[WN] Emperor's Seventh Son : 15 - 1 Part 2

15-1 Part 2

A Certain Man's Madness / Midnight in Erin

- Noisy -

Translator : PolterGlast

By the time I returned to my own territory, it was already well into the dead of night. And yet, upon spotting me, the maid ran deep into the mansion without even welcoming me. It seems the maid had been instructed to do so. As if to say they would be the ones to welcome me, Atomina-aneue and Carral Hez came flying into the entrance.

「Geez, Ashley! Leaving such a cute Carral-chan behind, where did you go!」

「Yeah... I guess even I didn't expect to be suddenly left all alone either...」

Even though I went through the trouble of grooming myself before returning, what a terrible way to put it. Me suddenly disappearing is a regular occurrence. I want them to give up on that. Confirming Aneue's pout—a face she couldn't show to the citizens—and Carral's exasperated face directed at me, I thrust out the Shovel first instead of a reply.

「Oh my, is that...」

「Yeah. I couldn't find a blacksmith, so on Zirant's recommendation, I went to Fimbul.」

Aneue took the Shovel and wonderingly gazed at the black-painted metal lump. Carral is also a merchant. She seemed to have taken an interest.

「Eh, in just five days? Ah, because Ashley is a Prince, you must have a really fast horse.」

「No, I ran.」

「Heeh, you ran... Huh...?」

「I'm sorry, Carral-chan. Ashley is weird, isn't he...」

They've gotten quite close before I even knew it... Personality-wise, they are both the 'yang' of yin and yang, so I wonder if they hit it off...

「Don't tell me you mean, on your own two feet?」

「Well, something like that.」

I looked deeper in from the entrance. Partly due to the time of day, the lighting seemed minimal. If I recall correctly, most of the empty rooms were supposed to be allocated to the beastman forces.

「Is Puis here?」

「I think he's in the study, but no, Ashley. Before that, you need to keep Carral-chan company.」

「Why is that?」

「Geez, don't ask back, just do as your big sister says.」

Aneue used a commanding tone uncharacteristic of her. If Aneue goes that far to say it, there is no reason to defy her. I wanted to report to Puis quickly, but I turned my eyes to Carral.

「I-It's fine, Atomina-sama, I know that Ashley is this kind of guy... Ah, more importantly, please let me see that Shovel too.」

「Here, go ahead♪」

「Thank you, Atomina-sama!」

Receiving it from Aneue, the merchant Carral Hez began appraising the mysterious Shovel left by my ancestor. She seemed to have been quite curious about it; Carral observed it carefully and began stroking it all over, leaving no spot untouched.

「Wow, I've never seen anything like this... But, the level of perfection is amazing... Is this the one made from that Demonic Spirit Silver?」

「No. Actually, a lot happened, and that's one I picked up.」

「No, there's no way something like this would just be lying around... But, this is a good item! Especially, the fact that the material is unknown is really great, it has romance!」

「I can understand that too. Actually, it seems to be one that my ancestor—the first Emperor, at that—used.」

Even with Carral's appraising eye, my ancestor's Shovel is apparently of unknown identity.

「Fufufu... Then Ashley is an atavism, isn't he. Nn... I know, shall we all go for a night stroll now?」

「A stroll...? Nn... If Ashley doesn't hate it, I guess that wouldn't be bad either...」

I wonder if she has something she wants to coax out of me. Carral cast fleeting glances at me. Could it be a business negotiation for the merchant company or something.

「Understood, I'll keep you company. My clothes are still damp, anyway...」

「I knew it. No wonder I thought there was a strange smell...」

「Haa... Ashley, you can't go meeting girls in smelly clothes. You're an adult now, so act properly! Otherwise they'll run away from you, geez...」

Aneue used strangely strict words. Even though she doesn't complain about me committing every dissipation imaginable, she won't yield on that? I don't understand her standards...

「So, are we going or not, which is it?」

「Let's go! Atomina-sama, you come too!」

「Oh my, but won't big sister be in the way...」

「That's not true at all, having Atomina-sama with us is reassuring!」

「Fufufu... Hey, hey, Ashley—since we're at it, why don't you just settle on this girl!」

What are you talking about, Aneue. I tried to say that, but stopped myself. This is surely what the books from the other world call 'out of the blue'.

◇ ◆ ◇

A night stroll sounds nice, but it's really just wandering around the mansion. The starry sky, which felt distant in the Imperial Capital, had a strong presence here in Erin. Relying on the lantern Aneue made me carry, we just kept looking up at the sky and breathing in the clear night air. This is also something you can't easily experience in the Imperial Capital.

「Couldn't we walk a little faster? There is something I want to report to Puis today...」

「Then it will be fine. He stays up late every night. ...In your room, Ashley.」

「I see, that's good. ...Wait, in my room, you say...?」

「That's right. I wonder what he's doing~, fufufu♪」

It was information dropped casually, but this cannot be ignored. Naturally. There's no one who would rejoice hearing that a man has settled into their own room.

「That way of saying it is mean, Atomina-sama. It seems Puis-san is reading Ashley's books. That person is amazing, he understands the words from the other world!」

「Ah... So that's what it is.」

Puis wasn't doing work, nor was he doing anything nefarious; he was simply turning my room into a library and hanging out there. True, if our positions were reversed, I would do the same. On a boring night, the highly entertaining books from the other world are indispensable.

「By the way, Ashley... You smell.」

「Are you still saying that, Aneue...」

「Ah right, want to use my perfume? I have a somewhat rare one I bought in the coastal provinces.」

「...I'll pass. It seems like it would invite unnecessary suspicion from Puis.」

「Oh my, in other words, that's... what they call a fait accompli!」

「A-Atomina-sama...」

「I don't really get it, but I think you're completely wrong...」

Why are you making such a fuss, Aneue. You seem to have taken a liking to Carral, but... it's also somewhat different from what you direct at Yashu or Durin... It's like expectation is mixed in, or rather...

「Then I know! Let's show Carral-chan an appearance fitting for a Lord.」

「Calm down, Aneue... And even if you say fitting for a Lord. So what should I do?」

「Fufufu, leave it to your big sister, Ashley!」

「Princess Atomina-sama is a much more cheerful and formidable person than I thought...」

Slowly, we took our night stroll.

◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ ◇

「Ooh~~... Somehow you suddenly look so elegant...!」

「Right, I knew it! You see, this is a hand-me-down from Georg that Durin-chan and I...!」

It's long, so the rest is omitted. When I went along with Aneue's whim, the noisiness simply increased. However, Puis wasn't in my room, but apparently still in the study. Excusing myself saying I wanted to report quickly, I left Aneue and Carral behind in the room.

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[WN] A Hero From a Remote Village : Chapter 252

Chapter 252

Those Who Stand Above

Translator : PolterGlast

Returning from the Old Abandoned Road, I immediately headed to the Adventurer's Guild. I was able to get an appointment with the Guild Master right away, and we ended up talking in the Guild Master's office.

「Graham-san, what brings you here this time?」

「First of all, thank you truly for taking action regarding the matter with Gree. I was saved by you this time as well, Guild Master.」

「Don't mention it. I'm indebted to you for much more than that, Graham-san.」

Before getting to the main subject, I conveyed my thanks once again for searching for Gree. They had responded swiftly, and it truly saved us.

「You also issued requests to adventurers from the Guild Master, didn't you?」

「I did, but they were requests to low-rank adventurers. I planned to issue requests to high-rank adventurers if I judged it to be a highly criminal incident, but in the end, I only issued requests to low-rank adventurers, and it hardly cost anything.」

I think this kind of judgment is precisely what can be done because he has served as the head of the Adventurer's Guild for many years. First, use human wave tactics to investigate the cause, and if it's deemed highly dangerous, request high-rank adventurers. In my case, I end up thinking about solving everything all by myself. I suppose that's the mindset of those who stand above.

「I'm glad the costs were kept down, but that's thanks to your skill, Guild Master.」

「You praise me too much. So, what business brings you here this time? You didn't just come to express your thanks, did you?」

Being asked about the main subject, I organized the words in my head once before replying. The explanation was quite difficult, but since I had talked about the general matters before, he should understand.

「――And that's how it is. We are on the verge of a dispute, but more than that, the Wishul Kingdom is in danger.」

「Wait a minute. Let me sort this out.」

Although he had listened without interrupting my story, the Guild Master froze, seemingly bewildered in his understanding. After thinking for a while, he finally started moving.

「Uh... In other words, you are leading a large army of monsters, Graham-san, and the neighboring Wishul Kingdom and that monster army are about to get into a dispute—is that correct?」

「Speaking in broad terms, that's correct. However, I want you to understand that they are not monsters trying to oppose humans, but rather trying to govern and bring peace.」

「Damage caused by monsters in Biodasdal has clearly decreased, so I know it's not a lie, but... still, "leading a large army of monsters," huh.」

As expected, it seemed to be outside his assumptions, and the Guild Master held his head while remaining seated in his chair. I feel bad for bringing in various troublesome matters.

「Is it bad, after all?」

「If you ask me whether it's bad or not, it's bad. I completely thought you were just taking care of a Red Wyvern child.」

「I also intended for it to be small-scale, though. Before I knew it, the scale had grown large.」

Regarding this, it all comes down to the point that Bane was too excellent. He governed the places that lost their masters in the blink of an eye, after all.

「For now, I want you to have them stand by as they are. I will contact the Wishul Kingdom. I might have you step in as well, Graham-san, but is that alright?」

「Of course. I intend to take active movement regarding this matter.」

「That helps. Then leave it to me for now――ah, wait a minute. Is it possible for me to meet the monsters that you have placed under your control, Graham-san?」

「Yeah, of course. If you want to meet them, Guild Master, I'll introduce you anytime.」

「Not right now, but I'd like you to introduce them in the near future. I'll contact you later for now.」

「Understood. I'll wait for your contact.」

Replying so, I left the Guild Master's office. Truthfully, I wanted to ask about my own movements from here on out, but I judged it better to stay quiet. I'm feeling restless, but I'll stand by until there's contact from the Guild Master.

Therefore, I decided to return home for once. Upon entering the house, Ginia and Aoi were already gone, seemingly having gone out as planned. I wanted to report to them immediately, but it can wait until they get back. This unpleasant feeling of twiddling my thumbs when problems are piling up. There's no point in just standing around thinking, so I suppose I'll act on the matter with Lucas as originally planned.

「Lucas, do you have a moment?」

I called out to Lucas, who was instructing Gree and the others in the courtyard. Even though I call it instruction, their simple sword skills are about neck and neck, but his stories about facing monsters seem fresh, and he is already more adored than Aoi.

「Of course I do. Do you have some business with me?」

「No, I thought you'd want to act as an adventurer soon. I'm thinking we should gather party members together first.」

「Eh? You will move together with me, Graham-san?」

「It must be tough looking for members in an unfamiliar city. I want to show you around the city while we're at it, so let's go to the Guild together.」

When I told him that, Lucas's expression brightened up brilliantly. The brightness in his expression is returning day by day, and I think that's a good trend.

「Ehh, that's unfair! Graham-sama, I want to go together too!」

「I want to go too. If anything, I'll be in the same party...」

「It's still too early for you two, Gree. If anyone were to debut first, it would be Tracy and the others.」

「Even though we are the seniors!」

「It has nothing to do with being seniors or juniors; it's an age issue.」

After persuading Gree and Lia, I decided to leave the house together with Lucas. Trying my best not to get in the Guild Master's way, I suppose we'll head to the Adventurer's Guild once again.

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[WN] Jitsuwa 3-Domedatta : Chapter 338

Chapter 338

(Kyle Calendar Year 515: Age 22)

The Banquet and the Brides

Translator : PolterGlast

At the beginning of the Kyle Year 515, the New Year's banquet held was grander than ever before. And rightfully so, because this banquet not only expressed gratitude for the contributions of the past year and celebrated the new year, but also incorporated another celebratory matter.

The beginning started with Takuhir's greeting as usual, and the usual free-and-easy banquet commenced, but after a while, some participants were quick to notice that things were different than usual.

「Hey Alan, what happened to the Boss? Normally he'd be taking the lead in enjoying himself at an informal party like this... but he disappeared right after the opening ceremony.」

「More importantly, Geese, the goddesses have also vanished! I participate in this banquet only looking forward to greeting the goddesses...」

「Indeed... Now that you mention it, somehow it feels like there are also some envoys from the Kingdom's side who haven't shown themselves, and Lady Aura too... It's strange! Before I knew it, Glen is gone too.」

「Yeah... What on earth is going on with this banquet?」

While such topics were being exchanged, grand music suddenly flowed, and the atmosphere of the venue completely changed in an instant. And Shannon, from behind Takuhir so as not to stand out, began to amplify her voice to an appropriate volume.

The real performance of the New Year's banquet started from here.

※

「Everyone, I'm sorry to interrupt while you're enjoying yourselves. I would like to take a moment here to report an auspicious event for the Westlights Demon Territory Dukedom.」

Saying so, I invited Anne and Claire onto the dais and took both of their hands.

「This year, we will be having a new family member. I interrupted the banquet for just a moment because I wanted to report that.」

「「「「Ooooh!」」」」

「Congratulations!」

「Long live His Majesty the Archduke!」

「Long live Her Highness the Archduchess!」

「Long live the Westlights Demon Territory Dukedom!」

The venue was enveloped in loud cheers, and celebratory cups were raised everywhere.

「And I want everyone to share in another celebratory matter on this auspicious day.」

When I said that, the commander class of the Demon Territory Dukedom's military, starting with the Demon Territory Knights, stepped forward all at once, lined up facing the center from the stage left entrance, drew their swords, and created a sword arch.

「I want to introduce to everyone anew. The ones who will newly become husband and wife here! Supreme Commander of the Demon Territory Knights, Viscount Weiss von Schwarzfalke, and his wife, Baronet Soldia von Lilia!」

「「「「Ooooh!」」」」

Enveloped in cheers, the Commander appeared from stage right with a smile, passing through the sword arch, and from stage left, Lilia, clad in a pure white dress and smiling very happily, appeared led by the hand of Gord, who was acting as her father substitute.

「Commander, congratulations!」

「Supreme Commander, congratulations!」

「Lilia! Be happy!」

Actually, according to what I heard from Anne, it was Lilia who proposed. Pushed forward by Anne's words and kicked in the rear by her best friend Claire, she proposed with a hit-or-miss attitude and apparently splendidly shot down the Commander. Shot down, an expression perfectly suited for Lilia...

「Next, Commander of the Special Fire Corps, Baron Solidia von Christoph, and his wife, Knight Soldia von Aura.」

Similarly enveloped in cheers of blessing, Christoph appeared from stage left with a somewhat sullen face, and from stage right, Aura similarly shed tears of joy and appeared led by the hand of a former Imperial Kingdom Wind Mage acting as her father substitute.

「Commander, congratulations!」

「We know you're embarrassed, but lose that sour look!」

「Aura-chan! I'm so glad for you!」

It seems Christoph had been the object of Aura's affections for a long time, but whether he was simply dense to such things or too earnest and deliberately holding back, they apparently remained like parallel lines that never met. After being "stung" once by Miseri, it seems he finally got moving. A sting from the queen bee... that might be effective.

「Next, Commander of the Engineering Unit, Baron Solidia von Elan, and his wife, Baronet Soldia von Sasha.」

Amidst unceasing cheers, Elan appeared from stage left with a tense expression, and from stage right, Sasha similarly waved her hand and appeared led by her own father's hand.

「Commander, I wish you happiness!」

「I know you're tense, but follow your wife's example!」

「Sasha! I'm so glad for you. We'll be best friends forever!」

It turns out Elan and Sasha had been lovers all along. That's why when they fell into a predicament in the battle of Kleirat, Elan apparently desperately protected Sasha. Of course, it was natural that he also had a sense of responsibility to fulfill his mission. I mean, it seems their relationship was an open secret... but was I the only one who didn't know? Somehow that was complicated too Because the grueling work is expected to continue for the time being, the two of them had apparently been holding back, but it seems they finally made the decision after being reasoned with by Anne.

「Next, Commander of the Transport Unit, Baron Solidia von Bart, and his wife, Knight Soldia von Mia.」

Amidst unceasing cheers, from stage left, Bart gazed straight at Mia with a gentle smile, and from stage right, Mia similarly gazed straight at Bart, appearing led by the hand of a man from the orphanage.

「Big bro, I wish you happiness~」

「Are you already in a world of your own? Thanks for the meal~」

「Mia! From now on, you'll be Elan's clingy bug forever.」

Bart was adored as an older brother figure by his fellow orphans. Mia was one of them. At first, it seems Mia's affection was one-sided, but Bart wasn't entirely against it either. It seems the two were considerate of the fact that Rosa, whom Mia worships, was still single, and as a result, had secretly nurtured their feelings. I didn't know about these two until just the other day either. As expected, am I... the type who can't see his surroundings? These two, too, made the decision after being admonished by Rosa.

「Next, Commander of the Intelligence Division, Baron Solidia von Raphael, and his wives, Baronet Soldia von Marianne... and Knight Lanatoria.」

「「「「Whaaaaaaat!」」」」

For this moment alone, rather than cheers, screams of astonishment erupted from various places and echoed throughout the venue. And... receiving cheers close to half-joking boos from the men, in contrast to Raphael with a slightly cramped face, Marianne and Lanatoria, wearing smiles, were led by the hand of Baronet Glen from the former Imperial Kingdom, who worships her.

「Hahaha, this is truly a case of 'clothes make the man'. Yo! Bandit Baron, having a flower on each arm is enviable!」

「Boss, that's not fair. To snatch away our goddess...」

「I mean, Glen! W-When did you... you traitor!」

「Why am I the only one being criticized!」

「I... my duty is to at least attend the flowery path of the goddess I worship.」

Only Raphael received blessings (jeers) typical of him, making for a very noisy entrance. Could it be... in my previous life towards the end, in a desperate situation when we intercepted General Weiss at Teigoon, the reason Marianne participated as a medic... was because she loved Raphael then too? If so, does this mean her feelings have finally been fulfilled this time? Remembering a past memory that flashed across my mind for an instant, I was filled with deep emotion. Well, it was a surprise that he ended up marrying Lanatoria as a set?, though.

『For a man like you who loves alcohol and women, having the two of us to keep you in check is just about right.』

It seems Marianne said so and laid down that condition for accepting the proposal. Of course, towards Raphael, who if left alone was trying to maintain a free and easy bachelorhood, it seems Anne and Yoltia pushed his back somewhat forcefully? But... this combination here is the most unexpected, right. When I thought so, I suddenly remembered the words the Old Raccoon had once said: 『The holy are drawn to the dark.』

「Finally, Commander of the Izumo Garrison Corps, Viscount Bouner von Alexis, and his wife, Baron Solis von Chrisia.」

「「「「Ooooh!」」」」

At the very end, an exceptionally loud cheer rose, and from stage left Alexis, and from stage right my sister (Chrisia), laughing happily, appeared led by our father, Marquis Solis.

「Commander, I wish you happiness~」

「Long live the Marquis Solis house and the Viscount Bouner house!」

「Chrisia-san! I wish you happiness~」

This one was already an established route. For this marriage, I spoke with the two parties involved and agreed upon the following matters with complete consensus. First: After their marriage, Alexis will enter the Marquis Solis house as an adopted son-in-law. Second: In exchange for succeeding the lineage of the Marquis Solis house, the territory granted to him in the new territory will become the Archduke's Direct Territory. Third: Until Father retires, his salary will be paid with Viscount treatment as it currently is. Incidentally, Viscount Bouner (Alexis's father, promoted from Baron in the previous campaign), who yielded his family crest and territory to his eldest son and now works directly under Frontier Count Hamish, and his wife are also participating in this banquet.

And with six couples, a total of 13 people assembled, a wedding ceremony before God officiated by Specially Appointed Honorary Bishop Rosa and Frontier Cardinal Grace was held at a specially set up altar, and after that, the banquet doubling as a free-and-easy wedding reception resumed.

And everyone celebrated the new year, the future of their companions, and the birth of new bonds, enjoying the banquet to their heart's content.

『You traitor.』

『Bandit, bride thief.』

『An outrageous guy to marry two of them.』

『Give us back our divine messengers.』

Amidst the cheers—and the occasional grumbles of envy—everyone celebrated, except for one unfortunate soul who was continuously plied with alcohol until they finally collapsed in a drunken stupor...

Having been able to openly deliver a new future to my ccomrades and take a new step forward, I too continued to down cups of alcohol to my heart's content.

Ah, but there are still a few... what will those girls do? Including that area, I've been told by my wives since before the banquet to leave it to them... With this, perhaps I have begun to walk towards a 『new future』 in the truest sense alongside my comrades.

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