmly proceed step by step.
It took me twice as long as when I came here. Eventually, I was able to return half a distance from my house. Thankfully, the streaks of pouring rain are rapidly weakening. With this amount, it will stop soon. If that happens, I should be able to go back a little faster. I’m pretty tired, I was about to lower the bear’s arm and spear from my shoulders to take a break but at that very moment, something came out from a nearby bush.
“Uwah!”
I was pushed down on the ground before I have the time to pull out the knife. That “something” that has pushed me down stood up, faced the bear, unsheathed a knife and took a low stance.
That was Samia. With gaze full of anger, she turned to the bear, she appears to be cute as she angrily stared at the bear’s hand holding my neck. I got up and called her out with raised voice.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Samia! I’m fine! That’s already dead!”
Surprised by my voice, Samia turns her face and look at me.
“Really? Truthfully, are you really alright?”
“Yeah, there are pains and scratches here and there but there are no major injuries.”
Upon hearing it, Samia jumps at me again. I was a little surprised, but unlike before, I was able to catch her.This is translated by Yume Neiji
“T-That’s good… I’m relieved… I, I…”
I keep on stroking Samia’s head as she’s now crying.
I wake up while yawning, I then start muscle training as usual. After that, I hold my sword and practice the swinging drill. This is repeated every day, when my muscles awaken, my thoughts also become clear. Muscles are the best after all.
When the training is over, I knock on the bookshelf. Recently, we wake up late because we’re reading books till late at night.
“Erna, it’s morning.”
“…..”
“Get up Erna!”
“…..Fuaa? It’s morning already?”
After confirming that she has started to move around in the bedroom, I also begin to prepare my luggage. Today is the harvest day on the field. Harvest day comes about once a week. If I think about it normally, it’s an unusual growth rate, but I’ve realized that it’s only normal here so there’s no use thinking about it.
“Good morning!”
Erna came out of her bedroom wearing a thin T-shirt and thin trousers and she holds her cane in one hand. She similarly has a rucksack on her back and a bow as well. This is Erna’s farming style.Translated by Yume Neiji
By the way, I have the usual light equipment style. After becoming a homeless variant, I no longer sweats from farming and training so I don’t have to change my clothes many times.
“Well then, shall we head to the field?”
“Yes”
Me and Erna headed towards the field.
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“Hey, I’ve eaten balm fruit many times already. Can I really get that super sensation skill?”
Erna grumbled as she chews on her third balm fruit. After finishing the field work, we headed towards the second miniature garden and had breakfast at the root of the balm tree.
At first glance it may seem dangerous, but now, the monsters in the miniature garden do not even approach me. Kobolds are the ones who run away as soon as they see my face.
Amongst the kobolds, there is one who tries to get some food from me. Timidly, it approaches near us then it lies with its back on the ground and shows its belly. I’m also fond of dogs, so when I do have some dried meat, I start to give it some and it eats them happily. Since then, the kobold has been named “Pero” and it is adorable sometimes.
Oops, the topic got sidetracked.
The reason why Erna is eating balm fruits is because I thought that she could acquire super sensation skill after eating balm fruits. However, it took longer than I expected. I checked her status too many times by using my appraisal skill but there’s no super sensation word on it.
It wasn’t possible?… I thought so but by the time Erna ate her fourth balm fruit, a change has taken place.
【Appraisal Result: Erna Frederia: The second daughter of the Frederia family. Under intense training to get back on Feria who bullied her when she was at the Mage Academy. She’s now full from balm fruit】
【Status】 Name: Erna Frederia Age: 19 years old Race: Elves Occupation: Adventurer Magic attribute: Fire | Light Magic: Fireball, Fire Arrow, Flame Bomb, Flame Chain, Flame Wall, Flame Burst, Light, Stun Light Skills: Spearmanship(Intermediate), Archery (Intermediate), Taijutsu A (Advanced), Taijutsu B (Advanced), Hell Ears (Intermediate), Super Sensation(Beginner) New, Attack Prediction (Beginner), Indomitable Spirit (Beginner)
“You did it! You got the super sensation skill!”
“Urph…I can’t eat anymore…”
I’m happy but on the other hand, Erna seems to be in pain as she’s holding her stomach.
“What? You’re already full with only four of it? I’m already at my sixth one you know.”
Saying that, I eat the balm fruit. It tastes like orange so it’s really delicious. The effect of balm fruit doesn’t change whether you eat one or two, so now, it’s more like a snack. It’s just great for a kotatsu, though I don’t need it because the miniature garden is kept at the right temperature.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
Hmm, the grade of my supersensationskill has levelled up.So it’s a good idea to continue eating balm fruits to improve its rank.This is a big discovery.
I tried to eat about 20 balm fruits, but my skills did not change after that. Seems like I need to continue eating more to make it into an advanced rank.
At the point where I’m about to move, Pero comes.
“Wa~on!”
“Oh, it’s Pero!”
A kobold about 60 cm tall hugs me and licks my face. Yes, Pero is a child of a Kobold. Its fur is brown, but it is shiny and it is strangely adorable which reminds me of a Shiba Inu. I took out the dried meat from my backpack and put some saint water in the woodware.
“Wauuuu…”
Pero eats the dried meat but he’s confused upon seeing the saint water.
“Ah right! Magical beasts didn’t like this water.”
However, Pero intended to drink the water.
“O-Oi! Don’t force yourself to drink―”
Pero writhes in pain and it scratches its throat, its whole body fur turned white. Both me and Erna have our eyes wide open seeing the sudden changes.
“W-Wauuuu…”
Pero, who unsteadily stood up, offered the wooden ware to me. As if saying it wants more water.Translated by Yume Neiji
“I’m not too sure, but if it’s the water, I still have some.”
I poured water on it from my water bottle and Pero drinks it without any hesitation. I then tried using the appraisal.
【Appraisal Result: Pero: It became a sacred beast as its properties changed and further evolved due to the Saint Water. Thinks of Shinichi Tanaka as its master.】
【Status】 Name:Pero Age: 5 years old Race: Saint Werewolf Occupation: None Magic attribute: Wind | Holy Magic:Air ball, Air Arrow Skills: Body Strengthening(Beginner), Claw Strengthening (Beginner), Intelligence (Beginner)
“Hey, Erna. What is a sacred beast?”
“Sacred beasts are smart creatures that humans are grateful for. It seems that the sacred beast has appeared and helped humans many times in the long history of Rogas Kingdom. There are stone statues of Sacred Beasts in the Elves Country too.”
“Hmm… then what should we do when a Kobold becomes a sacred beast?”
“Eh? Don’t tell me Pero was a sacred beast?”
It would be more correct to say that it only happened now than say it was…
I don’t know what the exact reason for it but if magical beasts drink Saint Water, they may become a sacred beast.
The description also says that its nature has changed.
“Awoo”
Pero was looking at me with its clear blue eyes. Its face has also changed from a shiba inu to a wolf, but its ears are exuding the cuteness of a drooping pup. Its fur now was even more beautiful and it has a fluffy texture like snow.
“There, there. I’ll come again.”
I stroke Pero’s head and then carried my luggage and start walking to the Temple of Teleportation. However, Pero is following us.
“This…don’t follow us. We’ll head to the ground.”
“Kauuun”
Pero makes a sad voice and clings to my foot. I felt as if I had left my child, and my heart tightened.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“Hey there, let’s go together.”
As Erna spreads her hand, Pero runs and clings to her.
“Oi, will it be alright? Even if we say it’s a sacred beast, it’s still a monster right?”
“It will be fine. If they know it is a sacred beast, everyone will take good care of it.”
“Is that so? I don’t really understand the difference between a demon beast and a sacred beast…”
It’s a complicated feeling, but as Erna said, I decided to take Pero to the ground.
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As soon as we reached Mana City, the soldiers at the entrance stopped us.
“Wait, wait! Isn’t the thing you’re holding a magical beast!? I can’t let you guys bring it inside the city!”
“This child is a sacred beast, not a magical beast.”
As Erna says so, Pero begins to tremble in fear of the soldiers.
Even though he grew up in a harsh environment inside the miniature garden, he is still a child. It feels fear once adult humans turn hostile towards it.
“Ha? Eh? Sacred Beast? No way, that shouldn’t be the case right?”
“Then bring someone who can use appraisal skill. If he confirms it, everything will become clear.”
In response to Erna’s words, the soldiers turned their gaze at me.
“Tanaka-dono, is it true that it’s a sacred beast?”
“I have appraisal skill, so when I found it in the dungeon, I protected it. It seems attached to me because of that, so I was thinking about keeping it for a while and check the situation first. Will it cause inconvenience to the city?”
“So that’s how it is huh. If that’s the case, there’s no need for confirmation. I believe what the heroes of the city say.”
The two soldiers guarding the entrance opened up a path after they’re convinced. We are supposed to be heroes of this city but it’s still embarrassing to hear it many times.
“Ah right, let’s also report to the city lord that a sacred beast has come to the city.”
The other soldier says so and runs inside the city.
“Hey, do you know what kind of person the city lord is?”
I asked Erna in a soft voice, she then put a finger on her mouth as she starts thinking.
“The city lord is famous for being talented and good. I think the city lord will be happy if he knows that a sacred beast came here.”
“Is that so? That’s good then, right Pero? You’re supposed to be loved by everyone.”
“Kauuun”
While stroking its head, Pero licks my hand. As it turns out like this, I have to take care of it properly. When we start walking in the city, many people gaze at Pero. Each time, I explained, “It’s a sacred beast named Pero”, everyone patted Pero’s head confidently then.
“Wow! So cute! What’s up with it?”
When the children gathered, they pointed at Pero and showed their interest.
“This child is Pero, it’s a sacred beast.”
“Whoa-, a sacred beast! It’s amazing!”
As Erna explained, the children stroke Pero’s tail and butt. Erna then put Pero down on the ground and the children pat Pero’s head.
“Wauuu?”
Pero seems to wonder why the kids are so happy. I was a little worried that Pero might do some harm but I haven’t seen such signs so far. Rather, it seemed to be interested in humans and the scenery on the ground.
“Oh, you are here huh!”
Turning to the voice, they’re the knights we met the other day, Edner and Freya.
“Since you guys are here, the answer is already decided right?”
When I asked Edner, he puts his hand on his chest and responds.
“The Duke has allowed a meeting with Homeless party’s Tanaka-dono. I would like to ask you to visit the capital as a guest.”
Ho~h, permission has been given huh. Should I say it’s unexpected?
However, it should be to thank the beneficiary who found his son’s keepsake. Then meeting and talking should be worthwhile.
“I understand. By the way, can I take Erna and Pero as well?”
“Pero?”
When Edner look down, his eyes shift to Pero who’s at my feet.
“Uwa!? Isn’t it a child of a magical beast!?”
“Wait, wait! This child is a sacred beast!”
Erna steps in and Edner releases the handle of his sword. Freya was still holding her sword though.
“I’m sorry. Don’t tell me, this sacred beast-sama is…..”
He squats in front of Pero and did a handshake gesture. The crucial part is that Pero, who becomes scared, hides behind me, perhaps because of its fear towards Edner and Freya.
“I didn’t think that a day would come where I could see a sacred beast… Oops, for the question you mentioned earlier, I will allow them to accompany you of course.”
“Okay. By the way, can you manage that girl?”
When Edner looks to his side, Freya is still looking at Pero while holding the handle of her sword.Read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com
“Hey, Freya.”
“Edner-sama is too good-natured. Is it really a sacred beast? Isn’t it suspicious?”
“No, your eyes are clouded. Look closely. Look at that beautiful fur and its clear blue eyes that make you feel it’s intelligent. It’s exactly a sacred beast even without someone pointing it out.”
Edner praises Pero very much. Though as he said, Pero’s looks is a little different from magical beasts. I’d like to say that the Duke’s chief knight has a discerning eye as expected of him.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
“…It’s certainly different from those monsters. It seems that I was wrong.”
Freya apologizes to me and Pero, and she then asks a question shyly.
“Erm, can I give it some food?”
“Ah? Y-Yeah, that’s fine.”
She takes out a leather bag from her bosom and takes out a bone from it. She gently presented it to Pero and Pero started eating it after receiving the bone.
“Haa- Haa-… It’s so cute…”
Me and Erna were taken aback by the sudden difference in her reaction.
“…I’m sorry. Freya is an incomparable dog lover, she can stand it if the opponent is a magical beast, but if it is anything other than that, she will be like that.”
Edner sighs and hits Freya’s head.
“We are on duty right now. If you want to pet the sacred beast, let’s proceed on our journey first.”
“Y-Yes! I’m sorry!”
We then got on the carriage prepared by Edner and Freya. Our journey towards the royal capital, the center of Rogas Kingdom, begins.
TLYN: Hi guys, from here on, for the sword type I’ll be using “high-end model” instead of “luxury model”.
As early as today, I’m going to sell my merchandise to Camilo. But for today, I only have 10 knives and 4 longswords in which each one is a high-end model. Since I already got a space here in the flea market, I decided to keep the remaining 4 knives and 2 long swords already displayed and sell them myself.
Eventually, on this day, Marius-shi’s colleague bought two knives and one longsword from the items for sale. Perhaps it has already spread to people who seem to want to buy it… I am a little worried about the wholesale sales but let’s have Camilo do his best.
In the meantime, while I’m doing business in the flea market, I sent Samia and Rike to buy dried root vegetables, salt and barley.
I thought I could say thanks to Marius-shi as I meet him on our way home but I didn’t see him. Well, we will come here again to deliver the wholesale products once a week so I think I can do it at that time. Read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com
I almost have no baggage on our way home so we were able to get back home about 30 minutes earlier than before. It’s still kind of a whole day work so I’m tired. After I properly put the things we bought on the shelves, I washed up to get rid of the dirt accumulated during this trip (though it’s only a day trip) then I went to bed early.
From the next day, we once again continue on the house construction and blacksmithing. From now on, I will be working on high-end models and Rike will work on the general models. I also made new weapons. That said, the point is that I will make short swords from now on. Knife, short swords and longswords, this three length types will each have high-end model and general model. For the time being, I plan to put it in the lineup at “Eizou’s Workshop”.Translated by Yume Neiji
The length of a short sword is different but the method of production is similar to the long sword. I chose this product considering its length, use, and its ease upon handling.
About two days later, the walls of the room and hallway were finished, and just when we manage to stockpile from our blacksmithing work, an incident happened. Samia went hunting but at this time, she came across the big black bear. When I heard about it, I recalled the scene on the day I met Samia.
“Hey, are you okay!? Do you have any injuries?”
“Y-Yeah, I’m fine. As soon as I noticed it, I fled right away. I think it was quite far from me so I manage to shake it off but it has a sharp nose so maybe it came after me.”
“Is that so……”
For the time being, I feel relieved that Samia is safe. I should think about what to do from here on. What to do when it really followed up to here? If it wandered aimlessly around the neighbourhood, it would surely be troublesome if we unexpectedly come across it.
The one who will most likely come across it would be me as I fetch water every morning, but Samia and Rike sometimes go out of the house too. If at that time one of us happens to come across it…Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
I shook my head and drove the bad thoughts out of my head. I have to do something about it from my side. It’s out of the question to confront it with a knife and I don’t have time to prepare a custom model long sword. However, it’s a good opportunity to try the custom model short spear that I hadn’t tried yet.
“I’ll go out for a bit.”
“Eh, hey, don’t tell me…!”
“I’ll deal with it if I find it. Until I come back, keep the bolt on the door no matter what.”
“If it’s like that, I’ll go too!”
“No. If something goes wrong, I don’t have the confidence to retreat while keeping you protected. I have some idea. Not that I don’t trust Samia’s archery skill, but I am also here. Can you leave it to me?”
“Damn!… You should definitely come back!”
“B-Boss, please do me a favour. Please come back.”
“Yeah. I was able to create my long-awaited family. I won’t leave you guys alone.”
I picked up the short spear I had in the workshop and went out. As I instructed Samia and Rike, after I heard the sound of the bolt being latched, I entered the forest.
I thought that the forest would be dark today as it started to rain. It’s the first time since I came to this world… I steadily head towards the place that I thought “seems to be dangerous but if I go over there, I feel like I can see it.”
When I go to town, I usually leave things like this to Samia and the drawback is that I didn’t feel even a little danger. However, if the danger level is about the same level as that of the big black bear, I will know it. Anyhow, if I got unlucky, I could die. I desperately searched for the sound of the black bear that got mixed up with the sound of the rain.
From the story I heard from Samia, it would not be strange if it returns to its place once the rain has passed. By then with my cheat hunch, I should no longer be sensing danger. But with it not stopping yet, it means it is still wandering around here.
Perhaps it remembers the taste of a person, this thought prompted when I recalled the bear attack incident that I saw in my previous world. If that happens, there’s a high possibility that it has formed enmity to human beings, including the beastmen who live in this forest.
It’s raining today and that won’t make me smell so I have a chance. That being the case, I have to do it today.
“Brace yourself, Eizou!”
I gave up my life to save a cat in my previous world, and in this world, I’m trying to kill a bear. The irony made me smile wryly. Slowly, I head to the seemingly dangerous place.
How long has passed? It felt like it has been a long time but it also felt like it was only a short time.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)
Then, my sense of danger, instinct for survival, wisdom for survival and all other senses are at maximum volume, I start to hear an alarm that this place is dangerous.
