LATEST UPDATES

Published at 23rd of May 2023 05:35:50 PM


Chapter 63

If audio player doesn't work, press Stop then Play button again




Characters in this chapter:

Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge

Percival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier

Adeline, Margravine of Vanderwall, Percival’s mother

Theodore Belisario, 1st son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier

Curtis Belisario, 2nd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier

Sandrion Timberlake, daughter of Earl Timberlake, Theodore’s fiancée

Cristella, Curtis’ fiancée

Jacob, butler of the Belisario household

Susanna, servant in the Belisario household

Anna, servant in the Belisario household

Clarabelle, servant in the Belisario household

Matteo, Percival’s horse

Clawis Omnibus Worstitters/Clawis Garcia, Crown Prince of Worstitters

Rivera Hernández, Clawis’ aide/escort

So many characters but mostly they’re just there saying bye

I was given two wooden boxes of lemons picked in the morning and a mountain of other souvenirs, so I ended up taking home many times more luggage than I had when I arrived.

As for Matteo, I thought that with my transfer, I wouldn’t have to travel long distances from now on, and it would be better if he stayed in Vanderwall rather than in the royal capital, but it would be better if Matteo was there when something happened. It was decided that he would return to the capital with us.

Madam Adeline, Sandrion-san and Cristela-san. In addition, Susanna-san, who had taken care of me up to now, the beauty magicians Anna-san and Clarabelle-san, and Jacob-san are here to see us off. Percival is loved by everyone, isn’t he?

We thanked the busy Margrave, Theodore-san and Curtis-san for their hospitality at last night’s dinner. Margrave told me that I would always be welcome. At that time, he said he would let us participate again in the magical beast subjugation, which was cancelled halfway through. As an adventurer, my interest in the third layer is endless, and I would love to accompany them.

“It really went by so fast……I can’t believe you’re leaving already, I’m going to miss you so much.”

Madam Adeline looks very sad. If she can’t see her son again for a while, whom she hasn’t seen in a long time, one would feel that way.

“I can now come to Vanderwall by transfer, so whenever you want to see Percival, just let me know.”

“……Oh, dear, well……this is quite a tough one.”

“?”

For some reason, Madam Adeline had a complicated expression on her face at my offer. Did I say something strange?

“Well, all right. When Percy comes, please be sure to bring Sapphiras-san with you. Also, I’ll have the wand delivered to the academy as soon as it’s ready, so please wait.”

“Yes, by all means. I’m looking forward to seeing the wand.”

The wand is made from the horn of a large tricorn, which takes a long time to make because it has to be shaved down and processed to make the wand. I’m really looking forward to seeing what kind of wand it will be.

“Listen, Sapphiras-sama. Please take good care of your hair every day. We have plenty of oil, so please don’t hesitate to use it.”

“Ye-yes, I will do my best.”

Anna-san and Clarabelle-san remind me to press on, and they gave me loads of hair oil to take care of my hair.

“Sapphiras-sama, please do come again.”

“It would be great if we could have the opportunity to talk more next time.”

Sandrion-san and Cristella-san also brought me a lot of sweets. The people of Vanderwall have been really nice to me. There was a lot of delicious food, and it was a fulfilling holiday.

“Sapphiras, we should get going.”

“Yes. Well then, thank you all for your long hospitality. It’s been a lot of fun! Thank you very much!”

I bow deeply in gratitude.

“Percival-sama, Sapphiras-sama, please take care of yourselves when you return to the royal capital.”

Jacob-san’s voice sends me on my way with Percival, Matteo and a mountain of souvenirs.

My destination is not the royal city of Solmontana, but Worstitters. More than a month has passed since the civil unrest. I wondered how Clawis is doing. That’s why I decided to go and have a quick look before heading home.

“Who are you?”

“Eh?”

With a yell, a sword is thrust at me.

As I stood still in surprise, my arm was pulled and before I knew it, Percival’s back was in front of me.

“We are related to Margrave of Vanderwall of the Kingdom of Solmontana. Please put down your sword.”

Percival tells him in a calm voice.

I transferred to the main gate of Wordstitters Castle. I simply thought that the castle would be the place to meet Clawis and Rivera. I see, if someone suddenly appears in front of a castle where there are many important people, that person would be a very suspicious person. I should have thought more about choosing a place to transfer to.

“…..He-hey! Put down your swords now! These people are the magicians and knights who saved the country!”

“Wah! I-I’m very sorry for the rudeness!”

The knight who had been thrusting his sword at us hurriedly moved away and bowed deeply.

Fortunately, one of the knights guarding the gate knew who we were, and immediately took us inside the castle.

That was dangerous. If I carelessly got Percival involved, I might have been captured as a suspicious person.

“I’m sorry, Percival. I should have thought more about where to transfer.”

“Nothing happened. Don’t worry about it.”

I’m a careless guy, so I have to be a bit careful. I’m glad Percival responded calmly to what happened just now. I’m really relying on Percival.

“Sapphiras! Percival! Thank you for coming!”

I thought Clawis would be busy and maybe I wouldn’t be able to see him today, but contrary to my expectations, Clawis and Rivera came right away.

“How are you two? Sorry for coming on such short notice!”

“Oh, we’re fine! You two are always welcome here.”

We shook hands after a long absence.

“Oh, yes. I was staying at Percival’s parents’ house for the long holiday and they gave me a lot of lemons as a souvenir. I’ll share a box with you and you can all enjoy it.”

“Vanderwall’s lemon! I’m grateful for that. My mother will be pleased.”

Vanderwall’s lemon is famous in the Beast Kingdom. In addition to serving as the sword and shield of the kingdom, it also takes other measures to enrich the citizens. The meat was delicious, and Percival’s family, which contributes so much to Solmontana, is amazing.

By the way, how are the phantoms doing? Has Cait Sith been selfish?”

“That’s…….”

For some reason, Clawis and Rivera smile in confusion.

“……Eh? Maybe he wasn’t being helpful at all?”

“No, no. Far from being useless, he has served this country well.”

“Sorry. Wait a minute.”

Percival joined the conversation, as if in a hurry. Is there something on your mind?

“Don’t tell me, Sapphiras. You’ve been summoning phantom beasts ever since that day?”

“Yes. that’s right, but?”

“How absurd!”

Percival let out an unusually loud voice, and grabbed me firmly by the shoulders.

“Percival, what’s going on all of a sudden?”

Clawis and Rivera are also surprised. Of course. Because Percival, who is always calm, is unusually raising his voice.

“The phantom beasts summoned by summoning magic continue to use the summoner’s magical power in order to exist in this world. In other words, Sapphiras continued to give magical power to four giant phantom beasts and Cait Sith for more than a month.”

Hearing Percival’s explanation, Clawis and Rivera gave me a startled look.

“Is it so!?”

“Yes. That’s right, but”

Leaving the summoned beast summoned is like running without rest. And for magicians, losing magic is directly linked to death.

However, that is a proviso attached to ordinary magicians. I’m not normal, so even if I keep about 5 phantom beasts summoned, there is no change in my body at all.

“Is your body alright?”

Percival wrapped his hands around my face with a serious gaze and began to carefully check my complexion, as if he were a healer. Seeing the beautiful face of the Knight of the Sun approaching, I felt a little embarrassed.

“I-It’s all right, it’s all right! It’s really nothing. I was just living a normal life in Vanderwall, wasn’t I?”

Perhaps Percival is not satisfied with my explanation, his face remains difficult. It’s true, I collapsed as soon as I got back from Wortitters, and I was in bed for two days. It might not be very convincing.

“Sapphiras has a unique magic. I know he’s much stronger than me, but I’m still worried. Promise me you’ll never push yourself too hard.”

“I-I understand. I promise.”

Percival said with such a serious face that I just nodded. But I won’t do anything I can’t do. I don’t have the noble spirit of self-sacrifice.

“I’m only going to do what I can to the best of my ability, so it’s okay.”

When I said this and smiled, Percival finally agreed.

“I’m sorry, Sapphiras. We beastmen aren’t familiar with magic, so I didn’t realise it was such a big deal and simply said that I wanted to borrow the power of the phantom beasts.”

Clawis and Rivera bowed deeply.

“Really, it’s not that big a deal! I don’t have a lot of physical strength, but I have a ridiculous amount of magical power. It only takes a cup-full out of a sea when I give the phantom beasts magical power.

Even if you draw a cup-full of water from the sea every day, it will never run dry. My magic is just like that.

“……I thought you were an amazing magician, but I didn’t think you were that good. Sapphiras must be loved by the goddess.”

Rivera nodded deeply as Clawis spoke with admiration.

Regardless of whether the goddess’s love is there or not, I am very grateful for the magical blessing. I intend to use this power to the best of my ability to entertain the goddess.




Please report us if you find any errors so we can fix it asap!


COMMENTS