What, Frontier Count? Aren’t you a big deal noble-sama, who controls this empire’s essential territories, Razatonia-san…….!?
“Royalty usurpation.”
This time for sure, I’m strongly convinced that I’m going to die.
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*震度8 = Japanese earthquake scale (level 1: weak to level 7+: devastation). The author often uses this term to express the level of trembling in someone’s body.
**Refers to the Japanese dogeza. (https://www.google.at/search?q=dogeza&espv=2&biw=944&bih=927&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjN8Ie3g7HLAhVI2BoKHbwFC_oQ_AUIBigB)
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Translation: Nana
Awesome: Mockii
Chapter 5: Frontier Count’s Ambition
Chapter 5 and off to bed ~~
nightnight everybody ♥
On a side note: I never thought DBZ would be this fun to rewatch after such a long while oO
Chapter 5: Frontier Count’s Ambition
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Royalty usurpation…….
By ‘usurpation’ he refers to snatching away, right; and he’d asked me to become a leader……
If that is the case, he wants me to be a political one? Don’t say he wants me to be the leader of a rebellion by any chance?
……..Hmm? Wait a sec……
“Err, your Excellency, royalty…?
When I inquired that, he deepened his smile into a broad grin.
“Precisely, royalty. There’s a kingdom in the vicinity of our empire….”
Holy smokes! Such an evil face……I sip some of my tea while nodding to the old man.
Ah! This tea is delicious.
“I can’t possibly begin to imagine why this country has chosen a Crown Prince that is so unthinkably idiotic…..”
Crown Prince, huh……..the next ruler of a country.
So he wants me to meddle in other family’s internal squabble?
“And, you know, this Crown Prince is an adept of the discrimination ideology.”
………What?
“The supremacy of the human race……he practices such a doctrine.”
Al-san had an annoyed look on his face and the ‘finger-cutting’ knight didn’t show an amusing expression either.
Well, you might say that in a country that prohibits discrimination that’s quite a……no, that’s an extremely awful Crown Prince.
As ever, the old Frontier Count……..old man Razatonia had an evil smile on his face.
“That’s why, it’d be troublesome if such a guy gets to be the next king.”
…….Uh huh, that’s the official stance.
It might be true in fact, but……I bet he doesn’t think this is unforgivable out of good will, does he.
Unintentionally, I looked doubtfully at the old man Razatonia.
He was smirking………
Hii! Scary!!
“You sure have guessed right! This is the perfect opportunity to invade this fussy neighboring country. It would be great if we can destroy it from the inside, and it would be even greater if we can cut into its pillars.”
“And it would be best if the royalty usurpation succeeds. Will you turn it into a puppet country?”
I somehow forced myself to say this and sipped some of the now flavorless tea.
“Fufufu*! Well, well, the hero-dono this time is very perceptive, it actually helps. So, what do you say?”
……I came to another world, became a hero and my job is internal squabble, huh?
Oh well, it’s not like I have knowledge of martial arts and I guess I’m quite worthy as a salesman who can smooth talk.
I wonder if it makes it less objectionable when the only thing he didn’t ask of me was to fight.
“Yes. Certainly, your Excellency Razatonia.”
I bow my head respectfully.
If I disobey it would only mean death, I can only answer with yes or yes.
“Is that so? Excellent! The conversation didn’t go as smoothly with the other strangers. They kept on pushing their country’s ideology on us, like human rights and the sort…”
I nodded and started to sip on my flavorless tea…..Ah, there’s no more…..
“I am pained to say this to hero-dono, but their number sadly decreased…well, don’t feel bad about it!”
…………?
What would it be………just now, I have the feeling I was told something terrible.
“Eventually, I will allow you to meet the surviving strangers, but I will be a little busy for a while. I want you to have patience and cooperate. Ah, but don’t worry. I will guarantee you freedom to some extent and offer you training in magic. It shouldn’t be too bad of a deal for you.”
So, a few of those who were brought here together with me died? In normal circumstances that’d be an absurdity.
But, there’s nothing the current me could do about it.
For a stranger like me who has no power apart from being more or less good at smooth talking, I have my hands full with just struggling to keep myself alive.
“Yes. I’ll try my best, your Excellency Razatonia.”
The old man Razatonia nodded and quickly raised his right hand.
Then, a part of the room’s wall opened similarly to a door and a man showed up.
Is he in his 20’s? He has chestnut-colored hair and eyes and he wears an approximately 180cm long blue robe with a fine pattern.
I’m sorry to say but he’s a good-looking guy……It’s frustrating……
“How was it? How’s our hero-dono’s magical power?”
The robed man in question lowered his head while twisting his good-looking face.
“Yes, your Excellency. I find it difficult to give you an answer.”
The corners of old man Razatonia’s mouth moved with a slight twitch, but his faint smile was still in place.
He can’t answer? The robed man, who was most likely a subordinate, said so indeed.
A subordinate can’t answer his superior’s question? Is something like this allowed in this world, when the other party is a noble?
As usual, the two knights have bitter faces…..no, they’re restraining their anger.
That’s how their faces looked like.
“I see. That’s too bad. Ah! Hero-dono, I prepared a guide for you, so you shall move rooms. We still have so much more to talk about, but you might be hungry and might also want to take a bath to help you refocus.”
He said this and exchanged looks with the ‘finger-cutting’ knight, then the knight opened the door.
“Understood, your Excellency. I shall excuse myself.”
I will quietly obey.
I was finally offered food and shower and I have no reason to refuse.
“Yea. See you later.”
I bowed to the old man Razatonia, who still wore his faint smile, and followed after the knight.
We climbed up the stairs and I was blinded by the sunlight; it seems we entered a beautiful garden.
First of all, I’m so darn hungry…..It seems I’ll be living for the time being……
I nonchalantly followed the knight while thinking about these things.
Inside the room I left earlier, I had no idea such a conversation was taking place…….
“So, about his magical power? Now that he left the room you can say it, right?”
“Yes, your Excellency. His magical power is undoubtedly more magnificent than my master’s, than a first rate imperial mage’s power.“
“T..t….t….t…this can’t be…….He’s not stupid and he also has such a high magical power……He’s too precious to only be used as a hero…….”
It was the first time I saw his Excellency Razatonia smile so atrociously…..I thought the world was going to end.
That’s what Al-san told me later on and only the thought of it made his tail tremble severely.
As I figured, I think I’m gonna die.
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*ふふふ = giggling sound; lau
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Translation: Nana
Jack-of-‘almost’-all-trades: Mockii
Chapter 6: The Decided Time Limit
Yoooshi! Spring is finally on the way ♥
And with that comes a double update ^^
Enjoy…
Chapter 6: The Decided Time Limit
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I follow the ‘finger-cutting’ knight without knowing of the conversation taking place in that room.
The garden was so wonderful that it reminded me of the magnificent European gardens from old times.
On this carpet of greenery a variety of multicolored flowers are blooming in fullness and the pathways are made of perfectly maintained granite-like stones.
“It’s so beautiful.”
I muttered involuntarily.
Even though I suddenly got involved in such a mess, it is only natural to feel moved by the sight of such beautiful flowers.
“Indeed. It’s because we, from the Frontier Count Household, take pride in this garden.”
It seems that the ‘finger-cutting’ knight is in a good mood too.
“By the way, since it’s a bit difficult to forever call you knight-dono, could I ask for your name?”
“It’s……….Galef.”
“Understood, Galef-dono. Again, I am very pleased to meet you.”
“Yeah yeah!”
In the time we had our little conversational exchange, we arrived at the mansion.
It’s a huge, all white palatial residence, or better said it has the bearing of a grand imperial palace.
We entered the mansion and after a little walk Galef-san opened a door.
“You’ll use this room. A maid will be here soon. Make sure to follow her instructions!”
“Thank you for your guidance.”
After I entered the room, Galef-san left.
This is quite a wonderful room, incomparable with the one from before.
It seems that at least they won’t be harming me any time soon.
This is a treatment to make me realize this, huh…
The sound of a light knock is heard.
“Excuse me.”
The one who entered the room is a young woman with a dumpling-like head and red hair; the maid uniform suits this lovely girl perfectly.
You can’t say she’s an exceptional beauty, but she’s not plain either.
Well, she’s more like ordinary.
“Guest-sama, we finished preparing your bath. Follow me, please.”
The maid led me to the bathing room, this huge, extravagant bathing room.
How many days has it been?…….I have no idea when I arrived in this world, but anyway, this is my first bath in another world.
I would have liked to take my time and enjoy this moment for a while, if not for the maids who started washing my body clean.
It sure feels good though.
It feels really good.
They only washed me as they normally would, but it sure feels refreshing and it also smells good.
I’m not a clean freak, but I sure have strong feelings towards being clean.
Ah! This is embarrassing though.
The maids washing me are saying such things……
“What’s that? A tail? A leg?” “Wooah, it’s huuuge.” “That might be….pretty inconvenient…….”
I didn’t hear that………I didn’t hear THAT!
It can’t be helped! I’m a middle-aged man, you know!
When you’re washed by young women it’s inevitable for this to happen!
“Well then, please wait here.”
I thanked the first maid whose cheeks were now somehow red and waited patiently back in my room.
My body feels refreshed now that I’m also wearing new clothes.
Compared to the ones from before, these clothes sure are splendid.
However, as I thought, there were no underpants…….
This is a no-underpants world, I wonder…….
While drinking some black tea, I was thinking about how to explain to them the importance of wearing underclothes, when the door opened.
“I have kept you waiting.”
Old man Razatonia.
“No, you haven’t. Thank you for the bath. I feel completely refreshed now.”
“Yea. Well then, let’s talk a bit while eating something light. Ah, don’t worry about manners. Since the conversation is a priority, I won’t mind it.”
The maids took those words as a signal and quickly started to arrange some sandwiches and baked sweets on the table.
They left right after finishing the preparations.
Yeah, it looks delicious.
It would have been great if not for this old man, with whom I must share this meal……
“And now. About hero-dono’s schedule from now on.”
I put the sandwich away and gulped down my mouthful.
“One year. I will have you learn how to use magic in one year.”
“Y…yes, your Excellency.”
“Don’t worry. I will give you an excellent teacher. With him teaching you, one year is more than enough for you to become a proper magic user.”
One year, huh?……..During this time I have to become stronger and learn about this world.
For going along with this plan or for going against it, I need strength either way.
And then I desperately need information about this world and gain wisdom.
If I don’t want to die, that is…….
I don’t know when this currently cooperative old man will turn against me and become a threat.
He’s cooperative because he can benefit in return.
In that case, I must increase my merits for being his ally.
If he can benefit greatly from me, then the risk of being cast away decreases as well…….
“Yes. I will try my best to meet your expectations, your Excellency.”
That’s right, I don’t want to die.
If I don’t want to die, then I have to cooperate……I have to make every single effort for that purpose.
My resolution will stay firm, at least until i have enough power to protect myself.
However, his response was something I could have never anticipated.
“Well now, don’t be so stiff. You’ll be my adorable granddaughter’s husband, don’t call me ‘your Excellency’ anymore, grandson-in-law-dono.”
It seems I’m getting married with this cunning old man’s granddaughter…….
I’m sooooo gonna die……….
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Translation: Nana
Jack-of-‘almost’-all-trades: Mockii
Chapter 7: Marriage Partner
And chapter 7…
(Off to watch some RuroKen :D)
Ja neeee (^.^)/
Chapter 7: Marriage Partner
Marrying old man Razatonia’s granddaughter……
This old man certainly said that.
“Errrr, your Excellency. Ma…..rriage?”
As one would expect, I had to ask again.
It’s no wonder, whatever the circumstances may be this is beyond expectation.
To begin with, something like this marriage is impossible, right? The partner is a noble.
“Are you against it?”
“I’m not against it!”
Ah! I answered in an instance.
The old man had such a serious expression……
“Don’t worry, it’s not going to be right away. Your social status as a hero is still a little bit……That’s why, you’ll first become my subordinate’s adopted son. After that, you’ll be saving my granddaughter from an enemy attack and mutual love will tie you together. How’s that! An impressive tale, isn’t it?”
…………Aaah! So this is the synopsis.
A very cliché love story between a hero and a princess, huh?
“And then, at first, his Excellency will be against it, but persuaded by the wishes of his people and subord
inates, he’ll show his tolerant heart and forgive the granddaughter and the hero……”
“Recently, it’s been hard to implement policies that ignore the voices of people, you know. Meddling with the neighboring country will cost money as well.”
I’m so very happy you’re enjoying this, old man…
“The portraits of a hero and a princess will make for some great marketing. Like books about the love story between the two of you? And then, the advantage of approving your relationship is that the nation will admire his Excellency, the tolerant and impartial Frontier Count. The proof he won’t even discriminate against a stranger who came from another world… They’ll forget everything about increasing the territories and the pressure against the neighboring country.”
Hiiii!! That’s why you’re scary, old man!
“If we make a pass at the neighboring country, we must collect more taxes. It is something necessary for a just cause……Well, I’m not thinking of going that far as to burden the people too much…..”
“Congratulatory gifts from your fellow nobles? …..Or, is there someone you want their power stripped away from?”
Holy smokes! The old man has his whole face covered with a smile…….
“Hahahahaha, very good! Very good indeed! If only my son would be as sharp as you are! That guy is not quite the strategic thinker; it sure helps having a reliable grandson-in-law, such as yourself!”
He had such a dream-like smile on his face……It is a nightmare.
“Well, we’ll go with these arrangements. That’s why I want to seriously welcome you into my family. It’s also for grandson-in-law’s sake.”
You understand, right? He examined me, seemingly wanting to ask that.
“In return for your given support and place to live, I must not make the princess sad….is this right? I will make sure I won’t have to deal with something like sudden illness or the sort.”
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