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VOLUME 1 – CHILDHOOD

The Reunion of Two People

Pack (02/03)

NT: Pwe~, i actually wanted to finish theses chapters early, but… Pwe~, it was quite a pain in the ass to… do this. I mean, it is not hard, but… this chapters are quite long (to me) and… pwe~, it ended up becoming a pain it the ass since the first chapter, i mean, i could have finished like, i don’t know, 4 chapters of LV999 in the time it took me to finish one of theses (?)… but, still, is not really hard due how i translate this things… just need to change this an that while reading the chapter and try to not messed up everything… thats all, so… yeah, that.

I was hit by the exhaustion that I had accumulated through the battle the instant I deactivated Cross Blast.

I did something really dangerous.

I took a deep breath as I knelt on the floor.

Look towards the audience seats. About 70% of the nobles who were there showed an unpleasant look.

However, this is not over yet.

On the contrary, the best part has just begun.

The Witness waited for a Representative of the Hogos House to go to the center of the arena.

… But, Durf, the assassins and most of the attendants had disappeared before I knew it.

Maybe they went to see a magician to treat them with healing magic.

Actually, did the Kingdom send a wizard to apply recovery magic?

I put my knife to my waist and tried to get up.

But, I think I was too tired for that.

In the end I stumbled over my own feet.

「… Uoootto」

I almost fell on my back.

However, someone held me from behind.

I could smell a soft fragrance similar to that of vanilla ice cream.

I didn’t have to turn around to know who it was. I could tell that it was Wokins.

「Thanks for your hard work, Regis-sama」

「You’re welcome, did you look at my dashing figure?」

「Yes. Your back inspired me with confidence」

Wokins hugged me tightly from behind while saying that.

I felt ashamed, but the feeling of security it caused me was much greater.

Shadiberga, after asking a servant for help to get up, started walking towards us.

The effects of the poison had diminished considerably, and his body seemed to be recovering its original condition.

「It was exciting Regis.

I’d like to be able to do something like that, even if I can only do it once」

「What are you talking about? I could only do that since I’m your son」

Shadiberga shyly scratched his cheeks after hearing that.

Because of his lack of confidence he ends up underestimating his own strength.

「Haha. I’m sure you inherited that resistance and magic power from Sefina.

You know―― I couldn’t do absolutely anything…」

「I don’t think so, Father’s words gave me strength.

In other words, I could only win thanks to Wokins, Father and Mother.

This is a victory for all of us」

I made Shadiberga recognize his contribution.

Then, he nodded with tears in his eyes.

His tears did not stop falling.

It’s not easy to smile while crying huh.

Well that’s one of the parts I like about Shadiberga.

「As expected of Regis-sama.

Watching this match made me feel anxious, but I knew you would definitely win」

「I wasn’t planning to lose a game where you were at stake」

However, although I was victorious, it was nothing more than a pathetic victory.

I was like a little newborn deer that could barely stand up now.

I would surely be called «Bambi-chan» or something like that by my former classmates if they saw me in my current state.

Wait a second, it doesn’t sound bad.

Bambi-chan sounds pretty cute actually.

While I was overwhelmed by that revelation, someone began to approach us.

It must be the Representative of the Hogos House.

Since the original Representative of the Hogos House was seriously injured, they had to send someone else.

So, it is time for you to listen to our demands.

Incidentally, the Representative they sent was the same Assistant I ran into near the Northern Noble District.

He was the one who had ordered guards to kill Edgar and me.

「‘Yo! So how’s the feeling of being a loser?」

「… Tsk. I can’t believe we’re beaten by a brat like you」

The Assistant spat those words out while looking at me with contempt.

After confirming his presence, the Witness began to speak.

「Then, I will proceed to reveal the demands of the winners of this Duel, the Din House.

You must remember that since I was chosen as a Witness to that duel, I――

Limeris Truvaneia, have the power and the duty to enforce these demands」

I didn’t pay much attention to her explanation.

But… so this woman’s name was Limeris.

At first glance she did not look like the other nobles.

Still, she was incredibly beautiful. So much so that I could be completely enchanted just by admiring her appearance.

Also, although she was chosen to be the Witness of this duel, she did not look old at all.

In other words, she must be a person capable enough to receive King’s direct orders.

Actually, she could be a member of the Magic Association.

I feel that her atmosphere is similar to that of Wokins, whose true age I cannot guess either.

However, her tone was considerably cold.

After a long explanation, Limeris remained silent.

Oh, is it over?

I must say that I don’t like long conversations.

「―― And with that I finish my explanation.

However, let me make one more thing clear to you.

Some requests will not be accepted at the King’s discretion.

The demands should not be exceeded at a level where they end up significantly damaging the interests of the Kingdom.

The latter is indicated in Article number 122 of the Supplementary Laws of Duel――」

Ah, sorry. I thought you were done.

The Witness’ explanation was not yet over from what I can see.

Still, are you familiar with these kinds of formalities?

The Nobles who remained in the audience seats had been hearing everything with flat faces.

I find it exhausting having to hear such stories.

I used to think that ordering some sort of electrical circuitry for a physics home-work was better than having to listen to a bunch of boring dates and … Oh, sorry, I don’t really think I could even deal with physics home-work.

I remember one time, when I was using iron balls to perform an experiment, however, I accidentally dropped a ball on my foot and broke my bones. Since then the issue has been a bit traumatic for me.

I still remember the satisfaction the physics teacher felt when he was allowed to use real iron balls.

Seriously, it was a disaster.

「Then, I will proceed to reveal the demands」

Finally.

Limeris pushed her hair back before beginning to read the note.

She read it from beginning to end.

Then, her face twitched.

After that she rubbed her eyes and started reading the note once more.

However, no matter how many times she read it, she seemed unable to believe what was written in it.

She then looked at me suspiciously.

Her hazy gaze seemed to be asking me if it really was just what I wanted.

I nod calmly with my head.

Seeing our petty exchange, the Assistant raised his voice in frustration.

「Hurry up. I don’t have all day for this.

Nor do I wish to stay any longer near this filthy Fallen Noble. The mere fact of having to speak to you is insulting」

「I see. In that case, join us and let’s talk like Fallen Nobles」

「… What?」

The Assistant frowned at my words.

However, I ignored it while looking away.

Wokins feel so warm.

This feeling of being hugged from behind is unbeatable.

I didn’t show it, though.

Limeris cleared her throat and began to read the contents of the note out loud.

「Eh-hem, the demands imposed by the Din House are as follows:

First, that the House of Hogos transfer the ownership of each one of its silver and gold mines to the House of DIn.

Second, that the House of Hogos transfer authority over its lands and the inhabitants of these to the House of Din.

Third, that the House of Hogos transfer 90% of its assets to the House of Din.

Fourth, the complete reconstruction of the magic shop managed by Miss Edgar――」

She read each of the demands aloud.

The nobles in the audience suddenly fell silent.

Or rather, they were too surprised to say anything.

We have just thrown away any kind of virtue that the Nobility of this Kingdom has had with these demands after all.

The normal thing is to make only one demand after the duel.

Despite that, we imposed one after another.

We have just destroyed whatever kind of common sense has been kept up to now.

「What… What kind of stupid demands are these!」

「It can’t be helped. It was you who lost」

The Assistant got even more furious when I said that to him while shrugging my shoulders.

He was no longer interested in what other people thought, he simply began condemning us out loud.

「Do you even have a bit of common sense?

How do you come up with all those demands!?

The gold mines? the territory? The inhabitants? And even the assets?

What kind of shameless, low-class nobleman would dream of making such absurd demands!?」

「The one’s in front of you. And don’t forget the silver mines.

Also, don’t ask for dignity from a fallen noble.

We are a bunch of starving people who must do whatever it takes to earn enough money to get something to eat the next day, you know.

Exploiting the upper echelons just a little is fine, isn’t it?」

I will definitely not change my mind.

Why should I do so?

Just because the nobles of this kingdom regard someone who makes more than one demand as despicable?

Don’t make me laugh.

Who would obey a rule that is not even written in the rule book?

I think you should take everything you can get.

It’s like piling up too many tissues packages after accepting all the ones they offer when you go abroad.

NT: In Japan, stores like cafes or similar stores often advertise themselves by giving away tissue packages on the streets which usually have it’s name and location tagged

However, I remember a time when I was betrayed by one of the girls who did that.

She ended up grabbing my arm when I was going to take the tissues.

A man being pressed to the ground like an animal by a girl in front of the station at night.

The only weirdo capable of something like that is me.

NT: Although of course, that is in the hope that you will visit them… taking them without the intention of going is kind of… rude (?)

Do not underestimate this NEET that has overcome countless bad situations.

Did you think it would change a little after that?

The Assistant’s shoulders trembled with anger.

NT: NEET = Not in employment, education or training.

「I will not accept these demands! This will clearly harm the interests of the Kingdom!」

「Don’t worry. My father will know how to handle things well.

He was able to sacrifice his hair in exchange for making his people smile after all.

I myself will make sure to make good use of those territories」

「… You brat. Are you planning to crush the Hogos House?」

「I’m just taking down a stinking pigsty.

Now, just accept the demands and disappear」

Hearing my words, the Assistant put his hand on his sword.

However, the moment I put my hands on the handle of my knife, he went pale.

That’s what you get for yelling at a simple child.

There was nothing more to say.

I made eye contact with the Witness.

Then Limeris declared out loud.

「Well then, the King will decide whether the given demands are acceptable or not.

The representatives from the two Houses will come by the king’s castle after this」

Ho~o, so the King will decide if this is acceptable.

Was it some rule of the Supplemental Laws of Duel or something like that?

Still, these Supplemental Laws of Duel are not well known.

Actually, I think the 7 Laws of Duel are enough.

Honestly, I believe that the Supplementary Laws of Duel only exist to deal with unexpected situations.

They’re never used in normal duels after all.

However, in this case there were some exceptions.

First, we take the opponent out of the arena.

The Din House also made an abnormal number of demands.

We had, in any case, incurred the animosity of the nobles who have good relationship with Horgos already.

But if we were the type of person who cares about such things, we wouldn’t have become a House of fallen nobles.

Anyway, my work ends here.

Let’s Shadiberga take care of the complicated things.

Meanwhile I will go to collect some medicinal herbs that help to cure baldness.

When I turned around, I stumbled upon the majestic figure of Shadiberga… or not.

It was different from what I expected.

His skin was completely pale.

His teeth had even started to chatter.

「What’s going on, Father? Are you still suffering from the effects of the poison?」

「N-Not that. It’s just that I will have an audience with the King now.

I was wondering if it was okay for someone like me to be given that honor…」

Indeed, that could put too much pressure on the shoulders of a fallen noble.

I don’t like it too much, but I could go in his place.

「The Head of the House is me today, so I guess I should be the one to go to the audience」

「Tha-That’s right!」

「But, I guess that won’t be all right, so I think Father should go after all.

You only have to accept the transfer rights of your possessions correctly. Please also make sure you greet the King properly」

I hit Shadiberga’s waist.

Intending to throw him a pass, however, Shadiberga shook his head with clear nervousness.

「I-I can’t!」

It won’t be right if I go alone, the King wants to meet the head of the House after all」

「It would be worrying that a child like me were going to have an audience with the King.

Father, who is still recognized as the head of the House, should go to the hearing」

「… Well, that’s true. I also have more experience in this.

I wouldn’t know what to do if an accident happens when you meet the King」

Ooh, it’s good that you understand.

It seemed as if Shadiberga had acquired an ability that allowed him to evade «landmines» after what happened to Durf.

Yes, from now on it will be a discussion between adults.

I don’t want to have to get involved in a discussion about authority and territory.

Let’s let it go through this time.

They can say whatever they want, but Shadiberga is good with words.

He’s the type that take advantage of opportunities.

Anyway, he shouldn’t make a mistake as long as my mother, Sefina isn’t involved in the matter.

Anyway, I will leave the political affairs to Shadiberga.

The scent of smoke lingered throughout the battlefield.

Many Nobles left the arena with disappointed looks.

Shadiberga and Hogos’ Assistant, who were appointed as the representatives, followed the Witness.

A Fallen Noble and a high-ranking Noble.

The battle between the two Houses that took place in the Capital was finally over.

At the moment, the event that had interrupted my daily life finally came to an end.

◆◆◆◆◆

「Wo-Wokins-san! It’s been a long time since the last time I saw you……!」

「What’s the point of being in such a hurry if you end up biting your tongue?」

We were outside the Arena.

We are located in the vicinity of a nearby street.

We talked while drinking hot tea that we bought at a nearby store.

Incidentally, my body was covered in bandages.

I had been covered in wounds.

It will take some time for me to recover.

Edgar was also tired.

But, she was resurrected as soon as she saw that I had brought Wokins with me.

She recovered much faster than when she drank alcohol.

For Edgar, Wokins was much better than any ancient medicine.

Furthermore, it was she who saved her life.

However, she must have been in a lot of pain when she bit her tongue.

Edgar was shaking like jelly.

Her gaze had become unfocused from the tension.

「Take it easy. Wokins won’t go anywhere」

「It’-It’s not that. It’s just that Wokins-san hasn’t changed at all……」

Ooh, so that’s what surprised her.

She hadn’t seen Wokins in 10 years.

Besides, she hadn’t heard anything about her either.

And when they finally meet again, she discovered that her appearance hadn’t changed at all.

Seeing Edgar’s reaction, Wokins bowed her head.

「So that’s what it was about. Although I think I’ve changed a lot since then」

「Your-Your hair.

What did you do with that beautiful long hair?」

「Oh, that, I cut it. It had started to bother me」

「… How-How could it happen?」

Edgar was dejected.

I wonder why she was so shocked to learn that Wokins had cut her hair.

Edgar flipped all her long and shiny hair, which extended to her waist, and showed it to Wokins.

The sweet, refreshing scent of Edgar’s hair tickled my nose.

Come to think of it, her hair is really beautiful.

Her delicate silk-red hair highlighted the color of her eyes.

If it wasn’t for her unfortunate addiction to alcohol among other things, I would have been captivated by her beauty.

Still, it’s still beautiful enough to dazzle me.

Ah, she’s looking at me.

Maybe I was looking at her rudely.

I can’t seem to keep looking at her.

After warning me with her eyes, Edgar turned to Wokins.

Her cheeks were flushed.

「I, I only let my hair grow out of my admiration for Wokins-san …」

「Don’t say that, your hair is beautiful. It is incomparable to the one I had before」

Wokins said that while gently stroking Edgar’s hair.

『Awa-wawawa』. Edgar started babbling in some unfamiliar language when he noticed it.

Her face had turned completely red.

「…. Tha-Tha-That-That’s not true.

I was just desperately trying to catch up to with Wokins-san」

「I’m not someone worthy of being admired by other people.

… Besides, I’m not even sure if I can really continue being considered a human」

「Wha-What do you mean?」

「Ah, it’s nothing」

Wokins just said something unsettling.

However, she calmly evaded Edgar’s words.

Still, I was also somewhat shocked by what she had just said.

Well, I guess it’s not yet time to unravel the mysteries of Wokins’ identity.

Wokins on the other hand was smiling innocently.

Then Edgar, who seemed to have remembered something, drew her sword.

This is a large iron sword similar to the sword used by a certain person.

「Please look at this straight sword!

I tried to imitate the weapon that Wokins-san used during the war against the Empire’s Army」

「Looks well maintained.

I get the impression that it has been carefully brandished so far」

Wokins praised it.

Then, Edgar’s face turned even redder than before.

Also, she put on a beautiful smile.

Even so, since she was swinging that great sword while doing that, it ended up becoming a somewhat strange situation.

「By the way, it seems that you have lent your help to Regis-sama.

It may sound strange coming from a simple maid, but thanks.

Please continue to get along with Regis-sama from now on」

「… If-If Wokins-san is the one asking me to do it, then I will absolutely do so」

*Jin*, Edgar started to shed some tears.

Where did her usual bold behaviors go?

She does not look different from the fans in front of their idols.

After Edgar finished her whining, she cleared her throat and turned to me.

Then, with a lonely little abandoned animal gaze, she asked me.

「Regis and the others will go back home, right?」

「Yes, we have nothing else to do in the Capital」

「… I see, it will get a little lonely around here」

「Well, I’ll be back in about seven or eight years」

「Is-Is that true!?」

Edgar’s gaze became more animated after hearing that.

Although, Wokins may not be able to accompany me at that time.

Will you still be happy?

「I must get good results at the Royal Magic Academy」

「… *Fumu*, I see. So you will come to the Academy of Magic」

I nod vigorously.

After thinking for a moment, Edgar seemed to have made up her mind.

I wonder what it is, I have a bad feeling about this.

Are you planning to do something when I come back in a few years?

Well, I doubt that you’re going to tell me anyway.

Going and asking her directly could also be rude.

「Well, anyway, thank you very much for today」

「Nn, then, are you leaving now?」

「Yes, Father must be fighting a splendid verbal battle right now.

We will return after dealing with the aftermath of this duel」

「I see. I guess I should solve my own problems too and start working hard from now on」

「Sounds good. Well then, that would be it」

「So it seems. Goodbye, Regis」

I shake hands with Edgar and started walking.

Wokins stayed to exchange a last word with Edgar.

Perhaps she was nostalgic as she remembered what happened to her ten years ago.

When they finished their conversation, Wokins bowed to Edgar to say goodbye to her.

Then, she started running to catch up with me.

「Was it okay?」

「Yes, I’m glad to know that she was healthy」

Wokins pressed her hands to her chest as she silently nodded.

Edgar Kristanval.

I probably won’t be able to meet her again for a few years.

I wonder how old she will be by then.

I had a feeling she would end up killing me immediately if I asked her at the time.

However, she will surely be in her late 20s.

Everything is fine, there should be no problem now.

Yes, of course, between us there is nothing more than a good friendship.

Edgar has too many unfortunate points to keep romantic feelings for her.

That was also one of the things I couldn’t openly say.

「Edgar-san has grown to become a good person」

「Yes, at this rate she could even become one of those big shots. In many ways if I must say」

「… Helping others is a wonderful thing.

That’s what I felt when I saw her again」

I agree.

When I save someone, I have the feeling of being rewarded.

Is it because I died in my previous life?

Now I wouldn’t mind raising my hand if it’s for the sake of protecting a close friend.

… Even if I must give my life for that.

Well it can’t be helped.

I chose to use this life to help others.

That’s what I decided.

「――Regis-sama, you have a pitiful look」

「Eh? Do I have it?」

「Yes. It feels tense, and emptied.

Is there something that worries you?」

「No, it’s nothing. Right now I feel really good」

I was surprised by how easily she realized my mental state.

I have to be careful not to worry others by showing them that kind of pitiful look.

I tried to force a smile while walking next to Wokins.

However, Wokins looked at me with concern on her face.

Then, as if a great idea had just occurred to her, she applauded.

Then she took my hand and started running.

「H-Hey, Wokins?」

「We must continue training, even in the Capital!

Whoever gets to the mansion first wins.

The loser will do whatever the winner asks」

Hey hey

How does it occur to you to say that so suddenly?

I thought so, but I immediately realized her true intentions.

I was trying to cheer me up after seeing my depressing appearance.

Seriously, this girl must really like acting so childish.

But, that’s what I like about her.

She always supports me in hard times like this.

I guess I could go a little slower and let her win this time.

Being so generous to her should be fine.

Hahaha.

「Alright, let’s do it.

I’m still a little sore though, so I guess you ended up winning.」

「I see.

By the way, if I win, I’ll sneak into Regis-sama’s bed at night while sleeping」

Each of the nerves in my body tensed at those words.

Run.

Run fast.

Run as if your life depended on it.

For the sake of catching up to Wokins, I started running as fast as a cheetah.

Wokins raised her surprised voice when she noticed my speed.

「Wow, didn’t you say you would give me victory?」

「As if I were going to do it after you said something like that!」

I pushed forward while screaming.

Then I tripped with my own feet.

Running so fast with my body exhausted after the battle wasn’t a very smart thing to say.

My side made a strange sound when I fell.

But, now is not the time to think about it. I must keep running.

Wokins smiles cheerfully at my effort to win.

「Ooh, you seem motivated.

But, this Wokins is eager to win!」

「Could you hold back a bit against me please!?」

My sorrowful cries were in vain, as Wokins showed no signs of slowing down.

Wokins didn’t take long to get ahead of me.

Tsk, too fast.

My maid is overwhelmingly fast.

The NEET that I was my previous life couldn’t even dream of reaching it.

However, my current self cannot afford to be defeated.

And above all, I can’t risk giving her my chastity like that.

「Uuuoooooooo!」

「Oh, you’re pretty fast.

However, it takes more than that to overcome this Wokins」

Wokins begun to break out in cold sweat.

Is it because of my horrible appearance? Each of the people I passed by gave me strange looks.

I must look miserable under everyone’s else eyes.

I understood that I couldn’t beat Wokins unless I used some kind of shortcut.

It still takes a bit to get to the mansion.

I sneaked out through the crowd to overtake Wokins.

「*Fuaaa*, done. This is my victory, Wokins!」

Just a little more.

I only need to run a couple more meters to get to the gates of the mansion.

I will win, I will win this.

I have always been beaten and defeated by Wokins.

However, God seems to have sided with me this time.

The wind that caresses my cheeks feels so good.

I was about to pass the finishing line.

The moment I thought that, I stumbled across something.

It was a stone.

And a pretty big one.

Due to the speed at which I was running, I ended up hitting the ground hard when I fell.

「… *Gubohaa*!」

My face looked like a striped radish.

Would someone bring me some soy sauce?

I think they could prepare a good accompaniment with my face.

Seriously, I’ve become a red radish.

They could also say «suicide act» to this.

Seriously, I ended up falling just inches from the finish line.

Wokins, who was coming after me, cheerfully walked through the door.

「Goal!」

… Aah, is this how it ends?

It’s okay.

I’m glad you feel so good while someone close to you bleeds behind you.

Just look, that person is about to pass out.

While thinking about that, I passed out.

After returning to the mansion.

I was forced to a lap pillow by Wokins.

No, I wasn’t the one giving the lap pillow.

Wokins was giving me a lap pillow.

I refused at first, but she said 「I won the game」.

It was a cunning move.

But is it okay for that to be your request?

It seems that Wokins is not a greedy person.

I was a little embarrassed for using her lap as a pillow.

However, I was completely exhausted, so being able to rest on her lap was a nice thing for me.

It is hard to express the comfort I felt at that time.

Anyway, I can tell that Wokins’ thighs were very soft, she felt as comfortable as an angel’s hug.

That is all I will say.

I am really happy right now.

This was enough to made me feel that everything I had done so far had been worth it.

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

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