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VOLUME 1 – CHILDHOOD

In the Royal Capital

NT: I (really) sorry for the delay, I’ve been a little (too much) lazy lately. In my defense, Din’s chapters are quite long, you know.

The Royal Capital was surrounded by the huge walls of the castle, which protect it from any enemy attack.

No matter where I look at it, it is incredibly large.

Even so, the reason for that is quite simple.

Apparently, a few hundred years ago, the entire continent was involved in a devastating war.

Now it is only known as, 『The Emperor King’s War』.

But at that time, the Kingdom fought intensely against the Empire from the north, which ended in a bloody battle where each side attacked the other with all its might.

At that time, the castle was able to stay thanks to its huge walls.

Well, it would definitely be difficult to invade any place with a wall as big as that, regardless of whether the attackers are human or even demons.

I’m sure of that.

We passed through the city center and entered a street that was full of Nobles.

Shortly after, we arrived at a huge mansion which was prepared to receive any noble guest.

It seems that this will be our residence for now.

「To build a mansion like this… I’m sure it wasn’t built through reliable means」

「What are you talking about, Regis? The King is famous for his incorruptible virtuosity」

「No, I mean, just look at this huge garden. Only someone very rich could afford something like this」

「Well, the Nobles who participated in the duel will stay here after all」

「Oh…」

From what I hear, this mansion seems to be one of the least valued properties in the entire Capital.

On the other hand, I am the type of person whose greatest experience related to another person’s house only comes down to listening to the neighbors of the house next door.

That’s why listening to this story makes me feel like I was just hited in the face.

Even the warehouse of our House seems like a high class property to me.

There is no way I can deal with this kind of reality.

This makes me wonder about the kind of life that the noblemen of the Royal Capital have.

Seeing how other people live their lives normally while they go at their own pace.

However, I am also a member of a Noble Family.

Even if we are Fallen Nobles, we are still Nobles.

Try to go through the door.

Then, when I looks back, I saw that Shadiberga was fixing his clothes.

「Hey? Don’t you come, Father?」

「No, after storing my luggage, I’ll be going to the Royal Castle to give my regards.

I must introduce myself since the Royal Family will be the one to administer the Duel」

「I see, you must go show your respects to the King」

I wonder if it’s okay without carrying any present.

While thinking about it, Shadiberga shook his head in denial.

「I will not meet the King directly.

I will only see the Minister」

「Since we are Fallen Nobles. It can’t be helped」

「Yes. Anyway, Regis, do you want to come along too? 」

「… Nnn」

I glanced at the Royal Castle.

It was a huge castle, to which to reach, it was necessary to cross numerous doors and climb a slope similar to that of a hill.

It is too far to go on foot.

Even so, I don’t want to ride the carriage again today.

I might be attacked by another wave of motion sickness again due to the constant movement of the Carriage.

The best will be that I stay here and enjoy my free time.

「No, I’m good. I will stay and walk around the streets」

「I understand. It’s fine if you go through the city center, but please don’t go to the Northern Noble District」

「Nn? Why?」

「There are many unreasonable nobles there.

We are fortunate to be able to stay in the Southern Noble District」

From what I hear, it seems that there are two Noble Districts in the Royal Capital.

One of them is the Southern Noble District, where we are staying now.

It is the place where the lowest ranking nobles to medium ranking nobles stay.

There is a lot of movement in it and the structure is not very different from the rest of the Commoner’s District.

Therefore, there is nothing too flashy here.

On the other side is the Northern Noble District, which is quite bad in comparison.

It is a District that is plagued by unreasonables high class Noble.

By the way, it seems that the Villa of the Hogos Family is also in that District.

I was already wondering why I hadn’t seen Durf’s face around here. So he went to the Northern District.

Although I don’t really want to see him either.

The Northern District is also such an unreasonable place were normal people are blamed for committing a serious crime just for having stepped on it.

There are even some nobles who give themselves the right to collect special taxes in that place.

Since the King’s eyes do not reach that place, the Nobles take the opportunity to oppress ordinary people day and night.

It seems that the government of this Kingdom has several problems.

「Understood. I’ll make sure I don’t get close to that place」

「Alright, then it’s good. What about you, Wokins?」

「Nnn. Should I accompany Regis-sama?」

It seems she still doesn’t decide what to do.

She is a girl, so I must reject her properly.

「You don’t have to do it. You haven’t been able to sleep lately either, Wokins.

You already did enough watching the surroundings while we came here. Please, just take a break」

「Understood, Regis-sama. If you insist so much――」

Wokins said rejoiced and go to the mansion.

In addition, she did it while doing some cheerful and small jumps.

If I saw any other adult do that, I would feel strange, but for some reason, I feel that Wokins looks good doing it.

Maybe because she’s always happy.

As I expected, she really is cute.

Her beautiful silver hair that swayed gently from side to side and her simple maid clothes only increased her charm.

Seeing her that way only made my heart shake.

It would be impossible for me not to take a second look every time I see her.

「Well then, Regis, I’ll be back later」

「Ah, okay, be careful」

「I’ll do that even without you reminding me」

*Bi*, Shadiberga left while he showed me his thumb up.

I can’t deny the possibility of someone attacking him on orders from that infamous Durf.

But, there are many people on the way from here to the Royal Castle, so it would not be easy for any murderer.

It would be bad if the Kingdom discovered his tricks after all.

So I don’t have to worry, I think.

I left the mansion and headed towards the center of the city.

Wokins as Shadiberga are always busy.

I would like them to take a good rest.

Meanwhile, I will go shopping for a while.

Actually, I was somewhat excited to come to the city.

After all, there will surely be a lot of spell books that I can’t buy in a remote rural area like the one where I live.

So now I’ll take the opportunity and look for some magic shop.

I thought I could find some magic shop if I just wandered around the city center, but it actually turned out to be harder than I thought.

All I found were armor and miscellaneous items stores.

It can’t be helped.

I gave up the idea of looking for the store on my own and decided to ask a man who attended one of the shops of everyday items.

「Excuse me, could you tell me where the Magic Store is located?」

「I don’t care, but… You, are you a Noble?」

「Yes, I am」

The man took a look at my clothes before nodding.

「If so, then it’s fine. The Magic shop is located near the Northern District.

There are a lot of strange things there, so be careful」

「… North, huh. Thanks for the info.

It’s not much, but let me buy this knife as thanks」

「Anytime」

I had bought a small knife made to hunt demons some time ago.

I already have a knife, but it is not a bad idea to have another as a replacement.

Anyway, I have earned a lot of money thanks to the business in my name.

Even so―― this knife.

The knife that I have looks very similar to the knife Shadiberga has.

So much that I can’t tell the difference.

It looks cheap, but it still seems to be a first class item.

Anyway, now I know where to go.

But still, there is a problem, and it is the location of the store.

It is located near to the Northern District.

In a commercial area in its surroundings.

Perhaps there is some discrimination against commoners.

However, my current status is that of a Noble, I shouldn’t be too scared.

But still, I can’t take off this feeling of discomfort.

「… Well, let’s think about that later」

Shadiberga will not take long to return.

And I didn’t come here to play either.

I came to the Royal Capital to protect what is mine.

I cannot allow my worries to stop me now, I must hurry and move as soon as possible.

I couldn’t help worrying about Sefina’s condition while heading to the Northern District.

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The closer I was to the Northern District, the more I felt the change in the atmosphere.

As I advanced along the road, I began to see more and more prideful Nobles strutting in the middle of the street.

On the other hand, the Commones began to move further and further to the sides of the road.

In rural areas, the relationship between commoners and nobles can be considered as a quite close one, but…

It seems to be completely the opposite in the Royal Capital.

Moreover, the Nobles look like a completely dominant class.

To the point where they treat how they want the rest of the commoners.

The Noble’s stores look very ostentatious.

They are completely different from the humble shops of commoners.

The commoners can only open small and humble stores discreetly so as not to run the risk of offending any nobleman.

I would not like to have to get involved with the Nobles, so I will walk on the edge of the street next to the commoners.

Then, after getting a little closer to the Northern Noble District.

I found the magic shop I was looking for.

If I had to say if the store belonged to a nobleman or a commoner, I would definitely say that it belonged to the last one.

I knock on the door and go inside.

「Ya~, welcome」

When I entered, I was greeted by a girl who seemed to be around 20 years old.

She had red hair and a fearless expression.

Her long hair, which stretched to her waist, shone with a beauty hard to ignore.

In addition, she was wearing a large black cloak which only made her stand out even more.

「Judging by your clothes, could it be that you are a noble-san?

If so, I wonder, has good luck finally fallen upon my shop’s doorstep today?」

She bravely stand before me while saying that.

For some reason, she spoke to me in a rather familiar tone.

But even so, it didn’t make me feel strange or upset.

Even so, it was quite friendly.

It’s ironic, but it didn’t make me feel uncomfortable.

Then, before I could say anything else, I answered him with another question.

「How advanced are the Thunder Magic Books you have in this store?」

When I asked that, I was referring to the Spell Level.

Before, I had read a book of Magic entitled, 『Master Edition』.

But, five years ago, a spell review order was issued throughout the Kingdom.

Therefore, the Level of some spells changed.

The Wizards and Researchers are in charge of creating new spells constantly.

Therefore, Magic books are constantly reviewed.

By the way, after the last review, the criteria used to evaluate the spells were changed, which caused that almost all the spells that existed at that time lowered a level.

According to current standards, the 『Master Edition』 I read that time is the 『Advanced Edition』 currently.

And the former 『Intermediate Edition』 is the 『Lower Edition』 now.

That is why, the best attack magic I know, 『Astral Fire』, is currently listed as 『Advanced Magic』.

The amount of magical power it requires is quite high, but it is not too difficult to master it.

By the way, it seems that 『Mega Telepathy』 is still part of the 『Master Edition』.

But even so, the Spell Book that I use on my training with Wokins is prior to the last review.

That’s why I thought about getting an updated Spell book.

After asking that, the Girl responded with confidence.

「Of course, I have until the Master Edition.

However, lately there have been many people who only buy them for enjoyment purposes and not for use.

If you are willing, could you show me that you are capable of handling the Master Edition?

If you do, I will sell it to you」

*Fufun*, The girl told me that while giving me a pretentious smile.

It seems that her personality is not good after all.

I’ll make sure to don’t speak to her politely.

Anyway, are there really those who only buy magic books to enjoyment?

I guess it must have been a nobleman.

It is their fault that this girl is not willing to sell it to me easily now.

I would like you to think a little more about the situation before doing anything.

「You can’t do it? If you can’t, you just have to come back later, when you’re older. Hahaha」

She said that while letting out an annoying laugh.

Bastard… You will see.

Oh no, my bad. I should consider my appearance.

Seven years. Small body. Baby’s face

In fact, it would be strange if she took me seriously despite my appearance.

Frankly, it would be best if I showed my magical abilities obediently.

She surely won’t take me seriously if I don’t do it.

I focus on gathering my magical power while focusing on the image of the Girl in front of me.

(…… Deploy magic power)

I focus on the image of a circuit connecting.

Finally, I begin to recite the spell to cast my magic.

(… From my body, appears, magic circuit―― 『Mega Telepath』!)

Suddenly, I felt like something was flowing from my head.

Apparently, I manage to connect.

Look silently at the girl and speak to her from the bottom of my heart.

(This was in the Master Edition. Is it enough for you?)

My voice echoed directly in the Girl’s head.

Then, she blushed as she placed a surprised expression.

(Wh-… Telepath? No, Mega Telepath!?)

(Bingo. I can also hear your voice correctly)

If I use it for a long time, it will start to consume my magical power, so I cut it off immediately.

On the other hand, the Girl remained stunned for a while longer.

She only recovered after I spoke to her with my own voice.

Then, she scratched her cheek with a troubled look.

「Aah, fine. I just asked you to do that because I didn’t want to sell it」

「Eh? Is it reserved?」

「No, no. It’s something personal」

After saying that, the Girl pulled a spell book from the shelf.

Then, she put the book, which still looked like new, on the counter and showed me its label.

「Here, a Thunder Magic Book」

「Ooh」

The price was quite high.

Since the Master Edition is not usually published, its price becomes three times higher than that of the Advanced Edition.

Even so, I take out all the money I had while expressing my intention to buy it.

When I took out the money, the Girl leaned forward to receive it.

At that moment, I noticed something behind her that caught my attention.

「That…」

「Ah, I used to be a mercenary long ago.

That’s something I got when I participated in a battle against the Empire at the border」

On the shelf, there was a blue helmet.

It was a striking indigo color and had a pair of crossed black swords engraved on it.

It was definitely a piece of the Empire’s equipment.

Besides, I think it belonged to a captain.

「Did you kill him?」

「Impossible, I was too scared hiding behind the Magic Association’s team of magicians.

Those guys were the worst opponent for us.

The empire is still like a trauma to me」

When I heard about the battle against the Empire I thought of the 『War Against the Empire』 of 50 years ago.

However, there were also many skirmishes against the empire after that.

At that time, the mercenaries had to be sent as reinforcement to the borders.

Otherwise, they would not have been able to cover the numerical difference with the Empire.

The girl stroked the helmet while remembering the moment she got it.

「It was 10 years ago.

It was when I first participated in the battlefield as a mercenary」

「Nn? Was your first job in one of the battles against the Empire? It must have been quite difficult」

「You can be sure of that. As soon as I entered the battlefield, my face turned pale when I finally realized it.

The battles against the Empire were famous for the large numbers of mercenaries who died in it.

I couldn’t even sleep at night while thinking if I could really come back home alive or not」

The Girl began to tremble as she remembered the terrors of that time.

She was agitated. And her talk was cut as she advanced.

I think I could even hear the sound of her teeth shaking.

I guess the Girl was not yet mature enough.

This happened 10 years ago, I still had to be quite young at the time.

To think that the situation became so serious that they were forced to use mercenaries so young 10 years ago.

Now, that’s only part of the dark past the Kingdom.

「But still, at the forefront were the Magicians of the Magic Association elected by the Kingdom.

Our job was to support them」

「Support? You mean give them medical treatment?」

「No. We helped them to continue shooting Magic incessantly.

Even the weakest magic was still enough. Meanwhile, we, the experts in the combat with weapons, gave them support from behind」

「Aah, was it to prevent the enemy from interrupting their spells?」

「Yes. Then the danger was supposed to be low enough」

It was supposed to be.

That means that things ended up being different.

I understood that it was when I looked at her pale face.

「The men of the Empire pointed to the mercenaries first.

I guess they thought we were the weakest and easiest to eliminate.

I was hidden among some bushes, firing fire magic, however, I was eventually found by an enemy Magician」

Certainly, that must have been traumatic.

In the case of the elite of the Empire, it had to possess a magical power of the first category.

The Mercenaries would not have been able to avoid perishing if they were persecuted by such people.

「I tried to escape with all my strength, but in the end, they caught me. I guess that’s what was expected of a girl’s feet.

At that time I was prepared to die. Then, I simply gave up and closed my eyes.

I guess it was at that time. Suddenly an Allied Wizard arrived to help me――」

According to her story, what happened was the following.

She got scared and started running away.

However, I got caught.

Then, the enemy Magician began to conjure some kind of lethal spell.

At that moment, ice spears flew out from behind her.

The Enemy Magician was knocked out with that sole attack.

Ice Magic is difficult to handle unless Water and Earth Magic are well mastered.

Also, due to her uniform, the Girl knew that the person was a Magician.

It seems that it was a commoner who participated in the war at the request of the Magic Association, by the way, that person was a woman.

「She was amazing.

The group of mercenaries to which I belonged was on the verge of annihilation.

But then, she faced all the remaining enemies by herself and we all managed to escape death.

Her back was so reliable. It gave me a strange sense of security」

Her gaze became distant as she remembered the events of 10 years ago.

She had also stopped shaking.

「Was that helmet one of those worn by the enemy?」

「Yes. Apparently it belonged to one of the Aces of the Empire at the time, but he and his subordinates were completely defeated by her」

She seems like a really reliable person.

It was thanks to the fact that the people on the border and the magicians of the Association of Magicians tried so hard back then, that the Kingdom could stand up even after all those fighting.

「I wish I could see her again to thank her for everything she did.

It was thanks to the influence of that person that I decided to devote myself to magic」

「Don’t you know her name?」

If she knew her name, she could try to find her.

When she heard my words, the Girl slowly shook her head.

「No, I asked her, and she did answered me.

But at that time I was still confused, so I don’t remember it well」

「Did you ask her in the middle of the fight?」

「That’s right. At that moment she scold me saying, 『Should you ask me now?』」

*Fu* The Girl laughed.

But her eyes kept thinking about the Magician at the time.

Apparently, she still wants to see her again.

She held her head as she tried to remember.

「… How was it? Uoku was? No, I think it was Uookis?」

She inclined her head.

She began to mutter different names that she thought it was.

Then I, without much thought―― Unconsciously murmured the name of the Maid of my House.

「By any chance, won’t it be Wokins?」

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

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