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Chapter 48 : Return
🕑 Added 2022-06-12 02:36:53 +0000 UTCTL:SummerPeanut
TL: Previously, I mistranslated author’s note about the promotion to Marquis. It’s actually Count or Earl or rather to be specific Author was saying he will explain why Zeke is aiming for a promotion. I have fixed chapter 47’s author’s note before this chapter 48. Also also, thank you for the support Daniel Thomsen.
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It has already been 10 days since we left Bismarck.
The journey to Irgusia was smooth.
One of the reasons we were doing well was that Zeke had read the letter from Count Beetle, which stated that Clarice could use Holy magic.
First, Clarice would freely heal the horse and when her MP was depleted, I would switch with her.
When Clarice's MP recovered, she would then switch places with me again after I deplete my MP.
By repeating this process, we were able to keep moving day and night.
This time, I had Zeke and Ike as the bodyguards, so I could use MP as much as I wanted.
And now we had just left Almeria and will soon be entering Irgusia.
The four of us were making our final checks before leaving for Irgusia.
“Clarice, you should hide the fact that you can use Holy magic from everyone except us, the Bryants, when you are in Irgusia. Is that clear?”
Zeke said to Clarice.
“Yes. That was the plan.”
“I will also ask you to stay with the Bryants. Feeling-wise, it will be like welcoming a new family member. I've already told everyone except Mars, are you okay with that?”
“T-thank you very much. I look forward to working with you.”
“Father, thank you very much. I mean it.”
“All right, I'll give you the details when we get home. We can see Irgusia already.”
When we arrived in Irgusia, Maria with Leena, the members of Azure Fang, other adventurers, and residents welcomed me.
They were happy to see me return, but more than that, they were surprised by Clarice's presence.
Her ability to attract people's attention to the point where she was known as a Saintess and not to mention the luxurious equipment that covered her entire body.
Adventurers and residents either bowed or assumed the praying posture to her without saying a word. All those towards a six-year-old girl.
When I returned home, a big party was held.
At the beginning of the party, I had to do something first.
I had to do something about Clarice’s position. She had come to this land on her own and become anxious due to that.
I had mentioned about this to Zeke and Ike while Clarice was sleeping on the way back from Rimurgarde.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I am very sorry for the trouble I have caused you this time about me.
And since some of you seem surprised by the person who came with me, let me introduce you.
Clarice. Please come here.”
I called out to Clarice, who was talking with Maria, to come closer.
“This is Clarice Lampard.
She is a very important person in my life so I would like you all to treat her appropriately.”
“I am very pleased to meet you all. My name is Clarice Lampard and I will be staying with the Bryant family. I am sure there are many areas I am lacking but I would appreciate your warm guidance and support.”
Although Clarice was a little nervous, she laughed a little because she noticed that she greeted the audience in a way similar to a working adult.
The attendees at the party were impressed that a six-year-old can use such fine language.
“We'll talk about Clarice's case later. Today is a celebration of Mars's return and a welcome party for Clarice. I hope you all enjoy yourselves.”
Zeke said, and the party began.
The party went on until the evening.
The next day, Zeke gathered the Bryant family and Clarice for a family meeting.
“Mars, Clarice, I know you're tired from your long trip, and I'm sorry for that. But I would like to decide our direction moving forward from now on.”
When The moment Zeke said this, all the participants tightened up.
By the way, Leena is on Clarice's lap. She seems to have gotten really close to Clarice a lot during the day before today.
“Firstly for Ike, I would like you to aim to join the Lister Imperial School in the Lister Confederacy next January. The examinations will start this December. Understand?”
“Yes, father. I will make sure I would be admitted to the Lister Imperial School, which is known to be the most difficult on this continent.”
This must have been told to him in advance. Ike replied firmly.
“Next, Mars, you said that you have learned to use Earth magic. I would like you to spend a month for town planning the area around the Irgusia Labyrinth. Specifically, I want you to use Earth magic to build a large housing complex where adventurers can settle. Can you do that?”
“Yes, I will try my best. However, I am not familiar with designing so please instruct me later.”
Zeke nodded.
“Clarice, there's something I'd like you to do…or learn to be precise.
It doesn't matter what it is, I want you to make sure you learn one of the four major magic.”
Zeke said, and Clarice said.
“Y-yes. I'll do my best... but may I know what is the purpose?”
Clarice asked in response. Zeke's words made not only Clarice but also I and Ike wonder.
“Hmm. I plan to have Mars and Clarice enroll in the Lister Imperial School as well.
This is not only my will but also Count Beetle's wish. He wants you two to see the outside world. Perhaps Lord Lampard would feel the same way.
And you will certainly be appraised during that admission time. At that time, it would be best to conceal Holy magic as much as possible.
However, if you hide your Holy magic, it would mean that you could not use any magic despite your large amount of MP. This is too unnatural. For this reason, it is easier to conceal the Holy magic if you can use other magic systems. Of course, there is a possibility of being seen through despite all that...”
“Yes, I understand. I feel that what you said is entirely reasonable after thinking about it. Thank you for your consideration towards myself.”
As expected of Zeke. I didn't realize he had thought this far. Ike nodded in agreement.
“I want Clarice to get used to Irgusia as much as possible during this month. So much that she can feel like this is her second home. Maria, please take care of her too.”
When Zeke looked at Maria and Clarice in turn, Maria said.
“That is matter of course. I would do anything for my future daughter.”
The Bryant family seems to be on a mission to bury the castle’s outer moat first.*1
Clarice blushed yet looked relieved (or maybe it was just my own perception from her expression), and said.
“Thank you very much, Madame Maria. I look forward to working with you.”
Maria and Leena replied.
“This may take some getting used to at once but please call me mom.”
“Can Leena call Clarice big sis too?”
The Bryant family's onslaught against the six-year-old girl has begun. Meanwhile Clarice..
“Yes. Then I will follow your intention.”
She laughed as she replied so.
“The reason I set a deadline of one month for Mars and Clarice is because I want them and Ike to dive into the labyrinth of Almeria in one month's time. I want you three to level up, equip yourselves, and if possible, earn money.”
That's something I would like to do myself. But I don't think there is any shortage of money in our family.
“What I am about to tell you is the future development of the Bryant family.
First of all, I will aim to be promoted to the rank of count.”
This surprised both Ike and me. Maria was not surprised. It was natural that he had already told his wife, Maria, because it was an important matter.*2
“I will be needing money for that purpose. And human resources. The reason why I asked Mars to build a large housing complex is also to secure human resources. There are adventurers like Azure Fang who will become strong in the future but there are also adventurers who have passed their growth spurt and have given up on being on the front lines.
Some of these adventurers become bandits or fall into slavery in order to make a living.
That is why I want to hire them as the city's vigilantes.
If I am elevated to the rank of count, I would like to have them as members of our knights order, or as instructors.”
Zeke continued with even more fervor.
“All the members of the Azure Fang agreed with me and decided to stay in this city. And the Red Wings members, who are just as promising as the Azure Fang, had also given their support.
Ike should be quite familiar with the Red Wings. They are a C-class party that consists of only D-class adventurers.
I would like to hire these two parties, Azure Fang and Red Wings, and one more party to monitor the Irgusia Labyrinth at all times. Of course, Maria and I will also dive into the Irgusia Labyrinth. In the future, I would like to organize three knights orders. That's about it. Any questions?”
Zeke said so, and I asked.
“Are there that many items that can hide status?”
“I found a few selling in Almeria. And at a reasonable price. Then again, normal people do not need to hide their status to begin with.”*3
That was true.
“Okay, since there seem to be no other questions, I'll have you start tomorrow. Tomorrow, I, Maria, Ike, Mars, and Clarice will head to the boss's room. Mars won’t be attacking by the way. If the four of us can clear the boss room, I will consider going with just four of us to the boss room the day after tomorrow without Mars.”
The next day, the five of us went to the boss room in the Irgusia labyrinth.
They managed to clear the room without me but I was a little scared.
Ike was the only one who could fight the goblin king properly and Clarice had her hands full with the goblin lord. She could use Magic Arrow to get an advantage, but it was hard to use Magic Arrow while conserving MP. And since Zeke and Maria are sorcerers and their MP are not as high as mine, Ike's, and Clarice's, they will soon run out of ways to attack.
The strategy would be for Ike to take down the goblin king as fast as possible and then the goblin lord and goblin general.
If Ike has trouble defeating the goblin king, he will be in a pinch.
Incidentally, no treasure chests appeared if five people attacked the boss room.
Hence we decided to play it safe and to farm in the spring room when the four of them had time without taking the risk with the boss.
A month passed since then.
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Author’s note:
If you think it's even a little interesting and you're curious about the continuation please consider giving ★★★★★ and a bookmark, as it will be my source of motivation. Thank you for your cooperation. m (__) m
TL’s note:
- The Japanese phrase for laying the groundwork for future plans. ( ͡ ͜ ͡)
- In the previous chapter he literally told Ike though…but since Mars is not aware of that maybe is just Ike reacting to the atmosphere or situation? Assuming the author didn’t forget what he wrote himself that is.
- Is this price demand thingy author? Can you elaborate more pls..
