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The Thief and the Magic Book

NT: So… this is it. It’s been a while, and i would like to give you more, but this novel is a little thoug due how large are its chapters… theres also the issue of Catora not been a OP Translatos by the time he make the spanish ver of this part and… well, the issue is that i can’t really work for too long on this or i end up wanting to do something else… i end up procrastinating, you se… anyway, there still a fair amoun of chapters to work on, so i might still, make something soon, but, right now i’m kinda bussy with others novels, with the spanish ver, since i did almos nothing the last year… i mean, look ate Din, i haven’t translate anything for the spanish ver for almost a year, i need to do something, so, yeah this month will be dedicate to translae somethin for all those novels i’ve been ignoring for a while… so, yeah, i micht do something during the following weeks, but if not, then i’ll be uploading something the next month, once i’ve finished with the things i’m woking on right now (Catora’s classes start at the end of march, so there’s still quite a lot of time for me to do this).

「Ready. Edgar, I’m going」

「Good luck. It would have been useless for me to decide to relocate my store if you cannot enter the Academy」

「I still don’t understand why you decided to change the location of your store…」

It was the next day.

I had gotten up early today.

There was still time for the exam to begin.

I will not be late.

It is amazing how easily I, who was once called a «Master» in the art of being late, was able to get up so early.

After saying goodbye to Edgar I started walking towards the Central District.

There were many stores that ended up closing during these last 8 years.

The store where I bought the knife that I used in my battle against the Assassin was one of them.

That shop, which sold some knives similar to the one of the Jirginus House, disappeared without a trace.

It seems that the place had been occupied by someone else since there was a sign that said 『Variety Store』at the entrance.

It’s not like it has anything to do with me, but it still makes me feel slightly sorry.

The Royal Academy of Magic is located near the Castle.

The road to it is relatively long.

Ah, I had forgotten, I was supposed to meet Alex on the way.

I’ve heard how the tests would be like, but still, I can’t help but feel slightly anxious about what’s to come.

Well, I just have to try to act professionally.

Suddenly, while rambling in these thoughts, I collided with a man who was running in the opposite direction from me.

I end up losing my balance due to the sudden impact.

「… Ah! Sorry」

I automatically apologized.

I have no doubt that it is a habit from my previous life.

It’s definitely not because I was scared or something like that.

However, the man I collided with just ran off without even giving me an answer.

It seems that he was in quite a rush.

Then, while thinking about that, I could hear a high-pitched voice behind me.

「I told you to stop!」

It was a boy’s voice.

When I tried to look back, in search of the origin of that voice, I could see a boy dressed in what looked like a robe standing next to me.

No, he had run past me.

He, with agility comparable to that of a beast, began to run after the man with whom I collided.

He seemed to be the same age as me.

He had short silver hair and red eyes.

He was tall, and at first glance he looked like an athletic boy.

In the next moment, the boy pulled a magic book out of his robes, and proceeded to aim at the man.

The man I collided with began to accelerate after noticing the boy’s arrival.

What happens? Did you do something wrong?

The man tried to blend into the crowd.

The boy, who saw him trying to escape, opened his magic book.

「―― Open, All Evil Gate」

NT: THIS, THIS GODDMAN NAME. IT HAS CAUSE ME SO MANY HEAD ACHES. Any way. The issue is… I’m not really sure if that is how I should translate it. But, this one was the best option over-all… i hope… well, my favorite was “all-wonder gate”, but… no idea where did that came from, that mane makes no sense, i think, (The Spanish ver, name was “10 thousand demons gate”, but I’m changing it since this seems better…). Ah, but, so you know. This is the name on the raw, 万魔の門 (万 [Many/ten thousand/myriad] – 魔 [demon/demon (magical evil being)/evil being/evil spirit] の [of] – 門 [gate/door]. I guess the “many demons» part could also be translate as “all evils” or something like that, not sure if that’s how I’m suppose to write “all evils”.

An incredible amount of magical power began to overflow from the boy’s body the moment he spoke those words.

Then, I could feel a keen fighting spirit, which had been kept hidden under his robe.

The boy began to chant the incantation of his spell while keeping his eyes on the man trying to escape.

「It is the mankind nature to be punished.

Eternal damnation awaits those who try to deny it.

May this warning be set in stone――『Jade • Zajim • Spermin』」

NT: The original spell… the one I put on the Spanish ver… was wrong… this… this… I’m in pain… pain… what else did i… goddamn it…

The moment he finished casting his spell, something appeared above the man’s head.

It looked like a sphere of super compressed magic power.

It struck the man’s head.

「Gya~a!」

Then the man fell to the ground, stunned by the sudden impact.

At that moment, the boy jumped on him.

At first glance, the boy looked like a bully abusing the man.

However, the following words completely changed the opinion of those who watched them.

「Give back what you stole!」

「Y-Yes! I-I get it!」

The man hastened to remove what was hidden in his clothes.

What he took out were some bags full of accessories and coins.

At first glance, the man appeared to be someone from the slums.

However, each of the accessories found inside the bag were made of precious metals.

These did not suit him at all.

They were clearly stolen items.

The boy let out a sigh when he saw the items he took out.

「… Did you steal them from a Noble?

You should know not to get involved with the Nobles of the Northern District. They won’t hesitate to kill you if they catch you」

「My brothers are hungry and waiting for me!

If I didn’t, they would die! Please let me go!」

「… Is that so?」

After saying that, the boy reached into his robe.

Do you plan to kill him?

The man, believing the same as me, froze as he stared at the boy.

However, what the boy brought out was by no means dangerous.

What he took out was a rather large leather bag, which he threw directly at the man, who was speechless.

「Go away」

「W-Will you let me go just like that?」

「I don’t care. I got my things back, I don’t care what you do now」

「*Kuh*, Damn!」

The man had a mixture of relief and resentment in his eyes.

The boy who caught him showed him pity after all.

Despite the mixed emotions he felt, the man still decided to go down an alley.

Then the boy who stopped the man started walking towards me.

「Hey, is this yours?」

「… Ah? When…?」

It was a leather bag.

The Din House’s Coat of Arms was embroidered on it.

There is no doubt that it was mine.

Did the man steal it from me?

I hadn’t noticed.

On the other hand, how did he notice it?

I mean, I didn’t even realize I was robbed until he showed me the bag.

This boy’s eyes must be unbelievably good for him to notice.

On top of that, there is also the spell he used earlier.

I had never heard a spell like that.

Although I do know the «name» that he use as an amplifier at the end.

It was the name of a famous person after all.

『Jade • Zajim • Spermin』.

If I remember correctly, was he an ancient philosopher?

It was a scholar who, disgusted with the tyranny of the Empire, decided to continue his studies in the other countries of the continent.

Finally he was able to settle quietly in the Kingdom, where he died.

Although there were many who wanted him to get involved in the world of politics, he decided to reject all proposals to this.

It even got to the point where the King himself began to feel admiration for him.

Then, after he obtained a great achievement, he was given the surname 『Zajim』, which until then had only been given to the High Nobility of the Kingdom.

On top of that, the incantation of the spell he used was completely different from all the ones he had heard so far.

I am really interested in that.

「Thank you, you saved me」

「Don’t worry. It was just something I did in passing」

「So, about that spell-」

「Alright, take better care of yourself from now on.

If you are to be hurt, it will be us, the commoners, who will be punished」

The boy said the moment he tried to bring up his magic as a topic.

He doesn’t seem to want to talk about it.

At least that’s what it looks like to me.

Too bad, it seems I said something nasty.

As expected of me, a friendless brat.

I’m very bad at talking to others.

I surely end up saying something that I shouldn’t.

「Sorry. Did I say something I shouldn’t have?」

「It’s not that.

It’s just that I loathe Nobles」

The boy’s face clouded.

After that he sighed and said to me.

「I’ll ask you not to ask me about that again.

It’s all I have, without this, I have nothing」

He said it with an energetic tone.

However, I could also feel a deep resentment in his words.

It was at an abnormal level.

I instinctively took a step back.

The boy turned his back on me after seeing my reaction.

「From what I see, you also plan to enter the Academy.

I will ask you to leave me alone if you see me there」

He said as he walked away.

It seems that he no longer intends to speak.

But, at that moment, I subconsciously asked–

「Hey, what’s your name?」

「… Erik. Erik Heytrid–」

Erik.

I’ve never heard that name before.

The boy, Erik, turned to the next street, disappearing from my sight, immediately after telling me his name.

He may have acted suspicious, but he definitely helped me.

He had an atmosphere that made me feel like he was like the dark hero in some stories.

He was a peculiar man.

But, for some reason, I felt like I was going to get along with him.

I don’t mean we’re compatible just because we’re both freaks…

Well, if I had to say it in any way, then I’d say he was the type of person I wish I could talk to.

He seemed to be intending to enter the Academy.

However, he also looked like a commoner.

What about the requirements for admission?

Surprisingly, He probably used the same method as me.

I wonder if he is also being sponsored by a researcher like me.

Well, surely we can meet again.

I convinced myself of that while trying to step forward.

However, for some reason, it has gotten quite loud around here.

I think it’s because of the fuss just now.

When I thought about that, I realized that some guards were heading to this place.

The remaining crowd on the street began to desperately disperse.

The guards arrived shortly after.

So they started looking for the perpetrator.

They had started catching some passersby at random while the others started running in terror while yelling.

「… Ugh, this looks bad」

It will be troublesome if I end up getting involved.

They could end up condemning me to forced labor or something if they decide to blame me.

I thought as I secretly fled the place.

◆◆◆

「… Geho~, goho~.

It’s been some time since I’ve last gasped.

I didn’t think I’d end up in such bad shape just because I didn’t exercise lately」

I complained while trying to catch my breath.

I ran straight to the Central District, so no wonder it will drain all my strength.

Although I did not intend to end up in this state.

Well, what matters is that I should be able to get there on time.

While wiping my sweat, I could hear someone’s voice above me.

「What do you think you’re doing, idiot?」

It was a childish voice.

I have no doubt who it is.

Is my sponsor, Alexandria.

「Alex? Good morning」

「Uhm」

Alex was floating in the air.

She was watching me with her arms crossed in the air.

As expected of a high ranking magician.

Alex likes to belittle others while looking at them from the top.

However, that robe she’s wearing is really short.

There is no doubt that I will end up seeing her underwear if she continues to float over me like that…

Wait a minute.

This girl… It can’t be.

Are you not wearing underwear?

In the next instant, I let some body fluids come out… through my nose.

Then I fell back onto the ground.

「Are you serious!?」

「What are you doing now?… Uwa ~. What an incredible nosebleed」

I was starting to bleed from my nose.

The blood showed no signs of stopping flowing, even after I used my hands to cover my nose.

Damn, you shouldn’t show me that kind of thing this early in the morning.

What do you plan to do if I just failed the exam because of the confusion you caused me?

「Hey, what about your underwear?」

「When I wore that thing, I feel as if something were obstructing my overflowing magical power.

This Great Me shouldn’t bother using that kind of annoying stuff」

「You say it obstructs your magic power but didn’t you say you usually suppress it?」

「Of course. I’d end up standing out too much if I didn’t do it after all」

「… Ex-Exhibitionist. You’re just an exhibitionist」

Alex said that proudly while raising her chest with pride.

But, no matter how much I tried, I was unable to view this girl favorably.

The reasons she gave me for not wearing underwear were just too bad.

What does underwear have to do with the magical power?

To me it’s just something people use to hide «certain parts» that shouldn’t be seen.

Ha~a, never mind, I’m sure she’ll start to feel some shame about all of this when he grows up.

Maybe she will when she develops a little more as a woman.

Um, shewill learn over time.

Nn? Wait… when will she grow up?

「Alex, how old are you?」

「Nn? Do you want to know my age? It’s annoying thinking about it, so I won’t tell you.

Well, I’m old enough to have completely traveled all 16 countries and learn from them thoroughly」

Aah, it’s useless.

This girl could be considered a true antique.

Is it impossible to fix her?

Seriously. To think that my «sponsor» would be a Eccentric Exhibitionist Researcher.

Seriously, don’t think I’m satisfied with this.

It wouldn’t be weird for me to start shedding tears of blood over this.

「Anyway, try not to float on top of others」

「Nn? What happens? Jealousy? Are you jealous?」

「Don’t worry. There’s no way it’s something like that」

「Kuku, it’s alright. I’ll make sure not to hover over anyone other than my «assistant»」

「… Good」

Would that assistant be me?

I no longer know what to think about the Four Wises of the Continent.

I can’t help but think that this girl has lived all this time in vain.

No, maybe I’m thinking about it the wrong way.

Yeah, shouldn’t I think of it that way too?

Yes, let’s change my mind. Let’s see her as that old man with the tortoise shell.

If I see it that way, then she might know something that might be of use to me.

「Hey, Alex. Do you know someone named Erik Heytrid?」

「I don’t know them」

「As I thought…」

「But, I’ve heard about the Heytrid last name」

「Really!? Where did you hear it?」

「I don’t remember」

Alex, the self-proclaimed Supreme Magician, responded immediately.

I should have assumed that age affects her memory.

I thought I could learn why Erik was so hostile to the Nobles.

Well, I guess she will tell me when you remember.

I let out a disappointed sigh as I walked forward.

Then, shortly after, I could see a large building in front of me.

That great building seemed capable of reaching the sky.

The building was surrounded by numerous auditoriums.

Besides that, I could also see a series of bedrooms erected around him, which exuded solemn atmosphere.

This building had been built four centuries ago.

Since then, it was the place where the people who have been in charge of protecting this country for the last 400 years were trained.

―― It was the Royal Academy of Magic.

It was three times bigger than I imagine.

I couldn’t help having to look up to see the top of the building.

「… What are you doing now? Stop acting weird so early」

「No, it’s just that it’s really big. Is this the Academy?」

「What are you talking about? This is the entrance.

If you go in, you will see many other facilities, as big as mountains, scattered all over the place」

「Wh-What…?」

Is this building just the tip of the iceberg?

How could they build so many buildings like that on such a small piece of land?

The image he had of the Academy was…

That of a place where men and women enjoyed their youth.

A place where children laughed for no reason or gossiped with others.

That was the image he had of the Academy.

Aah, it may sound presumptuous, considering I wasn’t even attending college, but still, I feel really shocked.

For the moment, I can say that the Academy has completely exceeded my expectations.

I couldn’t help but tremble at the thought of that.

Did my Aunt and Wokins go to a place like this?

「Don’t just stand there all giddy. Come on, hurry up」

「Ah, hey! Wait for me」

I beg you, don’t leave me alone.

A loner like me is like a simple rabbit in these kinds of places.

I’m not even a crimson rabbit.

Being alone in a crowded place like this is painful for me.

Seriously, I might not seem like it, but I also felt quite nervous when I was in the Arena.

The only reason I managed to stay calm was because I was too focused on my fight with the Assassin.

But this time it is different.

「Hey, stop. Please wait」

Alex was walking quickly.

Her back becomes more and more distant.

Damn, don’t you care what happens to me?

Then I’ll show you what I’m capable of.

I’ll show you what allowed me to get to the nearby convenience store before my stamina ran out… That’s right, my good legs.

I went through the doors of the Academy, and immediately after, I started running towards her.

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

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