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An Unpleasant Meeting

NT: Do you know what is a OCR? Optical Character Recognition. Seems to the apps/software the can scan and recognices the text on images and such. I mention this because this, THIS, is what i need to translate the LN. I already mention it, ¿right? The LN and the WN mantain a few diferences, one is that the LN is finished while this one is not, and… i whould need to translate part of the LN to give this some kind of end, since both seems to be going to the same place (I already tried a OCR that i find, one of those Online free kind of, thing… it was good, not perfect, but, it was a «online free kind of crap», so, the thing is that it works). Anyway, a frien of mine, the one who told me about the OCR, recomended me one, but, if you know about something… it would be useful if you tell me about since it will help everyone and, well, that.

The atmosphere of the Royal Capital hasn’t changed at all during the 8 years that I haven’t been here.

The Southern Noble District looks peaceful while the Northern Noble District looks like a hostile area.

However, it seems that there was a certain shift in the balance of power.

The cause of this was the incredible defeat suffered by one of the Nobles of the Northern Noble District, that Hogos Hog.

Apparently, his defeat caused the downfall of many of the Nobles of the Northern Noble District.

The carriage stopped near the center of the Royal Capital.

From there we started walking towards the Southern Noble District.

At that moment, the ground shook slightly.

It was something quite sudden and unexpected.

「… Wh-What?」

Although the ground shook slightly, it wasn’t enough to be considered an earthquake.

However, the moment the ground shook, I could feel an unpleasant magic power was drifting from the bottom of the earth.

The ground continued to shake for a few seconds.

After a while, it subsided, and the strange magic power disappeared.

What was that?

I stared at the ground while wondering that.

「What are you doing? We’re in a rush」

「Ah, sorry. I was worried about the shaking from just now.」

「It’s probably just a tectonic shift. The area around Royal Capital has always been prone to those kind ot little earth shake due to its location.」

「Ooh, is that so?」

So what about that nasty magic power from just moments ago?

Was I the only one capable of feeling it?

Alex doesn’t seem concerned about that.

Maybe I’m just overthinking it.

I kept walking after taking a little breath.

We were heading to the Southern Noble District.

It’s been some time since I last came to the capital, but I still remember more or less how to get there.

「Wait」

「What’s wrong?」

「Don’t ask me what’s wrong. I already made the arrangements for them to provide me with a residence while I am in the Capital, but do you have somewhere to stay?」

「… Ah, right」

The last time we came here, the Kingdom provided us with a Mansion in the Southern Noble District for us to stay until the end of the duel.

I can’t help but remember the moment Shadiberga was stabbed when I think of that place.

It is not a pleasant memory. I just hope that was the last time.

「So… any idea where I could stay?」

「It’s too late to go ask the people at the Castle to provide you with a place to stay. I guess the only option you have left is to sleep on the clouds」

「Your jokes are no longer funny」

Sleeping on top of the clouds shouldn’t be a problem for this self proclaimed Supreme Magician.

Sometimes I forget it when she doesn’t mention it, but she is still one of the best magicians on the continent.

She is one of the four heroes who fought against the Evil God that threatened the continent.

But I’m completely different.

There is no way I can do the same things as this Elf Magician.

「Well, a friend of mine might let me stay with her if I ask her」

「Do you have any friends!?」

「Don’t be so surprised by that!」

How cruel, seriously, that’s too much.

I admit that I am a lonely person.

Still, even I feel sad that I don’t have friends my age.

I might even end up committing suicide if I start to think about how lonely I was in my previous life.

「I know a Merchant. She’s an Ex-Mercenary」

「Hoho~… You sound different when talking about that Merchant」

「Please stop. She’s just a drunkard」

It will only increase her suspicions if I keep talking too much, so I’d better stop talking about her.

Well, I should first try looking for an inn.

It seems that my life in the Capital will not be very easy.

Even so, students who are accepted into the Academy will be able to use their dormitories, so I don’t need to worry too much about it.

「Well, be careful. They tend to look at Elves with bad intentions.

Also, I’m sure that, with your appearance, you will end up attracting the attention of some evildoer」

「Don’t worry, the people around me can’t tell that I’m an Elf that easily.

Also, if someone approaches me, it will be nothing more than a moth flying into the fire.

I can take care of whoever comes up with the intention of doing something to me」

「I guess there’s nothing I need to worry about. Well, just take care」

Well, I shouldn’t die either, even if someone stabs me only to then say something like, 『He’s my acquaintance』 to take me somewhere where nobody will see them delivering the final blow.

Although I think getting caught by the authorities for a bunch of bogus charges might cause me some stress.

After parting with Alex, I started walking in the direction of the Northern Noble District.

I wonder if Edgar’s store has managed to prosper after what happened.

Although we somehow managed to cover the reconstruction costs thanks to the duel, nothing assures me that it has remained stable since then.

As I was walking along the busy street, I took a turn around a corner.

At that moment, crash into someone.

「Guh…!」

「Kya!」

I could hear a girl’s voice.

But at the same time, I felt severe pain in my neck.

I had been hit by the arm of the girl, who had been walking without paying attention to the road.

I admit that I am quite weak, and that my arms are quite thin too.

However, I think that hit was a little too strong.

My neck made a nasty sound when it was hit.

It may be that today is a bad day for me after all.

It must also be a bad day for my neck.

My neck was in agony from intense pain all day after all.

It seems that the girl also took a good hit when she fell as she looked sore.

Noticing that, I tried to get up to go give her a hand.

However, right at that moment, those who seemed to be her companions, stood in front of me.

It was only two people, who seemed to fulfill the work of bodyguards.

I was seen coldly by them.

「Are you a Commoner?」

「I’m not. I am a noble」

The Bodyguard seemed frustrated by my answer.

When I finally managed to stand up, I noticed that the Bodyguard already had his hand on his sword.

It seems that I would have killed me immediately if I had been a commoner.

Seriously, what’s wrong with these bloodthirsty bodyguards?

You should choose better bodyguards.

It reminds me of the time Durf came to hassle us at our house to give Wokins to him.

You may be a Noble, but don’t think you can fix everything with brute force.

What if I start yelling, 『Hiiiih! So-Someone! Save meee!』.

Are you ready to deal with the ruckus?

Still, even if I say that, I don’t want to be killed before I get to Edgar’s store either.

I ignored the bodyguards and fixed my gaze on the girl.

She doesn’t seem to be much different in age from me.

Her eyes were sky blue and her long golden hair was slightly wavy.

She had a slender figure and carried a rapier at her waist.

I see, so this is the typical event where you run into a beautiful girl after bumping into her on a corner.

It is definitely that.

If possible, I would have loved if she had a slice of bread in her mouth at that time.

「I’m Regis Din. I came to the Capital to take the entrance exam to the Royal Academy of Magic」

「… Regis. Regis Din?」

After I said my name, the girl narrowed her eyes as she watched me.

The bodyguards accompanying her also positioned themselves around me, as if they were trying to surround me.

Then the girl drew her rapier.

And immediately afterwards she point it at me.

「My name is Mirey Halvares Sharu Qüinn.

As the Head of the House Sharu Qüinn, I challenge you to a Duel」

「Ah?, I refuse」

「You refuse!?」

「First of all, I’m not even the Head of my House.

The Head of House Din is Shadiberga Din.

I’m just a brat who’s not cut out for the battlefield. So calm down and lower your rapier」

「… E-Eh? But, But you took the position of Head of your House 8 years ago!」

「I only did it for one day」

「… Su-Such thing…」

The Girl dropped her shoulders disconsolate.

I think her name was Mirey.

Her House’s last name was Sharu Qüinn.

It is an unusual last name.

So, are you telling me that this girl is a member of one of the Three Royal Houses?

On the other hand, she is the Head of her house.

Certainly, I feel like she’s a bit older than me.

Must be 16 years old.

To think that she has become the Head of her House at such an early age.

Even if I took the position of Head of my House myself when I was only 7 years old, that was something that only lasted one day, and I only did it to participate in the Duel.

Mirey, who remained discouraged for a while, suddenly raised her face and looked at me, with a look that told me that she had just remembered something.

「… I will not give up. I’ll make sure to make those who brought dishonor to my Mother pay」

「You mean how my Aunt used to defeat the Head of House Sharu Qüinn while they were at the academy?

That is not related to Din family at all」

「Silence! You too carry the Jirginus blood in your veins, and that makes you my enemy!」

It’s useless, she completely refuses to hear what I have to say.

To think that I would end up in trouble because of a relative I have never met.

Actually, I barely knew about Sharu Qüinn a few days ago.

I would love to be able to avoid any problems with you, at least I would rather avoid having any problems with them so soon.

I could’t help but let out a sigh at the troublesome situation.

Mirey, who seemed to not have liked my attitude, approached me while burning in anger.

「I understood. Then I’ll make sure the Din House can qualify to take the entrance exam.

In return, if you succeed in enrolling in the Academy, you will fight me in a fair and square duel!」

「Thanks for your consideration, but that will be useless if the Sharu Qüinn House is the only one that agrees with that」

「Wh- What do you mean?」

「House Din has also been antagonized by the Radius House.

Radius could still deny us the right to take the entrance exam.

Do you think you can do something about them?」

「… I-I doubt I can do anything」

I supposed it.

Even if she are one of the Three Royal Houses, she still cannot go against Radius for no reason.

During the founding of the Kingdom, the Three Royal Houses possessed the same amount of power in the Kingdom.

However, as the years passed, a noticeable difference in power began to emerge.

In terms of power, currently the Radius House owns 60% while House Sharu Qüinn owns only the 20%.

It will be difficult to influence their opinion considering the difference in power.

Even if Mirey said those words with complete confidence, they are still words with no power in them.

「s-So? How do you plan to take the Entrance Exam?」

「I obtained the recommendation of an important person in the Kingdom.

You know, I’m just a shameless low-ranking Noble who all he knows how to do is go begging others to take the Academy entrance exam.

Well, still, I hope we get along well during this school year」

I tried to lift my hand to shake hers with a provocative attitude.

At that moment, the bodyguards drew their swords.

My arms couldn’t help but stop moving before that show of excessive self-defense.

I’m sure I’ll be attacked if I get a single centimeter closer.

I should be grateful that my arms reflexively stopped.

I had already had to deal with people like this, who prefer to rely on force to figure things out, in my past life.

Because of that, my mood suddenly dropped.

Seriously, my heart was already devastated just for that.

「… Taking into account your background, I doubt that you simply went to beg someone to lend you their support」

「That was just a joke. I’m sorry if I made you feel offended by that」

I said while taking a step back.

I doubt they will make a fuss fearing causing a ruckus, but I still prefer to take my distance.

Mirey just stared at me with a blank look.

Then, she cleared her throat and pointed her finger at me.

「I do not care! Just rest assured I will definitely not allow you to defeat me at the Academy!」

And she yelled that before continuing on her way.

Judging from the direction she’s walking, she’s heading to the Northern Noble District.

She must have a mansion there after all.

Then one of the bodyguards, who stopped mid-way after starting to walk behind Mirey, warned me.

「Don’t think you’re important just because you were able to eliminate one of the parasites that were taking advantage of this country.

Remember that you are nothing more than the heir to an insignificant House that has had no choice but to seclude itself in the Border」

What ruthless words.

That’s what I think, but it doesn’t make sense for me to reply.

Instead of replying, I just shrugged while ignoring him.

On the other hand, the bodyguard just looked away, as if I had been nothing more than an insect.

And then, he turned around and began to pursue his Mistress.

Neither of them showed the slightest opening during our little encounter.

They were both ready to kill anyone who posed a threat.

At first I thought that having two bodyguards was a good thing for someone like her.

However, aren’t these two too good?

I feel like they would have no problem turning the place into a blood festival if some evildoer were to get in their way.

「… Tsk, it’s almost sunset」

I looked up at the sky, where the sun seemed to be about to set.

I had already written a letter to Edgar saying I would be arriving today.

It is not good to keep her waiting.

I adjusted my shoes and started running.

I must arrive before sunset.

I thought as I ran along the busy street.

NT: I found Mirey kinda… adorable… You know, she’s so… pure or, well… naive… a girl that grow up believing in those Knighthood fairy tales…

◆◆◆

Edgar’s Magic Shop.

It was a store located in a good place which had already made itself with several frequent customers.

When I came to the Capital, Edgar had already managed to gather numerous books full of high level spells, including some with Master level spells, to work with in her shop.

In addition to that, her store is also located on a very busy street, so there is no doubt that she will be able to obtain numerous customers.

The merchant who runs the store is also a very peculiar person.

It was a woman who had also managed to live as a mercenary in her youth.

Furthermore, from what I have seen, I can tell that her swordsmanship is genuine, and she is also a trustworthy person.

Truly impressive.

The only bad thing about her is that she’s a drunkard.

「Oh Regis~! It’s been a while~!」

「Sorry for the delay. Also, stay away from me」

I pushed Edgar, who had approached me while staggering.

Night had not yet fallen, yet she still seemed to have been drinking all day.

I cannot understand why this store has managed to survive with this useless owner for so long.

Absolutely nothing has changed since I last saw her.

I made her drink a glass of water that I had fetched for her.

Then, the redness on her cheeks began to disappear little by little.

I wonder if she finally managed to regain her reason.

She had started to fiddle happily with the hem of her clothes.

「It’s been a long time since I last saw you, Edgar」

「It’s been 8 years, hasn’t it? You grew up quite a bit during that time!」

「Thanks for that. You have also――…」

――Aged.

I thought about saying that sarcastically.

However, in reality, she doesn’t appear to have aged in the least.

Of course, unlike Wokins, she does seem to have changed slightly in recent years.

Her red hair had grown quite long.

The strength in her eyes had become more noticeable as well.

The curves of her body had also become more noticeable.

In other words, she’s gotten sexier…

It’s gotten a bit troublesome to stay too close to her.

Could it be because I’m not as young as I used to be?

My heart beats faster every time I see her.

「I have also…? What were you going to say, Regis?」

「―― No, nothing, it’s just that I started drinking some alcohol」

「Ooh, now you understand how great it is?」

I do not.

I may not express myself adequately.

Still, I don’t think I said anything that would make her misinterpret me so that she thinks I’m on her level.

I only started adding a little alcohol to my glass occasionally.

I slightly arched my mouth in an attempt to smile.

「Don’t you want to go out for a drink with me?」

「I’ll have to refuse」

「Don’t say that」

「I don’t want to go drink」

「Really?」

「Seriously」

「Well, let’s have a drink right here」

「Do you understand what I am saying?」

I reject Edgar’s proposal.

Then Edgar, who was frustrated by this, began to trace circles on the table with her fingers.

It’s not that I hate drinking alcohol.

It’s just that, once you start drinking, you can say goodbye to your conscience.

That simple reason is enough to contain my urges.

Also, I have no idea what will happen if I end up getting drunk with this drunkard.

I don’t want to end up having the face the authorities again.

Also, I can’t say that Edgar is very good with alcohol.

It’s impossible to know what kind of trouble we might end up getting into if we both get drunk at the same time.

I must take measurements to avoid that.

On the other hand…

I started looking at the store. Then I notice something

「I don’t see absolutely any articles」

「That’s normal. After all, I plan to leave here in a few days」

「… Ah?」

That’s odd.

Maybe I’m still dizzy from the trip, after all it seems that my ears are not working properly.

I think I heard her say she was closing her store.

You must be kidding. What kind of merchant would walk away from a store as well positioned as this?

「I’ll stay here a couple more days. After that I’ll move to a dormitory」

「… Wait, are you serious?」

「Very serious. I’ve been thinking about doing it since the day we said goodbye 8 years ago」

「Why? This Magic shop is important to you, isn’t it?」

「It’s very important. That’s why I’ve decided to move on」

「Ah…?」

What?

What does she mean?

I think there was something I didn’t understand in our conversation.

She isn’t closing her store?

Edgar, who noticed my confusion, began to explain her situation to me more clearly.

「I’m just changing my store location. I will move to the Royal Academy of Magic」

Aah, so that’s what it was about.

She’s just moving. For a second I thought she was going to sell her shop and go back to work as a mercenary.

I think she looks good swinging her sword, but even so, I still believe that the Edgar who stays behind the counter is much better.

I do not doubt it, on the contrary, I guarantee it.

「… Wait a minute. Where did you say you would move your shop?」

「To the Royal Academy of Magic」

「Isn’t that where I go?」

「Yes, I want to make sure I am very close to you while you are in the Capital.

Now I will be able to support you twice as much, as a teacher and as a salesperson」

「… Hey, hey, are you planning to become a teacher?」

Well, sure, I feel more relieved knowing that I will have Edgar around.

But almost all of the faculty who work at the Academy are part of a distinguished group.

Some of them could even end up being chosen to become a member of the Royal Guard.

And Edgar will have to work with those kinds of people.

Obviously it doesn’t suit her style.

「By the way, I already completed my employment exam.

I failed four times, but I finally managed to pass the exam this year」

「Are you serious…?」

What a great effort.

There are not few who would give up after failing a test that you can only take once a year, and are you telling me that you managed to pass?

That is not something that can be easily accomplished.

There are many people who could be considered top-notch who sign up for a job at the Academy.

Still, Edgar managed to get through all of them.

Isn’t this an appropriate time to get drunk for her?

「Why did you decide to do something like that…?」

「Because I wanted to see Regis more often.

Besides, I also wanted to see what the Academy Wokins attended was like」

「He~e, Wokins attended it too?」

「That’s what I heard. She told me eight years ago, while we were talking at the cafe」

If so, then it must be true.

Edgar was not drunk at the time.

It is highly unlikely that she would have imagined that.

But, I had never heard of Wokins attending the Academy.

Well, she is usually quite reserved when it comes to this kind of thing.

She is that kind of person after all.

「Anyway, we must celebrate our long-awaited meeting after these 8 years」

「We will not go to drink. It will be annoying to have to carry you back to your bed later」

「Am I heavy?」

「No, but you could end up attacking me after getting drunk」

I don’t think she’s going to do something like that, but still… Edgar looked unsatisfied.

But even so, I am not going to let you drink today.

Tomorrow is the day of the exam.

What if i can’t attend the exam due to a hangover?

「I understand … This time I won’t drink alcohol」

「That’s good」

I felt like I was being very strict with her.

However, the only reason I didn’t do anything the last time was because I was 7 years old.

Who knows what I could do if I let myself be seduced this time.

「Well, in that case, let’s raise a toast to your success, Regis」

Edgar said as she raised a glass full of fruit juice.

Had you already prepared it in advance?

There were some plates filled with warm food on the table in the back room.

These were some incredible dishes full of meats and vegetables.

I couldn’t help but want to put all the food in my mouth after the first bite.

Then look at Edgar.

She looked a little restless as she drank her juice.

She seemed to want to ask me something.

「Do-Does it suit your palate?」

「Huh? Yes, it is delicious. You did it? You cook surprisingly well」

It was amazing.

I never imagined that Edgar could cook.

Although I think she add a few extra seasonings to the food, overall I think everything tasted even better than what is usually served in taverns.

Unexpectedly, I think she could be successful as a cook.

「I’m glad~… I’ve been working really hard all morning to prepare it」

「I-I’m sorry. It seems to cause you troubles」

「No, no. This means nothing if it’s for Regis!」

That makes me happy.

Edgar placed her hands cheerfully on her cheeks as I praised her food.

Then, she finally started eating the food that was on her plate.

The naturalness with which we were able to talk during lunch made me believe that it was a lie that we hadn’t been able to see each other during these last 8 years.

Then when it comes to going to sleep.

『I’m afraid of sleeping alone…』

She told me such plain lie as she tried to sneak into my bed.

I refused her request with all my might, fearing that the worst might happen.

Edgar’s mental toughness is extraordinary.

After I refused her proposal, she murmured, 『Then, tomorrow…』 as she slowly returned to her room.

I must stay alert.

·

One day before the Entrance Exam of the Royal Academy of Magic.

That night I was able to rest peacefully wrapped in a peaceful atmosphere.

·

Then the next day.

The test that will decide my destiny began…

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

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