Monday, May 19, 2025

[WN] Dragon Chain Ori : Volume 2 Finale 1 [Re-Translation]

This is a re-translation.

Volume 2 Finale Part 1

 

A few days after the incident with Lisa, Nozomu had returned to his unchanging daily life, but the events at the Ox Head Inn that day had ultimately remained without a clear resolution.

 

However, even though Nozomu himself remained at a standstill, time moved on regardless of him, and he had no choice but to return to his daily routine.

In a way, it might have been for the best. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, both Nozomu and Lisa were able to distract themselves from their problems, albeit a little.

 

The school courtyard during lunchtime. Here, Nozomu and Mars were eating lunch they had bought from the cafeteria while talking about Somia's birthday party, which was just around the corner.

 

"So, today's Somia-chan's birthday, huh? Irisdina-san said the party would be after school."

 

"Ah, yeah. Seems so..."

 

But something seemed off about Mars. He had been strangely fidgety since morning. He had even been warned by the lecturing teacher several times during the morning classes.

 

"?...What's wrong with you? You seem strange."

 

"N-no, I'm fine. I-I'll be back to normal after school..."

 

"Is that so? Well, if you say so. By the way, what about Ena-chan? I feel bad if only we go to the party..."

 

"I-it'll be fine, probably. S-she wasn't invited in the first place. It would be weird for someone who wasn't invited to suddenly show up..."

 

"You're right, I guess..."

 

Mars was indeed right. Ena hadn't been invited to the party in the first place, so it was normal for her not to attend. However, Nozomu was bothered by Mars's strange nervousness. He would find out the reason after school, when they went to Irisdina-san's house to attend the party.

 

***

 

The northern district of Arcazam. This was where the political institutions of the academy city were located, overseeing its political operations.

At the same time, the residences of those who carried out this administration were also built in this district, and among them stood the Francilt family's mansion.

However, its size was incomparable to the other mansions in this district.

It occupied a plot more than twice as large as the other residences, and that plot was surrounded by a fence taller than three times a person's height.

The mansion itself was also large, probably spacious enough to accommodate all the residents of a small village.

Incidentally, the head of this mansion was apparently Irisdina, the next head of the Francilt family. The mansion itself had been built when her admission to Solminati Academy was decided.

Preparing a mansion for one's daughter's move was something unimaginable for ordinary people.

 

After finishing their classes, Nozomu and the others had arrived at the front gate of Irisdina's mansion, the venue for the party, but they were simply overwhelmed by its sheer size.

 

"…………It's huge."

 

"…………Yeah."

 

"…………The venue's here, right?"

 

"…………Yeah."

 

"It's a really big mansion. Onii-chan, please don't do anything weird again."

 

Nozomu and Mars, who were dumbfounded by the mansion that ordinary people would never have any connection to, were brought back to reality by a familiar voice from the side.

 

"...By the way, Mars. Didn't you say Ena-chan wasn't coming?"

 

"Ugh!"

 

Standing beside Nozomu and the others was Ena, who wasn't supposed to be attending the party. Nozomu questioned Mars, but Mars awkwardly averted his gaze.

As if unable to bear seeing her brother like that, Ena began to explain the situation.

 

"Please don't misunderstand, Nozomu-san. I didn't come to attend the party."

 

"Eh, then what for?"

 

"I'm here to apologize to the person my brother caused trouble for the other day. Onii-chan is unreliable on his own…………"

 

Apparently, Ena had come along to apologize to Tima-san, whom Mars had bothered the other day. Mars himself was holding his head. This was probably why he had been acting strangely at school.

 

"Mars... you..."

 

Nozomu let out a dumbfounded voice. It was incredibly pathetic for one's younger sister to accompany them for an apology.

 

"That's not it! What are you thinking! She just followed me on her own!!"

 

"What are you saying! If it were just Onii-chan, you'd just say something weird and make things worse!"

 

"Cut it out already! Are you my mother!!"

 

"H-hey, you two..."

 

The siblings were bickering as usual. Naturally, the people passing by were paying attention to them. Nozomu was frankly embarrassed. He called out to the two of them several times, but they were so engrossed in their verbal battle that they didn't notice.

Raising their voices in front of such a large mansion would naturally attract attention, but Nozomu knew that it was impossible to stop this sibling quarrel, so he ignored them and started walking towards the gate.

 

As Nozomu approached the gate, it opened, and a maid who seemed to work at this mansion appeared.

 

"Excuse me. We would appreciate it if you would refrain from making noise in front of this mansion."

 

"Ah, I'm sorry. We were invited to Somia-chan's... Somiliana-san's birthday party today."

 

"You are...?"

 

The maid looked at Nozomu and the others with clearly suspicious eyes. Nozomu and the others were wearing Solminati Academy uniforms, but because of the commotion happening behind them, the maid saw them as thoroughly suspicious individuals.

Incidentally, the reason they were wearing uniforms was that neither Nozomu nor Mars owned any formal wear suitable for attending the birthday party of a noble family's daughter, even if it was among acquaintances.

 

"…………I am very sorry, but we cannot allow such suspicious people into the mansion—" "Oh, Nozomu-kun, you came!" O-oh, young lady!!"

 

Appearing from behind the maid, who was gently trying to send Nozomu and the others away, was Irisdina, the host of the party. Her close friend Tima was also behind her.

 

"They are my friends. It's alright to let them through. I'll guide them, so you can return to your duties."

 

"Y-yes."

 

"Ah, thank you, Irisdina-san."

 

The maid hurried away, and Nozomu was relieved as he had thought they were about to be turned away.

 

"Fufu, we can't just turn away invited guests at the gate, can we? ...By the way, how long are those two going to keep this up?"

 

A smile that would captivate anyone graced Irisdina's refined face as she replied to Nozomu. However, she was probably still concerned about the siblings behind them. The two were still arguing without noticing them. They didn't seem to realize that there was a crowd of people gathering around them, let alone notice what was happening here.

 

"Those two…………hey!! We're going inside now! How long are you going to keep this up!!"

 

""…………Eh?""

 

When Nozomu shouted at the two of them, it seemed to have finally reached them this time. They let out foolish sounds and looked over here, finally realizing their embarrassing behavior and hurrying over.

 

"Nozomu! If you noticed, you should have said something!"

 

"That's right, Nozomu-san! You made us so embarrassed!"

 

"………………Eh~."

 

Nozomu could only hold his head at the two people who were saying such unreasonable things. Irisdina and the others were watching the three of them with amusement.

 

"Fufufu. You all seem to be having fun. But Nozomu-kun, would you introduce her to me if you don't mind?"

 

Irisdina's gaze was directed at Ena, who was standing beside Nozomu and Mars.

 

"Ah, come to think of it, this is the first time you've met Ena-chan."

 

"Well, maybe you've heard, but I'm Irisdina Francilt. Nice to meet you."

 

"Y-yes! I'm Ena Dickens."

 

Pressed by Irisdina's aura, Ena introduced herself nervously. Next, Tima, who was behind Irisdina, also introduced herself.

 

"Fufu, I'm Tima Lime. Nice to meet you, Ena-chan."

 

"Ah, you're Tima-san, right? I'm very sorry for the trouble my foolish brother caused you the other day."

 

When Ena realized that the person in front of her was the one Mars had bothered, she bowed her head deeply in apology. Tima looked a little taken aback by this.

 

"I-it's alright. You don't have to worry about it..."

 

"No, I can't do that... or rather, Onii-chan, you apologize too! It's your fault in the first place!!"

 

"Like I said! Are you my mother! You're making it hard for me to talk!"

 

"What! You can't apologize on your own anyway, can you! That's why I apologized first!"

 

"That's why I'm saying it's unnecessary!! It's counterproductive, if anything!!"

 

"H-hey, wait a minute, you two! Fighting at someone's house, especially during a birthday party, is bad!!"

 

"Pfft, Ahahahaha!"

 

Nozomu somehow managed to stop the two who were about to start fighting again, but he was surprised by Irisdina's laughter as she watched them. The Irisdina Nozomu had seen until now was composed and unwavering, but that transcendent aura made Nozomu feel like she was someone from a different world. However, the girl laughing in front of him now had no such transcendence, but rather she looked like a girl of the same age as them.

 

Mars and Ena, who saw such an Irisdina, forgot their quarrel and stared blankly, and Tima, who was behind them, also looked at the black-haired girl with surprise.

 

"Fufu, sorry. You two seem to get along really well... that's right. Ena-chan, was it? Would you like to join my sister's party if you don't mind?"

 

"Eh? B-but... I've never been to a party like this before, and..."

 

Ena was quite hesitant.

She had originally come to accompany her brother, so she seemed hesitant to join the party.

However, Irisdina didn't seem to mind and said it was alright.

 

"You don't have to be so stiff. This time it's just a family party, so anything goes. Besides, I think my sister would be happier if there were more people."

 

"Well... since the host is saying so, I think it's fine."

 

"…………I understand. If it's not too much trouble, please let me join."

 

Since Nozomu also agreed with her opinion, Ena seemed to think it would be rude to keep refusing and decided to participate.

 

***

 

When they arrived at the party venue, there were various people, but most of them seemed to be people working at the mansion.

The party itself seemed to be a standing buffet, with various dishes lined up on the tables in the venue, each of which was clearly the result of the chef's ingenuity.

The guest of honor, Somia, was in the center, surrounded by children of her age wearing Ekros uniforms. They were probably her classmates from school.

 

When Irisdina went to Somia's side, Somia, noticing her older sister, jumped into her arms, and Irisdina gently accepted the leaping Somia.

 

The scene of the older sister, lifting her younger sister with a goddess-like smile, and the younger sister, clinging to her older sister with a beaming smile, was very gentle, and smiles naturally appeared on the faces of those around them, enveloping the party venue in a warm atmosphere.

 

***

 

"Thank you all for celebrating my precious sister's birthday today. Please forget about your usual duties and decorum today and enjoy yourselves to the fullest."

 

With Irisdina's greeting, the party began, and everyone started to enjoy themselves in their own way.

 

Nozomu had been watching the scene while enjoying the food with Mars and the others since earlier.

A crowd had gathered around Irisdina, Somia, and Tima, and everyone seemed to be having fun talking.

 

Somia had been talking with her classmates, but when she noticed Nozomu and the others, she waved her hand widely and came over.

 

"Good evening, Nozomu-san!"

 

"Good evening, Somia-chan. Happy birthday."

 

"Yo."

 

"Thank you for coming today!"

 

Somia replied cheerfully. She seemed especially happy, more energetic than usual.

 

"Nozomu-san. Who is this person?"

 

Somia turned her gaze to Ena, who was standing next to Mars, and asked.

 

"Nice to meet you. I'm Ena, Mars Dickens's younger sister. Irisdina-san kindly invited me to join you today. Nice to meet you, Somiliana-san."

 

"Ah, you can just call me Somia. I'd be happier if you did, so please don't hesitate!"

 

"Alright. Nice to meet you, Somia-chan."

 

"Yes!"

 

Then the two of them started talking about it with smiles. Judging from their self-introductions and current demeanor, they seemed to be getting along quite well.

The two of them were currently talking about their older brothers and sisters. Perhaps because both of them had older siblings, their conversation was lively. Ena was talking about how much trouble her brother had caused her, and Somia was defending Mars, who was being thoroughly criticized.

Mars protested against his sister who was constantly badmouthing him, and his sister retorted. Just as another great verbal battle was about to begin, Tima, who had come over after hearing the commotion, joined Somia in trying to stop them.

 

Nozomu had been watching the scene from a little distance, when Irisdina came over.

 

"Hey, Nozomu-kun. Are you enjoying yourself?"

 

"Yes, I don't often get such an opportunity. More importantly, shouldn't you stop them?"

 

"It's alright. Mars-kun and the others seem to do this all the time, and Somia seems to be enjoying it. Tima looks a little troubled, but it's good for her sometimes, I suppose."

 

She chuckled and watched the commotion with amusement. Her demeanor was appropriate for her age, different from her dignified self at the academy, but her smile was very attractive.

 

"!"

 

"?Is something wrong?"

 

"N-no. It's nothing!"

 

"?Is that so?"

 

Nozomu felt embarrassed that he had been staring at her smile and inadvertently looked away.

Irisdina approached Nozomu, who seemed to be acting strangely, which only made Nozomu's heart beat faster.

 

"By the way, I haven't thanked you yet."

 

"Thank me?"

 

Nozomu tilted his head at Irisdina's words. He couldn't think of any reason why he should be thanked.

 

"Our mother passed away when she gave birth to Somia. That's why I've tried to be a mother to Somia... but perhaps because she misses her real mother, Somia always seemed a little sad as her birthday approached."

 

Nozomu listened intently to her monologue. He hadn't known that her mother had passed away.

 

"But this time it's not like that. I think it's thanks to meeting you. Somia often talked about you at the mansion. About meeting a strange older brother."

 

"I... see."

 

When he looked towards Somia, she was frantically trying to stop the arguing Mars and Ena. It looked difficult, but there was no unpleasant atmosphere, and it was somehow heartwarming.

 

"Please stop it already! Onee-sama! Nozomu-san! Don't just stand there looking all warm and fuzzy, do something!"

 

Nozomu and Irisdina exchanged glances at Somia's voice and chuckled.

 

"Well then. The princess is calling, so shall we go?"

 

"Yes, I'll stop Mars for now."

 

The two nodded at each other and ran into the commotion.

 

***

 

The front gate of the Francilt residence. An elderly gentleman in a butler's uniform stood there, and when he rang the gate bell, the maid who had cautioned Nozomu and the others appeared.

 

"Yes, who is it?"

 

"Excuse me for calling so late. I have business with the master of this mansion. Could you please announce me?"

 

"I am sorry. A party celebrating the young mistress's birthday is being held at the master's residence today, so no one can be announced. If you have any business, I will convey it to the master later, so please forgive me."

 

The master of this mansion was Irisdina. The maid, looking at the elderly gentleman, thought that while his attire was neat and his speech polite, something was off.

She asked about his business, but the elderly gentleman said he had to speak to the person directly and wouldn't budge.

 

The elderly gentleman repeatedly asked the maid to let him meet the master of the mansion, but the maid gently refused, saying it was the master's order.

 

"Hmph, it cannot be helped then…………"

 

Finally, the elderly gentleman sighed, straightened his butler's uniform collar, and snapped the fingers of his right hand.

Then, suddenly, the maid's strength left her body, and she collapsed on the spot.

 

"I apologize. This too, is by order of my master."

 

The elderly gentleman caught the collapsed maid, gently leaned her back against the gate, and quickly moved the fingers of his right hand through the air.

At that moment, a huge magic circle appeared at the elderly gentleman's feet, and a massive magic power enveloped the mansion.

 

***

 

As the enjoyable time passed and the party itself drew to a close, the attendees either headed home or began tidying up the venue.

However, Nozomu and his group remained, waiting for Somia and the others. For them, the birthday celebration wasn't over yet.

 

"Sorry to keep you waiting, everyone!"

 

Somia rushed over to Nozomu and his group. Irisdina and the others were behind her.

 

The reason Nozomu and his group had stayed behind was to give Somia her present.

While others had presented their gifts during the party, Nozomu and his group hadn't had the chance.

 

Incidentally, the cause was Mars and Ena's massive quarrel. Nozomu had been playing the role of a leash for the two boisterous siblings throughout the party, thus missing the opportunity to hand over the present.

 

Somia gazed at them with anticipation, her eyes urging Nozomu to hurry.

Chuckling at her eagerness, he was about to take out the gift.

But the next moment, the door to the party venue clicked open, and an elderly gentleman stepped inside.

The gentleman wore a black butler's uniform, his silver hair neatly tied back, and sported red eyes and a monocle.

Irisdina frowned upon seeing this figure. Neither she nor Nozomu and his friends had seen such a person at the party. He was clearly an outsider.

 

"Who are you? I don't believe you were invited to today's party."

 

"Please forgive my impolite intrusion. I actually have a message from my master for the lord of this mansion... Allow me to introduce myself. I am Rugato, a butler serving the Wajiart family of the Dizart Empire. Might I presume that you are Lady Irisdina Francilt and Lady Somiliana?"

 

Irisdina questioned the elderly gentleman in a stern voice. He bowed deeply, maintaining the smile on his lips. It was an ideal bow befitting a servant.

 

"The Dizart Empire... if I recall correctly, it's in the northwest part of the continent..."

 

Nozomu murmured the name of the country, as if to himself.

 

"...Indeed, I am the lord of this mansion, Irisdina Francilt, and this is my younger sister, Somiliana... But may I ask, Rugato-dono, what brings you here?"

 

"My purpose is to request the return of the treasure, the 'Eternal Flame Furnace,' which was previously lent to the Francilt family."

 

"The Eternal Flame Furnace?"

 

Irisdina tilted her head, a name she had never heard before. It seemed she knew nothing about this treasure.

 

"Yes. It is a treasure capable of absorbing the souls of others and making their power one's own, originally belonging to the Wajiart family I serve... Judging by appearances, it seems to have fused with Lady Somiliana's soul. We have come to retrieve it."

 

"What?!"

 

Everyone present doubted their ears.

According to Rugato's story, the Eternal Flame Furnace had fused with Somia's soul. Moreover, he was saying that they had come to take it back.

 

"Now then, I shall fulfill the contract."

 

"W-wait!"

 

Irisdina, completely unaware of the situation, called out to stop Rugato, but at that moment, an immense magic power enveloped the entire mansion.

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