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Mushoku Tensei - Arc 17 - Young Man Period - Kingdom Chapter
Mushoku Tensei - Arc 17 - Young Man Period - Kingdom Chapter
Rifujin na Magonote
Chapter 166 - Summon
Part 1
[To Rudeus Greyrat. Ever since then, how is your physical condition? Has
your magic recovered? I wish to talk about the future. I will wait inside the
hut located in Sharia city's suburb. Due to our circumstances, I wish for you
to come alone. Orsted.]
After I read that letter, I asked Aisha to prepare some food.
After getting the food, I went back to my room and changed clothes.
Choosing the best clothes possible, I showed them to Aisha and asked her to
confirm whether there were any weird spots.
Then I left the house, taking with me Aqua Hartia and the diary from the
future.[1]
On the way I called out to the baby treant Beet and the playing Zenith. [2]
Perhaps I should have cleaned myself with hot water, since there might be
Eris's lingering scent from last night.
I wonder what the president would think if an employee was called to his
office with an erotic smell?
While I might not suddenly be fired, his view would definitely not be
favorable. [4]
"All right."
"Haa~, fuu~..."[5]
"I thought you would come with a large number of comrades...two people,
huh."
"Yes, I came alone...eh, two people?"
Being told that, Eris positioned herself in a corner of the hut and crossed her
arms.
While I became stiff with Eris's appearance, I compared Eris with Orsted.
I guess I should give an explanation.
That I did not bring Eris with me. That I came alone.
That I'm not an enemy.
But, how should I explain Eris, who appeared with a sword?
What should I do, how can I do it?
"What are you doing, Rudeus Greyrat. Sit down. Let us talk."
Even if I sat down on the chair, I was still concerned about Eris.
Eris who was holding a drawn weapon.
"Eris is..."
"I can tell from your behavior. It seems like you have been tailed."
"Ah, yes. It's that kind of feeling...so, before the talk, can I have a quick word
with Eris?"
"I don't mind."
"What."
"Eris, why did you come here?"
"Because Rudeus dressed up, I was just wondering where you were going."
Dressed up.
Indeed, I was choosing clothes and was carefully doing my hair.
From another perspective, it might have looked like nothing else.
After coming to an understanding, Eris sheathed her sword and sat down next
to me.
Quite simple.
...Now.
I answered honestly.
What I was told and informed by the Human God.
It would be better if I let out everything I was told.
Orsted rested his chin in his hand and looked in the direction slightly above.
There was nothing above his line of sight.
...Is that his thinking pose?
Ah, I see.
That's right, how could I forget that.
No, I only forgot what kind of promise we made.
Rather, it felt more like a contract.
A contract with the devil.
I see, a contract-like promise.
"But do not let your guard down. We do not know what the Human God is
doing. Instead of just leaving it to the magical beast, checking up on them
frequently is better."
There were many things I wanted to know, but it was only polite to answer
questions regarding myself.
It was showing your character.
"...Do you not have more things that you want to know?"
"There is a lot."
"Why do you not ask?"
"I thought that asking without answering any questions would not be good..."
"It is fine if you want to think that way...regardless, you and I will work
together for the sake of overthrowing Human God. You must know what you
want to know."
"Despite saying all this, what will you do if I am a double agent for Human
God? I might be telling Human God every night information about Orsted-
san."
"I trust you."
"About myself?"
"That's right. Please."
"Didn't you hear it from Human God? Though it seems you have heard about
the curse?"
"E~hem..."
"I see."
"Orsted-san. I did not intend to hide it but... originally I am a human from the
same world as Nanahoshi. It's possible that they are related."
"...Then is Rudeus Greyrat an alias?"
"That story will take very long to tell, but I am different from Nanahoshi, that
is...before I knew it, I was reborn as Rudeus Greyrat in this world...and ehm,
I wonder how to talk about it."
"Reincarnation, huh."
I was surprised.
For reincarnation to come out of Orsted's mouth.
No, it was written in the diary, something about the dragon-tribe knowing the
method of reincarnation. [8]
Even if they die, they will come back to life in a few decades.
To them, reincarnation would be something major.
"It is probably related to your reincarnated body as for why you do not fear
me."
"Are there any other people who do not fear you?"
"Except for special exceptions, only those who have the blood of the ancient
dragon-tribe." [9]
So such as Perugius.
No, I remember that even Perugius was quite scared.
...Or is it not related to the curse.
Apart from the curse, there are also other reasons to fear other people.
"The second curse, regarding the curse of being invisible from Human God's
view...it is not a curse."
"Then that is?"
"It is a secret technique the first generation Dragon God came up with a long
time ago while fighting Human God...it is a technique allowing one to see
fate and at the same time allows one to deviate from the law of the world."
"Ooh."
"Human God also can see into the future and possesses the power of
foresight. However, it can not see the ones who have deviated from the law
of the world." [10]
I see.
I didn't know what it means to have deviated from the law of the world, but
being able to escape from Human God's sight is phenomenal.
"It is to know the rough history of the path an individual should have taken."
Hm?
Somehow it was quite philosophical.
It was quite hard to tell it apart from seeing the future.
For now I will think of it as being one rank lower than Human God's future
sight.
"When receiving the secret technique, there are side effects...that is the speed
at which magic recovers becomes tremendously slow."
"When saying tremendously slow, exactly how much?"
"You have recovered from your drained state in about 10 days, you can think
of it as becoming 1000 times slower."
1000 times.
That is about 10000 days.
Roughly 30 years.
"Thus I cannot freely use magic. [Being rarely able to go all-out] means that."
I see, if you cannot recover magic, then you would not be able to go all-out.
While I didn't know what magic quantity Orsted has, if magic hadn't
recovered in a few years time, he couldn't go all-out.
He must conserve power.
"Although I cannot teach you the secret technique, if you work under me, a
similar effect can be granted."
Since earlier, he was thinking about what to say and was often in a thinking
pose.
I was wondering whether he was spewing out lies.
No, that couldn't be.
It may be that while I may be trusted, I have yet to prove worthy of his trust.
[12]
For now I will move based on his partial truth while also investigating
tendencies...such a possibility also exists.
Father's ruin.
The future me was burning for vengeance as a result of Roxy and Sylphy.
While the me in the present, who has not lost anyone, can say that vengeance
will not give birth to anything...
In fact, it is clear from the diary, that being consumed with feelings for
vengeance I changed into a demon.
Wait, we?
"Thus my father, the first generation Dragon God, has sent me to the future
using the method of reincarnation."
Orsted off-handedly said so.
Notes
1. (TL: Aqua Hartia is the furigana of the staff Rudeus received on his 10th birthday, アク
アハーティア)
3. (TL: I totally got yaoi vibes from the Japanese sentence.)(ED: there was actually a yaoi
reference in the previous chapter, I think)
9. (TL: Rudeus and Nanahoshi are special exceptions, ancient dragon tribe are normal
exceptions.)
First, Orsted.
He is from the ancient dragon-tribe, who came from an immemorial past to
the present by using the method of reincarnation.
His body was harboring a curse and an ancient technique.
The curse was to be shunned by all living creatures in this world.
The ancient technique caused magic to recover at a slow rate, but in return it
is possible to escape from Human God's sight as well as obtaining the ability
to roughly see the future.
Why was such a curse brought to the present.
Because it was caused by the death of the first generation Dragon God at the
hands of Human God.
Starting from the second generation, the reason for existence for all
subsequent Dragon Gods is to defeat Human God, which was also the ancient
dragon-tribe's dearest wish.
Thus the son of the first generation Dragon God, Orsted, was trying to defeat
Human God.
Hm.
"From my view point, you seem to hold a great grudge towards Human God,
what is the reason?"
"Is there someone who does not hold a grudge against that piece of trash?" [1]
"...That's true."
Ah well, Orsted seems to have lived for a long time, surely there must have
been bad blood between them.
Although he cannot be seen, messages can still be delivered.
Ah, although Orsted became like this, it may not be related to the discord
between the first generation Dragon God and Human God.
There are still many things I didn't know, but the person Orsted is probably
like that.
Regardless of the specifics, he had a reason to fight against Human God.
The enemy's enemy is an ally.
Also, there are still many things to be heard about other matters.
Part 2 - Regarding the Laplace Factor
"In our previous battle there was some talk about me possessing the Laplace
Factor, what does it mean?"
"How much do you know about Laplace?"
"The one who was responsible for the war 400 years ago and who pushed the
human race into the corner. Also that he had a tremendous amount of magic
and was unable to use Fighting Spirit. He was also extremely strong, but was
ultimately sealed by Perugius-sama and two others. ...And that he caused the
downfall of the Supard-tribe.[2]
I have heard various other things, but these were the main points I guess.
"You...no... later I will hear the details about what you and Human God
talked about and what he revealed."
"Yes."
"But now it is about Laplace."
Eris's atmosphere became tense when talk about Laplace arrived.
Both Eris and I are Ruijerd's friends. [3]
"[Demon God Laplace]'s identity is... the shadow of what was once [Demon
Dragon King Laplace]."
"The Demon Dragon King Laplace is the only one left of the first generation
5 Dragon Warriors." [4]
5 Dragon Warriors.
If I remember right, they were the five subordinates of the Dragon God, who
in the end all rebelled against him.
"That guy escaped the collapsing Dragon World and drifted to this world, to
carry out a certain mission. He became the second generation Dragon God."
"However, Laplace started the Human-Demon race world war and fought
against Fighting God, who was Human God's apostle, and had his soul split
into two halves."
"Laplace, who was split in two, lost his memory and became two, the human-
hating [Demon God] and [Technique God], whose aim was to overthrow
god." [6]
"Hmpf...!"
While looking to the side at Eris, her mouth made a 'へ' and made a frustrated
face.
She didn't seem to understand anything.
Great, there was some comfort.
Orsted's explanation continued.
"[Demon God] Laplace lost the power of dragons. He only remembered the
enormous amount of magic knowledge and that he must definitely kill
'human'. For that purpose, he rallied the demon race to exterminate the
'human race'. [8]
[Technique God] Laplace who lost the power of magic. He only remembered
the enormous amount of techniques and that he must definitely teach and
pass them down to someone. Thus Technique God created the Seven Great
Major Powers ranking and devoted himself in studying those techniques."
The Technique God created the Seven Great Major Powers ranking.
I felt I have heard this before.
After all he is ranked first.
Ah, but the Human-Demon race world war was 2000 years ago.
"...How did Orsted-sama know about these facts? If you came 2000 years
ago, the Human-Demon race world war should have already ended. By then
Laplace has already lost his memory...If so, there should be no one who
should know this?"
"I have read about Laplace in the ruins of the ancient dragon-tribe."
"Ah, I understand."
"Now, let's trace the conversation back a bit. About why you possess magic."
"Yes."
"The first generation Dragon God invented the method of reincarnation.
Sending oneself's soul into the future, taking over another being's body and
ultimately reviving."
"..."
"However, originally body and soul are as one. You attach yourself to a
foreign body, but if there are signs of rejection, the revival will fail."
[9]
"..."
"Thus the first generation Dragon God came up with the idea to plant his
factor into multiple people, and when they make children, their bodies will
have been slightly changed. [10]
"..."
"He tried creating a vessel that matched my soul by adapting the whole body
of the people over hundred, thousands of generations." [11]
"..."
"The reincarnation will occur when an adapted body possessing the factor
perfectly matches with the soul. Taking over the body of the soul it was
originally supposed to be in and be born while pretending to be it. Many from
the ancient dragon-tribe have been reincarnated into the present by using this
method of reincarnation. Perugius is one of them. Furthermore, he does not
remember about his previous life because he reincarnated with his vague
childhood memories." [12]
Taking over the body of the soul it was originally supposed to be in, and
becoming that person.
Hearing these words, I looked at my own hands.
I'm also a reincarnated person.
I wonder if I robbed the person known as Rudeus Greyrat his life.
"Returning to the topic. Although Demon God Laplace had already lost his
mind, he seemed to remember about the method of reincarnation, or there
may be some remaining records of it. Being defeated by Perugius, he
distributed his factor before his body was sealed and sent his own soul to the
future.
"..."
"Currently, those who have characteristics similar to his and possess the
Laplace factor, have slowly started to appear. Having an aptitude towards
magic and possessing a great amount of magic, green hair and being born
with demon eyes."
"Then, me?"
"You are likely the same. A body that can harbor such a great amount of
magic is usually not born."
"...I thought I managed to expand my amount of magic with my own efforts."
"Of course. It is only because your body has the characteristic to harbor such
a great quantity of magic. If you did not train your magic since childhood,
you would only have a little more than an ordinary person. Maybe about the
same as Sylphiette. That tremendous quantity of magic is the crystallization
of your effort. You can be proud of yourself."
Somehow I was praised.
I wonder if it was fine to be proud.
I see.
I was a little bit relieved when I heard that I was not Laplace himself.
I'm also glad to know of the origin of my magic.
Though I did feel a little bad for Ruijerd because it was Laplace's power.
However, power is power.
It is up to oneself how to use the power.
But that is not what I was worried about.
"..."
Orsted was looking at me for a while, but let out a sigh and said.
Stillborn.
I see.
Then it's good.
The fact that I did not kill Mr. Rudeus is good. [13]
I did not want to think that I robbed him of such a great, happy life.
It was good that it did not become a sad history, with Paul and Zenith's first
child being dead.
Hence it's good.
All right.
Let's change it.
I am Paul's and Zenith's child, Rudeus.
The one and only Rudeus Greyrat.
With that mindset, let's move on to the next question.
Part 3 - Regarding the mana calamity
"I heard that the mana calamity was the result of summoning Nanahoshi, but
can I hear the specific details?"
"...There are still many things that are unknown regarding the incident. It was
the first time something like this happened."
"As a reincarnated person, I was at that place. Thus I think there exists the
possibility that I caused that incident..."
"You were...?"
"The possibility cannot be ruled out. Nanahoshi, you, that incident, they were
all unprecedented incidents."
"It will take some time. The characters are too messy."
"I do not mind..."
"But I am different from Atofe. I do not think I could separate you, who
risked his life trying to protect his family, from them. To take you away for
so many years...at the very least, right now I do not have such intentions."
"Ah, is that so? Hearing that I can feel relieved."
While I made an embarrassed, vulgar laugh, Orsted took something out of his
pocket.
It was a dagger in its splendidly ornamented sheath.
No, a short sword.
It was put on top of the table.
"This is one of 48 demon swords, crafted from the bones of King Ryuuou by
the demon realm's craftsman Yulian Jalisco. It is the demon sword Yubi
Ori[Prominent]. If you sell it, you would probably receive about 100,000
Asura gold coins. It will be your current budget." [16]
"Oh, yes..."
This is bad.
That guy, he gave me such an expensive item, exactly what is he going to
make me do.
Ah, to fight against Human God.
...But, it became a little more scary.
But, even if he says it is my current budget, exactly who would pay so much
money to buy one sword.
Asura's royal family?
Am I going to squeeze one of Ariel's brothers dry?
"B, but, it would be extremely hard to turn this into money, I think."
"Hm...I see. That is true. Then, is something like this better?"
Is more coming?
No, but.
Receiving any more.
Would be somewhat scary.
The magic stones and the short sword were placed in the pocket while
answering.
Somehow it felt like receiving dangerous items, it was itching.
I think I will have Eris take the short sword...
"Then, I will read this diary, but what will you do?"
"Let's see. I will wait."
"It will take a day."
"Ah...then, what to do. Today is still early...is it better to continue the story?"
"No, if you believe that this diary is important, it would be better to read it
first."
"Rudeus."
"Ah. I am me. I seem to have the Laplace Factor, but I'm not someone
entirely different."
"Then, nothing will change from now on?"
"That's the intention. Only something that was not known became clear,
nothing will change."
"Fufun~."
In the situation where I didn't know whether Eris understood it or not, she
said.
Notes
2. (TL: Personally I'd translate スペルド族 as Speld-tribe instead of Supard as seen in the
terminology page)
3. (TL: Again, I'd much rather write Ruijerdo Speldia than Ruijerd Supardia)
4. (TL: Check Vol.2 Chapter 6 if you can't remember what this was about, some back
story is there.)
7. (TL: Laplace becoming the Dragon God's subordinate again, not Human God's.)
9. (TL: Attaching yourself to a foreign body has the meaning of being a parasite and
living with the host.)
10. (TL: Something like how his children's bodies are more compatible for Orsted to
reincarnate into.
11. (TL: Scumbag first generation Dragon God, rooting for Human God lol)
14. (TL: Rudeus is changing between ore (俺) to the more formal atashi (私).)
15. (TL: The original sentence structure is weird, probably to reflect Rudeus' state of mind
when requesting.)
16. (TL: It literally says present fund, but I thought budget would be more appropriate.)
17. (TL: It's a word play, Sword of Light (光の太 - hikari no tachi) and Touch of light (光
のタッチ - hikari no touch) sound very similar.)
Chapter 168 - Towards the First
Mission
Part 1
The next day.
"No way...!"
I rushed towards him in a hurry, put my hand on his shoulder and shook it.
Pulse――was beating.
Pupil――was moving.
Breath――was there.
Body temperature――was warm.
While I was relieved, Orsted came out from inside the hut.
"Last night, Zanoba Shirone suddenly came and brought that along."
"That?"
"The armor that you used."
Ah, when taking a closer look, wasn't this wreck the magic armor. [3]
It couldn't be recognized with one glance, because it was divided into parts.
Come to think of it, when I gave back the report saying they should just leave
it alone because it was broken, I also said that I would come back for it soon.
"In the end he could not take it because of the curse, so he said he will leave
it to you and crawled over to there. You sure are highly cherished."
"Zanoba~!"
Without thinking, I rushed towards Zanoba and started using healing magic.
Because there wasn't an external injury, there was most likely no meaning in
using it, but at the very least I wanted him to have a peaceful sleep.
Or rather, when he fell down here, did he land on his head.
Orsted has no mercy.
I see.
With hypnosis magic.
I wonder what kind of magic it is.
Could you freely manipulate your opponent with it.
For example, if I gave Sylphy the order [Roll up your skirt], would she do
exactly as told.
No, even if hypnosis wasn't used, she would do so.
Then again, to make that order Sylphy has to first wear a skirt.
A miniskirt would be great.
A miniskirt like those fairies wear would surely suit Sylphy.
Though in this country they do not sell something like a miniskirt.
But well, if you could freely manipulate others, Orsted would use it more
often.
It looks like the best it could do was to make others fall asleep.
"It was a rather interesting diary...while I have some interest in the time travel
magic, but since we cannot replicate it, let us leave it alone for the time
being."
"Yes."
"Although there are still some things to be worried about... Before we start
talking about the contents of the diary, first tell me about the conversations
until now between you and Human God. I will have you spit out everything."
"With pleasure."
I then recalled and recited everything, from when I first met Human God and
everything afterwards.
Until now, I have met with Human God...
Directly after the teleportation.
In the town of Rikaris.
In Wind port.
In East port.
Directly after almost getting killed by Orsted.
Before enrolling into the magic university.
Right before I went to Begaritt continent.
Just before the me came from the future.
Right after the me came from the future.
During the preparation to fight against Orsted.
In the town of Rikaris. Being told to accept the request to look for the pet.
As a result, we met with Jaril and Veskel, but were eventually forced out of
town.
Directly after almost getting killed by Orsted. I did not receive advice.
Before enrolling into the magic university. Being told to go to the magic
university and research about the mana calamity.
As a result, I reunited with Sylphy and married her.
Just before the me came from the future. Being told to go to the basement.
The moment I tried to go, the me from the future came and told me what
would have happened. The rat was definitely inside.
Right after the me came from the future. He appeared with a displeased face
and told me to kill Orsted.
I accordingly did so and started the preparations to kill Orsted.
During the preparation. He was talking freely about the armor. As a result,
the completion was hurried.
"But I do not grasp the reason why Human God has changed history to this
degree."
"Is the reason not to prevent his own death?"
"Do not just blindly believe in his words."
"Ah, yes."
"Thus I will make you change history, to a future that will be favorable for
me."
"I am already preparing and moving while thinking about what will happen in
a 100 years time. What has happened and what will happen, everything is
strategic preparation. Because of Nanahoshi and you, things have become
distorted..."
Selfish or not.
It was not like I knew where those hidden treasures were located.
Though it was written in the diary that they were in the possession of the five
dragon leaders.
But the only place I knew was Perugius's place.
Hm? But isn't the plan compromised by the fact that the Mad Dragon King
Chaos has died? [9]
"I have heard that the Mad Dragon King Chaos has passed away, is it still all
right?"
"Chaos's part has already been collected."
"But, the plan to have me change the future may have already been predicted
by Human God."
"Hm?"
"Is there not also the possibility that by moving this way, we will dig our own
grave?"
"None. The possibility is high that he possesses the characteristic to be
unconditionally trusted by the living beings in this world in addition to his
strong future sight...on the other hand, he is not good dealing with irregulars."
[10]
Is that so.
I wonder whether Human God also possesses a curse... [11]
"For the time being, we will change the most recent history." [13]
"To turn Asura Kingdom's second princess, Ariel Anemoi Asura, into the
Asura Kingdom's queen."
"Ooh."
"If it is necessary, we will manipulate her like a puppet."
"Ooh?"
Like a puppet.
How to say, they were words that caused a bad feeling.
"I wonder if that Ariel-sama can be so easily manipulated."
"Even though I said like a puppet, it is not such an exaggerated thing. It is
enough if there are ties to the Asura Kingdom in the future."
"I see."
When saying ties in the future, it is in anticipation for the next 100 years.
If we started something now, the results will show themselves in a 100 years
time.
For example, to help regarding the study of magic.
For example, to strengthen the armaments.
For example, to extinguish the spark that will lead to the collapse of the
kingdom.
"To make Ariel queen, the power of three people are required. The first one is
the guardian magician Derrick Redbat." [14]
"He was a shrewd man, possessing a strong ambition. If the mana calamity
had not happened, Ariel was fated to encounter Perugius. And the one who at
that time would have persuaded Perugius was Derrick."
That is to say that if that Derrick fellow was alive right now, the situation
right now would not be like this.
"Even after this, Derrick would have remained as Ariel's advisor and would
eventually become the prime minister."
Prime minister.
No wonder he was such an important person.
"Originally, after training her sword arm, Eris was supposed to enter the
Asura's chivalric order. There she would meet Luke and they were fated to
marry."
"Hee~........."
"Wait a minute, the image of Eris and Luke marrying does not seem
possible."
"For Luke it was love at first sight."
"You serious."
Hm.
A happily married couple.
Hee~, haa~...if you properly looked deep enough, even Eris has some cute
spots.
...But there was a feeling of being NTR'd.
Right, once I'm back, let's rub Eris's breasts from behind.
I will most likely be hit, but everything, everything has its price.
To touch those breasts, even becoming punch-drunk would be fine. [16]
"Unlike now, the Eris Boreas Greyrat I knew was a swordswoman, whose
sword arm had the potential to become Saint-ranked. Because she was from a
good family, had beautiful looks and coupled with her harsh personality, she
was called the Red Lion." [18]
The Red Lion.
If I remember right, since young Eris was called wild monkey or something
like that.
If I compare them, she seemed to have risen up.
Though she was known as Mad Sword King right now...wait, in the end she
was still a beast.
"Together with Luke, Eris protected Ariel from assassins countless times, and
helped pave Ariel's road to become queen."
"So it is the position Sylphy is in right now."
"That's right."
"...And in that history, what was supposed to happen to Sylphy?"
Incredible, Sylphy.
As expected from my Sylphy.
When I return, let me lick your ears.
"To my knowledge, Sylphiette and Roxy Migurdia did not marry anyone and
lived their lives as singles."
"Is there anyone else from your family that you want to know the history of?"
"No, let us continue with the story."
"Instead of Eris, Sylphy took on that duty, that should be fine, right."
"Ah. The fact that Ariel is alive is proof of that. Furthermore, because Eris
was accompanying Ariel, Philip Boreas Greyrat and Sauros Boreas Greyrat
joined the faction of the second princess."
Tristina Purplehorse?
...Someone I didn't know, huh.
"Tristina was a child from Asura's upper aristocracy's family Purplehorse, but
was abducted when she was 8 years old and became a sex slave to senior
minister Darius Silver Ganius."
Darius.
Wasn't he the minister holding the most power in the Asura kingdom right
now.
He was in the first prince's faction.
To make an 8 year old child his sex slave, he sure has an interesting taste.
Then again, the first prince...what was his name again?
"Darius sold the sex slaves, who should have been disposed, at the slave
market to raise money. Thus the women who became slaves were most of the
time bought by someone else and continued as a slave, or were taught
techniques, if they were not adults yet, and became thieves."
Tris.
If I remember right, she was the thief woman the me in the diary met when
infiltrating the Asura Kingdom.
Though the diary wasn't written any further.
"True, but as far as I know, a thief woman called Tris does not exist in that
region. Also, the characteristics of Tristina and the thief woman mentioned in
the diary seem to match."
Ah, I see.
A person, whose history wasn't known by Orsted, suddenly appeared in the
diary.
So because the names are similar, there's a chance that they are the same
person.
Even so, Tristina and Tris.
If they were the same person, I wonder if she named herself Tris because it
was easier to call.
It was a feeling as if the rest was spirited away. [23]
Then for Ariel to become queen, she was someone we had to get in contact
with.
"I wonder why she did not return to her parent's house."
"Officially it was a kidnapping, but she was sold by Purplehorse behind the
scenes."
"If it was revealed that she was sold away as a sex slave by her parent's
house, they would lose their power?"
"Because the supposed kidnapping was revealed. As long as a reason exists to
attack others, anything would have been fine."
I see.
Since Darius had many enemies, who and where had what circumstances,
anything would have been fine.
For a girl from upper aristocracy to be abducted and violated against her will,
if that was the truth, it wouldn't be difficult to ruin Darius.
Is that so.
I wonder if he was the kind that was good at collecting money and laying the
groundwork like ***sawa.
It seemed that whether or not you are able to kill your opponent was decided
by the strength of your fate.
Ah right, wasn't this also Human God's argument on whether or not I could
kill Orsted?
"...Understood."
"But if I followed the story correctly, wasn't there also the faction of the
second prince? Is it fine to leave him alone?"
"The second prince Halfaus. A path that would lead him to become king does
not exist. If he was not a possible candidate to become king, there were few
who truly thought of him becoming king."
"However nothing is certain this time, even if the chance was low, he may
become king."
"Let us stop here, saying such momentary things will only make Human God
snicker."
Being told so, Orsted had a furious look.
It was a scary face.
But I still continued.
"It is possible that afterwards the failures will continue. As a result, the final
conflict might be influenced."
While I agreed that it was fine as long as you win in the end one way or
another, if Ariel were to die, there existed the possibility that Sylphy will be
involved.
I also promised Ghyslaine to introduce her to Ariel.
The followers' misfortune was my misfortune.
I did not wish for misfortune.
"Let us take care of each and every one. To win every single challenge with
the utmost caution."
"...That goes without saying."
"Anyway, the first objective is to make Ariel queen. Orsted-sama will give
instruction and I will be the one moving...so to say."
"That is right."
With Orsted's words, the objective for the time being was decided.
Part 5
Well, then, preparations.
Even if he said preparations, exactly what should I prepare.
While establishing contact with Ariel and Luke was obvious, there were also
other preparations to be made.
"Although it was far from the Fighting God's armor, it is a terrific armor. It
must have been hard work to build something like that."
"Well...I did receive a lot of advice from Human God."
"Is that so...so he also dug his own grave. So, what is the epitaph?"
"Epitaph, you say?"
"The name of that armor."
"Magic Armor[Magic-driven Armor]."
"I see...a rather boring name. Should I give it a new one? Let's see..."
"No thank you."
"If you plan to keep continuing it in the future, it would be good to improve it
a little more. With that, you will use up all your magic with only one use."
"Even so, if we miniaturize it, it will not be ready in a month's time."
"Then we will leave it out this time..."
After saying that, Orsted put his hand on his chin and nodded.
I wondered if he planned to help with the production.
Is he going to give our armor the mark of the Dragon God?
"But it's a problem that you can not wear fighting spirit. For now, wear this
robe."
"Ah, yes. Thank you very much."
"Let us also prepare magic items that you seem to be able to use."
"..."
"Come to think of it, I have heard that the Fighting God's armor was the most
powerful, exactly what was it?"
"It was Demon Dragon King Laplace's greatest masterpiece, as well as his
greatest failure."
"On the surface the magic released will have a golden shine and the person
equipped to it will gain the strongest power. However, because of the
massive magic it is self-conscious and will take over the mind of the one
equipped to it, it is a cursed armor."
A cursed armor...
Ah, was that what the dragon-tribe was good at making.
It felt like all Laplace was making were cursed items.
Supard tribe's spears, the armor...he didn't seem to have made any useful
things.
"Furthermore, right now it was sleeping in the middle of ocean rings, deep
underneath." [27]
"..."
While saying so, Orsted took out something like a scroll from his pocket.
Receiving and opening it, a magic circle was inscribed on it.
"This is?"
"What was mentioned yesterday, a magic circle to summon a guardian
magical beast."
"Oh~."
"Imagine a being to protect your family while pouring magic into it. Even
words are fine. Then something corresponding to it should be summoned."
"Is an image good enough?"
"Your magic is vast. Even without going into full details, you should be able
to summon someone good."
"I hope something weird will not be summoned. Like a little girl, starting
with demon and ending with emperor."
"It is up to you exactly what will be summoned...but Kishirika Kishirisu
possesses vast magic. Such a small magic circle could not summon someone
like her."
Then let's give birth and increase our forces a little bit.
[29]
"Then, please excuse me for today. Unless this summoning magic circle is
used, we will not know whether it works."
"Ah."
"Then, until another day. If something occurs, please contact my house
again."
While standing up.
I remembered one more thing that needed to be asked.
"Nanahoshi was against me fighting you. It was because she was indebted to
me."
"..."
"She still seems to regret manipulating you, if Orsted-san still has room in
your heart to forgive Nanahoshi, could you agree with meeting with her once
more, even if only to hear her apology?" [30]
"I know. I will do so. Only because Nanahoshi was...was a useful woman."
That's true.
She was very useful.
Hm,hm.
"Ah, right. I remembered because of the topic right now. Ignoring my side for
now, it would be inconvenient if it was not possible for you to contact me.
Take this with you."
Orsted took out from his breast pocket a single ring and put it on the table.
I have seen it somewhere.
It was very recent.
Or rather, wasn't this what Nanahoshi had and I used for the trap.
When you used this ring, for a short time magic will be released.
While it released magic, it will become a compass, with the other pair
pointing towards the direction of the other.
If this was a magic tool, it seemed like it would be possible to create a radar...
Unfortunately it seemed reproducing the effects of magic items was very
difficult.
Even so, for him to give me this...
He was confident in repelling another one of my surprise attacks, so to say.
Or alternatively, he had enough trust in me that I will not attempt another
surprise attack.
...Let's assume the latter.
Even Orsted would not want to go all-out a second or third time and use his
sumptuous magic.
If he places his trust in me, then I have a duty to respond to it.
Notes
1. (TL: Or as Sagara Sousuke described it, he's giving the ground a kiss.)
2. (TL: He means that Zanoba was in his late 20s, to be so senile as to sleep wherever
without proper care is troublesome.)
3. (TL: Translated 魔導鎧 simply as magic armor because the furigana said so, the literal
definition would be something like magic-driven armor.)
4. (TL: Translated ヌカ族 as Nuka-tribe, the katakana don't make sense to me.)
10. (TL: Although the literal translation is "trusted by living creatures", I just don't see the
point of talking and making something like a magical creature as his apostle. So I
limited it to beings, as in human, demon, beast etc race.-Ed- Note the semi-discrepancy
here: C166 he said hitokami cant manipulate inhuman creatures. Prolly because he's
not good with irregular. It also mean that if he can command a magical creature to do
some specific things it is still of value. Like a massive attack on an isolate settlement
or something.)
11. (TL: Rather than a curse, wouldn't that be closer to a miko's blessing?-ED- I see his
curse and Orsted's are two sides of a same coin. Which lead to interesting speculation
about Hitokami origin and the 1st gen Dragon God. Do note a semi-similar condition
between Technique God and Demon God Laplace.)
12. TL: Really wanted to put down Obama's catch phrase "Yes, we can!".
13. (TL: He basically means the closest history changing event right now.)
14. TL: Translated レッドバット as Redbat because later it's revealed that Asura noble family
names are often made up of a colour and an animal.
15. (TL: So he basically didn't win her heart, but first won her body, then her heart after
marriage? Sounds like rape (⌐■_■).(-Dont be silly! That is the basic condition and
process of marriage from all ages. The concept of love-marriage is a modern invention,
and the concept of non-love sex equal rape is especially modern, a liberal progressive
concept.)
16. (TL: Needs TLC, literally it means to trouble, is that an Japanese idiom or so (あのおっ
ぱいを揉めるなら)?- Hard to modify it, because it's so funny in all level. It use the
idiom, but it remind readers that Eris is a trigger happy idiot, and the possibility of
getting hit so hard he's punch-drunk, a boxing concept, is there)
17. (TL: This and the next sentence needs TLC, not sure exactly how あたい fit in them.-
Change if it please you, but these are fine, context-wise)........あたい means me/I
18. TL: So the power of love made her go beyond her usual Saint-ranked potential.
ED:Not particularly. The Saint-rank people is huge, so to get a monicker usually
require you go up to King level. The nicknamed people lower level than that up till
now is mostly Adventurers, who can set their own call name. Nina didn't have her own
nick when testing Eris. Paul and Erinarize don't have any. Roxy didn't have, just a
generic monicker of the Water Saint Magician then Water King Magician, though in
latter case they remember her name. unlike before. That monicker process has its own
weight in its own right.
19. (TL: Rudeus doesn't use 俺 but オラ, sounding more arrogant.)
20. (TL: Dude, wouldn't you want to know how your parents would have lived if one
hadn't died and the other was cursed?)(Do you mean wasn't? Because Orsted wouldn't
know otherwise bc mana calamity.)
22. (TL: Names ending with -ris, Tris, Eris etc.)(Aka two)
24. Was that a typo from the author? in the original WN, it really is written "2000", but
Orsted loops every 200 years, doing it for more than 100 years, so it's not only 2,000,
but 20,000... right?
25. (TL: Need TLC, wondering how 性能を天下 can be translated, earth-shattering
performance?)
26. (TL He's comparing how he was told by Human God to do things with no preparation
at all.)ED: Also the difference of material helps versus the talk-only from Hitogami.
Putting money where his mouth is, so to speak.
27. (TL: リングス海 - Rings ocean or ocean rings? (I think it refers to a legendary dungeon
in the middle of the ocean) ((Well, there was a dungeon translated in chapter 10 as the
Demon God's Cavern in the center of Ringus's sea.))
29. (TL: Needs TLC, not sure if TL is correct.)ED: I add a word to the previous sentence
so that this one doesnt look too strange.
30. (TL: 余地, room in his heart to forgive her?)ED: fix that long ass sentence so that it's
smoother.
31. Needs TLC, not sure whether なし崩し的 was translated correctly.
Chapter 169 - Guardian Magical
Beast
Part 1
A postponement of one month was granted.
Eris was a Sword King and in close combat she was already overwhelmingly
stronger than me, there was nothing to complain about.
Well, there may be some dissatisfaction with me being Eris's opponent.
By having Eris frequently fight against tricks like quagmire and dense fog, I
thought I would give my best to have them become her experience. [1]
By the way, she had almost forgotten everything that she was taught a long
time ago.
Though she was still able to use simple beginner magic and could also speak
Demon God language.
But language, mathematics, science and etiquette in society did not remain in
her head.
In the end there were only things she liked to learn, so to say.
Though I thought it was enough to have at least one Merit[Sword Technique].
Anyway, training proceeded in that way.
It would be terrible to be attacked when taking a bath in the bathroom,
because holding mock battles with Eris was very tiring, but for now there was
no problem. [2]
Regarding equipment, I asked Zanoba and Cliff to repair and improve the
magic armor. [3]
For this job in Asura Kingdom I will wear the equipment Orsted had prepared
and given to me.
Surely I will be wearing equipment that was enough to cause the downfall of
a country.
It was not as if I disliked the robe Sylphy selected, but I was a boy after all.
My heart was dancing at the thought of new equipment.
Well then, training and equipment were continuously reinforced...
"I will now begin the summoning of our house's guardian magical beast.
Applause please."
"Wa~."
"No, but. The magic circle itself is guaranteed by Dragon God." [5]
Is that so.
However, I did not think that Orsted would use such indirect methods.
A strategic move for a later betrayal...?
But I thought that there was a rather low chance.
"Understood. For now I will call it. If it is dangerous, everyone will help
defeat it and then we'll make an objection to Orsted."
"Understood!"
By the way, the demon sword I received the other day, Yubi Ori (Prominent),
was at Eris' hip.
Two she originally possessed were at her left, one was at her right hip.
I wondered if it was heavy.
"In that case, let us fight against Orsted together this time!"
We're not going to fight.
Only to complain.
If we fight, we may be wiped out this time.
Or rather, Eris seemed to be quite happy.
Was she looking for an excuse to fight against Orsted?
Being told so, Eris was making a face as if saying [How boring].
It was fine if you wanted to fight anyone else, but Orsted was off-limits.
I never want to fight such a hopeless battle a second time.
At that time I may piss myself. [7]
"Regardless, will that magic circle really be all right? Wouldn't it be better to
show it to Perugius-sama and get confirmation first?"
Roxy's words.
She was probably wary because Orsted was the one who made it.
The curse Orsted was under was truly powerful.
I could easily conclude that the curse was authentic, judging from the too
sensitive reaction of the surroundings.
Let's take another look at it.
"Hm."
From the looks of it, it was a normal summoning magic circle.
The summoning conditions were written using a technique that I didn't know
of.
But I didn't feel anything strange about those.
It would be good to show them to Nanahoshi.
No, in the first place Orsted drew this summoning magic circle up because I
couldn't.
What will I do if I doubt it.
"While I don't know why the sisters are so cautious...Nii-san, is it really not
something dangerous?" [8]
"When it comes down to it, I will become your shield. You can do it without
reserve."
"Right."
Gathering my spirit, I put my hand on the magic circle.
Concentrating my mind, with a feeling like letting magic into my blood
stream, I sent out magic from my fingertips.
Thus I sent magic from my hand into the magic circle.
I was not stingy with the quantity of magic used.
After all its existence was to protect my family.
Even if too much, I was pouring all my magic into it.
Incidentally I also wanted Orsted to pour all his magic into it as well.
But even so, pouring all that magic into it didn't guarantee that a strong
magical beast will be summoned.
Anyway, I will pour as much as I can.
Orsted also said that imagination was important.
An image to protect the family.
Even having said so, it was rather vague.
Hm, first and foremost it should be strong.
Strong enough to protect others even if someone comes.
It should also have strong feelings of loyalty.
Someone not defiant.
Also not someone vulgar since he was to protect the family.
It would be bad for my sisters' and Lucy's education if some Roper covered in
viscous liquid appeared. [10]
[Oooohhhh~~~]
"Oooohhhh~~~!!"
His voice could now be clearly heard and at the same time the supply of
magic stopped.
The light was also dying out slowly.
What appeared from the dazzling light was...
"Damn..."
A yellow mask.
A familiar uniform, white clothes.
At his waist was a somewhat large dagger.
He was on his knees on top of the earth table, in a pose as if both his arms
were hugging his own shoulders.
He was whispering.
I couldn't tell him.
The splendorous Arumanfi. [11]
"...Well, no, even I don't know. The current situation was because the magic
circle I got from Orsted-sama was used."
"Orsted's magic circle, was it...what is it used to summon?"
"My house's guardian magical beast."
"Anything else?"
"The summoning target was decided by the summoner."
"I see."
"You must order it."
Because of absolute obedience, could he not move if I didn't give him the
order to.
Having been ordered, Arumanfi picked up the magic circle on the table,
turned into light and disappeared.
"...!"
Hmm...
Guess another failure.
"Wa~, so cute!"
"But isn't it a little unreliable as a guardian magical beast?"
Aisha and Norn let out a shrill and a discontented voice respectively.
"Hey, wasn't this the one who took a liking to Rudeus in the Dorudia
village?"
"Ah~."
Being asked, the brutish dog seemed to nod and licked my face.
This damn beast~.
Shit, I was being made a fool...
But I got it now.
"I see."
"Holy Beast-sama, do you possess the strength to protect this family from
disasters?"
"Wafun!"
"Uuhnn?"
While I was indecisive, Holy Beast-sama jumped off from the small table,
rubbed my body and licked my face.
Ah, so soft.
Fur conditioner was definitely used.
If he became our guardian magical beast, I would be able to enjoy this coat of
fur every day.
Yes.
This wasn't a Holy Beast.
It was definitely not the guardian deity of the Dorudia-tribe.
There was no way Holy Beast-sama would come to a place like this.
It was a similar looking dog.
Yes, this was a lion.
It was a lion cub I called forth from one of the countless worlds.
Yes, it was decided.
It had now become so.
Or rather, they were going to become angry after today's summon.
If it couldn't be done no matter what, I will ask Perugius-sama for help and
change it.
Until then, he was employed for now.
When I held out my hand, Holy Beast-sama was licking and let out a snort
from his nose.
And raised his face as if he suddenly noticed something.
In his line of sight was Roxy.
Leo trotted towards her...and dived inside her skirt.
Roxy was lightly hitting Holy Beast-sama with her staff, the ero dog let out a
sigh from his nose and licked Roxy's feet.
Then he lay down his massive body as if to embrace Roxy's feet.
A flustered Roxy.
I didn't quite understand what was going on, but it would be right to say it
took a liking towards Roxy.
Oh well.
"Leo. Since you have been summoned this way, you are now my servant and
your duty is to protect my family here. Understood?"
"Wan!"
"Leo, I will explain the employment details mentioned earlier. You may have
lived a carefree lifestyle previously, but such selfishness will not be allowed
here. You will be attached to a collar and live in the dog house. If suspicious
persons come bark, bite and take their ability to resist. In the case the
opponent was strong, I don't mind if you kill him. You will have three meals
a day. You can freely take naps. If you desire it, you will also be taken for a
walk. If those sound fine with you, bark wan."
"Wan!"
Notes
2. (TL: Not sure whether he's scared of a physical attack or a sexual attack.)(Since he has
a maiden's heart and Eris is also sweaty it's safe to assume sexual)
6. (TL: Sound was like ka-ching Hollywood style, but in RL it wouldn't make such a
sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzbfuI0PMdA)
8. sisters=Sylphy+Roxy
9. (TL: Onii-chan should be self-explanatory, Aisha calls Norn-ane, where ane (姉)
means older sister. Btw, Norn calls Rudeus' wives as 姉さん, which I translated as
sisters in the sentence a few lines ago.
12. (TL: Because Eris was once known as the mad dog, Rudeus is telling her to stop like
one would tell a dog house/sit.)
He was very obedient towards the family, when Aisha and Norn were timidly
patting his head, his tail was waving like an electric fan.
Especially towards Roxy he behaved like an extremely loyal knight.
Holy Beast Leo's favorite person seemed to be Roxy.
The attitude Leo showed towards Roxy was clearly different compared to
others.
When Roxy woke up, his tail was wagging around in a circle and his face
dived between her legs.
Although he fell silent and stopped when I became angry and said [The only
one allowed to lick that place is me], he was doing it again the next day.
Furthermore, even though Roxy went to school on top of the armadillo Jirou,
a scene could be seen that looked like Leo was telling something to Jirou
while barking.
Not only was it unknown what he was telling Jirou, but also whether or not
Jirou was carrying that out.
There were also the times when Roxy was going up and down the stairs, he
was worriedly looking up the stairs to make sure she didn't lose her footings.
This overprotection was enough to make me, the husband, feel it was
excessive.
Why did he go so far for Roxy...but I concluded it was because he was a dog.
His nose picked up who was the greatest person in this house.
Leo was showing subservient behavior towards Roxy, but his affinity with
Eris was bad.
Though saying their affinity was bad, Leo gave off a feeling like he was
aware that the other side, Eris, was difficult to deal with.[2]
"Hey Rudeus, if you are free tonight, want to have dinner outside? Me, you
and Zanoba, the three of us."
An invitation to dinner.
The three of us, me, Cliff and Zanoba.
It may have been the first time with only men.
Usually Sylphy, Elinalize and others tag along.
Or rather, this time we might even go to a slightly pink shop.
Or it could be that it was a difficult topic to talk about when having women
around.
"All right."
In the Three Great Magic Nations, shops that used eagle in their name were
restaurants, shops that used falcon in their name were liquor shops, shops that
used bats in their name had girls, shop that used horses in their name were
inns, and there were many shops that provided those. [5]
However, saying that there were many did not always guarantee it to be so.
There were also patterns like a shop that originally provided good alcohol
and before one knows the shopkeeper became better at cooking.
It was only a rule of thumb.
The [The Red Steller's Sea Eagle's Arbor] Cliff chose was a refined
restaurant.
Customers seemed to be mainly lower class nobles and wealthy merchants.
When we continued, there was a high-class private room.
According to the waiter's explanation, it seemed to be the restaurant's third
best room.
He apologized that if they had known that Rudeus-sama was visiting the
store, they could have prepared an even better room.
This was almost like a traditional Japanese restaurant.
When I was told we were going out for dinner, I thought it would be like the
usual dinner, but it seemed to be a dinner to the letter.
Each of us sat down at one end of the square table and were facing towards
each other.
"Now then, Rudeus. Do you understand why such a place was prepared?"
I straightened myself.
It seemed like a serious talk.
"Actually..."
Cliff's talk.
It was probably about Orsted.
When I reported back, I told them that we will talk about the details later and
left it as it was.
It wouldn't be strange if they ran out of patience.
"For the time being, we think the name of Elinalize's child should be Clive if
it was a boy, and Eleaclarice if it was a girl, what do you think?" [7]
...Name?
Hm, are we having such a talk today?
Did I misunderstand?
"In other words, if it was a boy it will be in Milis style, if it was a girl it will
be according to the long ear tribe's style. What does Rudeus think about
this?"
"Ehm...Clive sounds very smart and it looks like he will become a good
politician, but seems to give off a somewhat difficult impression. I don't think
Eleaclarice is bad. It is pleasant to the ear and a good name. But it sounds like
a master thief would steal something very important away..." [8]
"...Well, it was a joke. The name was already decided. It was good to hear
your opinion, but today's talk isn't about that."
Ah, a joke.
It was incomprehensible.
If it was a joke, laugh more.
No one laughed earlier.
"Surely you know by now, Rudeus. It's about your recent course of actions."
"Shishō. Whatever Shishō intends to do, I intend to follow you. However, has
the recent Shishō not been keeping too many secrets?"
"Is that so?"
"Suddenly, just when we were constructing that dreadful armor, in the middle
of it you revealed especially detailed techniques and on top of all that, you
kept it a secret who you were going to fight until the end, to think it was that
Seven Great--"
Just before Zanoba could finish, the private room's door opened and drinks
were brought in.
Zanoba shut his mouth and waited until the table was set.
When the waiter left, Zanoba opened his mouth once again.
I wondered if the private room was chosen because it was a secret talk.
"The opponent was the Dragon God Orsted of the Seven Great Major Powers.
Furthermore, wasn't that forest wiped out because Shishō was fighting
seriously!"
"No, it's still there. About half of it."
"In the end the white flag was raised..."
"There was no other choice but to do that."
"He can't be thought of anything other than a monster, not killing but
incapacitating Shishō, who wore that armor and went all out."
"Because Shishō did not make a tragic face, I thought he was unexpectedly a
nice guy...but that guy was..."
"Wasn't that guy...wasn't he just like the devil himself? Just the other day,
seeing his figure with those eyes was enough to confirm that he was an
enemy!"
Just last week Zanoba met Orsted and was put to sleep.
At the time he met Orsted, he was under the influence of his curse...
Hm?
But until now he wasn't thinking that he was a bad person?
In other words, unless they actually meet in person, the curse won't activate.
Thinking back, I remember that neither Aisha nor Norn were harboring ill
feelings towards Orsted.
I wonder if the curse was harmless as long as it wasn't direct.
"To work under someone like that, I couldn't think this as anything but
insane..."
Zanoba was shaking his head because he couldn't understand the reason.
To say such things about someone you just met, the curse's effect was
incredible.
"But Zanoba, Sylphy, Roxy, everyone views Orsted as dangerous. Since their
views of him are all consistent, he is surely an evil person."
It was a declaration you would have never thought to come from Cliff, who
doesn't listen to other people.
Comparing this however, means that after all Cliff was outside of the curse's
effect.
"To work under someone like that, it isn't an action you'd expect from the
intelligent Rudeus."
"You're going to fight once more, right? Against that Dragon God Orsted..."
"...Eh?"
"First pretending to work under him, then defeat him when you see an
opening. Wasn't it that kind of strategy?"
"No, Orsted-sama was――"
"It's fine if you don't reveal it to everyone."
"Am I right?"
But it wasn't good to shower someone who looked after you with care with
convenient lies.
While he may not believe me, I should tell him the truth at least once.
"What is it?"
"Will you believe me if I said that Orsted was actually under the influence of
a curse, and is thus hated by everyone?"
"Eh? Is that so?"
"Will you believe me if I said that I was deceived by a certain Evil God and
that I had to fight against Orsted?"[11]
"Evil God? Then, is it that guy that is deified through some blood-stained
panties or clothes?"
"I'll slaughter you."
"Ah, eh? So, sorry. That was different, yes, I got it. Please continue."
"The result of having met Orsted. For some reason that curse doesn't affect
me and after talking to Orsted, we settled our differences. In return for being
forgiven, I am to fight against that Evil God together with Orsted. If I said
this, would you believe me?"
"Hmm..."
"I myself will not believe this."
"It was absolutely impossible to believe, that THAT Orsted was someone
who asked others to fight together with him."
"Hm, now that Zanoba said so."
"Think of it from another view. The Zanoba who doesn't show interest in
anything but dolls, that Zanoba was so adamant about someone else. Don't
you think this as strange? This is the effect of the curse."
"Ha. now that you mention it...But no, Zanoba does think properly when it's
about you and of course he will worry if there was someone too strange."
No other choice.
Let's tell a lie.
"All right...let's stick with Cliff-senpai's theory."
"My theory, what do you mean by that?"
"It is exactly as Cliff-senpai has said. Before long I plan to defeat Orsted.
However, the time is not ripe yet. Thus now is the time to endure and I will
do as he tells me to."
"...Eh? Is this fine? What happened to the talk earlier?"
"The talk earlier, my wish was that it would be nice if it were so."
"With that course of action, from now on I wish to ask for Cliff-senpai's and
Zanoba's assistance."
"...Leave it to us, Shishō. Until the next time, let us create a armor that even
Julie could equip."
"Oh, I leave it to you."
Though I wouldn't allow Julie to fight, it is better to show at least that amount
of spirit.
"When seeing Orsted's figure, anyone's body will be inhibited and thus will
be unable to bring out his usual strength."
"Was that so."
"Yes. I lost because of that. Even Zanoba, right."
"It felt like I myself was defeated by something I didn't know, but now that
you mention it, there was definitely a feeling when my body couldn't move."
That was definitely his imagination, though I won't say it. [14]
"But will Orsted agree to this research? How will we deceive him?"
"Orsted is a man who fights like he is a bloodthirsty wolf. In fact, he also
laments about that curse a little bit."
"Are you sure? Doesn't that allow his fight to proceed in an advantageous
manner?"
"He used to say this. For once he wishes to fight against someone at their full
strength, not someone being inhibited by the curse."
Great!
Cliff-senpai is fabulous.
Elinalize-san, please embrace him!
All right, let's convince Sylphy and the others using this way as well.
After all, making the dispelling of the curse come true was like this.
[16]
...Ha~.
Somehow the sense of guilt was incredible...
I wonder why I was telling such a lie.
I wasn't trying to say that telling lies was bad.
In some cases, sometimes telling lies was better.
But Cliff, Zanoba, Sylphy, Roxy and Eris.
Everyone was seriously worried about me.
I feel like I was betraying them by telling them lies.
I didn't have any intention to hurt or trick anyone...
If one day Orsted's curse was solved, would I be able to turn this lie into a
funny story...
"Right. The important talk was over! Make a toast, then let's eat."
"That's true."
"Today there were no women around, to the friendship of men...is what I was
thinking, how about it?"
Oh well.
I knew about it.
Both Cliff and Zanoba would not betray me in times of emergency.
Even if it would turn him into an enemy of his home country, Cliff would
help me.
Even if I turned into scum, Zanoba would not abandon me.
They were irreplaceable companions.
Though I lied this time, I thought that I wanted to be their ally until the the
day I died.
While thinking this way, just for a little bit it felt like tears were coming out.
It was fine even if it was nauseating.
It wouldn't be weird for my body to already let out the distinctive body odour
of the middle-aged and the elderly based on age.
Let's go with something appropriate for my age.
"But friendship of men...what are you supposed to talk about in such a time."
"Shall we talk about erotic stories?"
"Erotic huh, ah, speaking of which, Rudeus. You went and welcomed a new
wife, haven't you."
"Yeah, for the time being that would make Eris my childhood friend."
"Eris-dono huh, how nostalgic, I wonder exactly how she became known as
Mad Dog...when I greet her this time I will ask her."
"Rather about that, it's about you, Rudeus. I said it before, but women aren't a
collection. TO be waited upon by so many――――"
Notes
1. (TL: Shake is shaking paw, beg is sit up and beg. Really wanted to write dick (チンチン)
and chalk it up as translation error.)
4. (TL: 赤の大鷲亭, was surprised that 大鷲 was Steller's sea eagle, I didn't know that it
even existed. Would have translated as just big eagle otherwise.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steller's_sea_eagle)
5. (TL: Regarding the bat shops, I think they are brothels, but it's somewhat unclear. 蝙蝠
と名の付く店は女の子を).-ED-It might be instinctively clearer to characters of that
setting. Bat=succubus=femme fatale
10. (TL: Needs TLC, translated 改心 as revelation, but it's closer to reform?)
15. These past two lines contain mahjong references: 'atozuke' is calling to form your hand
when you don't have a yaku (winning condition) yet, and having a set of the prevailing
wind is a yaku worth 1 han.
16. (TL: Needs TLC, just hiragana makes translating it harder than it being full of kanji.)
17. (TL: In the sense that it reeked of something, couldn't find a better word.)
Side Story - Women's Meeting
Part 1
At the time when Rudeus was drinking alcohol together with other men and,
while intoxicated, cried out [How many has it been].[1]
"Then, we will begin the Greyrat house's 26th regular meeting. Applause."
In response to the white short haired girl's words, the blue haired girl was
clapping her hands. [2]
The red haired girl followed the applause with a serious face while sitting in
seiza.
[3]
Although the age of one of them has already quite exceeded the realm of girl,
caution must be paid however, because saying this would make the master of
Rudeus's house as angry as a great demon god.
As long as the appearance is about that of a middle school student, isn't it
fine, was the master's sentiment.
If this wasn't an alternate world, that manner of speaking would be retorted
with [That's exactly the problem!]
Well then, the red haired woman - Eris made a blank face and took a look at
the faces of the remaining two women.
This woman was pulled over by Sylphy when she was doing training at night
in the garden, and was brought to this bedroom.
Without receiving a single explanation, she was slightly confused.
The white haired woman - Sylphiette cleared her throat with a cough.
She was wearing a night gown that was to Rudeus's liking as always, the top
and bottom were made with soft fabric.
"Then, we will give an explanation for Eris's sake, who joined our group a
few days ago."
"The explanation will be from me."
Then, the blue haired woman - Roxy came forward without hesitation.
She was wearing a one-piece night gown and to people who didn't know it
would only look like a charming design for children.
For her to be Rudeus's wife, as expected even Eris could not throw in an
objection.
On the contrary, [For her and me to be treated equally] was an uneasy sense
of feeling.
"Anyway, if you have anything to say, please say so in this place. Let's not
bring forth our quarrel before Rudi. Lately, Rudi seems to be busy. Let's not
bother him with our matters as much as possible."
"I understand."
Saying so, Sylphy took out a bottle of strong alcohol from underneath the
bed, it is a typical drink around here.
Roxy took out cups and a tray prepared in advanced from the shelf and put
them in the middle of the bed.
Sylphy placed the alcohol bottle on top of the bed and said.
"For the time being, let's talk frankly. About how respectively each one met
Rudi until now. About how much we love Rudi, let's let it all out."
"Just as I wanted!"
"Then, I will start. It was still in Buina village when I first met Rudi. If I
remember right, I was about 5 years old――"
"You know. That was when Rudi and I first became friends. Since then, I
have a~always liked him. So nostalgic. You see, Rudi was hugging me so~
close. He didn't say anything, but he just, just hugged me...Uhehe."[6]
With her breath smelling of alcohol, such a Sylphy was clinging and hugging
Eris.
"Well, even if it wasn't his first time, isn't it fine. Even though I have not
received any one of Rudi's first times, I'm happy."
"Pfffft! Roxy's out! Because, Roxy's first. Are you not the number one person
Rudi respects?"
"Respect...I wonder why Rudi respects me so much."
"Rudi said so [Roxy taught me the number one most important thing]! Surely
you have told him something amazing! Something to Rudi's liking,
something ecchi!" [7]
"Rudi was already ecchi even without being taught. He was peeping when I
was taking a bath...or rather, I only taught him normally...hm."
"We~ell, even if Roxy is special, Eris is also a bit different~. I have somehow
lost confidence..."
"What do you mean, slightly different...?"
"I mean, Eris and Rudi have...about the same strength? To be able to stand
and fight next to each other is enviable. I meant to try hard and become
strong, but I am not even close to Rudi. I feel that Rudi tries to protect me.
That I am happy about..."
Due to the alcohol, the troubled Sylphy has become hopelessly drunk.
However, when seeing this, Eris did not feel a sense of superiority.
Eris went to the Holy Land of the Sword with the purpose to match up with
Rudeus.
In fact, she has successfully managed to achieve skills rivaling his.
[8]
Even in a mock battle allowing magic, she could win against Rudeus.
That was her aim, and she has finally managed to reach this. This is
something she feels proud about.
But, after all she felt a little jealous regarding Rudeus and Sylphy's
relationship.
All the more because she knew that she could never become like that.
Sylphy in distress, Roxy tilting her head, Eris crossing her arms.
The bedroom's door was opened.
The one who entered from the door was a middle-aged woman wearing maid
clothes ―― Lilia.
With steam rising up, what was on the tray she was holding was something
like potato hodgepodge.
In Eris's mind, she was resolved to work hard to not be hated by Rudeus's
mother.
"And, it is fine to not be so formal. I have heard many things regarding Eris-
sama since the time in Buina village..."
"A, About what?"
"Well..."
Lilia hesitated.
The news regarding Eris that could be heard in Buina village were quite
awful.
"About how you were quickly becoming violent with your hands, about how
it was deemed impossible for you to live as a noblewoman.........and how you
were like a wild monkey."
"......"
Eris pouted.
To be honest, nothing has changed much since those days aside from her
sword arm.
There was a time when she did try her best, but in the end was left
abandoned.
"But, you have become a fine person. A Sword King-sama...if Fedoa region's
feudal lord-sama saw the current Eris-sama, they would have surely been
proud."
"Is that so...but Otou-sama and Ojii-sama are no longer..."
[10]
"It's fine. It was that kind of incident. No matter where you go, the
unfortunate have been ruined. Even Rudeus's Otou-san and Okaa-san..."
"..."
In an instant the atmosphere inside turned sad, only the steam from the
mother's warm dish was rising.
The one who felt the uncomfortable atmosphere was Sylphy.
"C, come to think of it, Lilia also knows about the time when Rudi was born."
"...Yes. Originally I was hired to be Rudeus-sama's wet nurse."
"How was Rudi before he met Roxy and me?"
"About Rudeus-sama when he was just born?"
"If he liked Lilia's chest, then he won't have any problem with mine."
That was the statement of a red haired woman who possessed an extremely
voluptuous bust.
"I was a little worried about it. Sylphy and Roxy are quite small, I wondered
whether mine would be fine."
"R, Rudi doesn't care about such a thing."
"Come to think of it, he was always staring at a woman's chest in the middle
of our journey."
"Eh, even during the journey? Ah, speaking of which, immediately after our
wedding, whenever there was a chance he was rubbing my chest. During rest
day, he was touching them all day long."
"Mine weren't rubbed that much...I wonder if he doesn't like them..."
"Come to think of it, during the time in Buina village, I do not remember
seeing Lilia-san drinking alcohol...I'm unable to drink on this occasion, but
after going through all the trouble, how about it?"
"However, there is a need to take care of Madam Zenith."
"Then, together with Zenith-san."
"That's right. If you're an adult, at the very least drink alcohol."
Sylphy and Eris made flattering remarks.
Drunkards are life forms with vigor.
In an instant Sylphy coaxed Lilia and involved even Zenith to serve the drunk
party.
Part 3
Elinalize felt lonely the night Cliff was not there.
Today, Cliff went out.
In a manly way, he declared that he will have a man to man talk with Rudeus
and went out.
Without trampling on his male pride, Elinalize raised her voice and said
[Have a nice trip].
She was immersed in thinking to herself that she was such a chaste woman.
However, she immediately became bored.
Even for Elinalize, who embraced Cliff despite being pregnant, with him not
being here, she could not satisfy her sexual desire.
In the first place, during pregnancy her sexual desire does not grow that
much.
Even if she did not do it for a day, she would be fine.
To see the appearances of Sylphy and Roxy, Elinalize started walking
towards the Greyrat house.
What she saw was a happy drinking bout between the 5 women of the
Greyrat house.
By the time Elinalize arrived, Sylphy was already near Eris and massaged her
chest from behind.
Eris didn’t react to that, only silently sitting, eating food and drinking
alcohol.
Zenith continuously pouring alcohol into her cup, as if it was a dinner's drink.
At her side was Lilia, also drinking.
While having Roxy serving her sake, Lilia was picking a quarrel.
Roxy replied earnestly to Lilia's words while thinking that not getting drunk
was quite a shame as she had a child in her stomach.
The moment Elinalize saw this, she immediately recalled the meeting of
women in the adventure guild, who could not marry.
Despite that in this case everyone here was married, she remembered such a
meeting.
The ones who caused this, Paul and Rudeus.
She realized the depth of the parent-child karma, but leaving it aside for the
moment.
"Seriously, even Rudeus would cry when seeing this. A woman should only
show her drunken state when she and a man are alone."
"Oh grandma, saying such a thing~. Ah, right. Isn't grandma a~always
teaching Roxy some ecchi techniques. Why do you not teach me such
techniques? He~ey, why?"
"Ah, for Sylphy to have already drunk so much...the reason why I do not
teach you techniques is because making Rudeus believe that you are a naive
young girl who doesn't know anything excites him more..."
"The~en it's already fine, because I want to know various things. Because I'm
already sick to let Rudeus do as he please on the bed! It's about time to make
Rudeus gasp!"
Seeing this disastrous scene, Elinalize abandoned any rational thoughts for a
few seconds.
Her brain made the decision to drink and join them.
Elinalize took an empty cup with one hand and rushed it down with one gulp.
Seeing this, Sylphy held up one finger.
"Ah! That's a no go. You can't drink alcohol that way because of the big one
in your stomach~!
"Leave such matters for Roxy to say."
"No proble~em, because Roxy isn't drinking, there's no proble~em. Even if
you drink, there's detoxification magic, there's no proble~em."
It was something that the sober Sylphy would not say, but today she's drunk.
Elinalize joined the conversation and sat on an empty chair somewhere.
Elinalize easily dodged Sylphy's boastful speech and began opening her
mouth.
Notes
3. (TL: seiza)
8. Alternative translation check (which doesn't seem to fit): "In fact, she felt a sense of
antagonism to a certain degree with her degree of ability." (TL: Needs TLC, not sure
about this sentence. 実際に、ある程度実力は拮抗したかに思えた。)
10. (TL: Respectful form of father and grandfather, just felt like writing it out.)
12. (TL: Needs TLC, 青田買い? TLC: She got married too rashly.)
Chapter 171 - Luke
Part 1
When I woke up, I was hugging Zanoba.
Though I obviously wasn't homo. [1]
"Hm?"
"..."
I remembered Orsted's words and the diary.
Orsted said that Human God could manipulate people.
The diary had something like, Luke was manipulated by Human God and
implicated Sylphy, written in it.
The me in the diary possessed quite a strong persecution complex.
But to implicate Ariel and Sylphy, it would be effective to manipulate Luke.
Somehow, even Sylphy seems to trust Luke's words.
In the fight against Human God, it was without a doubt very important to
discover Human God's apostles and to ascertain their objectives.
Thinking like that, I decided to wait and see for a little while.
I lowered my waist, moved from shadow to shadow and continued shifting
positions until I could hear his voice clearly.
"Ah, to think such a wonderful person has come to this city! You are
magnificently cute. These determined, beautiful eyes, the seemingly flowing
hair. Truly an angel...no, it is as if a goddess of beauty has descended! I have
fallen for thee when I first laid my eyes upon thee! [5]
"Ahem, I beg your pardon. I am very sorry for my delay. I am Luke Notus
Greyrat. I am the second son of Notus Greyrat, of the Asura Kingdom's four
feudal lords."
"If possible, would you not grant me your name please? Ah, of course it is
not a problem if you do not wish to give your family name. But please, I wish
to hear and engrave your beautiful name into my heart, at the very least as a
comfort."
While I didn't know who he was trying to coax, I needed to know the name of
the other person.
Exactly who was Luke trying to make his own.
If that person was known, Human God's objective may be understood.
...Well, that was only assuming that Luke was indeed Human God's apostle.
The possibility that the simple-minded Luke fell in love at first sight and was
just courting was not impossible.
"Ah, thou will not tell me thy name. Then at the very least, please grant me
the honor of giving a kiss to this beautiful hand. With only that, I..."
Luke then lowered his waist and extended his hand towards the other person.
In an instant Luke's head shook.
He stopped moving.
Something happened.
But I didn't know what happened.
Hitogami attack...?
Maybe, right now, in this moment, he received a revelation from Human
God.
"..."
But while I was thinking that, Luke went down to his knees and suddenly fell
down with a thud.
He was not even twitching.
He has lost consciousness.
What had happened.
I felt like I knew this kind of scene.
Shaking, falling down and losing consciousness...ugh, my head...
"...Hmpf."
Looking down at the fallen Luke, one woman came out of the entrance.
She glanced at the fallen Luke and kicked the head of the fainted person with
her tiptoes.
It was Eris.
Eris was the one who beat down Luke.
With a displeased face, Eris kicked and rolled Luke over to a place where he
didn't get in the way of accessing the house.
And then went back inside the house as if nothing has happened.
I left the shadows and drew closer to Luke.
He fell down and the white of his eyes could be seen.
To hit on the wife of another person, I wonder if this guy had no morals.
Ah no, come to think of it, I did report back to Ariel and Luke, but I didn't
think I mentioned that I got married.
It was the first meeting with Eris.
But still, to think Luke would hit on Eris...
So this guy was Human God's apostle after all.
Or was this the influence of the original history.
I couldn't come to a conclusion.
"..."
Regardless, it was bad to let him keep lying here, let's leave him inside the
house.
I will question him when he wakes up.
Part 3
"I'm back."
"..."
While carrying Luke, I entered the house and Eris came to welcome me.
Though she made a happy face once she saw my face, but when seeing Luke
her eyebrows frowned and she crossed her arms.
"It's fine. Surely this guy must have said something strange."
"He did."
"Then this guy was the bad one."
"Hey, Rudeus."
But I was stopped by Eris.
...So during the time I was walking the flowery path of man to man, a
meeting of woman to woman was held.
I hope they didn't badmouth each other so...
"Ah right, hear me out Onii-chan. Everyone is terrible. After I went to bed,
everyone was drinking alcohol and being noisy."
"Ah, so you didn't participate in that."
"I was sleeping together with Leo...ah, and also listen to this, Onii-chan.
While I was sleeping with Leo and when morning came I thought it was
somewhat chilly, Leo wet the bed. When I scolded him, he was whimpering,
whimpering you know. Even though Leo looks grown up, he's still a child."
"I saw a dream. A dream about an angel with red hair. A beautiful angel, and
although she was lovely, you could also feel her strength. She was indeed my
ideal angel and when I tried giving her hand a kiss, I woke up."
"Please calm down, Luke-senpai. There was no angel with red hair."
"Ah...Rudeus...."
"Why was Rudeus here. Hm, here was...inside Rudeus' house? Just now, at
the entrance, an angel, was?"
Memory disorder.
While he lost his memories, the feeling that he met Human God was...not
there.
"Aahh!"
"Hmpf!"
When taking a glance at Luke, she made one snort and returned to the living
room.
I wonder if she was worried for the time being.
It couldn't be that Eris became interested in Luke, right...?
The alarm bells of my inner maiden Deus sounded, but it was all right, right?
"Ah, please wait, your name, please let me hear your name! While at it, also
your address and what flower you like! And the type of men you like!"
"Please calm down, Luke-senpai. Her address is here."
"Rudeus, the fact that she was in your house means that she was your
acquaintance, right!? Tell me, exactly who was she?"
"She is Eris Greyrat. She is the woman, who became my wife just the other
day."
"Wha...a wife..."
Luke froze.
It might have been more accurate to say that I was her man.
This may be because I heard Orsted's story, but somehow there was a sense
of guilt.
The history, where Luke and Eris should have been together.
There was a feeling like I received home deliveries that I shouldn't have
gotten, but still arrived at my place.
No, even so it doesn't change the fact that I became Eris's home tutor,
traveled through the magic continent together and had our first times
together.
As I worried, Luke let out a sigh.
"It was often the case that multiple men fall in love with one good woman. It
was also often the case that multiple women fall in love with one good man."
"Men would keep as many women as they could handle. But there was no
reverse. God didn't create humans that way. After all, a man could teach
multiple women at the same time, but women could only make a child with
one man at a time. Among some demon races, there seemed to be women
who could make children with multiple men at the same time, but human race
wasn't like that."
"And then good women go to the sides of men who possess the most
capabilities. You possess strength, money, position and honor. I can
completely relate why Eris-san, who is like an angel, would go to your side.
That's why..."[9]
"No, that's not it. I didn't come here to talk about something like that."
"With us...will you not consider working together with princess Ariel?"
"Your magic skill and your conversation ability, allowing you to deepen
friendship with people that are hard to deal with. Surviving a fight with the
Dragon God, as well as enough combat ability to be welcomed as a
subordinate. They are something frightening."
"That's why, it can't be said now that you haven't actively cooperated with us
that much. I, and also Ariel-sama, don't wish to involve Sylphy any further in
the dispute of the Asura Kingdom."
"But..."
"However, originally it was a plan that came down. Even without Perugius-
sama, we believe that we can manage one way or the other. The time of
preparation would take a few years more...But even so, I believe that the
chance of victory was still there."
"And then...I want you to lend me your strength, in order to become the
decisive strength to ensure our chance to win."
"...I have absolutely no understanding of politics? There's also the possibility
that I won't be useful for anything."
"You are a man of a much larger caliber than we thought. I'm sure that just by
being yourself, you will become an appropriate strength."
"I'm not that great of a person in particular."
"Even without being someone great, your military power is dependable and
you have personal connections. Perugius-sama, Dragon God, Demon Lord, a
foreign prince, the grandson of Holy Milis Pope, Dorudia tribe, Silent Seven
Star. Just your personal connections as an individual is quite something. I
won't ask to allow us to use those personal connections. But, a person with
those personal connections possesses 'something'. I want that 'something', no
matter how small, to turn towards Ariel-sama."
"..."
Thinking that there was something lying underneath all those words of praise,
was probably because my association with Luke was rather shallow.
But still, which way was it.
Was Luke an apostle of Human God or not.
There were also Orsted's instructions, so even without Luke asking for a
favor, I intended to support Ariel.
But was it within Human God's expectation or not...
...For now, should I see how he reacted? [10]
Fortunately I wasn't chased by the Asura Kingdom, but when asked by Milis
to hand me over, they were told [No], because to an extent I was useful to the
country.
I wonder how it will turn out this time.
Because Leo was here, I wonder if they will refrain from laying their hands
on us, because other countries feared their relationship with the Beast race
would deteriorate.
I wonder to what extent Leo will protect my family.
Orsted said that it would be fine if I had a guardian magical beast.
He said something along the lines of letting a guardian magical beast with a
strong fate try to protect them, my family would be protected.
But I still wonder if just one dog would really be all right...
"...But if it's you. I think that even if we involve you, who has the backing of
the Dragon God, wouldn't you be able to keep Sylphy happy."
"Even if I have the backing of the Dragon God, there still exists personal
danger to my life."
"...Well, that's true."
"That's why, right now, this is nothing but an appearance for appearance's
sake. I want to make Ariel-sama queen, even if Sylphy's happiness will be
destroyed."
"I ask of you, will you not lend Ariel-sama your strength?"
Since there wasn't a talk about what would be awarded if Ariel became the
queen of the Asura Kingdom, it was probably because this talk was not
through Ariel, but based on his own judgement.
That's why it was [Ask of you].
"..."
Thinking back.
For example, even when I was manipulated by Human God, I was still
myself.
On top of receiving advice, I also desperately thought to go towards a better
direction.
Luke might be the same.
In his own way, Luke might be frantically giving his all.
Thinking about it, I do want to lend them my strength by all means...
But what I'm fighting against is neither the Asura Kingdom nor Ariel.
It was Human God.
If I went to Ariel's side, there was the possibility that it was according to the
expectations of Human God, and in that case, I must definitely consult with
Orsted.
Having said so, Luke made an expression as if he wanted to cry and laugh for
an instant.
He must have thought he would be refused.
And then he slowly stood up.
Though I didn't know if Leo's sense of smell could discern whether or not
someone was Human God's apostle.
"Ah..."
Probably because she heard the growl, Eris's face appeared from the living
room.
When Luke saw her, he promptly placed his hand on his chest and made an
elegant bow.
"Madam, even if I didn't know, please forgive me for earlier. May the day
come when we meet again."
"..."
Eris grasped the end of her skirt and intended to lift them, but noticed she
wore trousers, made an awkward face and crossed her arms.
"Fuah...Eris, everyone is still sleeping, don't let out such a loud voice."
"Ah, welcome back Rudi...ah? Luke has come. What's wrong? Did something
happen to Ariel-sama?"
"...I just dropped by, because of some small matter."
"Hm...Well, take your time. Do you want to have some tea?" [12]
"..."
Notes
2. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/193725/estrus
3. (TL: Ruijerdo approves.)
4. (TL: Ikemen.)
5. (TL: This seriously was difficult to translate. Used Thee instead of you to accentuate
his way of speaking, feel free to correct it. I'm seriously confused about thee, thy and
thou, I just use what I feel was right.)
7. (TL: Needs TLC, can't think of a better way to put it, あたいが仲間はずれってこと) ((I
suspect he's saying, "Was I excluded because of my (low) worth?" Or, "Was I not
valued enough to be invited?"))
9. (TL: While I think the text talks in singular, it makes more sense if he talks of them in
plural, I believe.
11. (TL: Needs TLC, unclear whether he protected himself or the country protected him.)
12. (TL: While it's literally tea (お茶), I believe it can also mean refreshments in general.)
14. (TL: Fighting spirit in this case is 気合, not 闘気. Basically he's saying that he's fired
up/will give it his all.)
Chapter 172 - Make Your Decision
Part 1
Using the said ring to call Orsted, a letter came telling me to come to the hut
in the suburbs.
Surprisingly, he seemed to be nearby.
In that case, it would have been fine to call me directly...
Regardless, I went to the hut in the suburbs as I was told to.
Orsted was waiting, with his arms crossed, his pose was as if he were asleep.
His waiting pose was as if it embodied the word waiting.
Somehow I had the feeling of being sorry to have made him wait.
"I'm late."
"No, I've just come."
Our greeting was like a couple, who have just started going out with each
other.
After I greeted him, I told him everything about what happened this one
week.
First was about Leo, who became a guardian magical beast.
It looked like there were no problems with this.
Rather, he was surprised that such a big shot came out.
Because the Holy Beast was summoned, the safety of my family was
guaranteed, it was a sealed deal. [1]
The theory that making Ariel queen was within Human God's expectation
was denied.
It looked like it was very important to Orsted for Ariel to become queen.
But Orsted was in thoughts regarding how to deal with Luke.
When he was thinking for a few minutes, he suddenly said.
I was astonished.
Suddenly very dangerous words were muttered.
Kill Luke.
Regarding those words, even though I should have been prepared, I felt a
little uneasy.
Killing Luke, who so desperately thought about Ariel.
One way or another, I have not killed people from this world.
While there may be some who I have indirectly killed, but I have not laid my
hands on anyone.
And the first one is going to be Luke.
The first murder is going to be an acquaintance.
Thinking that way, it became a feeling beyond description.
But at the same time there was a feeling like [Well, it couldn't be helped].
Becoming my enemy, and if you were going to become a danger, then it
would be better to kill him.
I could not allow losing myself in momentary feelings and then be caught in
a predicament.
It was that kind of feeling.
But still, I wonder if it was acceptable to kill people, just because it couldn't
be helped.
I did not intend to worry about morals regarding murder.
But regardless, there was still some reluctance.
About murdering people, I was much more evasive in that regard than I
thought.
"But still, it was not decided yet that he is Human God's apostle, right?"
Though they were words filled with hope, Orsted shook his head.
"Neither have the negotiations with Perugius completely broken down, nor
has the information regarding the King's illness arrived yet. In that situation,
he called out to you. I can completely see through Human God's intentions."
The tone of the last words Orsted uttered, were indeed filled with hate.
As expected, Orsted held animosity towards Human God.
"...If so, why did he say to cooperate with Ariel. Shouldn't it be the other way
around? If he didn't wish for Ariel to become queen, it would have been
better to keep me away."
"The objective is to control someone in the Asura Kingdom and make you
fall in a trap. Human God right now cannot see your figure. Thus he is using
Luke. He intends to observe your actions similar to listening to sounds
through a wall."
"So Luke is a spy."[2]
"A miserable spy is a possibility. When thinking about the risk of something
happening while traveling, it would be better to leave out Luke."
The possibility that my actions and conduct will give away Orsted's
objective.
Taking these into consideration, it was indeed better if there was no spy.
It would be difficult to guide Ariel and the others, while hiding important
matters only from Luke.
"But, killing Luke...wouldn't that for example have some influence on Ariel-
sama or other people?
"...What do you mean?"
"Derrick Redbat, was it? The one who should have become the prime
minister in the original history. Right now, he no longer exists. Thus the
possibility exists that Ariel emotionally relied on Luke."
They were guys, who no matter what happened, would never betray me.
"When making Luke into his apostle, Human God may have already taken
into consideration that it would be found out, and is either daring Orsted-
sama or me to try and kill Luke."
"...That possibility also exists. To the Ariel I knew, Luke was also a useful
person. If he wasn't there, Ariel may not have managed to become queen."
When it comes down to it, there may be a need to kill Luke in the end.
If I killed him, I wonder if Sylphy will resent me.
I wonder if she force a divorce.
Just thinking about it, my stomach hurt.
But if it came down to killing him no matter what...I will be prepared for it.
For now, this was enough regarding the matter about Luke.
"You have told me before that Human God cannot manipulate a great number
of people, right?"
Previously, Orsted once said that Human God [Could not manipulate a great
number of people at the same time].
In other words, doesn't it mean that he could manipulate more than one
person at the same time.
"It is not certain, but in the past I once fought against three apostles at the
same time. Thus, it is probably up to three people."
Three people.
It was surprisingly few.
Just by looking at the dog, who wet the bed, those words were hard to
believe...
However, since it was Orsted who said it, it will surely be all right.
Regardless, there was no way to confirm it.
"Anyway, just like how you expected it, Human God has one apostle in the
Asura kingdom."
"Uncovering that person will be the key in the fight against Human God,
right."
"That will be so. I do not know the last person. Though it is possible that he is
moving on a completely different matter than ours...do not loosen your
guard."
In order to achieve our objective, in the fight against Human God we had to
ascertain the three apostles and defeat them.
I guess it will become something like a repetition.
On this occasion, it was to make Ariel queen.
Luke was one apostle (high possibility).
The second and third person were unknown.
"Is there a person, who can be said to not be an apostle with certainty?"
Even if it was useless, I still asked.
Regardless of who becomes an apostle, there was no change in what had to
be done.
But still, if Zanoba or Cliff became apostles and it becomes where there was
no choice but to kill them...
I will most likely become lost in what I have to do.
"Your family is safe. In addition to the bracelet, there is also the guardian
magical beast's influence."
"Cliff and Zanoba are...?"
"...There is a possibility for them, be careful."
You serious.
I don't want that...
"By any means, isn't there a method for them to not be manipulated?"
"There is no such thing. If necessary, you can warn them about following the
advice of whoever calls himself Human God. Though I think it would be
useless..."
It was close to the grey color similar to what I used to dress in until now.
"This robe is something that the Great Sage Titiana wore 1000 years ago. The
material makes use of the Death Adder Rat's skin and was sewn together
using a thread imbued with magic. It has considerable magic resistance and is
highly blade proof. This is also a magic item that has been in a labyrinth for a
long time and when wearing it, the weight of the wearer is reduced by half
and it is possible to move like the wind. For you who cannot wear fighting
spirit, it suits you well."
[6]
For now, with this robe the fighting power would rise.
There was a big difference when comparing it with the magic armor...
Let's make up the difference with courage and wisdom...
Though I had neither...
Hm, let's give it my all.
Part 3
On that night.
I called Sylphy to the bedroom.
If I were to support Ariel, then I had to first talk it through with her.
As if she had guessed from my serious expression, she didn't change into
nightwear but entered the room wearing day clothes.
If we were having a serious talk, it would be fine with those.
"Decided?"
"Ah."
"In other words, it isn't Rudi's will?"
"It was Orsted's order."
After saying that, Sylphy's complexion clearly changed.
As I thought, it would have been better to not have mentioned Orsted. [10]
To be honest, I didn't think there was much to gain from balancing [Asura
Kingdom's connection] with that demerit. [13]
I wonder if he looked like someone who would kill the other person who
bumped into him.
Well, I couldn't refute that.
"As for me, I want a guarantee that Orsted will not betray us."
"A guarantee."
"That's right. Why is Rudi thinking that Orsted won't betray us?"
"I don't think he won't betray us. But Orsted's correspondence was sincere.
He will not turn into an enemy if I continue showing him no hostility and
prove that I am useful."
"Is that so..."
"Rather than that, it would be good to talk about the future from now on.
Rudi...no, how does Orsted intend to make Ariel-sama queen?"
She said that with a sharp expression. [17]
This was usually a face she didn't show before me, it was the face of Ariel's
escort.
Making such a face, her boyish look was fully brought forward and became
very dignified.
"But Perugius-sama will not give in that easily. He doesn't listen to anything
Ariel-sama says and it was also useless for Luke and me to convince him."
"So it seems."
"I wonder if from the beginning, Perugius-sama never had the intention to
support Ariel-sama?"
"No, if he never had the intention from the beginning to support her, he
would have firmly refused her. He is testing Ariel-sama about something."
"Is that so...hm."
"Anyway, over the next days, I would like the opportunity to talk with Ariel-
sama. Would that be fine?"
"Understood, then I will arrange the setting. I'll also tell Luke...I will share a
table with Luke, is that okay?"
"Ah, no problem. Just, can we keep quiet regarding Orsted as well as make it
appear as if Luke and Sylphy persuaded me into supporting her?"
"Why hide the matters related to Orsted? Rudi became Orsted's subordinate,
and if you say that you are following orders from above, Ariel-sama might
feel relieved?"
"Because it isn't known where Human God's men could be listening from, I
want to keep Orsted's instruction and objective hidden as much as possible."
"...Orsted is fighting Human God, right? Is Human God such a bad guy?"
"Leaving aside whether he was bad or not, he attempted to kill Roxy as well
as targeting Sylphy, and tried to kill me by making me clash with Orsted. He
is an enemy."
"Eh, I was also targeted..."
Saying that, Sylphy looked at the surroundings.
"Even now?"
"I wonder, but I don't think he has given up..."
"Then, it's best to watch your back."
"Also on the road at night."
"In this city, the only one who would attack me at night is Rudi."
"When saying you would help Ariel-sama, Rudi will also be going to the
Asura Kingdom, right."
"Well, that will be so. It's not like I can say [Right, goodbye] just after the
persuasion." [19]
Surely there will be some in the Asura Kingdom, defeating Human God's
apostles must be done.
Finding the woman called Tristina must also be done.
And this didn't need to be said, I will have to go to the Asura Kingdom.
"...Sylphy."
"What?"
"Human God hides his appearance, he will manipulate someone to try and
hinder Orsted and me."
"...Like how Rudi and Orsted were made to fight each other?"
"Ah."
"Then, we also have to be careful of the one being manipulated."
"...Hm. Also, it seems that a familiar person is being manipulated."
"A familiar person, such as?"
"Luke or so."
"...Rudi. That can't be. Orsted was moving to make Ariel-sama become the
queen, while Human God was moving to prevent Ariel-sama from becoming
the queen, right? In other words, Luke is taking actions to prevent Ariel-sama
from becoming queen. Something like that is impossible. It was impossible
for Luke to turn around and become Ariel-sama's enemy."
"But, it was possible that he was taken in by Human God's honeyed words.
Like that, he ensnares people."
"..."
"If Luke loses himself and harms Ariel-sama...I will kill Luke."
Notes
1. (TL: Need TLC, translated 太鼓判を押して as 'a sealed deal', but literally it was more
like 'assured with a large seal'.)
2. (TL: Translated 監視役 as display station, if you have a better translation, feel free to
edit it. Brain entering energy conservation mode) ED: using "spy" instead of "display
station"
4. PythagoraSwitch
13. He's weighing the pros and cons, he doesn't know the endgame so he doesn't see the
benefit.
14. (TL: Author uses ポジティブ, but I think he actually meant optimistic. Left positive
because that's what the text says.)
But, because she lost her confidence, right now she gives off the charms of a
weary widow.
... This charisma may also be a curse.
"Orsted-sama is a scary person. So much that even though I just saw him
from afar, I felt a sense that I was in danger."
"He's not a bloodthirsty enough person that he'd suddenly attack someone, so
it's fine."
I see.
Ariel also saw Orsted.
So it would be better not to say that I'm operating based on instructions from
Orsted.
But she already knows that I have become Orsted's subordinate...
"I suppose so. He came yesterday and had tea with Nanahoshi-sama and then
returned, but even though he seemed to be in a bad mood the entire time, he
didn't even get angry when Sylvaril-sama spilled tea."
Sylvaril spilled tea on Orsted?
Well, it wasn't on purpose.
Sylvaril must be terribly frightened.
"I could feel the tension in the air, but Nanahoshi-sama was strangely open
and cheerful and helped lighten the mood, so maybe he's a very tolerant
gentleman in contrast to his appearance and atmosphere."
... Huh?
She got that impression?
The curse was not as effective on Ariel?
Well that's convenient, but.
Maybe this is Hitogami's doing?
If I think about it, for Hitogami, wouldn't manipulating Ariel be the most
convenient?
Rather than using Luke to get to Ariel, going for Ariel directly seems more
straightforward.
But Orsted didn't warn me of this possibility...
Maybe he has proof that Hitogami isn't controlling Ariel?
"Regarding that, it seems that he's just hated because of a curse."
"Really? If so, I should have called out to him at least once. He's terrifying
just from afar, I might piss myself if I hear him nearby."
Ariel said so and snickered.
"Piss..."
"Well, pissing in front of people is rather pleasant, but..."
"Ah?"
"Ariel-sama!"
Sylphy coughs to air her grievance.
I did hear something about pissing but...
Maybe I should pretend I didn't hear it?
Well, the nobility at Asura Kingdom are full of perverts.
Even so, it feels particularly perverted to hear those words coming out of this
art-like person.
"Rudi! Don't grow your nose in front of Ariel-sama!" [1]
"Yes, mom."
I touch my nose to check involuntarily.
Is it growing...
I may be a pervert, but I know my limits.
Like Sylphy, for example?
But I shouldn't say that, obviously.
"Ugh..."
Nanahoshi is creeped out, but for the time being I'll set her aside.
"Regardless, I can understand why Orsted-sama took Rudeus-sama under his
wings."
"Eh, how so?"
"Because I thought one capable of managing Rudeus would be an influential
person of that level."
I wonder about that. [2]
"Asking help from this Rudeus Greyrat? I do not intend to look down on you.
What I want to say is different."
Suddenly grabbing her hand, talking about that.
How would the normal Ariel react?
"Can I be your support?"
Honest tears flowed from Ariel's eyes when she heard those words, moved.
A beautiful tear.
This surprised me, that it would make Ariel cry.
Why?
Ariel, with her free hand, wiped away her tears and forced a smile.
"It's the first time in my life I was told a pick-up line that touched my heart
this much." [7]
Notes
1. "growing your nose," a Japanese idiom for acting perverted. Alternate meaning: "Rudi!
Don't act perverted in front of Ariel-sama!"
2. Sniper0432 Notes: Originally, this piece of text in jap has no question mark, so I
replaced it.
3. Sniper0432 Notes: Based on other editor and check of original text, 'coming of age'
can be replaced with 'milestone ages', as it would make sense in the next sentence.
However, this does not work well in English, so it is up to you.
4. Unsure: オルステッドにビクつき。
5. Sniper0432 Notes: Altered to fit more with the original text. そう口に出すと、アリエルの
手の力がグッと強くなった。
6. Sniper0432 Notes: Also altered to fit more with the original text. 「二人が、そんな事
を……?」
7. Sniper0432 Notes: What you originally had here was better, so I replaced it.
8. Sniper0432 Notes: Re-translated with the help of a friend, as original translation makes
no sense in English. といわんばかりの態度である。
Chapter 174 - Armored Dragon
King and Second Princess
Part 1
Audience Room of Sky Castle Chaos Breaker.
I was already pouring magic into my staff, but stopped... when I heard those
words.
"Then, why?"
Perugius laughs happily when he heard my question.
"Ariel Anemoi Asura does not at all resemble Kaunis. But the way she talks,
how she stands up for herself reminds me of something. Wasn't Kaunis, the
so called [Ideal King], also someone like her?"
Kaunis, the Ideal King?
"Everyone regards Kaunis as the ideal king, but even he thought that he was
far from ideal. In his youth at the bar, in our war encampments, even after
becoming king of Asura, he often talked about what it meant to be the ideal
king."
Perugius speaks with nostalgia.
In the end, Ariel is far from Perugius's ideal.
But maybe she's closer to the ideal for Kaunis, something like that?
The ideal differs for everyone.
"I see ... For Perugius-sama, then, what is the ideal king?"
Perugius stares me down when I asked.
"I have no reason to tell you."
"Indeed. Apologies."
I take a bow and decide to leave the scene.
If he doesn't want to tell, I don't need to know.
But suppose he did?
Suppose I tell Ariel the answer later.
Maybe Ariel will lose her hard-earned confidence again and become lost
again.
So if I don't need to know, he doesn't have to tell me.
"Rudeus Greyrat."
But Perugius stops me in my tracks once again.
When I turn around again, Perugius is already up and heading towards the
other exit.
"Let me ask you a question."
"What is it?"
"Why did you not mention Orsted? I dislike him, but I cannot ignore his
name. If you had mentioned him in that situation, wouldn't the conversation
have gone more smoothly?"
Orsted has asked Perugius himself and was refused.
So I thought mentioning Orsted wouldn't do much good.
Am I being tested?
What did he want me to say?
"Because the one who wants to be king wasn't Orsted-sama."
"But he does want Ariel as king, correct? And you agree as well? If so, then
why not bring that name out as much as possible?"
"Even if we did that, Ariel-sama still needs Perugius-sama's support if she is
to be king. Orsted-sama and I do want to help, but we're mere outsiders. I
think it's counterproductive to bring him up to force the topic."
I think it's a good idea.
Ultimately, it's ideal to let the person in question be involved.
I don't have anything in particular planned for after Ariel becomes king.
I mean, I don't expect anything from her.
I don't know what Orsted has planned though...
Regardless, since this isn't my responsibility, I don't need to force anything.
"Your way of thinking is too timid."
Perugius acts like he spat out something and returns to his room.
"..."
Unable to stand the gaze of the remaining twelve familiars, I take my leave.
It's a little embarrassing.
So in other words, he's saying that it's no good for me to say noncommittal
and insincere things.
Part 3
I head towards Ariel's room after leaving the audience room.
I apologize for my lateness as I enter.
A snow white, almost transparent shoulder comes into view.
Ariel is changing.
Sylphy is stripping that gorgeous outfit off her body, showing a loosened
corset underneath.
"Ah! Hey! Rudi!"
"It's fine. Rudeus-sama has done me a great service this time. No matter what
time it is, he has no need for permission to enter the room."
"Hold on, Ariel-sama..."
"Ah.. Sorry, Sylphy. I wasn't considerate. Rudeus-sama, please, you'll do me
a great favor if you just wait for a moment."
Before that line was said, I have already left the room and shut the door.
Ariel seems to have misunderstood my intentions. I was not shameless
enough to spectate on a girl changing.
But Ariel's figure sure is something.
Eris has a nice figure too, but that's because she honed her body.
Ariel's figure is a gift from god, I got the feeling that you can't train a body
like that.
Maybe it's in her DNA?
But when it comes to proportions, Sylphy won't lose either.
She has neither the boobs or butt.
But her proportions are ideal.
I love that about her.
Of course, Roxy is a God, so no comparisons.
"Next time, I'll learn to knock."
When I don't, I get an eye full of a man doing dirty deeds with dolls.
From those experiences, I should have known better.
I'm too forgetful.
Eh?
Say, wasn't Luke in the room too?
And that guy was okay?
... Probably.
When it comes to who Ariel feels the most secure with, it has to be Luke.
"Rudi, it's okay now."
After a while, the door opens a crack and Sylphy appears behind it.
Despite what she said, I can see the unhappiness on Sylphy's face.
"Ariel's, did you see?"
"Um. Her panties are white."
Sylphy puffs her cheeks.
By the way, her panties are also white.
I confirmed this yesterday, so I'm confident.
After poking her puffed cheek, I strut in the room.
She pinches my butt on my way in.
"Sylphiette-san."
"What is it, Rudeus-san."
"Let's leave the flirting for when we get home."
"... Seriously!"
Sylphy swats my butt, and still pouting, she trots across the room and
violently sat down on a chair in the corner.
Her rosy cheeks are also very lovely.
Well, enough about that.
Now changed, Ariel sits in the middle of the room.
Even her everyday wear she looks of a princess, maybe that's the difference
of a price tag?
No, enough about that.
First I'll apologize.
"Earlier, when you're changing, sorry."
"No... So how was it?"
"How was what?"
"My body."
Eh, do I have to answer?
Oh, this is also a test.
Today is test day.
I won't make a mistake this time.
"Wonderful... I think, in various places, but I love Sylphy the most."
"Really? Sorry to be an eyesore."
Ariel giggles and Sylphy lets out [What are you saying...] with her face
glowing red.
Luke can only shrug.
Is it because of the success in convincing Perugius? The mood is rather
relaxed.
"Please sit."
She puts on a serious face and offers me a seat.
I oblige.
"It's all thanks to Rudeus-sama that we can move forward."
"No, I didn't do much."
"No need to be modest. Wasn't it just as Rudeus-sama said? The answer was
within me."
It ended well.
This might also be fate, but...
According to the diary, without Derrick here, Ariel would not be able to
convince Perugius.
With my help, Ariel found the answer with her own strength.
I think so.
I think it turned out well.
"However, the next step. Perugius-sama said to head immediately back to the
palace and prepare the venue. I plan to follow his instructions and head back
to Asura palace."
"Prepare the venue?"
"In the literal sense."
I don't understand it in the literal sense, though.
Oh, let me think about this.
If I read between the lines, this means Perugius does not plan to travel with
us to Asura Kingdom.
So, Ariel heads back first and prepares a place suitable for Perugius's arrival.
For example, a party venue where many nobles will gather.
Get that ready for him, and call for Perugius.
And Perugius and the Twelve Familiars will arrive with much fanfare.
All the nobles will scream [OMG, it's Perugius] and pant while prostrating
themselves before him.
Something like that?
"... Well, what's the hurry? Shouldn't we take more time to get ready?"
"That can't be done. I already received word of my father's illness."
Ariel looks surprisingly composed while announcing such a serious news.
Well, I expected the news to come later, but Ariel already received the news?
If so, that reduces the chance that Luke is apostle of Hitogami.
Because it's less likely that he heard it from Hitogami.
Well, the possibility exists that Hitogami told Luke, and Luke in turn told
Ariel?
Hold on.
Then it's also possible for Ariel to hear this directly from Hitogami?
Ariel might be an apostle of Hitogami.
It's checkmate for us if Ariel is an apostle.
Maybe Orsted got the timing wrong.
Regardless, I should consult Orsted about the possibility of Ariel as an
apostle.
"Looking at Rudeus-sama's reaction, you already knew."
"Ah?"
"Or maybe, now that you're an subordinate of the Dragon God, even the
illness of Asura's King doesn't bother you."
"That's because... after seeing Luke-senpai abruptly requesting my aid and
Ariel-sama in such a hurry, I had a premonition about the situation."
I tried saying that.
Ariel looks convinced, nodding her head.
Good enough.
"Since Rudeus-sama probably also expected it... Then, will fourteen, fifteen
days to get ready suffice?"
Ariel only needs two weeks to get ready.
Pretty rushed.
Well, my diary doesn't have any exact dates recorded.
Maybe this was the right timing.
And Orsted got his timing wrong.
"Luckily, we can request Perugius-sama to prepare a magic teleportation
circle for us, so our travel time might not be long, and we might have time to
spare. But with my father ill, if I don't hurry back we might miss our timing.
By the time I arrive, my brothers might have already solidified their
position."
Sounds like the king will die from this illness.
Then, the successor will be christened.
If we drag our feet, Ariel might not get a chance to join the fight.
Even so, I also worry.
Orsted spoke of a troublesome character in Asura Kingdom.
Senior Minister Darius Silva Ganius.
According to Orsted, as long as he lives, Ariel's chances of victory remains
slim.
That's why we need Darius's Achilles Heel, by getting in touch with Tris.
If Tris is here, we can take down Darius.
A mere Senior Minister of a country should be nothing when we have
Perugius's backing.
That's what I think, but if that's the case, Orsted wouldn't need to point him
out in particular.
With Perugius's support, we're evenly matched against the First Prince.
But if we get rid of Darius, we will have the advantage.
Victory comes to those who make the first move.
"Ariel-sama. About the magic teleport circles, how about we ask whether
there's one by the borders of Asura Kingdom?"
"Eh, why?"
"As the princess of the kingdom, if you don't cross the border formally,
wouldn't that raise a lot of questions? Moreover, teleportation magic is a
forbidden technique. It would be obvious if we use it in the kingdom. I think,
we are better off traveling by foot from the borders to the capital and showing
your person to the public."
"I see, that does make sense."
Alright.
Well, then all I need is an excuse to make contact with Tris's organization.
I haven't thought about the details on how to make contact yet, but that
shouldn't be hard.
When it comes to those organizations, money talks.
"I disagree."
The person that interrupted the conversation is Luke.
"His Highness is ill. We don't know what traps First and Second Prince will
set for our route back. Magic teleportation circles may be forbidden. But as
long as we're not seen, we can make up excuses."
"Right... that also makes sense."
"This wasn't like before. We'll have Rudeus-sama's support as well, so we're
fine combat-wise. But according to rumors, the First Prince has hired North
Emperor as mercenary. We should be safe once we reach the palace, but on
the way we'll be in danger if attacked by North God Style assassins."
I can sense the fear in Luke's words.
"Being targeted... I'll pass..."
From looking at their expressions, Ariel's and Sylphy's feelings lean toward
Luke's argument.
These three struggled in their escape from Asura Kingdom.
They must be scared to be targeted again.
In that case, what then?
Can I find an excuse somewhere, as early as possible, and make contact with
Tris?
No, Ariel won't be pleased if I disappear anytime in the journey.
I still have not determined whether Luke is Hitogami's apostle.
His suggestion might also be under Hitogami's guidance.
"Both Rudeus-sama and Luke make good arguments, so.. Sylphy, what do
you think?"
While Ariel was worrying, she drew Sylphy into the topic of conversation.
"Well, for me, I think it's better if we teleport in the country. I don't know
where we'll arrive at, but if by avoiding the border crossing we can avoid the
First Prince, I think it's worth the risk."
Yikes, Sylphy leans toward Luke too?
"Besides, we didn't make a huge scene when we left either. So I think it's fine
to return quietly. From the border to the capital will take at least a month... so
there's travel fatigue to consider as well."
"Is that so... Understood. Then, accordingly, let's teleport inside Asura
Kingdom."
Those are good reasons.
Hard to disagree.
"But Onii-chan, every single time you say something like, [I'm leaving and
won't come back...] yet you always come back, don't you?"
Ah, I see.
Even at death's door I come back every time, so my sisters have faith in me
now?
Or maybe they are putting up a front to reassure me?
Regardless, if Aisha and Norn feel safe when I try my best, that's fine too.
"Also, you keep bringing back new women."
"Hey, I'm worried too, but this time Eris-ane and Sylphy-ane are going too,
so it should be safe."
Eris-anesan too?
Speaking of her, as soon as she heard Asura Kingdom she went back to her
room to pack up.
Unilaterally declaring [Oh, I'm going too!]
Without any hesitation.
"Who do you think she'll be this time, Norn-ane?"
"I'm not sure. Maybe Ariel-sama's attendants? Kleene-senpai, also Elmore-
senpai?"
The impolite conversation continues, but... there won't be more.
I want to loudly declare, but, my lower half no longer has any credibility.
It's not my fault I'm so popular in this world.
... But I think it should be fine this time.
Sylphy and Eris are coming.
Right.
I can't go alone.
Because I'll back up.
So as protection against me backing up.
I will ask Eris and Sylphy to be my reservoir.
That way, I should be safe even against the flood.
"May the fortune of war be with you."
Lilia and mom are the same as always.
Speaking of which, I forgot to consult Orsted about mom's memory.
I have my doubts that he can help since he couldn't do anything about his
own curse either. After we're done with this maybe I can check again?
"Lilia-san, then, I'll leave Lucy in your care."
"And Madam too. Leave everything to me."
Sylphy probably doesn't regret her decision, but she takes a deep bow toward
Lilia.
"Leaving the girl behind is probably not a good thing, but this time..."
"It's fine. That's what a maid is for."
Recently Lucy added new vocabulary.
Simple words like "mama," "asha," "lila," "oki," "bibi," "jiro." [4]
Roxy still has the exterior of a middle school girl, but her face is of a saint
mother.
It's divine.
Why so divine?
She'll definitely give birth to the child of God!
"Rudi."
"Yes?"
"I know what I said a few days ago, but... please come back safely? I want
Rudi to hold this child together with me."
"Yes."
That goes without saying.
Notes
2. She's a masochist in case you've forgotten the incident when she tried to rape Sylphy in
the becoming a guard chapters, was cut open, and had a good time.. ((This was in
chapter 83, but it was something Ariel said as a cover story, to prevent Sylphy from
being executed for having injured her.))
3. Terminator reference.
"Ariel-sama isn’t a person who makes such a fuss about etiquette. For an
escort attendant, no more than the necessary etiquette is required."
As Sylphy said so, she picked and removed a piece of thread she saw on
Eris’s shoulder.
In front of that attitude, Eris’s mouth formed the character ‘へ’ and crossed
her arms.
"I’m not particularly troubled. However, I want you to keep polite speech in
mind. If not, Sylphy will lose face."
"……No, I don’t particularly mind. I’ve become accustomed to such things."
Sylphy scratched the back of her ear while her mouth made a pout.
Being bullied, having experience in dressing as a male escort, she got used to
being called this and that by other people.
Of course, even if she got used to it, it was tough.
But, after living together these 10 days, to expect such understanding from
Eris was unfair.
"……"
On the other hand, seeing this, Eris thought that after all she should try her
best.
Her feelings regarding Sylphy were still complicated.
Frankly, she did not yet hold an image of her place in the ‘family’.
However, she did not identify her as an enemy.
The feelings of being comrades, or rather the feeling of being compatriots
was closer.
"Hm……"
While Eris’s face made a frown, she looked down at her attire with no self-
confidence.
There were no funny places.
It was not formal attire, but Nina assured that it was not an attire that would
bring shame to a Sword King.
However, she was a stubborn Sword King.
Eris has also bought clothes and accessories since coming here, but she hasn’t
shown them to Rudeus yet. So far, the opportunity to wear them wasn't
there…….
Somehow they did not feel suitable, not once were they put on.
What was shown was only a negligee for night use.
Furthermore, at night the period of time to show it to Rudeus was short, as a
matter of fact it was soon taken off.
"Ariel-sama. This person is Eris, Eris Greyrat. I’m sure Ariel-sama already
knows, she is the swordswoman with the alias Mad Sword King. For this
journey, she will accompany me, Rudeus Greyrat, as an escort."
Rudeus said so far, then called her out in a low voice with [Hey, Eris].
Eris noticed her arms being folded, placed her hand to her chest and bowed.
It is an imitation of Rudeus.
"Eris Greyrat."
It was an attitude that could be considered poor, but Ariel smiled gently.
"Indeed, the rumors reaching the royal palace were certainly not good
rumors. However, I do not intend to judge a person based on rumors. Rumors
are, after all, just rumors."
"……"
"Above all, standing next to Rudeus-sama is evidence enough. People who
gather near Rudeus-sama tend to have one or two peculiar traits, but they are
not bad people."
Nodding in satisfaction, Eris crossed her arms.
Spreading her legs to about shoulder width, it’s her usual pose.
The greeting of a noble’s young daughter was already forgotten.
Ghyslaine came one step forward and kneeled down on one knee.
Facing Ariel with one eye, sending a sharp glance.
"Ghyslaine." [3]
"I heard by working under you, I would be able to fight against Sauros-
sama’s enemies. Is it the truth?"
"It is the truth."
"If you follow me to Asura’s royal palace, the perpetrators responsible for
tricking Sauros-sama……will surely be found. No, I will find them. At that
time, please swing your sword until your heart is content."
Ghyslaine said so in a short amount of time and retreated to the back with one
step.
"……"
Once again, Ariel took a look at the three figures in front of her.
Mad Sword King Eris, Black Wolf Ghyslaine.
The one who summoned those two was the most powerful magician among
Ariel’s acquaintances, Quagmire Rudeus.
Powerful they may be, but these three people have not sworn fealty to her.
And, the one standing behind Rudeus was Dragon God Orsted.
While Rudeus himself denied this, it seems it was on the instructions of
Orsted for him to contact her.
To be honest, it is not known exactly what Orsted is plotting.
Ariel has only once seen Orsted.
With just one glance, inexplicable fear was experienced.
Based on the conversation with Nanahoshi, without knowing the reason for
cooperation, a sense of anxiety exists.
[4]
"……"
In her heart, Ariel lowered her head to the peerless best friend standing
besides her.
Part 2
On the night of that day.
In one of the countless taverns existing in the magic city Sharia.
In the bar overflowing with great noise, there is a particularly quiet corner.
In that corner, a tall woman sat near the counter’s corner, drinking from her
cup quietly.
A dark brown, muscular beast-race woman.
Although she was a middle-aged woman, from a bystander’s point of view
she was a beauty.
Having said so, there were none who approached her.
Rising from her was a dangerous atmosphere.
As the Mad Sword King was an existence that called forth fear, this was what
kept her from being popular.
Furthermore, although she was the teacher of the Mad Sword King, she was
not the person known as Mad Sword King.
In that tavern, a new customer arrived.
Arriving by tingling the door’s bell was a woman from the long ear tribe with
magnificent hair.
A beautiful face, possessing a stimulating body with the exception of her
chest.
However, from her slender appearance, her stomach had gotten unimaginably
big.
She is a pregnant woman.
Seeing such a woman, some people in the tavern let out a delighted voice.
[Hey, hasn't it been a long time.]
[Is it already fine to not men hunt?]
[Oh yeah, heard you've gotten married.]
[C’mere and have a drink!]
As she was treated with such happy voices, she walked inside the tavern.
Towards the tavern’s corner.
To the counter’s inner part.
She sat down next to the seat everyone did not dare to approach.
The surroundings held their breath.
She – Elinalise, called out to the beast-race woman sitting at the end of the
counter in a cheerful voice.
"You’re late."
"It couldn’t be helped. I'm pregnant… ah, for me beer and snacks to go with
it."
"Don’t worry, I won’t drink so much as to affect the child inside. We finally
did it, it’s my beloved husband’s child."
"I heard that you became a couple, but to think for you to concentrate on one
person.”
"It’s also a little bit surprising to me. But Cliff is quite splendid. I’d like to
ask for a little more flexibility, he doesn’t listen to conversations, but he
knows what he wants, he feels a strong sense of responsibility towards
himself. When we’re doing ecchi stuff he tries his best, he moves and tries
[5]
hard to make not only himself but also me feel good. That is very
sweet….Ghyslaine should also try to find someone somewhere soon!"
"I’m fine."
"It would have been great if only Gisu and Talhand were also at this
place……"
"……As well as Paul and Zenith."
When that was said, the enjoyable alcohol became immediately sorrowful.
However, Elinalize originally came to hold such a conversation.
It would have been easier to become a little more intoxicated before starting
that conversation, but it was nothing to worry about.
"I see, that guy has also changed. I recall the time when he and you were
fooling around together."
"Oh my, the number one fool must have surely been Ghyslaine? I remember
the time when you were shaking your tail when looking at Paul."
"That was a delusion. That was during the oestrous cycle. And, I’m not from
Adorudia. Even when happy, the tail doesn't shake."
"It’s a metaphor, a metaphor."
"Hmpf."
"But, the Ghyslaine at that time sure was cute. Whenever something
happened, you were worried about Paul."
"It’s in the past. Forget it."
As Elinalize was laughing, she tossed the seasoned snack into her mouth.
Making chewing sounds when chewing the hard meat.
Seeing this, Ghyslaine did the same thing.
"I would have never thought that Zenith would become like that."
"That’s true. But Rudeus seems to be searching for something like a cure, she
also seems to recover little by little."
"……"
"Surely one day the Zenith we know will come back."
"Is that so?"
"Well, that will probably take many years."
"Oh my, it’s unusual for you to drink until dead drunk, are you going back to
your room?"
"It’s all right. The wolf won’t attack me anymore, because it is no longer
here."[6]
"Philip-sama is also already dead. He did not survive the mana calamity. The
corpse was buried, the one who killed him was also killed."
"……Oh my, is that so. That’s quite unfortunate."
"Eris Ojou-sama married into Rudeus’s family……"
With Ghyslaine exhibiting blood thirst, some of the tavern’s guests felt
danger.
However, Elinalize was not the slightest bit disturbed.
She knew that the woman before her had a personality that would suddenly
release blood thirst and suddenly cut somebody down.
But she also knew that she would not be cut down.
"To do so, I have become the princess’s escort for this reason."
"Ahh."
"Ghyslaine has also changed. In the past, you weren't such a knight-like
woman with such great loyalty."
With these words Ghyslaine quickly stopped moving and looked into her cup.
Amber-colored alcohol.
Reflected in there was her own face.
She immediately came to a conclusion.
"Ghyslaine!"
Elinalize, who finished counting, raised her voice towards Ghyslaine, who
was about to disappear into the night street.
Ghyslaine’s ears moved and she turned around.
"Please protect Rudeus and Sylphy in the Asura Kingdom for me! They are
both my cute grandchildren!"
"……Leave it to me."
Elinalize went in the opposite direction, her feet turned to the direction
towards the home where Cliff was waiting.
She believed that since it was her close friend, it goes without saying that she
would naturally protect the people around her.
Notes
1. (TL: Needs TLC)
3. (TL: Her sentences tend to be extremely short, quite difficult to properly translate [ギ
レーヌだ])
6. needs TLC -- This is a reference to Paul, the way it's translated seems fine if the reader
remembers stuff from earlier volumes. Ghyslaine used to wear a charm that her mother
gave her to protect from the wolf attacking during the night, a reference to being raped.
It didn't work, as Paul raped her during a bath. They do seem to go easy on the nature
of what Paul did to several women though...
Note : This chapter and map were drawn by the original author
including the note below, not a part of the Light Novel but the Web
Novel, the map image has been edited to English by the translator.
Authors Note:
The map was created extremely rough.
Please only use it as reference to get a rough image.
---
An extra
A rough sketch of the Greyrat Mansion.
(Artist's impression)
Rudeus uses the 『Study Room』 and 『The room next to the Love nest』 as a
private room for himself.
Leo is basically an indoor dog and often seems to sleep in Roxy's room.
Notes
1. ドナーティ領 in Engrish