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VOLUME 1 – CHILDHOOD

First Friend

NT: Last Friday was horrible for Catora. Things have been terrible around here, and Catora failed to return home on time. By the time he left his university, the subway stations had already closed, and he had to wait hours for someone to pick him up, and on the way back home, one of my mother’s car tires (who went to pick me up at the university) it got pricked. Fuck, it was horrible. On the way back we saw the Protesters (troublemakers) fighting the police officers and… fuck. Now there is a curfew and, damn, I hear the helicopters hovering around. The good thing (if I can say that it is), is that due to everything that has happened here, they ended up canceling the classes (there can be no classes if the students cannot reach them).

Nn? What am i talking about? Of this and this.

A lot of idiots thought it would be a good idea to tear apart the subway stations to make them decrease the value of the ticket. Now almost all the subway lines are unusable and some idiots started looting and revolts… bunch of goddamn morons.

Catora’s University is right in the middle of 3 subway stations goddamnit! It looked like a battlefield!

… It’s heavy.

I feel as if my body had become stone.

I feel a severe headache and I also feel nauseous.

However, I have the image and the pose of magic completely dominated.

That is why although I feel all this pain, I have no problem controlling the magic.

A large fireball appeared in front of me.

After reaching its target, the fireball will not stop burning until it completely consumes its target.

It will burn just like a star.

「The objectives are their 『Clothes』 and 『Hair』. Go――」

At that moment, the fireball exploded.

And, as if it was trying to drag them to hell, attack the bandits.

Those who were unable to avoid it with their combat techniques, began to raise their screams.

「Gyyaaaaaaaa! It burnsss!」

「Fuck, fuck! These flames aren’t dissapearing! What are these flames! Haaaaaaaaa!」

The fireball hit directly against one of the bandits, then bounced, and attacked the others again.

The overwhelming amount of fire completely covered the clothes and hair of the bandits.

Then the bandits began to roll on the ground, trying to extinguish the flames.

There is a reason why I decided not to burn the bandits directly.

If I had targeted the bandits themselves, then they would have burned until there was nothing left of them.

I would definitely have been harassed by a sense of guilt and regret if I had done things that way.

Also, it would be annoying if they started running around the town with their bodies wrapped in flames.

Also, it’s not like I want to kill them either.

I will be satisfied with that they stop doing what they were doing.

「… Damn, I won’t forgive you. I will definitely kill you and your whole family」

The bandit leader stared at me as he told me that while giving off a terrible smell.

However, I cannot consider that as a true declaration of revenge.

For my part, I prefer to avoid such things.

It may be a subtle thing, but I prefer to threaten them a bit.

「I understand, I don’t really want to be killed.

Well, I guess I should just kill you right now」

「… Eh?」

「Don’t say that, didn’t you say you would kill me and my family?

If that’s the case, then I just have to take care of you」

I will not forgive anyone who tries to hurt someone close to me.

I have already felt before the bitterness of not being able to do anything for those I want to protect.

After hearing my words, the bandit leader turned pale.

It seems that he was just trying to intimidate me.

At that moment he let out a loud scream, while trying to invent an excuse.

「No, it was a joke! We-We’ll never do something like this again, so please, forgive us」

「After three shots」

「… What?」

「One, for attacking the old man from the inn.

Two, for causing riots that they caused while coming here.

And three, for trying to kidnap Isabel.

―― I’ll forgive you after that」

Regis pointed to the leader of the bandits with two of his fingers.

Then, the bandit leader raised his voice again in a scream as he showed a face full of despair.

「I-I will definitely die with that」

「Maybe. But tell that to the people you screwed up with this」

「Well, let’s do this!

I’ll give you the Elf, so let us go!

The Elves sell very well on the black market!」

「The first, is from the Uncle from the inn」

At that moment, he raised his hand and began to put the magic power in his fingers.

Then, he began to conjure his magic towards the Bandit Leader.

「Flickering flames orbs, penetrate deeply into my enemy―― 『Gun Fire』」

Then he shot a fireball at the Bandit Leader.

At that moment, the bandit leader let out a loud scream.

「Gyyyaaaaaaaaa!」

「He doesn’t seem to have burned. Well then, this one is of the riots you caused in the town――」

I began to conjure the spell again.

At that moment, the bandit leader opened his eyes overwhelmed with terror.

「Flickering flames orbs, penetrate deeply into my enemy―― 『Gun Fire』」

I fire a fireball at the bandit leader again.

This hit directly in his abdomen.

At that moment a dull sound was heard while his body showed signs of having received massive damage.

「——–—!」

The leader of the bandits, who showed an unrecognizable expression, tried to raise a huge and sore scream but his voice refused to leave.

I wonder if he already lost consciousness.

After slightly adjusting the magic power that I would use for the spell, I placed myself over the leader of the bandits.

「In the end, who I am most angry with is myself.

This last one will be a little more intense. This one goes by Isabel――」

I raised my fingers to him.

Then, someone gently held my wrist.

When I looked back, I saw Isabel, who had recovered from the attack a moment ago and was now standing next to me.

Then she silently shook her head.

「Going beyond this will be too much punishment.

If you plan on doing it for me, then stop」

「… I see. Fine」

I planned to use this last attack to intimidate them.

Well, it doesn’t matter anymore.

I looked away from the leader of the bandits and began to look around the area.

The rest of the bandits had been knocked out with the Astral Fire that I launched earlier.

Also―― There is something that is starting to worry me a little.

The flames were still burning the bandits slightly.

It will be bad if they don’t extinguished soon.

「If the flames reach the fields… I must find a way to extinguish the flames」

I wonder where there will be some buckets with water.

The moment I began to think about it―― I began to feel an intense dizziness.

「… Wh-What?」

It was a terrible sense of fatigue.

I felt like I had just run in a marathon.

It was like running 400 meters at full speed.

I, unable to bear it any longer, collapsed on the ground.

「Ku-Kugh. My conscience fades away …」

I hear the sound of the army from a distance.

I think they, somehow, will managed to extinguish the flames that were left of the combat.

I feel too sleepy to even move.

I can’t even move a single finger as I wish.

When I closed my eyes, I quickly fell into an abyss of my conscience――

◆◆◆◆◆

I hear the singing of the birds.

The sound of the water running through the river passes pleasantly through my ears.

When I opened my eyes, I discovered that I was somewhere on the mountain.

I guess I lost consciousness after using too much magic power.

In addition to the powerful Astral Fire, I also use many other spells.

My little body was not able to withstand all that.

「Ah, you woke up. Your name was Regis, right?」

「… Isabel? What do I do in this place?」

「I brought you here after kidnapping you」

「………」

NT: …

How curious, I think I heard wrong.

That’s right.

Elves, who have suffered from kidnapping more than anyone else, wouldn’t try to do something like that.

「I’m sorry, what did you say?」

「I decided to kidnap you. It was a good thing for you to pass out since it made it easier for me」

NT: …!?

She said that clearly.

I’m so happy, it’s the first time something like this has happened to me since I was born.

To think that I would live the experience of being kidnapped.

「I’m kidding. Don’t look at me that way」

「What are your reasons for having decided to bring me here?」

「I did it because the army was coming.

I thought it would be bad if they found you there」

「So you decided to bring me to the mountain」

Isabel nodded after hear that.

Aren’t your words and your motives a bit messed up?

Well, I understand that you don’t want to be found by the private army of any noble.

「By the way, Regis, why did you want to see me on the outskirts of town?」

「… Ah … why do you ask?」

「Well, I think I understand most.

I guess you thought you would have a chance to hear more about the Elf Canyon, didn’t you?」

「In part it was because of that. But it’s not like that was my only reason」

「… What do you mean?」

At that moment, she gave me a look full of suspicion.

Do you really intend on making me say it all?

I guess I have no other.

I swallowed my shame and hid it in the depths of my heart and began to say everything I thought about.

「No, what I most wanted to do was talk to you again」

「Eh?」

「I, had never really made a friend.

We may not be the same age… and it might not be the most appropriate to say it, but I felt really happy when I was able to talk to you」

Of course, at first I thought it would be good if she could tell me where the Canyon» was.

But, when we met, she immediately attacked me with her swords and acted like a whole tomboy*.

After that first impression, I could only think of being on high alert around her.

But, despite that, I understood that she was not someone unpleasant, and we immediately calmed down and talked.

NT: Tomboy: It would be a term used to refer to a girl who behaves the way a boy would.

After that, I felt as if our affinity increased.

Because of that, I thought it would be nice if I was able to keep in contact with her.

After saying that, Isabel’s ears fell slightly.

What’s up with that? Do elves express their emotions through their ears?

「Is-Isn’t it just because I’m an elf?」

「I think it’s something different, if I had to give you some reason then … I think it would be that.

I only like the way I feel when I talk to you」

So is.

I also didn’t have any friends in my previous life.

I was just a loner.

The King of loners even.

I would probably have obtained a skill called 『Eternal Lonely』 or something like that.

But, when I’m with her I have a lot of fun.

And since I remember those feelings of loneliness, it makes me want to have some way to contacting Isabel.

I even sneaked out of my house quickly in the morning, and I guess it was because I wanted to see her again.

Ah, I finally understand.

Those mysterious feelings that I had this morning, it was surely this.

I had never experienced it before, so I was unable to understand it.

I am sure it was my desire to be her friend.

It was definitely that, it is surely what I felt the first time I saw her.

After giving that sincere answer, Isabel’s cheeks turned red.

Is it because it’s hot?

It’s getting hotter here.

I hope you don’t suffer from any heat stroke.

「Do-Do you want me to tell you where the Elf Canyon is located?」

「Didn’t you tell me you couldn’t tell me?」

「Of course, I can’t tell strangers.

But, there are no problems if it is to invite a friend」

「So there was that option…」

Well, asking her to intervene is a good option.

However, being able to meet an elf is something unusual.

But, if Isabel guided me, I would be able to enter into the Canyon.

「But, now I am in the middle of an important job.

And it will take at least another seven or eight years to complete it.

After that, you can go there with me」

「Really!?」

「Well, of course, it makes no sense to lie to a child」

What reassuring words.

There is nothing more reliable than personal connections.

Sefina’s disease is supposed to take about 10 or 20 years to take her life.

If it’s just that, then it will be fine.

Anyway, that makes me feel calmer.

I wonder what would have happened if I hadn’t helped her when she was blinded by that light.

Of course, it’s not as if I hadn’t intended to help her even if I didn’t get anything in return.

「When I finish this work, I plan to go to learn magic at the Magic Academy of the Kingdom」

「You mena, the Royal Magic Academy of the Kingdom?」

「Yes, After graduating from there, my identity will be guaranteed and that will allow me to move more freely around」

「… Ohhh」

As things go, it seems that I can get the Ryûjin No Saji in the process.

I had been planning to go to the Magic Academy of the Kingdom since the beginning.

Depending on how things go, it should be possible for me to get the two items I need in a short time.

「Actually, I was also planning to go there」

「I see. Well, if you see me at the academy, then go talk to me at some point.

Well, then―― It’s time for me to leave」

「Oh, thanks for everything. Come visit me sometime」

「Thank you for helping me at that time.

I don’t like humans very much, but Regis doesn’t dislike me」

I’m glad you say that.

Isabel rose slowly from the place where she was sitting.

Then, when I was about to start walking, she looked at me with a nervous look.

「… Well, it doesn’t matter」

「What happens?」

「Don’t move, it will be fast」

What happens now? I try to ask for some explanation with my look.

However, Isabel didn’t answer me, she didn’t even let out any sound.

Instead, she just approached me.

And then――

「… *<ruby>Hamu*<rt>《Bite》</rt></ruby>」

She bit my ear.

That sudden action felt surprisingly dangerous.

My heart jumped at that moment.

NT: !? I expected something else but even so… !?

It felt nice and tickled.

When the tip of her tongue licked my ear, it began to feel slightly erotic.

At the same time, I felt a little pain.

Isabel’s teeth had begun to bite a soft part of my ear.

「… I-Isabel」

「*<ruby>Fuu*<rt>《Sigh》</rt></ruby>. Don’t get surprised.

I only did this so that my elf scent remained in his body」

「Scent?」

「That’s right, most elves are alarmed when they meet a human for the first time.

So it is not very easy to talk to them. So this is something necessary」

Isabel is also like that, she also seems somewhat reluctant to relate to humans or to see them as friends.

It seems that the gap between humans and elves is too large.

Isabel gently stroked my ear and gave me a pleasant smile.

「But now you’re impregnated with the scent of my family, it should serve as a brand that says 『This person is safe』.

With this you should be able to talk with other elves more easily」

「Ho~h, how useful」

Huh? That’s it?

My heart began to beat frenetically for nothing?

Not even any hint of desire?

There was nothing.

NT: Ah~, I also expected something else…

「Well, that brand also has other purposes but―― You don’t have to know them」

Isabel turned and let out a few laughs.

That worries me.

What did she mean by that?

「Well, I’m leaving」

「Ah, be careful on the road」

Isabel waved her hands to say goodbye before leaving as fast as a storm.

I think their physical abilities are well above human.

Becoming your enemy will only guarantee defeat.

I really made a good friend.

「… So」

There is no doubt that my encounter with Isabel helped me get closer to my goal.

In fact, you never know what life holds for you.

I also thank this mountain for giving me the opportunity to have that conversation.

That’s right, thanks you, strange uncivilized mountain.

I nodded in admiration, then looked up at the sky.

I had just noticed something important that I had been ignoring since I woke up here.

「How do I get home?」

NT: Aha, I don’t believe her at all. As if it really was an indication to tell others «This person is safe». I’m sure she was simply marking her territory. She was putting a big sign saying «HE’S MINE. DONT EVEN DARE TO TOUCH HIM WITH YOUR DIRTY HANDS YOU BUNCH OF SLUTS», or something like that.

NT2: As always, if you find something weird, whatever, just tell me in the comments.

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