Of All
Things, I Became a Crow: Chapter #90
Translators: Nyx and Ririi Rain
*Rainelle’s POV
Riding in the wind blowing
from the high sky, I flew while following Aria's carriage.
Hey, it’s nice to look down from the sky, but
I'll miss the carriage if I look away!
How long did I fly along
the carriage with tension? Aria's carriage then entered a manor.
Oh, here it is!
Excited at the thought of
reaching my destination, I lowered my altitude. But I didn't immediately fly over to Aria. I swished around the manor
and scanned the area.
Of course, the manor was smaller than
the Imperial Palace, but it was still large and well decorated. The garden was
neat and the manor was clean, so it was good.
Even after Aria got off the carriage,
I could see her waiting for me. So I quickly landed and sat down on her arm.
"Ah! Ah, My Lady! What's that
crow?!"
"Caw?"
I moved my head involuntarily at the
sight of the maid who asked questions while raising her voice.
How long had it been since I saw such
a reaction? In the Imperial Palace, I was treated with respect only since
Karmeut gave orders. It had been a long time since I'd seen such a disgruntled
expression on someone’s face.
...I’m not too happy though.
"What kind of
attitude is that?!"
I almost jumped in place
at the sound of the sharp voice. Perhaps I wasn't the only one who was so startled,
because the maid also jumped.
"What kind of attitude did you
give to the precious bird?! It’s like you’re a top notch! Did you show that
attitude just because it’s a crow?!"
The maid bowed down
trembling. Then she spoke in a shaky voice,
"For, forgive me, My
Lady! I don’t really..."
"That's enough. You
lack knowledge, so I'll let it go, but it shouldn't happen again."
"I'll keep that in
mind, My Lady."
Leaving the still bowing
maid alone, Aria started walking proudly with her
chin slightly raised.
...Um, is this okay?
I wanted to say that, but I couldn't
say anything because Aria was talking to the maid like that as if it was the
natural thing.
On top of that, I can’t speak even if I wanted to since I’m
a crow now.
Aria went straight to her room and
told all her maids to leave. Only after she told
everyone not to come in until she called for them did her expression change.
...Stop that! Can't you stop with that look of
wanting to put me in your arms and cuddle me?!! It makes my cheeks about to
explode!
I quickly got out of Aria's
hands and went to the chandelier. Then I looked around, completely ignoring Aria's
whining voice.
I was very curious about what a nobles' room
looked like!
It was not as flashy as
the Imperial Palace. I was a little disappointed by the appearance of the room
which still had its own splendor.
Aw, it's less shiny than the ones in Imperial
Palace huh?
-Knowing how absurd it was
to have the Imperial Palace as the object of comparison, I shook my head
lightly. Then I sat down in front of Aria and changed into my human form.
"Why did you do that earlier?"
"What?"
"The maid. Is it okay
to be so mad?"
"Ah, that’s what you
mean.”
Saying that, Aria shrugged
her shoulders. Then she sighed deeply and said,
"Well, I don't really
want to do that either."
"Really? Then why are
you doing that?"
"The original heroine... Um, in the game setting, the player
takes possession after the heroine attempts suicide, right?"
"Yeah, and?"
"But the original owner of this
body who attempted that suicide is so chaotic. She’s just a selfish kid who
thinks that she's the only one who is right."
"...Ah. Come to think of it, did
the Count chew on you after the suicide attempt?"
"---You’re asking something like
that? The Count and Countess raised her their whole lives like a baby, but it's
obvious that her personality is a mess… At first, I was really confused after I
possessed her, but the people in the manor were really speaking a lot in the
back."
---Somehow, it seemed that I would
know the story even if she didn't say any more, so I said,
"So, that’s according to her
original personality?"
"If the people have been looking
at this face for a long time, it's convenient to control the baseline from the
beginning. It’s even more so if they’re lower than me in terms of status. Oh,
thinking about the maids who looked at me with sassy faces like I've lost my
memories makes me angry even when I’m thinking about it now. I can’t stand
that!"
I broke a cold sweat as I saw Aria
clenching her fists.
"Hmmm. By the way,
about Namuel..."
"Ah, that's right!
That's what is important now! Sheesh... Then Rainelle's crow appearance will be
gone for now, huh?"
"It’s not about
crows, man!"
"That's also
important---!!"
"Then you don’t want
me to help you get closer with Namuel?"
"No!! Help me!"
"Then let go of those
feelings!"
"Uu..."
I turned away from Aria
who was crying. Then Aria pouted and flopped down on the sofa.
"Haa, I'd rather
think of Namuel than this bickering."
"Good idea. So, what are you going to do now?"
"I know, right? What should I
do?"
"...hey!!"
"No, even if you say that...
Right now, We're in the process of building our affinity by repeating
conversations and encounters, right?
Well... to prepare for the future, I think I should secure a
Crobanlock...? It's not an easy thing to get, but… Hmm! Things will work out
somehow!"
My head throbbed at Aria’s behavior of
lying on the sofa while saying that.
“Isn’t that Crobanlock a problem?”
"If it's the same as the original
game, It should be in the Count’s hand sooner or later."
"...You know, my existence alone
has already wrecked the original story…"
"...Ah."
Aria opened her mouth
slightly in a brief, bitter groan. After a while, Aria raised her voice while clenching
her head,
"Aaaaah! Rainelle
came to my house and that made me forget about it!! This isn't a game, it's a
game-based reality, right?! That’s what it is, right?! Argh! That means there's
a huge chance that the events of the game won't come out as it is! Aaah! I’m
going crazy!!"
"...I'm going crazy
too. Did you just realize that now?!"
"I was so happy that
a crow was coming to my house, so I forgot about it!"
"That's not a compliment!!
And don't forget something like that!! You idiot!!"
What the hell am I supposed to do with this
idiot?!
As I looked at Aria full
of emotions, she quietly avoided my gaze.
---Yeah, as long as you know you're wrong!
Well...
"I’m in trouble... I
need to have a Crobanlock to establish the route... No, wait a minute. Now that
this is a reality, should we throw away that stereotype...?"
"But, just in case,
wouldn't it be better than having nothing?"
"It is, but... it's a
matter of getting it..."
Haa
I sighed and pondered for
a moment.
Obviously, Crobanlock was
a very difficult item to obtain. It was not certain that you survive if you eat
it, but if you do survive, you will gain power.
"---By the way, if I
think about it, maybe there are people who sell Crobanlock because they don't
want to die?"
"I think so too...
but it's going to be very expensive."
"What if you ask the
Count?"
"--I don't know if I
can buy it with the Count's money, but... I'll give it a try."
"Can I help you
too?"
"How?"
"Uh... I didn’t tell
you? I've gained the ability to turn into a
human being after eating Crobanlock, but birds can talk to each other."
"...? Crows are birds, so they
also can communicate with fellow avians?"
"...If that's how you think, then
why can't humans communicate with monkeys as fellow primates? A conversation won’t
happen if they speak different languages, right?"
At that, Aria went quiet.
And I have one more important part, even though I didn't say it.
Is it okay not to say that Crobanlock and the
crows are related?
It's not that important, and the thing that Myrdin-nim told
me is a myth. The important thing is that I can help her.
"Anyway, I'll ask the
birds. Wouldn't it be easier to find one with the addition of their eyes?"
"...As expected,
Rainelle is an angel! Uuu! Accept my love!!"
"That love is
burdensome! You don't have to give it to me!"
"I refuse the rejection!"
"Ugh!"
Oh no! Wait a minute, getting mad like this
won't change anything, right? Let's be calm, be calm! If I get caught up in
Aria's pace here, the topic will stray from Namuel!
"Then what about
this, since Crobanlock can't be found anytime soon? What you need to do right
now is to meet up with Namuel and talk often, right?"
"I think so…?"
"Then why don't I be the messenger who
delivers your letter to Namuel? Although that's what pigeons do."
Aria’s eyes grew bigger and bigger hearing
that.
"-That's a good idea! Thanks to Rainelle,
the conversation went smoothly, so let's write a letter!"
"Right? It's pretty good, isn't it?"
Aria nodded her head
vigorously before pausing. Then she immediately asked her with a worried face,
"But what if he
thinks I’m using the Emperor's companion to deliver my letters?"
"Then I can turn into
a human figure and explain it well."
"...a crow that can transform into a human form is so
precious."
"Right?"
"Because you are precious, please
return to the form of a crow! I want to hold onto the body of the precious crow and pet you!"
“Don't try to satisfy your
self-interest whenever you have time!"
"Uhuhu, if you
refuse, my heart will be scratched, you know?"
"Are you acting cute
now? That won't work!! Do that to Namuel! To Namuel!"
"If I do it now, I
will only get contemptuous gaze…"
"...Ah, that's true."
"---If you affirm it
straight away, it makes me very sad..."
Heh, that's not a problem I need to know.
When I turned my head with
such a thought in my mind, Aria began moving.
"Then I will a letter
to Namuel, so please wait for a moment!"
With such words, she headed
straight to her desk.
I knew I shouldn't look at
the letter, so I waited patiently. After I spent some time munching on the
cookies on the plate, Aria come up to me.
"I’m done! Oh, I hope
it works out with Namuel somehow..."
"Shall I go right
away to deliver the letter?"
"I'd appreciate it if
you did, but..."
I turned away from her
eyes that were overflowing with worry and returned to my crow appearance. Then I
snatched the envelope in her hand and headed straight for the window.
It was unlike the ones in
the Imperial Palace. I tapped on the closed window. Then Aria came over to the
window, patted my back once, and then opened the window.
I spread my wings and flew
into the sky.
---Judging by the time, Namuel should still be
in the Imperial Palace. If I go in a hurry, I think I'll be able to deliver the
letter.
*Namuel’s POV
When he heard the sound of
flapping wings, Namuel turned his head. There was only one case where the sound
of flapping wings could be heard nearby in the Imperial Palace.
"Rainelle-nim."
As he stretched his arms
out to make a perch, a crow landed on his arm. The black bird had a sapphire
gold necklace. Namuel narrowed his eyebrows at the appearance of the Emperor's
beloved and chosen companion.
"---Rainelle-nim,
what is this letter...?"
Who would use Rainelle-nim as a mail carrier?
The Emperor doesn't even use her as an errand girl, so who is it?
"Some rude person would
dare to..."
Perhaps a little angry,
Namuel received the letter while frowning. The name on the envelope was one
that he remembered.
‘Gwynell von Adriana.’
He felt even more disappointed
because it was someone he had a pleasant conversation with. Perhaps feeling his
mood, the crow turned to her human form.
"Namuel, it’s a
misunderstanding."
"---Rainelle-nim?"
"I’m the one who said
that I'd like to deliver the letter, so don't think too badly of Adriana."
"...Something that
you wanted? Delivering a letter?"
"Yes. I wanted to try
it at least once. Like the white birds. It was fun!"
Namuel nodded at Rainelle’s
smile.
I didn't know how delivering a letter could be
fun, but maybe it's enough if Rainelle-nim enjoys herself.
"Oh, right.
Namuel?"
"Yes? Go ahead."
"I'd also like to
deliver a reply. Is that ok?"
Namuel looked perplexed at
Reinelle whose purple eyes were sparkling
as she asked that.
---It’s not difficult for me to refuse since it’s just a
request...
He pondered for a moment before trying to open his mouth, but Rainelle then added
as if she had remembered something,
"I got permission
from Karmeut."
At those words, Namuel
swallowed a sigh.
...Somehow, the energy of spirits can be
strongly felt near her.
"...I see. Rainelle-nim,
I'll give you the letter tomorrow morning."
"Thank you, Namuel."
Looking at Rainelle, who was smiling
happily, the wizard somehow felt like crying.
Well, it is fortunate that the person to whom I am writing
the letter is not a very unpleasant person.
Recalling Adriana who had
a deep knowledge of crows for a noblewoman, he followed Rainelle, who changed
back into a crow and flew away, with his gaze.
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