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VOLUME 1 – CHILDHOOD

Father’s Passion

NT: Honestly, Din it’s kind annoying to translate, but… it is the one that helps me to realize how much I have changed, I mean… damn, I see this and I think, «What the hell was I thinking when I wrote this», I mean, it’s not bad, not everything, but… some things are like «half-done», and others… were written in the wrong sense… like the Magic… in this chapter are mention certain types of magic… but I didn’t realize that when I made the Spanish version a few years ago… huh… it’s interesting.

NT2: I don’t have too much to say besides that, so… Errrm, how’s everything around here? Fine, I guess. Things start to calm down, but… the two subway stations that were relatively close to my house are “dead”, so Catora will have a lot of trouble getting to his University for some time, so… Well, my classes got canceled again this week, so I can keep ignorig that problem for another week.

I walked across a mountain where I had never even set foot before.

The result, it took me half a day to descend.

I thought i gonna die.

My physical strength is undoubtedly that of a seven year old child.

Why do I have to do this kind of unreasonable things?

When I finally returned home at dusk, Shadiberga pounced on my worried.

Then, he began to give me a long sermon of one hour and to ask me where I had been.

I would like to express my sincere apologies for having made him feel worried, so I told him everything I could.

Even so, I didn’t tell him that I had met an Elf.

I decided to keep the identity of my only friend a secret.

A few days after the incident, Wokins also returned.

The nightmare was over and the usual daily routine began once again.

On the other hand, I heard something about what happened with those I hurt.

They seem to have been brutally treated by Walkin’s hands.

What does that mean? Well… that.

For some time, the screams of agony could be heard In the mansion.

Some time later I decided to ask Wokins what she had done.

Then, she responded with a smile.

「Do you really want to hear about that, Regis-sama?」

「Yes」

「Really?」

「Ye-Yes」

「Do you really want to do it?」

「…… Yes」

「You won’t regret it? Well then I will tell you

First, I took all their meat and――」

「Sorry, I can’t after all」

I walked away from Wokins and escaped.

I ran at a speed that would even surpass God.

What a loser.

However, I am not good with frightful and grotesque things.

I am the type of person who would pass out at the sight of something grotesque.

I tend to feel bad when I hear about things like that.

I was terrified to keep listening until the end.

However, those guys were healed――

The wounds and burns that I caused them were completely healed.

What kind of methods did she use?

By the way, even though the Bandits were cured, they were sent to the capital’s court.

They were caught here, and now they will be judged there.

No matter how poor I become, I swear never to become a bandit.

◆◆◆◆◆

It had been several days since I faced the bandits who invaded the town.

I had already recovered from all the wounds caused by the excessive use of magical power and recovered my strength.

Being in my best condition, I continued with the basic training.

At this time I was behind the mansion, sleeping under the sun surrounded by a peaceful environment.

Normal people have the ability to increase their amount of magical power and improve their ability to manipulate it.

It is not complicated.

We just need to use the right kind of magic and build the appropriate image in our head.

Of course, I tried it too.

As I continued to do so, my aptitude for magic increased.

That also caused the amount of magic power that I own to increase as well. Although it is not very efficient.

Even if I manage to increase my aptitud for magic, I still need constant training.

In my head, I imagined using Star Magic, which was capable of destroying an entire castle in one blow,

and Magic of Creation, which could turn a sterile paradise into a fertile and green earth.

Of course, I can’t use any of these magic.

But I’m still free to imagine those things.

Although I wish I could use some spell capable of causing something like that one day.

But, it is impossible for me right now.

「… Ha~h, It’s a good day」

I try saying something an old man would say while looking out through a window.

The last days have been really hectic.

While i was thinking that, I began to believe that this would be a very peaceful day.

While thinking about that, notice the back of a certain person in the distance.

It was Wokins

What will she be doing?

She seemed to be talking to someone near the entrance of the mansion.

「That’s… a bird?」

After observing it carefully, I noticed that it seemed to be a huge bird.

This is wrong, its size is wrong.

It was large enough to measure 3 meters as long if it extended its wings.

The feather shines in seven colors and has a magnificent atmosphere.

Its beak was not an ordinary one either, it look like a very sharp one, enough to be stronger than that of bird beasts.

The appearance of that monstrous bird accompanying Wokins made her look like she was part of some famous painting.

Wokins took out some pocket money and carried it to the bird’s mouth.

At that moment, the bird spat something out of its mouth.

Wokins took the object that the bird spat and put it in her pocket, after that she walked away from the door as if nothing had happened.

Her face was covered by her usual quiet smile.

I wonder if it was a good thing.

Wokins returned to the mansion.

Then the huge bird flew away.

I wonder what it gave to her.

I couldn’t see it well since I only saw her from her back.

Well, it has nothing to do with me.

After convincing myself, I felt as if something cold fell on my neck.

As I brought my hand to the back of my neck to see what it was, I looked up at the sky.

「… It’s raining」

And it is quite strong.

You can also hear some thunders from the distance.

There was a good time until only a few minutes ago.

But now the sky was covering with dark clouds.

It felt unpleasant when the drop of cold water fell on my neck.

I might catch a cold if I stay here.

The best thing would be for me to hurry back to the mansion.

I was already able to practice enough with the image for today.

Let’s leave it there for today.

I go up to the second floor and to the living room.

I thought about asking where Shadiberga’s towels were.

But, I wasn’t able to find Shadiberga.

He is usually in the living room at this time.

Keeping the doubt, I decided to go to the library.

I opened the door that had been repaired and looked inside.

At that moment, I heard a man trying to contain his laughter.

It made me feel that he could no longer contain his laughter.

「… Good, she won’t find them here」

The source of the laugh was Shadiberga.

I wonder what he is doing in this place.

Shadiberga rearranged a loose board in its place, which was hidden behind a painting.

He did all that silently while trying not to be noticed.

I shook my head as I made the decision to approach him.

I approached Shadiberga quietly, while I was careful with the steps I took.

Then, when I was close enough to him, I put my hand on his shoulder, and.

「Hey, Father」

――The moment I put my hand on his shoulder, the sound of thunder coming from outside could be heard.

「Uuuuuwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!」

Shadiberga let out a ridiculous scream.

I jumped because of the sudden scream.

That was surprising.

Are you the poor victim of a fire?

I am the one who should be surprised because of that scream.

And stop putting that pale face.

Are you a ghost?

After Shadiberga noticed that who called him was me, he held his chest as he let out a sigh of relief.

In addition, it was a really deep sigh.

「What is it, Regis…?」

「Don’t come with that 『What is it』. What are you doing?」

It’s no-nothing. Just a little hiding place――」

Shadiberga said that while pointing towards the painted wall.

Most of the wall was painted and looked completely normal.

But, I felt a slight feeling of incongruity when I looked towards one of its corner.

Apparently there was a hidden hole there.

The table seemed to be to hide it, like a secret door.

「Hmmm, are you hiding your collection?」

「Do-Don’t tell Sefina or Wokins.

If they find out, they will burn it again」

「Are you still collecting this? Even after the punishment you received last time?」

「This hobby is my life. It can’t be helped」

No, I doubt it is worth risking your life for this kind of books.

If you do, I will not be able to write my family’s report in elementary school again.

I will not be able to not feeling nervous when my teacher asks me, 『Please write about your father.

Well, it’s not like I wants to ruin his hobby either.

I also had one in my past life.

「But, do you think you can evade Wokins’ eyes just with that?」

「Don’t worry. Watch this」

After pushing the boards, the space behind was revealed.

Inside there was―― A lot of books with recommendations for women’s clothing.

The space inside the hole was completely filled with those kind of books.

「What happened? Didn’t you hide anything after all?」

「That’s what you think. However, you ignored where the missing books are」

*Ehhem*, Shadiberga said that while beating his chest proudly.

Apparently, this had some hidden trick.

Even when I look closely, I am unable to notice what it is.

But what is Shadiberga thinking?

If I had a book that I didn’t want my family to find―― How would I hide them?

After thinking a little more, I came up with something.

「Aah, it’s a fake background.

「Ugh… Thinking Regis would notice.

Now I worry that someone else can find out」

「No, I think it’s fine.

From a woman’s point of view, it should only look as if you were interested in women’s clothing」

「Even so, I’m still worried」

I calmly point it out.

However, I truly believe that the false background is fine.

I think it is enough to make camouflage.

Rather, what seems more suspicious is the fact that it is hidden behind that table.

「I think what makes it look more suspicious is that table.

In addition, it is rare that women’s clothing books are not changed.

Wouldn’t it be stupid to think that is not suspicious?」

「Yes. I guess that makes it look suspicious. But that’s my goal」

「What do you mean?」

「Regis, what do you think about me hiding books of women’s clothes?」

「Perverted」

「No, besides that…」

Shadiberga dropped his shoulders depressed.

This guy is depressing.

It can’t be helped, I’m going to think about it more seriously.

It’s okay.

Let’s count the situation.

The husband hid a book about women’s clothes.

When a third party discovers this, they will think…

「―― Ah, a gift」

「Correct. I was planning to give Wokins and Sefina clothes for their next birthday. Both of them are always doing their best after all」

Ho~. That is something clever.

However, I am sad to know what motivated this cunning.

「It’s a mistake made to win.

On the other hand, do you still plan to hide your collection?」

「Indeed, although it is embarrassing when you mention it.

In the first place, this hiding place had been done just to hide the women’s clothing books at first glance」

I see. But even so, it is truly effective.

At first glance, no one would believe that under some reference books for gifts, other more daring books are hidden.

It is a splendid camouflage, despite how suspicious it may seem.

Also, choosing clothes for someone else is embarrassing, especially when you are seen by others.

Trying to dress a pretty and innocent girl with his eyes is really embarrassing, as embarrassing as when I was going to choose clothes with my sister and she stared at them while drooling.

Whose idea was it to accompany her?

I truly believed that I would die back then.

「By the way, how many books of that type do you have, Father?」

「Well. Some are in the hands of some friends.

If I were able to put them all together, then there should be around 80 books」

「That’s… An extraordinary amount.

But, I’ve never seen you buy that kind of books before」

「Fu~ Fu~, that’s because my secret personal connection is invincible」

A secret personal connection.

So Shadiberga was involved with something like that.

Damn, and I thought we were in the same league.

I feel betrayed.

But, even my friends have other friends.

I am just a only lonely person, and one of the lowest class besides.

Praise? Worship? Recognition?

People always call me a good for nothing.

「Do you know a book merchant?」

「Unfortunately, she’s just an old acquaintance, she’s someone who travels across the continent.

From time to time I buy from her some extravagant books that she buys in the Empire」

That’s awesome.

You have items that are difficult to acquire, and that even come from a hostile country?

To think that there would be such a good merchant in the Kingdom.

How was he able to meet someone like that?

「She may be a merchant, but her main job is as a magician.

She occasionally works for the Kingdom when she has free time.

I think she was in the middle of an investigation right now.

Although I also heard that she didn’t have enough money」

「Does she take care of her main job in her spare time?」

「We-Well, She’s a strange person」

Shadiberga said that with a tone of shame.

But, even so, I am surprised that he have a friend who sells books as a hobby.

Although I still can’t think of how he met someone like that.

While thinking about it, Shadiberga began to mutter something with dissatisfaction.

「… I had ordered a book for today, but her familiar has not yet arrived」

「Do she use a familiar?」

「Yes, she’s a busy person after all.

She usually uses some kind of Magic Beast to help with her deliveries」

I see, so that’s how it works.

That is an amazing thing.

Now that I think about it, I think I read about it in the last spell book I read.

Apparently it is possible to form a pact with some Monsters or magical Beasts.

And does she use it for her merchant business?

She must be someone very skilled.

「I would like to be like that」

「I understand that Regis wants to become an adult.

But when you grow up, you start to get stressed a lot more and you can even break yourself if you have nothing to depend on」

Fu~u, Shadiberga set a distant look.

No, i get it.

I also bought a lot of adult magazines when I was a high school student.

How old was he then?

I remember wearing a suit and using a lot of hair gel so I wouldn’t look under 18.

At that time I went to the store to buy the magazines with a desperate look.

But the most suspicious was my behavior after buying them.

While returning home at the time, I was questioned by the police because of my suspicious behavior.

At that moment, the only thing I could think about was walking away and running away.

Then I was arrested.

The cops were fast. They caught me in the middle of my escape.

They treated me as if I were some burly thug and they tackled me.

At that time I dropped the magazines I had bought and these were exposed to everyone.

A woman who was walking nearby looked at me as if it was garbage.

And besides, the most painful thing was when I had to call my parents to go pick me up but they never arrived.

Instead, I was picked up by my sister. I still remember how my parents scolded me strictly in front of my sister.

That still remains as a trauma for me.

「… Uhhh. It’s late. I wonder if something happened along the way」

Shadiberga said that with an anxious tone.

Now that I think about it―― That reminds me of the scene I saw before.

At that moment, I felt a chill going through my back.

No, let’s calm down.

Even if it is what I believe, I have nothing to do.

I don’t want to get involved, so it would be best if I leave here right now.

But, I still decided to ask him what I feared most.

「Hey, Father. The familiar you talked about is a huge bird?」

「Yes, that’s right」

「Does it has seven color feather and sharp beak by chance?」

「Huh, thats right. It seems to be the familiar which she like most.

She says something about having a certain charm.

―― Seriously, I will never understand that old friend of mine」

Fu~, Shadiberga said that with a nostalgic smile.

After hearing that, I had decided that I should leave as quickly as possible.

Then, Shadiberga inclined his head confused while noticing my concern.

「Wha-What happens, Regis?」

「Run away」

「Wh-Why should I run away?」

「It’s your fault and that transaction method.

Wokins received your package a while ago」

「Wh-What-What !?」

Hawawawa, Shadiberga looks desperate.

Is it the right time to escape?

Shadiberga also started to run after seeing me trying to escape.

First, he tried to hide behind one of the portraits, however, after realizing he couldn’t, he tried to escape by jumping out the window.

Oi oi, just use the door.

At that moment, in which I murmured that deep in my heart, the window was opened.

But Shadiberga was not the one who opened it.

To prove it, a certain person entered the room through the window.

「Oh my, Shadiberga-sama.

What are you doing in a place like this?」

「Wo-Wokins!」

No, what are YOU doing there!?

This is the second floor, you know.

Shadiberga was paralyzed the moment Wokins arrived.

At that moment, a thunder fell behind Wokins, which made her look much scarier.

At that moment, Shadiberga turned around again trying to escape from Wokins.

After seeing that, Wokins was disappointed.

「Oh dear, are you going somewhere?

Just when I wanted to kill some time, how regrettable.

In that that case, I’ll excusing myself to the mistress’ room, to show her a book that I just received」

After saying that, Wokins took a book out of her pocket――

It was a magnificent book which seemed to have been made with great precision and delicacy.

At that moment, Shadiberga’s face was completely disfigured.

「Wh-Why do you have that, Wokins?」

「I thought it would be a nuisance to end up in Shadiberga-sama’s hands.

So I just received it instead」

「I-I asked for it to be passed to no one besides me…」

「I got a reward from the Magic Association, so I had some money.

I had no problem receiving your package after doubling the price」

「You-You damn traitooooooooor」

Apparently, merchants are more influenced by money than I think.

Shadiberga had been calling her an 『old friend』 just moments ago.

He had said it with such confidence.

What kind of friendship is that which can be broken only in exchange for some money?

Well, I guess it could also be considered a joke among friends.

But, you attracted a huge land mine.

Shadiberga’s life is in danger.

Shadiberga even began to beg in despair.

「Please! Don’t tell Sefina!」

「What are you saying? Do you think I would do something that was so inconvenient for my employer?」

「… Wo-Wokins」

*Ji~n*, Shadiberga was dazzled.

At this moment, Wokins looked like an angel before his eyes.

Well, Wokins usually looks cute.

I couldn’t help confusing her with an angel if I wasn’t careful.

Even when I saw her touch that bird a while ago, I could only think that it was an image taken from a fantasy story.

「Thank you. You can believe me when I say it, but is it okay?」

Shadiberga held Wokins’ hands while thanking him.

Unfortunately, Wokins 『employer』 is Sefina.

On the other hand, Shadiberga was still relieved, without noticing his misunderstanding.

「No need to worry. I am a Super Maid.

I will make sure to report it to my employer, Sefina, without delay」

「THAT IS NOT RIIIIIGGGGHHHTTTttttttttt!」

Shadiberga was dragged without even being able to say something.

Although he resisted, Wokins took him without problems and took him out of the library.

Is it called typhoon passing or after the storm?

I offer my condolences.

I hope he survives and comes back home.

By the way, outside the window was completely sunny.

The storm clouds seemed to have gone along with Shadiberga’s future.

After smiling wryly at the irony, I sat in a chair in the silent library.

I covered myself with a blanket and closed my eyes.

I was tired of all the training I had done.

Let me rest quietly for a while.

「AWAWAWA. JUST KILL ME, KILL ME NOW!」

The miserable voice of a man echoed from downstairs.

Then, as if I had just heard a lullaby, I slowly began to lose consciousness.

NT: I remember not knowing if Shadiberga’s friend was male or female the first time I translated this…

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

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